メダロット2 [Medarot 2 / Medabots 2]

Based on the popular video game franchise, this four-issue Kōdansha comic from 1999 adapts the world of Medabots, where children pit customizable robotic partners in battle. The series focuses on the adventures of a young protagonist and his Medabot as they compete in tournaments and face off against rival teams. While brief, this manga is a key artifact of the Medarot phenomenon, capturing the series' core themes of friendship and robot combat during its initial wave of popularity in Japan.