Gundam Series, Love Live! Sunrise, an animation production studio for Bandai Namco Film Works Co., Ltd., which produced many original video works such as series. A completely new work of “Yoren Samlight Trooper” produced by STUDIOS* will be broadcast in January 2026, and the teaser visual and teaser PV have been lifted today.

The TV anime “Yorokushin Samlight Looper”, which is the orthodox sequel to the anime “Garden Samlight Trooper” series broadcast from April 1988 to March 1989, has been decided to be broadcast in January 2026. About 40 years after the start of broadcasting in 1988, the world of “Yoren Samurai Trooper” has gained overwhelming support. A new story begins with a completely original story set in the current Shinjuku.
Directed by Yoichi Fujita, who works on “Gintama” and “Osomatsu-san”, the series composition and screenplay is “Kamen Rider Build”, the movie “Close ZE”. RO”, “Thermae Romae” such as Sentai and special effects, and Shogo Muto, the main character design “Love Live! “Love Live!” Sunshine!!”, Yuhei Murota, who will be the character designer for the TV anime “Sometimes a slut in Russian” , Hideo Okamoto and the gorgeous staff, who were in charge of the armor design for “Yoren Samurai Trooper” and who were in charge of monster designs for “SSSS.DYNAZENON” recently gathered. The main character, Gai, was appointed by Yosai Ishibashi, who played the role of the main character Miguel in the Disney/Pixar movie “Remember Me”.
*Sunrise Studios: Animation production studio for Bandai Namco Film Works Co., Ltd. Gundam Series, Love Live! We have produced many Sunrise brand works, mainly original animation works such as series and code geass series. In 2027, we will be 50 years after the broadcast of our first original work “Muki Choujin Zambot 3”, and we will continue to deliver works that resonate with people.

This work has become a hot topic on SNS, such as the X-Trend No. 1 and Yahoo Trend No.
This time, in the teaser visual and teaser PV, the appearance of the four Samurai Troopers other than the main character, Gai, has finally been revealed! The appearance of the characters who decide to fight with their own feelings in their arms and the powerful armed scenes will raise expectations for the anime broadcast!
Also, the full character visual, which was released in Silhouette on August 5th the other day, has been lifted! In addition to the main character, Gaito Uesugi, the armor and plain clothes of Shion Ishida are finally released! In addition, the cast of the four samurai loopers, whose initials were revealed, was also lifted, Junya Enoki as Kaito Uesugi and Murase as Musashi Hojo. Ayumu, Shunsuke Takeuchi will play the role of Yamato Hojo, and Kentaro Kumagai will play the role of Shion Ishida. Comments have arrived.
BANDAI SPIRITS Plastic model products and old anime distributions have been decided, and this is not just a matter of Arashi of information! Please pay attention to this work that makes you feel the birth of a new samurai hero and the beginning of a legend.

The teaser visual is lifted!

“Who will do it if we don’t do it?”
Finally, the visuals depicting the appearance of the 5 Samlight Troopers are released!

The teaser PV has been lifted!

Kaito Uesugi (CV: Junya Enoki), Musashi Hojo (CV: Ayumu Murase), Yamato Hojo (CV: Shunsuke Takeuchi), Shion Ishida (CV: Kentaro Kumagai) for the first time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj5dosmyhtm

The setting image and cast of the additional 4 characters are released!

Gai (GAI) / Burning Guy CV: Yosai Ishibashi

14 years old. He finds his qualities as a Samlight Trooper, and fights against the evil spirits wearing his scorching armor. It has a different taste than the general public and prefers a different taste.

Kaito Uesugi (KAITO UESUGI) / Kaito of the Blue Sky CV: Junya Enoki

15 years old. A boy raised by his grandmother, Yoshie Uesugi. While enjoying rock music under the influence of Yoshie, he actually hides a certain hobby. He wears the armor of the blue sky and fights against the evil spirits.

Hojo Musashi (MUSASHI HOJO) / Water blind Musashi CV: Ayumu Murase

14 years old. Growing up in the children’s home “Forest of Truth”. Recognized for his qualities as a Samurai Trooper, he acts as a water blind Musashi. It’s a daily routine to check fortune-telling on your smartphone, and believe in lucky items and advice.

Yamato Hojo (YAMATO HOJO) / Yamato of the Wilderness CV: Shunsuke Takeuchi

16 years old. Musashi’s older brother is from the children’s home “Forest of Mari”. He has a stronger sense of justice than anyone else and has a longing for a hero. As a mood maker, as a supporter of the members, he wears the armor of the wilderness and fights.

