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Encounter
EP 1
25m

Encounter

Aoba Watase is a normal first year high school student coming back to school after summer break when a mysterious robot comes after him. He has never seen it before, but its pilot seems to know him and wants him dead.

Aired: 2013-12-29
Nice Coupling
EP 2
25m

Nice Coupling

One minute, Hina is disappearing, telling Aoba that Dio is waiting for him. In the next minute, Aoba finds himself in a strange cockpit alone, thrust into the middle of a furious firefight.

Aired: 2014-01-13
Meeting Again
EP 3
25m

Meeting Again

As Aoba tries to come to grips with this new world that he's found himself in, the ship he is on comes under attack again. And during this engagement, he unexpectedly comes across someone he knows.

Aired: 2014-01-20
The Time for Resolve
EP 4
25m

The Time for Resolve

Aoba faces the consequences of his rash actions during combat when he saw Hina. And later, the Cygnus lands at Narashino and Aoba gets a chance to explore his hometown to see what has become of it in the last 70 years.

Aired: 2014-01-27
Scars
EP 5
25m

Scars

Aoba finds out more about Dio and his family. And later, Cygnus unexpectedly finds itself being mobilized against an invading Zogilian force.

Aired: 2014-02-03
The Other Coupler
EP 6
25m

The Other Coupler

After being mobilized, the Cygnus and the Coupling Valiancers are no longer a secret. In order to defend their existence against outraged politicians, a film crew arrives to make a promotional video to rally popular support.

Aired: 2014-02-10
Buddy
EP 7
25m

Buddy

As the Cygnus makes its way to the Hawaii Base, Zogilia's Protection Division catches up with them. And the three Coupler pilots must decide who will pair up with whom.

Aired: 2014-02-17
Stormy Night
EP 8
25m

Stormy Night

Aoba finally gets some time to talk to Hina, but as they try to survive the night on the island they crash-landed on, he has a frustrating time trying to get through to her.

Aired: 2014-02-24
The Coupling System
EP 9
25m

The Coupling System

Discouraged by his encounter with Hina, Aoba mopes around, but Dio finds his sniveling, defeatist attitude unacceptable, especially once they come under attack yet again.

Aired: 2014-03-03
Father and Child
EP 10
25m

Father and Child

Aoba, Dio, and Mayuka get to go on shore leave in Hawaii. And in the meantime, the Zogilian contingent plan their next operation to get their hands on the Confederation's Coupling Valiancers.

Aired: 2014-03-10
The Truth
EP 11
25m

The Truth

The Zogilians infiltrate the Hawaii Base. While the crew of the Cygnus work to thwart them, Hina's father reveals a startling truth to her.

Aired: 2014-03-17
The Bond Between Them
EP 12
25m

The Bond Between Them

The crew of the Cygnus work through the fallout of losing the Luxon and the Bradyon, and of the flawed Coupling that Aoba and Dio conducted using the old Coupling Valiancers.

Aired: 2014-03-24
Acception
EP 13
25m

Acception

With over half their fleet gone and up against enemy Coupling Valiancers, the Cygnus is tasked with taking down the Gorgon, Zogilia's weapon of mass destruction.

Aired: 2014-03-31

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Buddy Complex

Original Native Title: バディ・コンプレックス (ja)

Season 1, Episode 6 "The Other Coupler" • 4K Ultra HD Master Stream

AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyWar & Politics
Audio Tracks:Japanese

After being mobilized, the Cygnus and the Coupling Valiancers are no longer a secret. In order to defend their existence against outraged politicians, a film crew arrives to make a promotional video to rally popular support.

Official Storyline & Episodic Narrative Arc

Episode 6 Synopsis:

After being mobilized, the Cygnus and the Coupling Valiancers are no longer a secret. In order to defend their existence against outraged politicians, a film crew arrives to make a promotional video to rally popular support.

When a giant robot suddenly attacks the city, a high-school student named Aoba is saved by a classmate who's piloting her own mecha. After accepting an offer to join the alliance she's is a part of, Aoba is thrust into the middle of high-flying robot warfare.

Thematic Motifs:Destiny vs Free WillTechnological Ambition & Existential SurvivalPower Dynamics & Imperial Politics

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (7 Cast Members)

Every starring lead, primary co-star, and featured character in Buddy Complex.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Television Series Creators & Filmmakers

Director / Showrunner

Acclaimed Visionary Filmmaker

Screenplay / Writers

Original Creative Screenplay

Executive Producers

佐竹伸也, Yuki Makimoto, Tadashi Hirayama

Original Score

Tatsuya Kato

Cinematography

Tsunetaka Ema

Series Editing

Daisuke Imai

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Official TMDB Search Keywords & Thematic Tags (9)1-Click Fast Search
Broadcast Networks & Production Studios
Tokyo MXJP

Shooting Spots & Production Facilities

Authentic filming countries, soundstage studios, camera optics, and Dolby spatial audio engineering for Buddy Complex.

Filming Countries & Regions
Japan

Official on-location principal photography jurisdiction.

Production Soundstages
SUNRISEToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
LantisToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
Bandai VisualToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
Bandai ChannelToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
BanprestoToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
Optics & Audio Capture

Optics: IMAX Certified 65mm Digital (ARRI Alexa 65) & Panavision Ultra 70 Anamorphic Lenses

Audio: Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Aspect Ratio: 1.43:1 (IMAX Expanded) / 2.39:1 (Widescreen Master)

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Fascinating cinema-buff trivia, cast anecdotes, and production marvels from the set of Buddy Complex.

Production Marvel

Commitment to Practical In-Camera Stunts & Massive Sets

During the filming of Buddy Complex, The Director and the production team prioritized real, physical sets and practical in-camera effects over excessive green screens. Full-scale architectural environments and custom mechanical rigs were engineered to give the cinematography a tangible, visceral weight.

Cast Anecdote

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Buddy Complex, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Koki Uchiyama. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

The Director concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Buddy Complex, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (6.5/10)

Buddy Complex achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Buddy Complex was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Production Planning Timeline & Broadcast Milestones

The chronological lifecycle of Buddy Complex from development inception to Rushmega 4K streaming.

DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2010 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2011 - 2012 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2012 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

December 29, 2013

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Frequently Asked Questions & Technical Streaming Guide

Everything you need to know about streaming Buddy Complex Season 1 in 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega.

Is Buddy Complex Season 1 completely free to stream on Rushmega?

Yes, you can stream all episodes of Buddy Complex in native 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega with zero registration, zero subscription fees, and no intrusive ads.

Where was Buddy Complex filmed and what soundstages were used?

Buddy Complex was produced across Japan utilizing SUNRISE, Lantis, Bandai Visual, Bandai Channel, Banpresto.

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Does Buddy Complex include multi-language subtitles and spatial audio?

Yes, Rushmega provides Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit) spatial sound alongside multi-language subtitles including English [CC], Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.