OVA
Description
"Armored Trooper Votoms Case;Irvine" is a two-episode OVA set in the "Armored Trooper Votoms" universe, serving as a side story to the original series. The narrative centers on Irvine Lester, a former soldier and skilled Armored Trooper pilot, who becomes embroiled in a conflict involving a powerful and mysterious artifact known as the "Secret Society's Treasure." The story unfolds on the planet Melkia, where Irvine, now a wandering mercenary, is hired by a client to retrieve the treasure. However, the mission quickly escalates into a larger struggle as rival factions, including the Melkian military and a secretive organization, vie for control of the artifact.

Irvine's journey is marked by intense battles, political intrigue, and personal stakes. His past as a soldier and his connection to the treasure add layers of complexity to his motivations. Along the way, he encounters allies and adversaries, including a young woman named Kan Yu, who becomes entangled in the conflict. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the consequences of war, all while maintaining a focus on the gritty, mecha-driven action that defines the "Votoms" franchise. The OVA provides a self-contained story that enriches the broader universe, offering insight into the struggles of individuals caught in the crossfire of larger power struggles.
Information
Armored Trooper Votoms Case;Irvine
装甲騎兵ボトムズ Case;IRVINE —ケース;アービン—
Type: OVA
Anime Episodes: 1
Movie/Episode length: 49 min.
Date: 11/06/2010
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Staff
  • Director · Shishō Igarashi
  • Screenplay · Takuya Satō
  • Music · Yoshihiro Ike
  • Original creator · Hajime Yatate
  • Original creator · Ryousuke Takahashi
  • Character Design · Hirokazu Hisayuki
  • Art Director · Yasutada Kato
  • Mechanical design · Kunio Okawara
  • Mechanical design · Kenji Teraoka
  • Sound Director · Kazuya Tanaka
  • Director of Photography · Hidekatsu Ooishi
  • Producer · Kiyoshi Sugiyama
  • Producer · Shunsuke Ikuchi
Production
  • Production · Sunrise