Armored Trooper Votoms VOL.1 Story and Review: Digging Deeper into the World of ATVOTOMS

Armored Trooper Votoms VOL.1 STORIES OF THE "ATVOTOMS" - Armored Trooper Votoms Volume One Story of the Armored Trooper Votoms

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

June 21, 1985

■Release and sales

Toshiba video software

■Frequencies

55 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Original story by Hajime Yatate, original story by Ryosuke Takahashi

■ Director

Director: Ryosuke Takahashi

■ Production

Japan Sunrise

■Works

©Sunrise

■ Story

■Explanation

■Cast

■ Main staff

Armored Trooper Votoms VOL.1 STORIES OF THE "ATVOTOMS" - Review and Recommendation

"Armored Trooper Votoms VOL.1 STORIES OF THE "ATVOTOMS"", released on June 21, 1985, was a work released in the new media format of OVA, which was a fresh experience for anime fans at the time. This work is a re-edit of all 52 episodes of the TV series into about 55 minutes, but it is known as a very elaborate re-edit work, adding new lines and music, and inserting new scenes after the end credits.

The story begins when Kiriko Cuby, an armored cavalryman of the Melchia Army, witnesses a mysterious woman known as the "Sotai" during a mission at the end of the war. This incident causes Kiriko to be pursued by the military and secret societies, and after a period of wandering, he reunites with Sotai in the town of Udo. However, he becomes embroiled in a secret battle between the military and secret societies over her, and the story is full of tension and thrills that draw viewers in.

The appeal of this work lies above all in its detailed worldview and the depth of its characters. Goda Hozumi, who plays Kiriko Cuby, has a strong voice acting ability that realistically expresses Kiriko's loneliness and determination, striking a strong chord with viewers. The other cast members also bring their characters to life, adding excitement to the story. In particular, unique characters such as Vanilla, played by Chiba Shigeru, and Boro, played by Ogata Kenichi, add color to the story.

The main staff is also impressive. Original creator Hajime Yatate and original creator/director Ryosuke Takahashi have firmly established the story's framework and achieved storytelling that draws the viewer in. Character designer Norio Shioyama and mechanical designer Kunio Okawara have supported the work in terms of the visual aspects of the characters and mecha, enhancing its visual appeal. Furthermore, the soundtrack by Hiroki Inui, who is in charge of music, plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

Another feature of this work is that, even though it is a re-edited work, new scenes have been added. The scene in which the characters gather at a bar after the end credits provides the viewer with a new perspective and allows them to enjoy the aftertaste of the story. This was one of the most elaborate scenes among the re-edited works at the time, and it must have been a pleasant surprise for fans.

"Armored Trooper Votoms VOL.1 STORIES OF THE "ATVOTOMS"" utilizes the new media format of OVA to condense the essence of the TV series while providing new value. The detailed world view, deep characters, and elaborate re-editing left a strong impression on viewers, making it a work that will be loved for a long time. This is a work that I would recommend not only to anime fans, but also to those who are interested in storytelling and visual aspects.

Furthermore, to get a deeper understanding of this work, it is recommended that you watch all 52 episodes of the TV series. The TV series provides a more detailed look at Kiriko's adventures and the backgrounds of the characters surrounding him, and includes many episodes that were not mentioned in the OVA version. This will allow you to enjoy the charm of the story even more deeply than you felt in the OVA version.

In addition, there are other related works such as "Armored Trooper Votoms: The Last Red Shoulder" and "Armored Trooper Votoms: Big Battle," which are also important elements that complement the story of Kiriko. By watching these works together, you will be able to get a deeper understanding of the whole picture of Kiriko's adventures and the world that surrounds him.

"Armored Trooper Votoms VOL.1 STORIES OF THE "ATVOTOMS"" utilizes the new media format of OVA to condense the essence of the TV series while providing new value. The detailed world view, deep characters, and elaborate re-editing left a strong impression on viewers, making it a work that will be loved for a long time. This is a work that I would recommend not only to anime fans, but also to those who are interested in storytelling and visual aspects.