# Dark Machine animation franchise development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dark-machine-animation-franchise-development
> Updated: 2026-09-18T04:02:29.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Dark Machine animation series is set in a future where a global e-sports game significantly influences the Japanese economy, specifically within the Golden Valley special economic zone. The narrative follows a character named Kairi as he investigates his grandfather’s legacy while facing opponents such as the Aldabil group and the top player, Ajima.

Recent developments for the franchise include the release of a third promotional video, which introduces the ending theme song ‘Galaxy Mode’ and the opening theme ‘Sonzai Riyū Kai’ by the band BUCK-TICK. Additionally, the series is expanding into a manga adaptation to be published in Comic Ruelle and Comic Jardin. The project is animated by studio Production +h and produced by Gorō Taniguchi.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Dark Machine anime reveals new theme song and manga adaptation

The Dark Machine anime series has unveiled its third promo video, the ending theme ‘Galaxy Mode’, and announced a simultaneous manga adaptation in Comic Ruelle and Comic Jardin.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dark-machine-anime-reveals-new-theme-song-and-manga-adaptation

### 2026-09-04: Dark Machine animation explores future e-sports world

The Dark Machine animation follows Kairi’s journey through a future e-sports world centered in Golden Valley, where he seeks to uncover his grandfather’s legacy and face the top player, Ajima.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dark-machine-animation-explores-future-e-sports-world

---
Cite as: Dark Machine animation franchise development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dark-machine-animation-franchise-development