Twin Signal

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Twin Signal
Cover of Twin Signal OVA.
Genre	Sci-fi
Manga
Author	Sachi Oshimizu
Demographic	Shōnen
Serialized in	Monthly Shōnen Gangan
OVA
Director	Takashi Sogabe
Episodes	3

Twin Signal is a manga series originally written by Sachi Oshimizu. It was later animated as a 3 episode anime OVA series. Both the manga and the OVA have been licensed by Media Blasters for distribution in the USA.

It follows the story of a humanoid created by a robotics expert named Dr. Otoi for his grandson, Nobuhiko. But in the process of writing and applying the programming, an unfortunate mishap takes place! Nobuhiko sneezes. Now, whenever Nobuhiko sneezes, the humanoid (named Signal) transforms from a temperamental adult robot into a chocolate-loving baby version of himself.

Despite this little error, the days spent with the Otoi crew are usually fun. Animals, people, and robots all can live in harmony.

Until one day, Signal is attacked by Pulse, a robot created by Dr. Otoi some time ago. Much like a prototype for Signal. Pulse is incredibly nearsighted, but makes up for what he lacks in vision with firepower. Dr. Otoi's mysterious rival has packed him to the brim with amazing weaponry, with the intent of stealing the Doctor's most recent robo technology.

[edit] Characters

Atrandom Numbers

A-A (Atrandom)

The first Humanoid robot. He was able to re-write robot programs and make them do his bidding. He ends up using Karma to fight Signal which results in Signal gettiing his long hair cut off. Atrandom then used Signal's hair to create a body with Mira technology for himself.

A-B (Bundle)

A-C (Code)

Code appears in the Cyber world as a rather handsome Samurai styled character. He's an expert with the blade and moves easily throughout cyber space. In the real world, however, he takes the form of a robot bird that follows Signal and helps him out by 'merging' with him and giving Signal a power up. Code is a very loyal robot and dearly loves Elara and Europa, calling them his sisters and protecting them.

A-D (Distance)

A-E (Emotion Elemental Electro Electra)

Emotion lives in the cyber world, she acts very much like she were Signal's mother.

A-Eα (Elara)

A somewhat ditsy little robot that really can't cook and tends to find herself in a lot of trouble. Yet she is very caring and loving. She seems completely oblivious to Signal's lover for her.

A-Eβ (Europa)

Loves Atrandom and follows him.

A-F (Flat)

A-G (Gear)

A-H (Harmony)

Harmony is a small fairy like Robot.

A-I (Index)

A-J (Joint)

A-K (Karma)

Karma was originally created to be an older brother figure to Masanobu (very much like Signal is to Nobuhiko). His duties are basically that of a household butler/maid, taking care of the daily chores. However he later becomes the mayor of a fully mechanized island. *minor Spoiler* At one point in the series he is controlled by Atrandom and ends up cutting off Signal's long hair.

A-L (Lavender)

Signal, Oratorio, and Pulse's Sister. She's a tough bodyguard.

A-M (Message)

A-N (Ni-hao)

A-O (Oratorio) 

Take care of ORACLE.

A-P (Pulse)

The prototype for Signal made by Otoi-sensei and Masanobu. Originally he was seen with silver hair and a grey styled outfit. He was a very kind and gentle robot but then one day Masanobu made some changes, upgrading him into a highly skilled combat robot. His look then changed to black long hair and dark clothes with two massive blades connected to his arms. It also appears that he conducts electricity through his hair and then charges that power through his eyes like a laser. These changes were not entirely for the best. Now he seems to be VERY nearsighted and if he should happen to use the laser or get too worn down he passes out. He has what appears to be robotic narcolepsy. He and Signal constantly fight and tease each other, but Pulse seems to have a soft spot for Chibi Signal and often talks with him. It also appears he was/is friends with Kris.

A-Q

- (Quarter)

- (Queen)

- (Quiet)

- (Quick)

A-R (Raiden)

A-S (Signal)

The main character and namesake of the series, Signal is the newest HFR (Human Form Robot) to be created by Professor Otoi. He is unique because of the MIRA and SIRIUS technology in him, which sometimes makes him a target of those wishing to steal his data. He is programmed to be a fighter and an older brother to Professor Otoi's grandson, Nobuhiko. Due to an accident in the lab during his creation, when Nobuhiko sneezes, it transforms Signal into a much smaller version of himself. He is referred to as 'Chibi Signal', is very hyper, and adores chocolate.

Humans, etc.

Professor Otoi Shinnosuke

Otoi Masanobu

Professor Otoi's son, and Nobuhiko's father. Masanobu is also a robot scientist. When he was Nobuhiko's age his father created Karma to be a big brother to him.

Otoi Minoru

Otoi Nobuhiko

The grandson of Professor Otoi. Signal's 'little brother'. Because Nobu interrupted Signal's programming by sneezing, he ended up causing a glitch in MIRA. Everytime Nobuhiko sneezes, Signal transforms into a 3 year old chibi signal.

Kris Sine

Constance Sine

Mariel Sine

Eliot S. Quasar

Margaret Q. Cassiopeia

Maria Prune

George Humpty

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Epsilon

Omawari-san