Metal Fighter Miku DVD

In the year 2061 A.D., Neo Pro-Wrestling has taken the world by storm — a futuristic sport where competitors suit up in high-tech armor and battle it out for championship glory. Miku is a seventeen-year-old with stars in her eyes and a whole lot of heart, determined to make it to the top alongside her teammates Ginko, Nana, and Sayaka — together known as the Pretty Four. Standing between them and greatness is Team Sapphire, the reigning champions, and the legendary Aquamarine, Miku's childhood idol and the queen of the ring. With a burnt-out, alcoholic former coach dragged reluctantly back into the game, the Pretty Four must push their bodies and spirits to the limit — because in Neo Pro-Wrestling, beauty, grace, and style matter just as much as strength and speed. 

Metal Fighter Miku is a charming underdog sports drama wrapped in early-90s anime energy, marking several notable firsts: the directorial debut of Akiyuki Shinbo, the character design debut of Takeshi Honda, and studio J.C.Staff's first-ever television production. Equal parts scrappy sports story and feel-good team anime, the series blends tournament excitement with slice-of-life warmth and a genuine love for the spectacle of professional wrestling. With its armored heroines, lovable misfits, and escalating ring rivalries, this is a hidden gem of mid-90s anime that rewards fans willing to dig into the era's overlooked catalog.

Notable Staff & Voice Talent

Director: Akiyuki Shinbo (later known for Madoka Magica, Monogatari Series)
Character Design: Takeshi Honda (FLCL, Neon Genesis Evangelion)
Studio: J.C.Staff
Music: Kayoko Momoda (Opening Theme: "Kaze ni Naru made")

Cast:
• Konami Yoshida as Miku
• Ai Orikasa as Ginko
• Mariko Onodera as Nana
• Michiko Neya as Sayaka
• Kiyoyuki Yanada as Eiichi Suo
• Masako Katsuki as Aquamarine

DVD Features

• Clean Opening Animation
• Clean Closing Animation
• Original Japanese Promotional Materials
• Central Park Media Previews

Spoken Languages: English & Japanese Audio, English Subtitles

Edition Details

Japanese Title: メタルファイター♥MIKU (Metaru Faitā Miku)
Runtime: ~325 Minutes (Complete Series, 13 Episodes)
Director: Akiyuki Shinbo
DVD Release Year: 2001 (U.S. Release)
Original Release Date (Japan): July 8 – September 30, 1994
Publisher: Central Park Media
Rating: TV-PG
Region: Region 1 (U.S. / Canada)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Sports, Action, Comedy
Themes: Neo Pro-Wrestling, Underdog Story, Team Spirit, Armored Combat, Tournament Arc

Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.