Armor Hunter Mellowlink (1988–1989) | Complete Series | 2-Disc Region-Free (Blu-Rays)

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:

• Director: Takeyuki Kanda

• Writers: Hiroyuki Kawasaki

• Cast:

  • Kazuhiko Inoue as Mellowlink Arity

  • Bin Shimada as Keik

  • Kazue Ikura as Lulucy

  • Akio Ōtsuka as Romualdo

  • Ryō Horikawa as Eik

YouTube Trailer: Armor Hunter Mellowlink | Trailer 
IMDb Link: Armor Hunter Mellowlink (1988) 

Reviews from Letterboxd

1. 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.”

2. 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.”

3. RetroAnimeFan – ★★★★
   “Classic ’80s OVA excellence. Great animation, fantastic voice acting, and that anti-mecha vibe really works. Loved every second.”

4. MechanizedSoul – ★★★★
   “The storytelling is lean and focused. Each episode feels like a bullet—fast, deadly, and hitting its mark.”

5. 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.