Series synopsis
Zoids: New Century, also known as ゾイド新世紀／ゼロ is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure comedy television series that premiered on TBS on January 6, 2001. It ended on June 30, 2001. It stars Takahiro Sakurai, Ayako Kawasumi, Masaya Matsukaze and Wataru Takagi.
New Century Zero takes place a long time after the events of Zoids: Chaotic Century. Zoids are no longer used for warfare; instead, the combative natures of both Zoids and humans are focused and contained by a series of battle-competitions and tournaments, run by the Zoid Battle Commission.
The series focuses on the Blitz Team, in particular the actions of the Liger Zero and Bit Cloud. The series charts the rise of the Blitz Team through various competitions of the Zoid Battle Commission, and t ...
Premise
New Century Zero takes place a long time after the events of Zoids: Chaotic Century. Zoids are no longer used for warfare; instead, the combative natures of both Zoids and humans are focused and contained by a series of battle-competitions and tournaments, run by the Zoid Battle Commission.
The series focuses on the Blitz Team, in particular the actions of the Liger Zero and Bit Cloud. The series charts the rise of the Blitz Team through various competitions of the Zoid Battle Commission, and the team's efforts to avoid conflict with the criminal organization known as the Backdraft Group.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Takahiro Sakurai as Bit Cloud (voice)
- Ayako Kawasumi as Rinon (voice)
- Masaya Matsukaze as Ballad Hunter (voice)
- Wataru Takagi as Harry Champ (voice)
- Mitsuki Saiga as Jamie Hemeros (voice)
- Daiki Nakamura as Dr. Toros (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | January 6, 2001 | June 30, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Commence Battle: Attack Liger Zero Bit Cloud is out looking for Zoid parts when a battle begins around him. Can he convience either the Blitz Team or the Saber Fang squad to let him join their squad, or will he be stuck as a scavenger forever? |
January 6, 2001 |
| 2 |
New Partners vs Naomi; The Red Comet When Bit goes into a long range battle without a decent long range weapon, it's up to him and Liger to get up by ""The Red Comet"" in her type of fight. Can they make it close range when Naomi has never been in close range before? |
January 13, 2001 |
| 3 |
The Prince Arrives: Harry Champ A mysterious man ambushes the Blitz Team and tries to get Lena to share his love. The man is a rich man by the name Harry Champ, and he wants to marry Lena, but first he must defeat Bit. Can this millionaire succeed? |
January 20, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2001 |
| Last aired | June 30, 2001 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |