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Armored Trooper VOTOMS

Original title: Sôkô Kihei Botomuzu
  • TV Series
  • 1983–1984
  • TV-MA
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
257
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Armored Trooper VOTOMS (1983)
Armored Trooper Votoms: Season 1
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Adult AnimationAnimeMechaActionAnimationDramaSci-Fi

The end of the 100 year war between the planets Bavalant and Melkia does not allow Melkian soldier Chirico Cuvie a moment of peace. His accidental involvement in a clandestine mission places... Read allThe end of the 100 year war between the planets Bavalant and Melkia does not allow Melkian soldier Chirico Cuvie a moment of peace. His accidental involvement in a clandestine mission places him in danger, requiring him to escape and attempt to survive on what is left of his war-... Read allThe end of the 100 year war between the planets Bavalant and Melkia does not allow Melkian soldier Chirico Cuvie a moment of peace. His accidental involvement in a clandestine mission places him in danger, requiring him to escape and attempt to survive on what is left of his war-torn homeworld.

  • Creators
    • Ryôsuke Takahashi
    • Hajime Yatate
  • Stars
    • Hozumi Gôda
    • Shigeru Chiba
    • Banjô Ginga
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    257
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    • Creators
      • Ryôsuke Takahashi
      • Hajime Yatate
    • Stars
      • Hozumi Gôda
      • Shigeru Chiba
      • Banjô Ginga
    • 4User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes52

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    Hozumi Gôda
    Hozumi Gôda
    • Chirico Cuvie
    • 1983–1984
    Shigeru Chiba
    Shigeru Chiba
    • Vanilla Vartla
    • 1983–1984
    Banjô Ginga
    • Jean Paul Rochina…
    • 1983–1984
    Kazuko Yanaga
    • Phantom Lady Fyana
    • 1983–1984
    Yôko Kawanami
    • Coconna
    • 1983–1984
    Kôsei Tomita
    • Bouleuse Gotho
    • 1983–1984
    Issei Futamata
    Issei Futamata
    • Gurran
    • 1983–1984
    Ken'ichi Ogata
    Ken'ichi Ogata
    • Serge Borough
    • 1983
    Kyônosuke Kami
    • Ypsilon…
    • 1983
    Akio Nojima
    • Arron
    • 1983–1984
    Issei Masamune
    • Ru Shako
    • 1983–1984
    Tesshô Genda
    Tesshô Genda
    • Gen. Gon Nu…
    • 1983–1984
    Saburô Kamei
    • Albert Killy
    • 1983–1984
    Show Hayami
    • Pol Potaria…
    • 1983
    Yûsaku Yara
    Yûsaku Yara
    • Chief Iskui
    • 1983
    Masashi Hirose
    • Capt. Kan Yu…
    • 1983
    Daisuke Gôri
    • Bully Kiderra
    • 1983
    Kôji Totani
    Kôji Totani
    • General Detel Battentain
    • 1983–1984
    • Creators
      • Ryôsuke Takahashi
      • Hajime Yatate
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    Anyachan

    Undiscovered Anime

    I call this an "undiscovered anime" because I have yet to talk to anyone who's seen it. This is really quite a good show! Ryosuke Takahashi really does a wonderful job on most every aspect here. The storyline itself is engaging. Intricate political machinations form the back drop, and they're bigger than any of the characters, who seem swept along by cruel currents beyond their control. Some viewers may well relate to Chiriko's plight as a man out of place in the world, hunted, haunted, and longing for something he doesn't understand. The animation is limited, but not at all bad considering the time it was made. The background score was, at least to my ears, very unique and appealing. Plus, the mecha of VOTOMS are easily the most beleivable in all of anime, rivaled only by those of Gasaraki, which is incidently also conceived and directed by Ryosuke Takahashi.
    6TooKakkoiiforYou_321

    A not-so special mecha anime series

    With the first three plotlines being average (first) and mostly good (second and third) while the fourth derails into the territory of useless philosophy masquerading a jump shark that completely destroys any plot thread of the previous segments for no discernible reason. The fact that it also reeks of unfulfilled pretentiousness by a mile doesn't help. I can't honestly give more than a sufficient rating for this product.
    10Jeen

    An anime and science fiction classic...

    VOTOMS is one of the greatest anime ever made. Yes, it is old, it is not slick-looking, and it doesn't have cute kids.

    But so what--it is an action-packed character-driven tale, taking place in the Astragious Galaxy-- a galaxy and a society not our own...yet in some ways, similar. The story follows Chirico Cuvie as he attempts to find out who nearly killed him on a secret mission. Along the way, Chirico meets a dedicated group of friends, a mysterious but beautiful woman, Fyana,and gets clues that lead to shocking revelations about his own forgotten past and his incredible destiny.

    During that, we're treated to great characters and kick-ass mecha combat featuring one of anime's most realistic mecha--the Scopedog. VOTOMS never flinches from showing the harsh reality of war--people die (rather messily, too) and sometimes one cannot tell the good guys from the bad. The higher-ups are the ones moving the chess pieces, but even then, they too may be pawns as well...

    VOTOMS is still popular in Japan after all these years, and a new series, THE PAILSEN FILES, just started in Japan. Once again, the original creative crew has come back, including Ryosuke Takahashi, the director; Shoji Yoshikawa, the writer; Norio Shioyama, the character designer; and Kunio Okawara, the mecha designer. Okawara is no mere name in anime, for the man is THE mecha designer, one whose long list of works (GUNDAM, DOUGRAM, SPT LAYZNER, DRAGONAR, for starters) set the standard.

    It's too bad that only the original series is available in the US, and that there are not many VOTOMS fans here...but I could be wrong. It is still an excellent show, and while I don't agree that it beats out GUNDAM (the original 1979 series and the original three movies, not that GUNDAM SEED stuff), it is a worthy successor. At a time when people seem to think that starting wars is fun and has no consequences, VOTOMS reminds us in all its terrible glory that war, truly, is hell.
    secrective

    better than gundam!

    gotta say, caught most of Armored Trooper Votoms subbed on the i-channel, just loved it, great music/story/characters. a TON better than any of GUNDAM, one of the best mecha series!!! highly recommended if you are checking out the mecha anime. also see: macross, transformers, gundam, evangelion, rahxephon, candidate for goddess, etc.

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    • Trivia
      VOTOMS stands for Vertical One-man Tank for Offence and Maneuver.
    • Quotes

      Vanilla Vartla: [Under fire from the police] Did you sell us out again?

      Coconna: What kind of girl do you think I am?

      Vanilla Vartla: That's why I'm asking!

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      Featured in Making Gundam: The Inside Story (2019)

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 1983 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 装甲騎兵ボトムズ
    • Production companies
      • Bandai Visual Company
      • Nippon Animation Co.
      • Sunrise
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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