Shion Ishida (Shion ISHIDA) / Shion of Flash CV: Kentaro Kumagai

18 years old. A young man with long hair who often uses English words in conversation. Contrary to his appearance, he is kind and has a side that cares about his friends. Wearing flash armor, pulling the members as elders.

cast comment

Gai: Hiiro Ishibashi

I’m Yosai Ishibashi, who plays the main character, Gai, in “Samurai Den of Samurai”!
Gai is an unprecedented but very energetic character. I’m going to breathe life with all my heart and soul so as not to lose to the spirit of Gai!
Characters with rich individuality and story development of surprising! Please look forward to the story of the new Samlight Trooper!

Kaito Uesugi: Junya Enoki

I’m very happy to be able to participate in the sequel to that “Samlight Trooper”!
I think you can enjoy the atmosphere of a mixture of Reiwa and Showa in this work, so please look forward to it!

Hojo Musashi: Ayumu Murase

I never thought I would be able to participate in the sequel to the legendary work!
There are many seniors who are fans of the work at the scene, and I am enjoying my excitement while acting.
Please look forward to it!

Hojo Yamato: Shunsuke Takeuchi (Shunsuke Takeuchi)

Does that mean Reiwa’s NG5? ?
I’m sorry I’m so excited. It’s Takeuchi.
It is often the case that the Samlight Trooper, the cast members are happy, and there are a lot of ad-libs that cannot progress.
I’m ad-libbing, thinking that it’s fine if I only like the seniors here. The sound director is scolded for doing it with Takeuchi-chan. I’m not discouraged.
Anyway, it’s not a NG to be reborn as Reiwa… but a new thumb light looper! Thank you very much. Weapons!

Shion Ishida: Kentaro Kumagai (KUMAGAI)

I’m Kentaro Kumagai, who will be in charge of the voice of Shion Ishida.
A sequel to the Samlight Trooper drawn after 38 years…! !
I feel relaxed to be able to get involved and to be entrusted with the voice of Shion.
I will do my best to play him, who is a bit sarcastic but still very compassionate.
Thank you very much.

Product information

BANDAI SPIRITS’ original plastic model brand “30 Minutes Fantasy” will release “30mF Armored Samurai Shin Samurai Trooper Burning Guy” in March 2026!
You can reproduce the “armor” from “Under Gear” to “Oroi Gear” by replacing the parts! Abundant facial expression parts, hand parts, and effect parts are included, realizing high play value!
Orders will be accepted from Tuesday, September 16th!
*This is an image under development. It may differ from the actual product.

Old work distribution information

“Yoren Samlight Trooper” TV/OVA series, the following distribution service will be available sequentially from today!

▼Delivery service

U-NEXT https://video.unext.jp/
Unlimited anime https://www.animehodai.jp/
d Anime Store https://animestore.docomo.ne.jp/animestore/tp_pc
Bandai Channel https://www.b-ch.com/
Flat video https://douga.flat-flat.jp/
*Please check each delivery service for the detailed delivery date and time.

▼Distribution work

Armored Samlight Trooper
Armored Samlight Trooper Gaiden
Armored Samlight Trooper Legend of Shining Emperor
Armored Samlight Trooper MESSAGE

What is “Yoride Samlight Trooper”?

Armor runs through my heart!
“Yoren Samlight Trooper” is a TV animation broadcast from April 1988 to March 1989 by Sunrise.
OVA3 work “Armured Samurai Trooper Gaiden” (1989), “Garden Samurai Trooper: The Legend of Shining Emperor” (1989-1990), “Armored Samurai Trooper In addition to the message” (1991), there is also a comicalized version by Ryuichi Hoshino (comic Bonbon (published by Kodansha)). A story about five boys with “armored gear” (armor gear) gathered together by fate, and fight against the “yoroku” army led by the evil emperor, Arago.
And in January 2026, the orthodox sequel, “Yorokushin Samurai Trooper,” was decided to be broadcast.

TV anime “Yorokushin Samurai Trooper” work information

If we don’t do it, who will do it!
Newborn! A timeless samurai visit

The TV anime “Yoroku Shinden Samurai Trooper” will start broadcasting in January 2026!

■Introduction

It once made the human world terrified
When the seal of the evil world is broken,
A large number of demon soldiers have begun to invade.

The human race rushed to
Five young samurai.
Its name is
Sam light looper! !

Their struggle days
A new curtain opens!

■ STAFF

Original: Hajime Yatate
Director: Yoichi Fujita
Series composition and script: Shogo Muto
Main character design: Yuhei Murota
Villain Character Design: Tsukasa Kotobuki
Armored Gear Design: Hideo Okamoto
Animation armored gear design: Takuya Suzuki
Music: Osamu Katayama (Team-Max)
Animation production: Sunrise
Produced by: “Morning Samurai Trooper” Production Committee

■ CAST

Gai: Ishibashi Yosai
Kaito Uesugi: Junya Enoki
Hojo Musashi: Ayumu Murase
Hojo Yamato: Shunsuke Takeuchi
Shion Ishida: Kentaro Kumagai

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