Series synopsis
Armored Trooper VOTOMS, also known as 装甲騎兵ボトムズ is a Japanese animation drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on April 1, 1983. It ended on March 23, 1984. It stars Hozumi Goda, Kazuko Yanaga, Satoshi Shimada and Kosei Tomita.
The story of stoic Armored Trooper pilot Chirico Cuvie and his quest for answers after a sudden betrayal leaves him on the run from his own military.
Premise
The story of stoic Armored Trooper pilot Chirico Cuvie and his quest for answers after a sudden betrayal leaves him on the run from his own military.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hozumi Goda as Chirico Cuvie (voice)
- Kazuko Yanaga as Phantom Lady Fyana (voice) ※does not appear in all episodes.
- Satoshi Shimada as soldier (voice)
- Kosei Tomita as Gout (voice)
- Banjo Ginga as Rochina (voice) / narrator
- Yusaku Yara as Isukui (voice)
- Yoko Kawanami as Cocona (voice)
- Kenichi Ogata as Borough (voice)
Supporting cast
- Issei Masamune as Le Shacco (voice)
- Daisuke Gori as Kydera (voice)
- Rumiko Ukai as Monica (voice)
- Yuri Nashiwa as voice
- Saburo Kamei as Killy (voice)
- Masashi Hirose as Captain Kanyu (voice)
- Issei Futamata as Gran (voice)
- Shigeru Chiba as Banilla (voice)
- Show Hayami as Potalia (voice)
- Tessyo Genda as General Gongnu (voice)
- Kiyonobu Suzuki as Rado (voice)
- Kozo Shioya as soldier (voice)
Guest cast
- Satoshi Shimada as soldier (voice)
- Kosei Tomita as Gout (voice)
- Banjo Ginga as Rochina (voice) / narrator
- Yusaku Yara as Isukui (voice)
- Yoko Kawanami as Cocona (voice)
- Kenichi Ogata as Borough (voice)
- Issei Masamune as Le Shacco (voice)
- Daisuke Gori as Kydera (voice)
- Rumiko Ukai as Monica (voice)
- Yuri Nashiwa as voice
- Saburo Kamei as Killy (voice)
- Masashi Hirose as Captain Kanyu (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 88 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 36 | August 21, 1985 | April 7, 2011 |
| Season 1 | 52 | April 1, 1983 | March 23, 1984 |
| Season 2 | 0 | March 21, 1994 | December 1, 1994 |
| Season 3 | 0 | October 26, 2007 | August 22, 2008 |
| Season 4 | 0 | March 26, 2010 | October 27, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Last Red Shoulder Chirico Cuvie is reunited with others from the Red Shoulder unit as they pursue their revenge against Yoran Pailsen. Unknown to them, Yoran and his group have created the Perfect Soldier, Ypsilon. |
August 21, 1985 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 21, 1986 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 5, 1986 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
War's End Chirico Cuvie demands answers when his unit opens fires on their forces during a top-secret mission, but his superior officer stonewalls him. What is going on? |
April 1, 1983 |
| 2 |
Uoodo Months after the mission that changed his life forever, Chirico hides in the wretched hive known as Uoodo. What recourse does he have when he is enslaved by a local gang? |
April 8, 1983 |
| 3 |
Encounter Chirico has plans for the ruined Scopedog he found in the junkyard. Will this be the opportunity he needs to turn his luck around? |
April 15, 1983 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revolution | March 21, 1994 |
| 2 | Aregiumu | May 21, 1994 |
| 3 | Pilgrimage | July 21, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Crossing Operation | October 26, 2007 |
| 2 | Galeade | October 26, 2007 |
| 3 | Squad | December 21, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloud | March 26, 2010 |
| 2 | Cumene | April 23, 2010 |
| 3 | Sansa | June 25, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 1, 1983 |
| Last aired | March 23, 1984 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 17:55:00 |