A preview screening of the new anime series "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers," the official sequel to the "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" series, which aired from April 1988 to March 1989, was held at Shinjuku Piccadilly (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo) on December 23rd, with Ishibashi Hikari, who plays Gai, Junya Enoki, who plays Uesugi Kaito, Ayumu Murase, who plays Hojo Musashi, and Kentaro Kumagai, who plays Ishida Shion, in attendance. This marks the first new anime in about 35 years since the OVA "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers MESSAGE" released in 1991, and the first time a TV anime series has been broadcast in about 37 years. Murase said of the new work, "It's stylish, but it also has a good Showa-era feel and nostalgia, so I think long-time fans will be satisfied."
Ishibashi said, "It's super exciting, the story is interesting, and there are characters with unique personalities. The opening and ending are cool. I hope you'll look forward to the broadcast." Also appearing at the screening were TSUBASA, REIA, and TAKERU from the popular group "ONE OR EIGHT," who perform the ending theme "POWER."
The new series is an entirely 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 air on TOKYO MX, Kansai TV, and BS11 starting January 6, 2026. It 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).
