The solo visual for Hojo Yamato, who will appear in the new TV anime "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers," the official sequel to the "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" series that aired from April 1988 to March 1989, has been released. The character "Gi" (righteousness) is designed to represent Yamato's samurai spirit, expressing his beliefs and passion as he has a stronger sense of justice than anyone else and aspires to be a hero.
A promotional video was also released, depicting Yamato, who had previously been unable to arm himself, finally successfully arming himself when faced with the crisis of Hojo Musashi, with whom he grew up in an orphanage, with the sole desire to help him.
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 "Osomatsu-san," 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).
