Soukou Kihei Votoms Streaming Guide: Where to Watch All 52 Episodes

Soukou Kihei Votoms, the landmark 1983 Sunrise robot anime directed by Takahashi Ryousuke, is currently available to stream in full on three subscription services in Japan: DMM TV, U-NEXT and d Anime Store. Viewers who prefer to rent can turn to Amazon Prime Video or FOD, and TSUTAYA DISCAS offers the series on DVD by mail. The complete 52-episode TV run is not available on Netflix, Hulu, Lemino, Disney+, ABEMA or TELASA.

Among the services carrying the show, DMM TV is the most affordable entry point, with unlimited viewing from 550 yen a month and a 14-day free trial for first-time subscribers. TVer, the free catch-up service operated by commercial broadcasters, does not currently offer Votoms, so watching all 52 episodes from the first instalment means using a subscription service.

Soukou Kihei Votoms Streaming Availability (October 2026)

Produced by Sunrise and broadcast from 1983 to 1984, Votoms follows soldier Chirico Cuvie, who witnesses a top-secret military project in the final days of the Hundred Years War. Below is the streaming status of the 52-episode TV series across the main services surveyed.

All prices include tax. Availability information reflects October 2026 and may change; check each service’s website or app for the current status, as titles can be removed or leave the unlimited-viewing catalog. d Anime Store charges for a full calendar month regardless of the contract or cancellation date, and its free first month automatically rolls into paid billing. Separate communication and rental fees may apply depending on the service.

The table covers the 1983 TV series only. OVAs, theatrical films and the upcoming 2026 release Soukou Kihei Votoms: Gray Witch are not included in this survey.

Subscription Services Streaming Votoms in Full

Three of the services surveyed carry the complete series with unlimited viewing: DMM TV, U-NEXT and d Anime Store. Their monthly fees and trial conditions differ, so the right pick depends on what else you want to watch.

DMM TV

DMM TV streams Votoms as part of its unlimited-viewing catalog at 550 yen a month, with no extra charge for the full run. That makes it possible to work through all 52 episodes, from the streets of Udo to Quent, without paying per episode. First-time subscribers receive a 14-day trial period and 550 points.

DMM TV is one of the more affordable options for unlimited anime streaming, and its lineup spans 1980s real robot titles through to current series.

DMM TV
Monthly fee: 550 yen (tax included)
Trial: 14-day free period
Bonus: 550 points

U-NEXT

U-NEXT also offers Votoms with unlimited viewing. The service covers films, drama, anime and magazines, and its monthly fee is 2,189 yen.

First-time subscribers get a 31-day free trial plus 500 yen worth of points. Those points must be used within 30 days of being granted, so they are best spent early on titles outside the unlimited-viewing catalog.

U-NEXT
Monthly fee: 2,189 yen (tax included)
Trial: 31-day free trial
Bonus: 500 yen worth of points on first signup

d Anime Store

d Anime Store carries Votoms with unlimited viewing as well. The service specialises in anime and costs 660 yen a month, giving access to a broad range of titles.

The first month is free for new subscribers, after which the subscription renews automatically. Note that the monthly fee covers a full calendar month from the first to the last day regardless of when you sign up or cancel.

d Anime Store
Monthly fee: 660 yen (tax included)
Trial: first month free

Renting Votoms: Digital Rental and DVD by Mail

Viewers who do not need unlimited access can rent episodes on Amazon Prime Video or FOD, or borrow the series on DVD through TSUTAYA DISCAS.

Amazon Prime Video

On Amazon Prime Video, Votoms sits outside the unlimited-viewing catalog and is offered as a rental title. In this survey, SD rentals started at 110 yen, charged separately from the Prime membership fee.

Renting suits viewers who want to revisit specific episodes, such as the close-quarters combat between Scope Dogs. For a full run through all 52 episodes, a subscription service works out cheaper.

TSUTAYA DISCAS

TSUTAYA DISCAS delivers the Votoms DVD release to your home. The Fixed-rate Rental 8 Double plan, at 2,200 yen a month, allows up to eight DVDs at a time.

