Juou Bushin Dandevain is currently available for flat-rate streaming on multiple major services, including U-NEXT, d Anime Store, DMM TV, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Hulu. The original robot TV anime began airing on October 7, 2026, and d Anime Store is carrying the fastest simulcast release.
Produced as the first entry in Good Smile Company’s all-new Gattai Shin Series, the show is set 20 years after the combining robot Dandevain saved the world. Now seen as an outdated toy, Dandevain is revived when the struggling toy maker Kyasuga faces a new threat, and high school student Shijima Gekiba ends up in the cockpit.
TVer’s catch-up streaming could not be confirmed, so flat-rate services are the reliable way to follow weekly episodes.
Juou Bushin Dandevain Streaming Availability
The series is available flat-rate on many of Japan’s main streaming platforms. Availability was checked as of October 2026.
| Service | Availability | Viewing Type | Price / Free Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-NEXT | Yes | Flat-rate | 2,189 yen/month; 31-day free trial; 500 yen in points |
| DMM TV | Yes | Flat-rate | 550 yen/month; 14-day free period; 550 points |
| d Anime Store | Yes | Flat-rate | 660 yen/month; first month free |
| Amazon Prime Video | Yes | Flat-rate | 600 yen/month; 30-day free trial |
| Netflix | Yes | Flat-rate | From 890 yen; no free period |
| Hulu | Yes | Flat-rate | 1,320 yen/month; no free period |
| Lemino | Yes | Flat-rate | 1,540 yen/month; first month free |
| FOD | Yes | Flat-rate | From 976 yen; no free period |
| TELASA | Yes | Flat-rate | 990 yen; no free period |
| ABEMA | Yes, first episode only free | Free / Premium | ABEMA Premium with ads 680 yen/month; ABEMA Premium 1,180 yen/month; no free period |
| Disney+ | No | — | From 1,250 yen; no free period |
| YouTube | No | — | Varies by title |
| TSUTAYA DISCAS | No | — | Fixed Rental 8 Double 2,200 yen/month |
The official site states that d Anime Store began streaming on October 7, 2026 at 24:30 with a terrestrial simultaneous and fastest release. Other streaming services are rolling out sequentially. ABEMA’s free offer is limited to Episode 1.
Streaming Service Details
U-NEXT
U-NEXT offers Juou Bushin Dandevain as part of its flat-rate catalog. The service costs 2,189 yen per month and includes a 31-day free trial for first-time users, with 500 yen in points. After the trial, subscribers receive 1,200 points each month.
DMM TV
DMM TV streams the anime flat-rate. Its monthly fee is 550 yen, and first-time users get a 14-day free period plus 550 points.
d Anime Store
d Anime Store is the fastest service, with terrestrial simultaneous streaming from October 7 at 24:30. It costs 660 yen per month and offers a first-month free trial. The monthly fee covers the full calendar month regardless of sign-up or cancellation date, and the subscription auto-renews after the free period.
Hulu
Hulu also carries the series flat-rate. The monthly plan is 1,320 yen, and there is no free trial.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video streams the series flat-rate for Prime members at 600 yen per month. A 30-day free trial is available for first-time users. Separate Docomo promotions may also apply to Amazon Prime subscriptions.
Netflix
Netflix offers Juou Bushin Dandevain flat-rate. Plans start at 890 yen per month, and there is no free trial. Docomo customers may have access to a separate Netflix offer through eligible plans.
Other Services
Lemino, FOD, and TELASA also stream the anime flat-rate. ABEMA offers only the first episode for free. Disney+, YouTube, and TSUTAYA DISCAS do not carry it according to the October 2026 check.
Story and Highlights
Juou Bushin Dandevain is an original robot anime about Dandevain, a combining robot that saved the world 20 years earlier. When the toy company Kyasuga struggles and a new enemy appears, Dandevain returns. Shijima Gekiba, the grandson of Kyasuga’s president, becomes its pilot.
Synopsis
Twenty years after the giant robot Dandevain defeated the mysterious enemy Apos Doll, the former guardian is treated as little more than a toy. Kyasuga, the toy maker that built a business on Dandevain merchandise, has relied too heavily on the brand and is now in financial trouble. As president Shijima Genjuurou hopes for a comeback, Apos Doll reappears in Tokyo through the actions of three mysterious sisters. Shijima Gekiba, a high school student whose only standout trait is his good looks, is invited by his uncle Kuroiwa Yuusaku, a former main pilot, and soon finds himself in Dandevain’s cockpit.
