The appeal and evaluation of Zoids Fusors: A deep dive into the world of combat robots

Zoids Fusers - The ultimate story of Zoids battles and friendship

Zoids Fusers is a TV anime series based on Takara Tomy toys, which aired on TV Tokyo from October 3, 2004 to April 3, 2005. This 26-episode series tells an exciting story of the battles and growth of the Z-Fighters, who control giant robotic creatures called "Zoids."

story

Zoids Fusers is set in Blue City, where Zoid battles are thriving. The main character, RD, is a Z-Fighter who pilots his father's Zoid Liger Zero and fights in the Battle League. His dream is to enter the top class of the Battle League and use the prize money to find the legendary Zoid his father spoke of. However, an entry fee is required to participate in the Battle League, so RD spends his days doing odd jobs with his teammates in Mach Storm.

Meanwhile, "Unison Zoids" have appeared, revolutionizing Zoid battles. Unison Zoids are new forms that combine multiple Zoids to exert power many times greater than normal, and RD's Liger Zero is one of them. With the arrival of Unison Zoids, RD and the others will have to fight powerful foes one after another. In particular, don't miss the fateful showdown with rival Blade, a member of the "Savage Hammer" team. In the process, the shadow of a huge organization appears and a conspiracy surrounding Blue City is revealed. Will RD be able to defeat the powerful Zoids and thwart the organization's plot?

character

RD (Kenji Nojima)

The main character is a boy and a Z-Fighter piloting a Liger Zero. He lost his mother at a young age, and his father later went missing. He grew up with his childhood friend Sweet as an older sister. He is a member of the battle team and jack-of-all-trades "Mach Storm," and strives to make his dreams come true.

Sweet (Chie Nakamura)

She is in charge of general tasks at Mach Storm and is RD's childhood friend. Although they argue, she basically watches over RD as an older sister. Her presence is a great support for RD.

Masked Man (Jouji Nakata)

Pilot and leader of Mach Storm. A mysterious masked warrior who pilots the Command Wolf and is sometimes kind and sometimes strict with RD. His true identity and past are also attracting attention.

Hop (Tetsuo Sakaguchi)

He is in charge of accounting for Mach Storm and is also the head of all business related matters. He also does management and essentially runs Mach Storm in place of Maskman.

Sigma (Anri Katsu)

He is a Mach Storm pilot and pilots the Boldgald, Leo Striker, and Command Striker. He often treats RDs like children and belittles them for being a hindrance, but he has a talent for interpreting everything in a way that is convenient for him.

Amy (Mizuno Aika)

She is a beautiful Mach Storm pilot who pilots a Koenig Wolf MK-II. Although she is a member of the group, she is in a fairly freelance position, taking on jack-of-all-trades requests on her own and is often absent at crucial times.

Blade (Junji Mashima)

A rival of RD, he is the pilot of the Savage Hammer. He pilots the Berserk Fuhrer and Buster Fuhrer, and is always calm and collected, the complete opposite of RD. The battle against him is a major highlight of the story.

Sandra (Yuya Junko)

He is the boss of Savage Hammer and believes in defeating Mach Storm. He is a strong character who will stop at nothing to achieve that goal.

Burton (Ryuzo Ishino)

He is a pilot of the Savage Hammer and pilots the Lord Gale. Although he speaks politely, his behavior is arrogant and he is quite disliked.

Gummy (Kiyoyuki Yanada)

He is the demon chief of the Blue City Security Bureau and rides a Gojulas Giga. He is known as the guardian deity of Blue City and is feared by villains.

Ciao (Ayumi Tsunematsu)

A female Security Bureau officer under Gummy. She pilots an Arosaurer and has a hot-blooded, earnest personality.

Tid (Masahiro Yasumura)

He is a subordinate of Gummy and an officer of the Security Bureau. He is Chao's partner and rides a Gorhex. His shooting skills are well-known within the bureau.

Main Robot Items

Liger Zero Phoenix

A lion/phoenix type Zoid born from the Z-unison of the Liger Zero and Fire Phoenix. It is capable of flying in the air for a short period of time, and its strike laser claws, which it swings down from the air, boast overwhelming power.

Liger Zero Falcon

The Z-Unison forms of Liger Zero and Jet Falcon. Boasting overwhelming speed, the "Strike Laser Lance" fired from its Buster Claws exerts tremendous power.

Buster Fuhrer

This is the Z-Unison form of the Berserk Führer, which boasts invincible destructive power with its charged particle cannon and buster claws, and the Buster Eagle, which boasts incredible bombardment power including the buster cannon.

