The first episode of the new TV anime "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers," a direct sequel to the "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" series that aired from April 1988 to March 1989, titled "Furorouyu," will be broadcast on TOKYO MX, Kansai TV, and BS11 starting January 6th. This is the first new anime in about 35 years since the OVA "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers MESSAGE" released in 1991, and the first TV anime series to be broadcast in about 37 years.
Thirty-five years after the attack by the evil world, the Defense Special Task Force (DST) is working hard to strengthen its defenses and train the next generation of Samurai Troopers in preparation for the day when the evil world may invade again. And then, that day finally arrives. Suddenly, a gate connecting the evil world and the human world appears, and the evil world begins its invasion of the human world. Hojo Musashi and the other current Samurai Troopers bravely stand up to the crisis, but are no match for the brutal evil world.
The new work is a completely original story set in present-day Shinjuku, and will be directed by Yoichi Fujita, known for "Gintama" and "Mr. Osomatsu Osomatsu," with series composition and scriptwriting by Shogo Muto, known for "Kamen Rider Build," "Crows Zero," and "Thermae Romae." It will be produced by Sunrise and will be split into two seasons.
"Samurai Troopers" is an anime produced by Sunrise, depicting five boys who possess "Yoroigia" (armored armor) who are brought together by fate to fight against the evil army led by the evil emperor Arago. The TV anime aired from April 1988 to March 1989, and due to its popularity an OVA was also produced. "Samurai Troopers Gaiden" was released in 1989, "Samurai Troopers: Legend of the Bright Emperor" was released from 1989 to 1990, and "Samurai Troopers: Message" was released in 1991. A comic book adaptation by Hoshino Ryuichi was serialized in "Comic Bonbon" (Kodansha).
