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AMBot | 07/16/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The second cour of the TV anime series "Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers" (Original title: 鎧真伝サムライトルーパー) has been airing on TOKYO MX, Kansai TV, and BS11 since July 7, 2026. On July 14, in the 14th episode, the protagonist Kai (voiced by Hiyori Ishibashi) was revived – a crucial turning point in the story. To mark this, the creators released the new "They're Back! Hero Visual" (帰ってきた！ヒーロービジュアル).
The image shows Kai proudly holding two swords in his hands, looking forward with determination. The original version of the second cour had Kai missing; now all five Samurai Troopers – Kai, Uesugi Kaito, Hojo Musashi, Hojo Yamato, and Ishida Shion – are reunited for the first time. The new catchphrases are "Run – for your own conviction" (疾れーそれぞれの信念の為に) and "The enemy is a messenger of the gods, stand up to them! Samurai Trooper!" (敵は神の使い、立ち向かえ！サムライトルーパー!).
The series is the official sequel to the cult classic "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" (1988–1989) and is set about 35 years later in modern-day Shinjuku. The director is Yoichi Fujita ("Gintama", "Mr. Osomatsu"), and the series composition is by Shogo Muto ("Kamen Rider Build"). The work is produced by Sunrise.
Starting July 17, the interactive format "Samurai Rock-Paper-Scissors!" (サムライトジャンケン!) will launch on the series' official X account. Fans can play rock-paper-scissors daily with one of the five Samurai Troopers in their armor. The characters appear on a rotating daily basis, and new voice recordings were specially made for the online game.
Also on July 14, a collaboration with the leisure chain Round One began.
Another highlight is planned for November: On November 25, 2026, the original soundtrack "TV Anime 'Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers' Music Collection" will be released on three CDs. It includes not only the background music pieces composed by Shuji Katayama but also the song "Okiraku Jodo e" by the idol group "Rock Hara Tandai" appearing in the anime – for the first time on CD.
In the upcoming episode 15, titled "Kyōen," Kai returns in the armor of "Hautei." Inmei, who has subjugated the realm of Yōja, unleashes a powerful "Tengyō" attack and retreats with Tatsunari. The Samurai Troopers and the ten warriors flee from the collapsing Yōja world. In the human world, they are confronted by the four beast warriors Gomei, Shimei, and Gaimei, who act on behalf of the Tendō world. A mysterious call reaches Kai in the midst of battle.
The image shows Kai proudly holding two swords in his hands, looking forward with determination. The original version of the second cour had Kai missing; now all five Samurai Troopers – Kai, Uesugi Kaito, Hojo Musashi, Hojo Yamato, and Ishida Shion – are reunited for the first time. The new catchphrases are "Run – for your own conviction" (疾れーそれぞれの信念の為に) and "The enemy is a messenger of the gods, stand up to them! Samurai Trooper!" (敵は神の使い、立ち向かえ！サムライトルーパー!).
The series is the official sequel to the cult classic "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" (1988–1989) and is set about 35 years later in modern-day Shinjuku. The director is Yoichi Fujita ("Gintama", "Mr. Osomatsu"), and the series composition is by Shogo Muto ("Kamen Rider Build"). The work is produced by Sunrise.
Starting July 17, the interactive format "Samurai Rock-Paper-Scissors!" (サムライトジャンケン!) will launch on the series' official X account. Fans can play rock-paper-scissors daily with one of the five Samurai Troopers in their armor. The characters appear on a rotating daily basis, and new voice recordings were specially made for the online game.
Also on July 14, a collaboration with the leisure chain Round One began.
Another highlight is planned for November: On November 25, 2026, the original soundtrack "TV Anime 'Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers' Music Collection" will be released on three CDs. It includes not only the background music pieces composed by Shuji Katayama but also the song "Okiraku Jodo e" by the idol group "Rock Hara Tandai" appearing in the anime – for the first time on CD.
In the upcoming episode 15, titled "Kyōen," Kai returns in the armor of "Hautei." Inmei, who has subjugated the realm of Yōja, unleashes a powerful "Tengyō" attack and retreats with Tatsunari. The Samurai Troopers and the ten warriors flee from the collapsing Yōja world. In the human world, they are confronted by the four beast warriors Gomei, Shimei, and Gaimei, who act on behalf of the Tendō world. A mysterious call reaches Kai in the midst of battle.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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