©SUNRISEA new SUNRISE-produced TV anime called Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers has been revealed with a January 2026 premiere date. This series acts as a sequel to the original 1988-1999 series Yoroi Den Samurai Troopers/Ronin Warriors.
©SUNRISEYoichi Fujita (Osomatsu-san Season 1-2, Good Luck Girl) is at the helm of direction for the new series. Other notable production members include:
• Series composer and scriptwriter: Shogo Muto (Thermae Romae live-action film and Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Grease scriptwriter)
• Main character designer: Yuhei Murota (Love Live! co-character designer, Love Live! Sunshine! character designer)
• Villain character designer: Tsukasa Kotobuki (Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin co-character designer)
• Yoroi gear draft designer: Hideo Okamoto (Yoroi Den Samurai Troopers yoroi designer)
• Animation yoroi gear designer: Takuya Suzuki (Valvrave the Liberator mechanical animation designer)
Currently, the only cast member announced is Hiiro Ishibashi as Gai. The narrative will feature five young samurai rising to protect humanity as demons invade following the breaking of a seal on their realm.
The original Yoroi Den Samurai Troopers inspired three OVA, manga, and novels. An anniversary screening showcasing three episodes from the series was conducted on June 11 JST.
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