The illustration for the first edition special illustration digipack of the Blu-ray Disc box set volume 1 of 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. Mizuki Ken, who has produced illustrations for "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers," has drawn Gai and Kaito wearing kimonos over their undergear. Volume 1 will be released on April 22nd.
"Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" is the first new anime in about 35 years since the OVA "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers MESSAGE" released in 1991, and is also attracting attention as it is the first time a TV anime series has been broadcast in about 37 years. It is directed by Yoichi Fujita, who has worked on "Gintama" and "Osomatsu-san," and the series is written and composed by Shogo Muto, who has worked on "Kamen Rider Build," "Crows Zero," and "Thermae Romae." It is produced by Sunrise. It is currently airing on TOKYO MX and other channels, and 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).
