Episode 12, "Ebirogu," of the new TV anime series "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers," a direct sequel to the "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" TV anime series which aired from April 1988 to March 1989, was rebroadcast on TOKYO MX on March 31st. After the broadcast, a caption appeared as an April Fool's Day prank, stating, "This week's 'Yoroiden Samurai Troopers' intentionally aired an episode that had already been broadcast. Please continue to support us."
"Ronin Warriors" experienced a broadcasting error on September 3, 1988, about 38 years ago, when episode 17, "The Revealed Legend of the Armor," which had already aired a week earlier, was mistakenly broadcast again. This incident became a topic of discussion at the time, even being covered in newspapers.
The rebroadcast of episode 12 of "Armor Legend Samurai Troopers" was not a broadcast error but intentional, and it became a topic of discussion when the anime's official SNS announced on March 24th, "For some reason, episode 12 will be rebroadcast again next week, but only on TOKYO MX!" The rebroadcast featured on-screen text that paid homage to the original 1988 version.
"Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" is the first new anime in approximately 35 years since the OVA "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers MESSAGE" released in 1991, and the first TV anime series in about 37 years. It will feature a completely original story set in present-day Shinjuku, directed by Yoichi Fujita, known for "Gintama" and "Mr. Osomatsu," with series composition and script by Shogo Muto, known for "Kamen Rider Build," "Crows Zero," and "Thermae Romae." It will be broadcast in two parts, with the second part airing from July.
"Ronin Warriors" is an anime produced by Sunrise that depicts five boys who possess "Yoroi Gear" (armored suits) being brought together by fate to fight against the demonic army led by the demon emperor Arago. The TV anime aired from April 1988 to March 1989, and due to its popularity, OVAs were also produced. "Ronin Warriors Gaiden" was released in 1989, "Ronin Warriors: Legend of the Shining Emperor" from 1989 to 1990, and "Ronin Warriors: Message" in 1991. A manga adaptation by Ryuichi Hoshino was serialized in "Comic Bonbon" (Kodansha).
