The solo visual and character PV for the protagonist Gai from the new TV anime series "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers," the official sequel to the "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" series that aired from April 1988 to March 1989, have been released. The solo visual, depicting Gai in armor, features the Japanese character for "Jin" (benevolence). The character PV begins with the line, "I will burn your body to ashes like scorching heat!" and goes on to show him facing battle alongside his comrades as a Samurai Trooper, scuffles with Kaito, and munching on Ryusei's fried noodles.
This is 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. It is a completely original story set in present-day Shinjuku, and is directed by Yoichi Fujita, who has worked on "Gintama" and "Mr. Osomatsu," with series composition and scriptwriting by Shogo Muto, who has worked on "Kamen Rider Build," "Crows Zero," and "Thermae Romae." It is produced by Sunrise and is currently airing on TOKYO MX and other channels. It is 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).
