“Detective Ross and android partner Armitage investigate anti-robot crimes on Mars in 2046 cyberpunk future.”
Armitage III: Poly-Matrix
アミテージ・ザ・サード POLY-MATRIX
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Synopsis
Detective Ross and android partner Armitage investigate anti-robot crimes on Mars in 2046 cyberpunk future.
In the year 2046, humanity's trust in robots has eroded, making life increasingly difficult for the newest generation of androids. Against this backdrop, Detective Ross Sylibus transfers to the Mars Police Department, seeking a fresh start after a traumatic incident involving a robot on Earth. Upon arrival, he finds himself immediately partnered with Armitage, a sharp-tongued female officer whose methods clash with his own. The two detectives soon find themselves investigating a series of mysterious crimes that seem to target a specific group of individuals. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover unsettling truths about the nature of artificial life and the fragile relationship between humans and machines in this cyberpunk future.
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Derived from 5 sampled reviews
What 5 viewers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.98 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 0.20
Running avg · May 2012 → Jan 2026
- 7 “First off, there are several formats of this show: An OVA and a movie. This is the movie, which I consider the better of the two. Armitage III depicts a futuristic world where people use robots for...”
- 7 “Armitage the Third delivers stunning hand-drawn artwork with rich, complex backgrounds and explores thought-provoking cyber-punk themes about robot/human relations and what defines humanity, all...”
- 7 “The stylish cyberpunk visuals and memorable soundtrack made this Mars-set android cop story stick in my memory as one of my first anime purchases, even if the scientific premise of a reproductive...”
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- Format 1 × 92′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 32m all episodes
- Aired Apr 1996 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-0463 catalog
Produced by
- Pioneer LDC Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor
- Geneon Entertainment USA Licensor