Season 1 Plot
In an ordinary town, there are people who live a peaceful and fulfilling life. But they don't know that it is a false peace. The untold truth... The earth has already been destroyed... 99.9% of the human race has been wiped out by a mysterious alien force from outer space. The enemy is named "Dracters." Eventually, a large hole was drilled in the earth and terraformed into a suitable environment for the aliens to live. Humans have no choice but to hide in shelters to escape their eyes. Waiting for the day of resurrection, which they do not know when it will come... The inhabitants of the shelter Ixia have had their memories of the day of destruction erased, and live a normal life without knowing anything about it. However, some of them, the "chosen ones," have become pilots, driving giant robots called "Rogue" and fighting against aliens. Today, another new pilot is selected...
MEGATON MUSASHI Season 1 aired on October 1st, 2021.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Sleeping Lion
A resident of Akagicho, high-schooler Yamato finds himself locked up after starting a fight. His classmate, Teru, appears and makes him a deal. In exchange for getting him out of jail, he wants Yamato to take on a job for him. Yamato and his rival, Ryugo, head for the designated spot, but are set upon by thugs Teru riled up. When the two teens win the brawl, Teru takes them underground, where the boys are in for the shock of their lives.
2. The Burning Earth
Yamato, Teru, and Ryugo board the Musashi and leave the shelter. Outside, they find a fierce battlefield against the aliens. Yamato and his team plunge into the fray and rack up victories thanks to Musashi's abilities. But the aliens' combat machines undergo a shocking transformation and their enemies turn the tables on them.
3. Assassin
Possessing Asuna's body, Arshem stalks Yamato in order to kill him, but fails when he notices her. In an attempt to maintain her cover, she lies and tells him she's in love with him. Later, Yamato and his teammates learn that one of the pilots has been assassinated.
4. Cat Tactics
Transfer student Reiji creeps out his classmates because he's always hanging out with cats. One day, while chasing a cat, he stumbles into Oblivion Bay. As if guided by some mysterious force, he climbs into the cockpit of the new Rogue. Then, with the cat still on board, the autopilot activates and takes off for the battlefield.
5. Secret Vow
In town, Yamato and his friends see a street gang that Ryugo has a history with. When they follow the gang into their secret hideout, they're surprised by who turns out to be the gang's boss. A fierce scuffle breaks out, but Reiji's appearance interrupts it. Yamato and his friends receive orders to report to base, so they head into battle alongside Reiji and fight together for the first time.