New Mecha Anime ‘Dandivine’ Channels Some Serious ‘Brave’ Series Energy

Good Smile Company, a giant in anime figures, is leaping into original mecha animation with 'Beast King War God Dandivine' — and early looks suggest a deliberate homage to the beloved 'Brave' series. The announcement, made on June 3, 2026, surprised many by coming from a company better known for Nendoroids and scale statues than TV production, signaling a potential shift in how mecha franchises are born. The single teaser image and short synopsis evoke the super-robot aesthetics of the 1990s 'Brave' series, a franchise that ran for eight distinct shows under Sunrise. Good Smile Company has not yet confirmed a studio or release window, but the project has already generated buzz among mecha enthusiasts. Why now? The mecha genre has seen a renaissance with hits like 'Gundam: The Witch from Mercury' and 'Gridman Universe,' and figure-makers are increasingly leveraging their IP into full-scale media. Good Smile Company already co-produced the 'Dragonar Academy' anime, but 'Dandivine' appears to be its first wholly original mecha property. The design team includes veterans from both the Brave series and Super Robot Wars games, though no names have been officially attached. Analysts see this as a low-risk, high-reward play: if 'Dandivine' succeeds, Good Smile can create a new merchandising ecosystem from scratch. Release details remain scarce, but industry insiders expect a 2027 premiere. The real question is whether 'Dandivine' can capture the heart of a generation that grew up on combining robots and heroic anthems — a formula that made the Brave series a cult staple. Fans will be watching for a trailer at the next Anime Expo or Tokyo Game Show.