METAL SKIN PANIC MADOX-01 returns with new Blu-ray release

AnimEigo has announced that the cult-classic ’80s OVA Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01 will make its return this fall with a newly reauthored Blu-ray release. The high-octane mecha adventure, originally released in 1987, will be available starting September 16, 2025, through AnimEigo’s parent company MediaOCD.

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The Blu-ray comes packed with new bonus features, including two commentary tracks with director Shinji Aramaki, cast interviews, and a special featurette titled Weapons of MADOX, which spotlights Japan Self-Defense Force military vehicles. Redesigned menus, modernized subtitles, and both U.S. and U.K. English dubs are also included.

Directed and conceptualized by Shinji Aramaki—later known for Appleseed, Harlock: Space Pirate, Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045, and Blade Runner: Black Lotus—MADOX-01 blends high-stakes action with slapstick comedy. The story follows college student Sugimoto Kōji, who accidentally ends up trapped inside a prototype battle suit, the MADOX-01, after it falls off a truck in downtown Tokyo. What begins as a mishap quickly escalates into chaos as Kōji struggles to control the suit, faces off against hot-headed Lt. Kilgore, and risks missing his all-important date.

Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01 holds a special place in anime history. It was the very first title AnimEigo licensed for Western audiences back in 1989, marking the start of the distributor’s long legacy of bringing Japanese anime to international fans.

The Blu-ray is priced at $17.99 and is now available for preorder at MediaOCD’s website.

Blu-ray Features:

• UK and US English dubs (2.0 audio)

• Japanese audio (2.0 LPCM)

• English and English SDH subtitles

• Redesigned menus & updated cover art

• German subtitles

• Cast interviews

• Two director commentary tracks

• Weapons of MADOX featurette

• Navigable art galleries (color & line art)

Region-free and running at 42 minutes in full 1080p, this updated release ensures that both longtime fans and newcomers can experience MADOX-01 in its best form yet.

Source: AnimEigo