The third episode, "Rimuku," of the new TV anime "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers," the official sequel to the "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" series, which aired from April 1988 to March 1989, will be broadcast on TOKYO MX, Kansai TV, and BS11 starting January 20th. 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.
Uesugi Kaito becomes the newest member of the Samurai Troopers, and Hojo Yamato joins without permission. With their newest member, Gai and the others begin intensive training to become Samurai Troopers. However, Yamato, who joined with great enthusiasm, is unable to even become an undergear. In this frustrating situation, Saizo and Kamanosuke of the Ten Braves attack. Yamato, who can only watch helplessly as Gai and the others show the results of their training, recalls the words of a hero who once saved them.
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).
