Armor Hunter Mellowlink (1988–1989) | Complete Series | 2-Disc Region-Free (Blu-Rays)
$16.99
Full 1080p, Japanese with English Subtitles.
Title: Armor Hunter Mellowlink (1988)
Genre: Anime, Action, Mecha
Plot Synopsis:
Set in the same universe as Armored Trooper VOTOMS, this 12-episode OVA follows Mellowlink Arity, a young soldier seeking vengeance against the corrupt military officers who betrayed his unit and left them to die. Armed with nothing but an anti-AT rifle and an iron will, Mellowlink hunts his enemies one by one, exposing the lies behind the war and uncovering a conspiracy that goes deeper than expected. The series blends brutal combat, psychological tension, and sharp political critique within a gritty sci-fi world.
Cast and Crew:
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Director: Takeyuki Kanda
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Writers: Hiroyuki Kawasaki
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Cast:
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Kazuhiko Inoue as Mellowlink Arity
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Bin Shimada as Keik
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Kazue Ikura as Lulucy
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Akio Ōtsuka as Romualdo
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Ryō Horikawa as Eik
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YouTube Trailer: Armor Hunter Mellowlink | Trailer
IMDb Link: Armor Hunter Mellowlink (1988)
Reviews from Letterboxd
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Alain_Deloin – ★★★★
“A tight, no-nonsense revenge anime. Mellowlink’s refusal to use an AT suits the tone perfectly. It’s raw, personal, and full of tension.” -
MechaJunkie92 – ★★★★½
“One of the best VOTOMS spinoffs. It’s got a gritty Western feel and a protagonist you can’t help but root for. Criminally underrated.” -
RetroAnimeFan – ★★★★
“Classic ’80s OVA excellence. Great animation, fantastic voice acting, and that anti-mecha vibe really works. Loved every second.” -
MechanizedSoul – ★★★★
“The storytelling is lean and focused. Each episode feels like a bullet—fast, deadly, and hitting its mark.” -
GriffonGearhead – ★★★½
“More thoughtful than it first appears. If you’re into VOTOMS or revenge stories with a moral center, give this a shot.”
Meta Description:
Armor Hunter Mellowlink (1988) is a gritty mecha revenge anime set in the VOTOMS universe, following a lone soldier armed with an anti-AT rifle as he avenges the betrayal of his fallen unit. A must-watch for fans of 1980s sci-fi anime and military intrigue.