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A '''Medarotch''' (Japanese: {{r|メダロッチ|Medarocchi}}), known in English as a '''Medawatch''', is a device and later an application software used by a [[Medarotter]] to give commands to their [[Medarot]]. The concept was introduced to the series in [[Medarot 2]]. The name comes from a combination of Medarot and "watch" ({{r|ウォッチ|Wocchi}}). | |||
A '''Medarotch''' (Japanese: {{r|メダロッチ|Medarocchi}}), known in English as a '''Medawatch''', is a device and later an application software used by a [[Medarotter]] to give commands to their [[Medarot]]. The concept was introduced to the series in | |||
Initially it was a wristwatch-type device, similar to what we now call a smartwatch. When you open the cover that houses the LCD and buttons on the top of the main unit, there is a slot for setting [[Medal|medals]]. Medarots can be summoned within the range where radio waves can reach satellites, etc. | Initially it was a wristwatch-type device, similar to what we now call a smartwatch. When you open the cover that houses the LCD and buttons on the top of the main unit, there is a slot for setting [[Medal|medals]]. Medarots can be summoned within the range where radio waves can reach satellites, etc. | ||
Medarotches can also be used to [[Medarot transport|transport]] the Medarot's | Medarotches can also be used to [[Medarot transport|transport]] the Medarot's parts instantly from another location, or customizing the [[parts]] the Medarot has equipped, view data during [[Robottle]] and is also see the menu screen items. | ||
Starting with Medarot DS, it's basically a smartphone app. Outside of the games, | Starting with Medarot DS, it's basically a smartphone app. Outside of the games, plastic replica medawatches have been included in some releases and Bandai has produced a [[Medarotch (mobile app)|a lifesize Medarotch]] with a LCD screen and built-in minigames. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
===[[Medarot 2]]=== | ===[[Medarot 2]]=== | ||
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At various points of the game, Ikki drop his Medarotch and it is picked up by another character (such as [[Arika]], [[Kouji]] and [[Karin]]) in short playable sections. During these, the player character uses Ikki's [[Medarot]]s and medals and the in-game menu changes to reflect who is holding it. | At various points of the game, Ikki drop his Medarotch and it is picked up by another character (such as [[Arika]], [[Kouji]] and [[Karin]]) in short playable sections. During these, the player character uses Ikki's [[Medarot]]s and medals and the in-game menu changes to reflect who is holding it. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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===[[Medarot Damashii]]=== | ===[[Medarot Damashii]]=== | ||
In the [[Explosion! New Metabee|first episode]], Ikki, Arika and [[The Screws]] go to a production demonstration by the [[Medarot Company]] for | In the [[Explosion! New Metabee|first episode]], Ikki, Arika and [[The Screws]] go to a production demonstration by the [[Medarot Company]] for a new Medarotch model which comes with improvements such as a realtime camera view from the Medarot's perspective. Ikki is unable to secure an order but meets [[Nae]], who has some in backorder. | ||
[[Death Medarot]] users have their own Medarotch model, which has a more jagged appearance but appears to offer the same functionalities. | |||
[[Category:Setting]] | [[Category:Setting]] [[Category:Medarot basics]] | ||
[[Category:Medarot basics]] |