The Ronin Warriors (Yoroiden Samurai Troopers) anime is making a comeback after 37 years.
The new anime series, which is titled Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, has been officially announced and is set to premiere in January 2026. The series will serve as the direct sequel to the original Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, which aired from 1988 to 1989.
The upcoming anime will feature an entirely original story set in modern day Shinjuku.
A teaser trailer and visual were revealed to commemorate the announcement.
The protagonist of the new series is named Gai and will be voiced by Hiiro Ishibashi.
Yoichi Fujita, best known for directing Gintama and Mr. Osomatsu, will serve as the director, with screenwriting and series composition handled by Shogo Muto, whose past works include Kamen Rider Build and Crows Zero.
Character designs will be handled by Yuhei Murota, and villain designs by Tsukasa Kotobuki. Hideo Okamoto returns for Yoroi Gear designs. Shuji Katayama will compose the music for the anime.
Animation will be produced by Sunrise, the studio behind the original series.
Sunrise Studio expressed excitement in reviving the franchise, stating, “Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers is the rightful sequel to Yoroiden Samurai Troopers. It is an honor to create the continuation of such a historically important title. Together with the talented director Yoichi Fujita and screenwriter Shogo Muto, we’re working hard to deliver an incredible anime. We appreciate your continued support.”
Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, known in the U.S. as Ronin Warriors, is a Japanese anime series created by Hajime Yatate and animated by Sunrise. It aired for a total of 39 episodes.
A manga adaptation was serialized on Kodansha’s Comic BomBom from Nov 17, 1988, to April 5, 1990, and the chapters were collected into 2 tankobon volumes.