There are no return deadlines or late fees, so all 52 episodes can be watched at your own pace. A DVD player and a television are all that is needed, with no internet connection required.

FOD, the streaming service from the Fuji TV group, also carries Votoms as a rental title. FOD starts at 976 yen a month and does not offer a trial period.

Story and Highlights

Soukou Kihei Votoms is a real robot anime set at the end of the Hundred Years War between Gilgamesh and Balarant. Soldier Chirico Cuvie stumbles onto the military’s top-secret “Soutai” and is forced to flee, embarking on a journey that draws him toward the mystery of his own birth and a conspiracy on a galactic scale.

Synopsis

In the closing phase of the Hundred Years War, Chirico Cuvie takes part in an operation to attack the asteroid Lido, where his own side maintains a base. There he witnesses the military’s highest secret, the “Soutai,” and is hunted by the Melkian army as a result.

After the war ends, Chirico washes up in the city of Udo, where he encounters the “Soutai” once more. As he fights a succession of secret societies, he is drawn into the riddle of his origins and a conspiracy that shakes the galaxy. The story unfolds across Udo, Kumen, Sunsa and Quent.

Highlights

A key draw of the series is its hard-edged mechanical design, which treats the mainstay Armored Trooper (AT) weapon as a disposable piece of equipment. AT machines such as Okawara Kunio’s Scope Dog fight through battlefields caked in mud and gun smoke, giving the action a texture unlike any other robot anime.

Another highlight is the relationship between the taciturn protagonist Chirico and the mysterious woman Fiana. Across all 52 episodes, the story follows Chirico, once a member of the elite Red Shoulder unit, as he travels from battlefield to battlefield in pursuit of Fiana.

Main Characters and Voice Cast

Gouda Hozumi voices Chirico Cuvie, Iyanaga Kazuko plays Fiana, and Ginga Banjou takes the role of Jean-Paul Rochina.

Series Information

Soukou Kihei Votoms is an original TV anime created and directed by Takahashi Ryousuke and produced by Sunrise. It aired on TV Tokyo from April 1983 to March 1984 and ran for 52 episodes.

A new entry in the saga, Soukou Kihei Votoms: Gray Witch, is being produced as a two-part theatrical project marking Sunrise’s 50th anniversary. It is directed by Oshii Mamoru, with the first film scheduled to open in theatres on November 20, 2026. Cast announcements have named Sawashiro Miyuki and Andou Mabuki.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soukou Kihei Votoms available on Netflix?

This survey could not confirm Votoms on Netflix. For unlimited viewing, DMM TV, U-NEXT and d Anime Store are the services to check.

Is Votoms included with Amazon Prime Video at no extra cost?

Votoms is not part of Amazon Prime Video’s unlimited-viewing catalog and is offered as a rental. A rental fee applies even to Prime members, so a subscription service such as DMM TV is the better route for watching every episode.

How many episodes does the series have?

The TV series runs for 52 episodes and aired from April 1983 to March 1984, spanning roughly one year.

What order should the Votoms series be watched in?

Starting with the TV series (1983, 52 episodes) is recommended. After that come the OVAs: The Last Red Shoulder (1985), Big Battle (1986), Shining Heresy (1994), Pailsen Files (from 2007), Phantom Arc (2010) and Alone Again (2011).

When does the new Soukou Kihei Votoms: Gray Witch open?

The first of the two theatrical films, Soukou Kihei Votoms: Gray Witch, opens on November 20, 2026.

Summary: Where to Watch Soukou Kihei Votoms

Soukou Kihei Votoms can be streamed with unlimited viewing on DMM TV, U-NEXT and d Anime Store, rented digitally on Amazon Prime Video and FOD, or borrowed on DVD by mail from TSUTAYA DISCAS. To watch all 52 episodes without paying per episode, DMM TV offers the lowest monthly fee at 550 yen along with a 14-day trial period.