The second special preview video, "Special First Look Ver.2," for the new anime series "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers," the official sequel to the "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" series that aired from April 1988 to March 1989, has been released on YouTube. The video offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of the five Samurai Troopers, including scenes of Gai and Kaito Uesugi clashing, Shion Ishida raging, Musashi Hojo's merciless comments, and Yamato Hojo scolding his teammates. The five Samurai Troopers, each with their own unique personalities, individuality, and values, join forces.
"Samurai Troopers" is the first new anime in about 35 years since the 1991 OVA "Samurai Troopers MESSAGE," and the first TV anime series in about 37 years. The story is an entirely original one set in present-day Shinjuku, and will be directed by Yoichi Fujita, known for "Gintama" and "Mr. 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 air in January 2026.
"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).
◇Staff (titles omitted)
Original work: Yatate Hajime▽Director: Fujita Yoichi▽Series composition and script: Muto Shogo▽Main character design: Murota Yuhei▽Villain character design: Tsukasa Kotobuki ▽Original Armor Gear design: Okamoto Hideo▽Animation Armor Gear design: Suzuki Takuya▽Music: Katayama Shuji (Team-MAX)▽Animation production: Sunrise▽Production: "Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers" Production Committee
◇Cast (titles omitted)
Kai: Ishibashi Junya Enoki ▽Uesugi Kaito: Enoki Junya▽Hojo Musashi: Ayumu Murase ▽Hojo Yamato: Takeuchi Shunsuke▽Ishida Shion: Kentaro Kumagai
