New “Yoroiden Samurai Troopers” Sequel Unveils Episode 6 Preview
For the winter anime Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Gaiden, a brand-new sequel to Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, the synopsis and preview screenshots for Episode 6, “Rishu Daseki” (which can be translated as “Helm Traces of a Guardian Who Left”), set to air from February 10, 2026, have been released.
Yoroiden Samurai Troopers is a TV anime produced by Sunrise, originally aired from April 1988 to March 1989. It follows the story of five boys, each possessing a “Yoroi Gear” (Armor Gear), who are brought together by fate to battle the army of “Youja” (specters) led by the demonic king, Arago. The franchise expanded with three OVAs: Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Gaiden (1989), Yoroiden Samurai Troopers: Kikoutei Densetsu (1989-1990), and Yoroiden Samurai Troopers MESSAGE (1991), alongside a manga adaptation by Hoshino Ryouichi in Comic BonBon.
Now, the official sequel, Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Gaiden, raises the curtain on a completely original story set in modern-day Shinjuku. Directed by Fujita Youichi, known for Gintama and Osomatsu-san, the anime is produced by BANDAI NAMCO Filmworks’ animation studio, SUNRISE Studios. The new generation of Samurai Troopers is voiced by a stellar cast of five actors famous for their roles in numerous hit series: Ishihara Aira as the protagonist, Gai; Enoki Junya as Uesugi Kaito; Murase Ayumu as Houjou Musashi; Takeuchi Shunsuke as Houjou Yamato; and Kumagai Kentarou as Ishida Shion.
Episode 6 “Rishu Daseki” Synopsis
Rama Ga gives Gai and the others a seven-day grace period.
While Gai is forced to choose between obediently becoming Rama Ga’s vessel or finding a replacement, Kaito and the others are crushed by the sorrow of losing Ryuusei and the cruelty of their battle.
Shouldering the feelings Ryuusei left behind all by himself, Shion declares, “I will create the new generation of Samurai Troopers,” and seizes control of the fortress train—
Episode 6, “Rishu Daseki,” of the winter anime Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Gaiden will air on February 10th (Tuesday) on TOKYO MX, Kansai TV, and BS11.
TV Anime “Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Gaiden” Series Information
Premiere: January 6, 2026 (Tuesday)
Broadcast:
TOKYO MX: Every Tuesday at 23:30
Kansai TV: Every Tuesday at 25:19
BS11: Every Wednesday at 24:00
Streaming:
■ Fastest Subscription Streaming (Starting January 6, 2026, every Tuesday at 24:00):
U-NEXT, Anime Hodai, d Anime Store
■ Subscription Streaming (Starting January 10, 2026, every Saturday at 0:00):
ABEMA, FOD Premium, J:COM STREAM, TELASA, DMM TV, Bandai Channel, Prime Video, Ponta Pass, milplus Viewing Pack Prime, Lemino
■ Per-Episode Streaming (Starting January 10, 2026, every Saturday at 0:00):
J:COM STREAM, TELASA, Bandai Channel, Video Market, Prime Video, music.jp, milplus, HAPPY! Douga (from Jan. 13, 12:00), Movie Full (from Jan. 12, 12:00), Nico Nico Channel (from Jan. 10, 1:00)
■ Catch-up Free Streaming (Starting January 10, 2026):
TVer, Kantele Douga (Sat. 0:00)
Nico Nico Live (Sat. 0:30)
ABEMA (Sat. 1:00)
*Please check individual services for exact start times, availability, and pricing.
Staff & Cast
Staff
| Original Concept | Yatate Hajime |
|---|---|
| Director | Fujita Youichi |
| Series Composition / Script | Mutou Shougo |
| Main Character Design | Murota Yuuhei |
| Villain Character Design | Kotobuki Tsukasa |
| Yoroi Gear Design Concept | Okamoto Hiderou |
| Animation Yoroi Gear Design | Suzuki Takuya |
| Chief Animation Director | Yamanaka Junko, Tanaka Tomoko |
| Main Animator | Nishimura Hiroyuki |
| Art Director | Tayama Osamu |
| Color Design | Tanaka Miho |
| CG Director | Suzuki Masaomi, Takahashi Keisuke |
| Director of Photography | Ishiguro Rumi |
| Editing | Sakamoto Kumiko |
| Sound Director | Tanaka Ryou |
| Music | Katayama Shushi (Team-MAX) |
| Animation Production | Sunrise |
| Production | “Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Gaiden” Production Committee |
Cast
| Gai | Ishihara Aira |
|---|---|
| Uesugi Kaito | Enoki Junya |
| Houjou Musashi | Murase Ayumu |
| Houjou Yamato | Takeuchi Shunsuke |
| Ishida Shion | Kumagai Kentarou |
| Oda Ryuusei | Masuda Toshiki |
| Aragaki Birei | Lynn |
| Rama Ga | Konishi Katsuyuki |
| Sasuke | Satou Takuya |
| Saizou | Toriumi Kousuke |
| Kamanosuke | Terashima Takuma |
| Seikai Nyuudou | Sugita Tomokazu |
| Isanyuudou | Amazaki Kouhei |
| Nezu | Suzumura Kenichi |
| Anayama | Sawashiro Chiharu |
| Unno | Takeuchi Ryouta |
| Kakei | Endou Daichi |
| Mochizuki | Kumagai Toshiki |
Music
Opening Theme: “YOAKE” by blank paper
Ending Theme: “POWER” by ONE OR EIGHT
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