ID-0

ID-0 is a 2017 Japanese original anime television series produced by Sanzigen, consisting of 12 episodes. The story is set in the distant future where humanity has discovered a mineral called Orichalt, allowing them to expand beyond the Solar System. To mine Orichalt, humans developed robots called I-Machines, usually piloted by human consciousnesses, operating in extreme environments, thereby preserving precious human lives. The protagonist, Maya Mikuri, an Alliance Academy student, is caught in a pirate incident during an I-Machine field exercise, eventually becoming a crew member on an excavation company's spaceship. The anime aired in Japan from April 9 to June 25, 2017, and began streaming on Netflix on October 6, 2017. Key characters include Maya Mikuri and Ido, among other crew members. The anime explores themes of identity, memory, and the ethical implications of technology. It blends mecha, sci-fi, and adventure elements.