Mellowlink Arity
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OVA
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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- November 21, 1988 – April 28, 1989
- Season
- Fall 1988
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Takeyuki Kanda
- Original creator
- Ryousuke Takahashi
- Music
- Hiroki Inui
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military100%Real Robot100%Revenge100%Guns92%Primarily Adult Cast79%Conspiracy79%Dystopian79%Space79%War79%Politics79%
overview details
Synopsis
Years after the Great War in Armored Trooper Votoms, Merowlink has decided to hunt down the general that tried to kill him and his squadron and take vengeance for his departed comrades. Merowlink has the unique talent of being an Armor Hunter — that is, without using mecha, he manages to take down enemy mecha by himself, with the aid of a giant mecha-killing gun and his trusty combat knife.
Should you watch Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink?
Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 46% of 1,240 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 2.1K AniList users who started it, 4.6% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.7K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi — especially military, real robot, revenge, guns.
Where to Watch Officially
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Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ryousuke Takahashi
- Director
- Takeyuki Kanda
- Series composition
- Ryousuke Takahashi
- Character design
- Moriyasu Taniguchi
- Music
- Hiroki Inui
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Vanity”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink FAQ
How many episodes does Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink have?
Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink finished?
Yes. Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink has finished airing — the final episode aired April 28, 1989.
Is there a season 2 of Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink?
No sequel is listed for Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink as of October 2026.
Is Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink based on a manga?
No. Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink?
Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink was animated by Sunrise and directed by Takeyuki Kanda.
Who sings the opening of Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink?
The opening, "Soldier Blue", is performed by an uncredited artist.