To celebrate the production of the new anime series "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers," the official sequel to the "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" series that aired from April 1988 to March 1989, a screening called "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Memorial Screening - Commemorating the New Series Broadcast Announcement" was held at Shinjuku Piccadilly (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo) on November 25th, with singer Hiroko Moriguchi and armor designer Hideo Okamoto in attendance. Okamoto revealed the secret behind the design of the under-gear worn under the Yoroi Gear.
Okamoto paid attention to every detail in the design, saying, "I made the shoulders like a judo uniform. There is asbestos in the stitching. The leg guards are not hard, but like punching bags, so they absorb the impact when you hit something. There are slits on the sides. When you bend them, they protect you from kicks."
The undergear also has a distinctive heel design, and he explained, "I made it so that it would fit when combined with the mecha. I also tried to make it a hook when performing techniques." He also revealed that there were plans for a mecha to appear, saying, "I also designed something like a buggy," revealing a "phantom design."
On this day, episodes 20, "A New Battle," 23, "A Battle for the Dead: White Flame," and 28, "The Appearance of the Mysterious Female Demon Kayura," were screened. The upcoming broadcast of the new series, "Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers," has also been a hot topic, and Okamoto appealed to viewers to "please continue to love us!"
"Samurai Troopers" is an anime produced by Sunrise, depicting five boys who possess "Yoroigia" (armored armor) and 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 original video animation (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 Ryuichi Hoshino was serialized in "Comic Bonbon" (Kodansha).
"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.