Energy Liger

This experimental data-gathering machine was developed by Dr. Piers as part of Operation Genesis, a plan to take over the world with Zoids. It behaves mysteriously, sometimes as an ally and sometimes as an enemy of RD. It generates a huge amount of energy from the energy charger on its back, and boasts super high speeds and overwhelming destructive power.

Gairyuki

As part of "Operation Genesis," it was created by Professor Piers based on the Berserk Fuhrer, but becomes Blade's through his backpack. Equipped with a ray energy accumulator, its charged particle cannon, which converts the energy of enemy optical weapons into its own weapon, boasts overwhelming power.

subtitle

Episode 1: The Wind Blows on Zi (2004/10/03)
Episode 2: 1+1=? (2004/10/10)
Episode 3: Deadly Battle on the Rocky Mountain (17/10/2004)
Episode 4: Liger Zero Phoenix Zunison (2004/10/24)
Episode 5: Boy Matt (2004/10/31)
Episode 6: Hot Sand Road (2004/11/07)
Episode 7: The Invisible Enemy (2004/11/14)
Episode 8: Blue Lightning (2004/11/21)
Episode 9: Good Luck, Security Bureau (2004/11/28)
Episode 10: Visitors from the Past (2004/12/05)
Episode 11: Stormy Battle Royale (2004/12/12)
Episode 12: Showdown!! RD vs. Matt (2004/12/19)
Episode 13: The Clash of the Three Powers (2004/12/26)
Episode 14: The Awakening of the Demon Dragon (2005/01/09)
Episode 15: Lost Wings (2005/01/16)
Episode 16: New Friend (2005/01/23)
Episode 17: Nightmare in the Sky (2005/01/30)
Episode 18: For Whom Does the Glory Come? (2005/02/06)
Episode 19: High Noon Duel (2005/02/13)
Episode 20: Evolution (2005/02/20)
Episode 21: Surface and Undercurrent (2005/02/27)
Episode 22: The God of Destruction (2005/03/06)
Episode 23: Mach Storm Disbands (2005/03/13)
Episode 24: Legendary Zoids (2005/03/20)
Episode 25: The Final Battle (2005/03/27)
Episode 26: The Blue Sky of Planet Zi (2005/04/03)

Related Titles

Zoids Fusers is one of Takara Tomy's Zoids series and is also related to the following works.

・ZOIDS
・ZOIDS New Century/Zero ・ZOIDS Genesis

Theme songs and music

Opening theme "enemy of life"

Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Tetsuya Komuro Vocals: 2am

Ending theme "self control 2004"

Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Tetsuya Komuro Vocals: 2am

Production Staff

Original work: Takara Tomy Planning cooperation: Shogakukan Character Business Center, TOMY ZOIDS Team Supervisor: Yutaka Tajima, Takehide Akimoto Director: Koji Makita (up to episode 15)
Director in Chief: Yorifusa Yamaguchi (from episode 16)
Series Composition: Hideki Shirane Character Design: Keisuke Watanabe Mechanical Design: Satoshi Iwataki, Shinnobu Tsuneki Digital Director: Shigeki Hayashi Animation Director: Takayuki Hirano
VFX Director: Hiroshi Saito
CG Director: Yorifusa Yamaguchi, Hiroshi Nakaichi
3DCGI Technical Director: Nakaichi Futoshi
3DCG Character Technical Director: Yoichi Kaiya
3DCG modeling director: Ayumu Hasegawa Art director: Hiroshi Yoshikawa Color design: Miyuki Abe Director of photography: Hideki Imaizumi Editor: Takashi Sakurai Music director: Tetsuya Komuro Sound director: Jin Aketagawa
3DCG Production: Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment Digital Producer: Munehiro Nishiyama Animation Producer: Kengo Kimura Producers: Fukashi Higashi, Toshihiro Nakazawa Animation Production: Tokyo Kids Production: TV Tokyo, Shogakukan Productions

Copyright

©1983-2005 TOMY ©ShoPro
(ZOIDS is a trademark of TOMY Company,Ltd. and used under license.)

Ratings and Recommendations

Zoids Fuzors provided viewers with a fresh surprise by introducing a new element to the Zoids series, the Unison Zoid. The growth and friendship of the RDs, as well as the intensity of the battle scenes, are not to be missed. In addition, the individuality of each character stands out, and the rivalry between RD and Blade in particular is an important element that adds excitement to the story.

This work is enjoyable not only for fans of the Zoids series, but also for those who are experiencing Zoids for the first time. It is especially recommended for those who like giant robot battles and stories about friendship and growth. Also, by watching "ZOIDS Genesis," the sequel to Zoids Fuzors, you can enjoy the world of Zoids even more deeply.

Zoids Fuzors is a wonderful work that will move and excite viewers through the story of Zoids battles and friendship. Please give it a watch.