ツインシグナル (1996): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1996, ツインシグナル is an animation, action & abenteuer, sci-fi & fantasy and komödie series.

What it’s about. Robotics expert Dr. Otoi built Signal to be a powerful companion for his young grandson, Nobuhiko. However, a mishap during Signal's programming led to an unexpected glitch. Every time Nobuhiko sneezes, Signal transforms from a temperamental adult robot into an adorable, chocolate-loving little baby. Despite this little problem, days are usually happy and fun around the Otoi household, where robots, people and animals live in harmony. Except for the occasional feud over house cleaning chores or the affections of the female robot Elara. everything is relatively peaceful. However, one day Signal is attacked by Pulse, one the Doctor's previous creations and the prototype for Signal. Despite being critically nearsighted, Pulse is loaded down with weapons and has been reprogrammed by Dr. Otoi's mysterious rival. He's on a mission to steal the most recent robot technology, and obliterate anything that gets in his way.

Who’s in it. ツインシグナル stars Yuri Amano as Chris (voice), Masaya Onosaka as A Suke (voice), Toshiyuki Morikawa as Officer Maki (voice) and Ikuo Nishikawa as Hoshimaru Umenokoji (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, ツインシグナル sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ツインシグナル page.

If you liked it. Fans of ツインシグナル tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.