**"Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers"** is the **legitimate sequel** to the legendary anime "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" broadcast in 1988.
After 38 years, it returns as a completely new work in January 2026!
The stage is modern-day Shinjuku.
When the seal of the Youja Realm that once terrorized the human world is broken, countless Youja soldiers begin their invasion.
Those who rushed to humanity's crisis were five young samurai.
Their name is **Samurai Troopers**!!
Their days of battle now begin anew 🔥
① Legendary Anime Returns After 38 Years
"Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" broadcast in 1988 is a landmark "beautiful boy battle anime" that gathered tremendous support from female fans at the time.
It was a driving force of the "beautiful boy anime boom" alongside "Saint Seiya."
The legendary work that brought Sunrise massive licensing revenue not seen since "Mobile Suit Gundam" returns as a completely new work ⚔️
② Luxurious Staff Assembled
Director is Yoichi Fujita of "Gintama" and "Osomatsu-san"!
Series composition and screenplay by Shogo Muto of "Kamen Rider Build" and "Crows Zero."
Character design by Yuhei Murota of "Love Live!"
Yoroi Gear design original concept once again handled by Hideo Okamoto, who designed the original armor 🎬
③ New Generation of 5 Samurai Troopers
Starting with the new protagonist Gai, 5 charming boys appear.
Uesugi Kaito, Hojo Musashi, Hojo Yamato, Ishida Shion... depicted wearing armor and fighting with their own feelings in their hearts.
The Yoroi Gear of "Scorching Heat," "Azure Sky," "Water Curtain," "Wilderness," and "Flash" will race across the battlefield once again 🔥
④ Completely New Story Set in Modern Shinjuku
While the original was set in 1988 Shinjuku, the new work is set in modern Shinjuku!
A completely original story with a new tale beginning.
A new organization called Defense Special Task Force "DST" also appears, training the next generation of Troopers 🏙️
⑤ New Enemy "Ramaga" and the Ten Warriors
Youja Emperor Ramaga who rules the Youja Realm appears!
The Ten Warriors serving Ramaga also stand as formidable enemies.
Sasuke, Saizo, Kamanosuke, Seikai Nyudo, Isa Nyudo... pay attention to the unique enemy characters 👹
① Pay Attention to Connection with Original
Since it's explicitly stated as a "legitimate sequel," the connection to the original's worldview and characters is intriguing!
Will the original's five warriors appear (Ryo of Wildfire, Touma of Strata, Seiji of Halo, Shin of Torrent, Shu of Hardrock)?
Pay attention to whether the spirits inscribed on the armor like "Benevolence, Righteousness, Courtesy, Wisdom, Trust" are inherited 🔍
② Unique New Characters
Protagonist Gai is "unconventional and energetic," with taste different from ordinary people, preferring unusual flavors.
Uesugi Kaito enjoys rock music while "hiding a certain hobby."
Hojo Musashi is a boy who believes in fortune telling, Hojo Yamato is a big brother figure with strong sense of justice who admires heroes 🌟
③ Split 2-Cour Broadcast Development
This work has been confirmed for split 2-cour broadcast!
We can expect the story to develop carefully with character growth depicted.
Also looking forward to shocking developments at the end of the first cour 📺
④ Director Yoichi Fujita's Comedy Sense
With Director Yoichi Fujita of "Gintama" and "Osomatsu-san," we can expect a balance of serious and comedy!
In special advance footage, comical scenes were confirmed including Gai and Kaito clashing, Shion raging, and Musashi doing tsukkomi.
Looks like we can enjoy both hot battles and laughter 😄
⑤ New Theme Songs "YOAKE" and "POWER"
OP theme song is "YOAKE" by blank paper!
"YOAKE" is said to be "music medicine that resonates with the soul of Samurai Troopers."
ED theme song is "POWER" by ONE OR EIGHT, "expressing conviction and friendship with fast-paced sound" 🎵
① Story of Original "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers"
In the distant legendary age, when evil spread through the world, a warrior appeared.
That warrior used righteous heart as power and vanquished Youja Emperor Arago.
However, unable to purify the armor's remaining grudge, the warrior inscribed the righteous virtues "Benevolence, Righteousness, Courtesy, Wisdom, Trust, Loyalty, Filial Piety, Brotherhood, Endurance" into the armor and divided it into nine armors ⚔️
② Battle of Five Warriors and Four Dark Warlords
In 1988, the Youja Realm once again plotted to dominate the human world.
The Youja Emperor's castle "Arago Castle" appeared above Greater Tokyo's Shinjuku, and all modern science and weapons fell silent.
At that time, five boys "Samurai Troopers" rose up and crushed Arago's ambition 🏯
③ Connection to New Work
Modern day, 38 years after the original.
The Youja Realm's seal breaks again, and countless Youja soldiers begin invading the human world.
Five new Samurai Troopers rush to humanity's crisis!
Their days of battle now begin anew 🔥
📺 TV Broadcast
Premiere Date: January 6, 2026 (Tue)~
TOKYO MX: Every Tuesday at 23:30~
Kansai TV: Every Tuesday at 25:19~
BS11: Every Wednesday at 24:00~
※Split 2-cour broadcast
🌐 Streaming Services
Fastest streaming every Tuesday at 24:00~:
• U-NEXT
• Anime Houdai
• d Anime Store
Scheduled for unlimited streaming and more 📱
🎬 Advance Screening Information
Event Name: TV Anime "Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers" Advance Screening - This Is No Ordinary Matter! Episodes 1-3 Special Screening!
Date: December 23, 2025 (Tue) 18:30~
Venue: Shinjuku Piccadilly
Guests: Hiiro Ishibashi (Gai), Ayumu Murase (Hojo Musashi) and others
Attendees receive key visual postcard as bonus 🎟️
📱 Official Information
Latest information on official site (samurai-trooper.net)!
Official X (Twitter): @samuraitroo_pr
Original work also streaming on various services 📺
Gai / Gai of Scorching Heat (CV: Hiiro Ishibashi)
14-year-old protagonist.
An unconventional and extremely energetic character.
Recognized for his qualities as a Samurai Trooper, he dons the Scorching Heat armor to fight the Youja.
Has different taste from ordinary people, preferring unusual flavors.
🔥Trivia: Voice actor Hiiro Ishibashi gained attention as a young voice actor playing protagonist Miguel in Disney/Pixar film "Coco" 🔥
Uesugi Kaito / Kaito of Azure Sky (CV: Junya Enoki)
15-year-old boy.
Raised by his grandmother Uesugi Yoshie and enjoys rock music due to her influence.
Actually hiding a certain hobby, he dons the Azure Sky armor to fight the Youja.
Seems to clash with Gai at times.
🔥Trivia: The surname "Uesugi" is likely taken from a Sengoku warlord's name, similar to the original's Seiji of Halo "Date Seiji"! Could he be a descendant of Uesugi Kenshin? 🔥
Hojo Musashi / Musashi of Water Curtain (CV: Ayumu Murase)
14-year-old boy.
Raised at the children's welfare facility "Forest of Truth."
His daily routine is checking fortune telling on his smartphone, believing in lucky items and advice.
Wears the Water Curtain armor and acts as a Samurai Trooper.
🔥Trivia: "Hojo" is also a Sengoku warlord's name! The name Musashi evokes "Musashibo Benkei" and "Miyamoto Musashi" 🔥