Cyberjaya, 19 May 2025 — Malaysia’s favorite animated hero has officially landed in China — and he’s taking the country by storm. Mechamato, the award-winning animated series from leading Malaysian studio Monsta, has made its grand debut on China’s premier streaming platform, Youku, bringing the iconic catchphrase “Mechabot, Mechanize!” to a brand-new audience.
Within just 72 hours of its release, Mechamato rocketed to the top of multiple Youku charts, signaling its instant popularity among young viewers and families across China. The show’s remarkable early success includes:
- #1 on Boys’ Favourite Top Charts
- #1 in the Mecha Genre Top Charts
- #2 under Youku Co-produced By Top Charts
- #2 in the Hot-Blood Adventure Top Charts
- #3 on the Newly Launched Show Top Charts
- #3 in the Exclusivity Category Top Charts
Audiences have warmly embraced Mechamato, flooding social media and review platforms with glowing feedback. Parents are raving about the show’s appeal and impact — with many sharing stories of their children glued to the screen, watching episodes on repeat.
“My son has been watching Mechamato non-stop since it premiered! He loved it so much! He’s even trying to ‘Mechanize’ his schoolbag at home!” shared one enthusiastic parent. Another viewer commented, “I give my full support to this animation, — and hope it will stand on par with other top animation one day!”
The success of Mechamato in China has been bolstered by strong promotional support from Youku, both digitally and through physical campaigns. Monsta is now setting its sights on expanding the brand further in China, with plans to launch licensing and merchandising initiatives in the near future. Mechamato continues to power forward as a symbol of regional creativity with global potential, signaling a new era for Southeast Asian animation in the international arena.