This Is Huge! ‘Yoroiden Samurai Troopers’ Returns with a Brand-New TV Anime in January 2026!
After nearly 40 years, the legendary armor moves once again—
A full-fledged sequel to the classic 1988 anime Yoroiden Samurai Troopers has been officially announced!
The brand-new TV anime, titled ‘Yoroshinden Samurai Troopers’, will premiere in January 2026.
Set in modern-day Shinjuku.
This new series features an original story, where a new generation of warriors inherits the spirit of the legendary Samurai Troopers.
The creative staff is absolutely stacked!
Check out this top-tier production lineup:
Director: Youichi Fujita (Gintama, Mr. Osomatsu)
Series Composition & Script: Shougo Muto (Kamen Rider Build, Crows ZERO, Thermae Romae)
Character Design: Yuhei Murota (Love Live! series)
Original Yoroi Gear Design: Hideo Okamoto (Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, SSSS.DYNAZENON)
This team alone has fans fired up.
Main character Gai is a 14-year-old "Blazing Samurai"
The story follows Gai, a 14-year-old boy with a unique sense of taste and an eccentric personality.
He dons the "Blazing Armor" to face off against invading demonic forces.
Gai is voiced by Hiyori Ishibashi, known for playing Miguel in the Japanese dub of Disney/Pixar’s Coco.
Introduction
When the seal of the demonic realm is broken, legions of yokai begin their invasion.
In humanity’s darkest hour, five young samurai rise to defend the world.
Their name—Samurai Troopers.
And thus, a new chapter of battle begins!
A teaser for the plastic model kit is live on the official site!
BANDAI SPIRITS has announced a plastic model release (image in development).
Judging by the silhouette, it’s Gai—
and it looks like it’ll have an impressive range of articulation.
While it’s still in development, fans should definitely stay tuned for updates!
STAFF
Original Concept: Hajime Yatate
Director: Youichi Fujita
Series Composition & Script: Shougo Muto
Main Character Design: Yuhei Murota
Villain Design: Tsukasa Kotobuki
Original Yoroi Gear Design: Hideo Okamoto
Animation Yoroi Gear Design: Takuya Suzuki
Music: Osamu Katayama (Team-MAX)
Animation Studio: Sunrise
Production: "Yoroshinden Samurai Troopers" Production Committee
CAST
Gai: Hiyori Ishibashi
Official Website:
https://www.samurai-trooper.net/
©SUNRISE
Sunrise has also uploaded Episode 1 of the 1988 original on YouTube!
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The spirit of armor, revived for a new era.
Even if you’ve never seen the original 1980s anime, jumping into this Reiwa-era reboot is more than welcome.
As a personal note: back when I was a kid, I once faxed a homemade manga to my grandma’s house—
but accidentally sent it to a total stranger.
Here’s hoping it brightened someone’s day out there.
Source/Images: Digital PR Platform