The sixth episode of the new anime series "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers," the official sequel to the "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" series that aired from April 1988 to March 1989, "Risu Kajiato," aired on TOKYO MX and other channels from February 10th, and featured Jun Yamano, who was a child in "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers," as a grown-up. Jun, like Nasty, was with the original Samurai Troopers 35 years ago, and now for some reason lives in a room deep inside the Fortress Train. Hiro Shimono will be the voice actor.
"Samurai Troopers: Yoroi Shinden" is the first new anime in about 35 years since the OVA "Samurai Troopers: Message" released in 1991, and it is also attracting attention as it is the first time a TV anime series has been broadcast in about 37 years.
Shimono commented, "Jun was so cute in the previous film, but now he's grown up! I wonder what happened to make him like this... If you watch 'Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers' I'm sure the answer will be revealed! I look forward to seeing you again in the future!"
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," 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).