In Episode 2, ‘Kao dake no Eesu’ (The Ace with Only a Face), Genjuurou sees potential in Dande Ace as a sellable toy and renews his drive to rebuild the company. Meanwhile, Gekiba, caught up in the battle, is suddenly dumped by his girlfriend Kusumi Akane. As he tries to win her back while hiding his identity, Apos Doll appears again.
Highlights
The main appeal is the power of Dande Ace combining with three Devain Beasts through Juushin Gattai to form a super robot, paired with the realistic theme of rebuilding a toy company. The battle to protect the world is directly tied to whether the robot can become a hit toy, a concept fitting for the Gattai Shin Series, which is designed for simultaneous toy development. Another highlight is Gekiba’s growth as a pilot while dealing with very ordinary high school problems, as love and battle refuse to wait for him.
Director Cao Yi leads the series, with Inoue Toshiki handling series composition and scripts. Mechanical design is by An (GOD BRAVE STUDIO), and animation production is by Liden Films and Kayac Animation. The opening theme is Nishikawa Takanori’s ‘Zankyou ≠ Blaster,’ and the ending theme is DayRe’s ‘Mikansei Ordinary.’
Cast and Characters
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Shijima Gekiba | Terashima Takuma |
| Kusumi Akane | Shiraishi Haruka |
| Shijima Kirei | Aizawa Saya |
| Haru | Touyama Nao |
| Natsu | Yamane Aya |
| Aki | Kuno Misaki |
| Sera Kou | Tomari Asuna |
| Kuroiwa Yuusaku | Konishi Katsuyuki |
| Shijima Daigo | Okiayu Ryoutarou |
| Shijima Genjuurou | Ono Atsushi |
| Shinonome Yuuga | Aoki Ruriko |
Shijima Gekiba is the grandson of Kyasuga president Shijima Genjuurou. Tall and handsome, he is otherwise an ordinary high school student. Kuroiwa Yuusaku is his uncle and a former Dandevain pilot 20 years ago; he now works as a construction site supervisor but is reliable when needed.
Broadcast and Staff Information
| Original | Good Smile Company・Liden Films (original) |
|---|---|
| Broadcast | TOKYO MX, BS11, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV: from October 7, 2026, every Wednesday at 24:30 AT-X: from October 9, 2026, every Friday at 20:30 Chukyo TV: from October 7, 2026, every Wednesday at 26:32 MBS: from October 10, 2026, every Saturday at 26:08 |
| Streaming Start | October 7, 2026 at 24:30 on d Anime Store (terrestrial simultaneous / fastest); other services sequential |
| Director | Cao Yi |
| Series Composition / Scripts | Inoue Toshiki |
| Character Design | Original character design: Majiro Animation character design: robin |
| Mechanical Design | An (GOD BRAVE STUDIO) |
| Music | Asahina Kento |
| Sound Director | Iwanami Yoshikazu |
| Animation Production | Liden Films・Kayac Animation |
| Theme Songs | Opening: Nishikawa Takanori ‘Zankyou ≠ Blaster’ Ending: DayRe ‘Mikansei Ordinary’ |
FAQ
When did Juou Bushin Dandevain start streaming?
According to the official site, streaming began on October 7, 2026 at 24:30 on d Anime Store. U-NEXT, DMM TV, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and other services are streaming sequentially.
What is the fastest way to watch?
d Anime Store is listed as the terrestrial simultaneous and fastest streaming service, starting October 7, 2026 at 24:30, the same timing as the TOKYO MX broadcast.
Is there a free stream?
ABEMA offers the first episode for free. TVer catch-up streaming could not be confirmed, so flat-rate services are recommended for Episode 2 onward.
Can I watch it on Netflix?
Yes, Netflix offers the series flat-rate. The official site lists Netflix among the sequential streaming services.
How many episodes are there?
The total number of episodes has not been announced on the official site.
Does it have an original source?
It is an original anime by Good Smile Company and Liden Films, with no original manga or novel. A comic adaptation, ‘Juou Bushin Dandevain Kai,’ is serialized in Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh.
Conclusion
Juou Bushin Dandevain is available flat-rate on U-NEXT, d Anime Store, DMM TV, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and other services. U-NEXT offers a 31-day free trial and 500 yen in points for first-time users, making it a strong option for catching up with the series each week.
