Ryosuke Takahashi
Director
Armored Trooper VOTOMS (1983)
Season 1
A century of bloodshed between warring star systems has plunged nearly 200 worlds into the flames of war. Now, an uneasy truce has settled across the Astragius Galaxy... Chirico Cuvie, a special forces powered-armor pilot is suddenly transferred into a unit engaged in a secret and highly illegal mission to steal military secrets—from their own military! Now he's on the run...from his own army! Unsure of his loyalties and to cover their own tracks, Chirico is left behind to die in space. Surviving by luck, the renegade is now hunted by both the conspirators and military intelligence. He is driven by the haunting image of a mysterious and beautiful woman—the objective of their mission, and his sole clue to unraveling their treacherous scheme. But the conspirators will do anything to preserve their mysterious agenda...
Released April 1, 1983
Episode 25 min
17+
Genres: Action, Animation, Anime, Anime: Mecha, Anime: Military, Anime: Space, Drama, Science Fiction
Keywords: tmdb.anime, tmdb.mecha, tmdb.robot-fighting, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.original-anime, tmdb.real-robot, imdb.mecha-anime-animation + 2 more, imdb.for-grown-ups-animation, imdb.hand-drawn-animation
Production Companies: SUNRISE
Network: TV Tokyo
S1E1 - War's End
Chirico Cuvie demands answers when his unit opens fires on their forces during a top-secret mission, but his superior officer stonewalls him. What is going on?
April 1, 1983, midnight
S1E2 - Uoodo
Months after the mission that changed his life forever, Chirico hides in the wretched hive known as Uoodo. What recourse does he have when he is enslaved by a local gang?
April 8, 1983, midnight
S1E3 - Encounter
Chirico has plans for the ruined Scopedog he found in the junkyard. Will this be the opportunity he needs to turn his luck around?
April 15, 1983, midnight
S1E4 - Battling
Recognizing Chirico's expertise as a pilot, Gotho offers him an opportunity to make his fortune in the underground VOTOMS gladiatorial sport known as Battling.
April 22, 1983, midnight
S1E5 - The Trap
Chirico is caught by powerful people who believe the soldier was sent to Uoodo under orders. As they torture him for information, Chirico's allies plan a rescue mission.
April 29, 1983, midnight
S1E6 - Prototype
Reflecting upon the events thus far, Chirico leaves to face the chief of police. His allies plan a daring heist without him.
May 6, 1983, midnight
S1E7 - The Raid
Rumors swirl of the police using a city-wide sweep as cover for a mysterious transport. Intrigued, Chirico investigates.
May 13, 1983, midnight
S1E8 - The Deal
The crew celebrates, but Chirico wishes no part in the spoils. While the police react, another player watches from the shadows.
May 20, 1983, midnight
S1E9 - The Rescue
Chirico faces the wrath of the police alone. Enraged, Coconna demands that the crew return to help their friend.
May 27, 1983, midnight
S1E10 - Red Shoulder
The police adopt a scorched earth policy in their attempts to flush Chirico and his allies out. Forced to run, the four take drastic measures to save their own lives.
June 3, 1983, midnight
S1E11 - Counterattack
The Prototype defies a direct order to engage Chirico in combat. The police chief and Borough attempt to discover why while the AT pilot dominates the battle.
June 10, 1983, midnight
S1E12 - Bonds
Chirico and the Prototype are discussing their situation when the police discover their location. Borough proposes that Battling pilots chase after them.
June 17, 1983, midnight
S1E13 - Escape
The military occupies Uoodo and demands the surrender of police forces. Chief Iskui is ordered by his superior to buy time so the Prototype can be smuggled out of the city.
June 24, 1983, midnight
S1E14 - Assemble EX-10
Three months after the events on Uoodo, a new chapter unfolds as Chirico finds himself on the front lines as a mercenary in the war-torn kingdom of Kummen.
July 1, 1983, midnight
S1E15 - Doubts
Captain Kan Yu's assistance arrives just in time and Chirico is questioned for his battlefield decision. A PS is a deadly opponent, so what are their options when facing one?
July 8, 1983, midnight
S1E16 - Clean Sweep
The mercenaries fend off a guerrilla raid, but Pol is shocked when he recognizes one of the attackers. Chirico discovers Pol's connection to the Kummen army.
July 15, 1983, midnight
S1E17 - Reunion
Chirico miscalculated, and the enemy was not who he thought it was. Despite this, he's still determined to find answers, and the two soldiers clash.
July 22, 1983, midnight
S1E18 - Tournabout
Chirico's been found, but his miraculous survival causes the suspicious Captain Kan Yu to accuse him of switching sides and demands his interrogation.
July 29, 1983, midnight
S1E19 - Intentions
A Melkian officer plans to inspect the front lines when the Veela unleash their assault on EX-10 and Niitan. Vanilla refuses to abandon the club despite Coconna's urging.
Aug. 5, 1983, midnight
S1E20 - Fyana
Chirico reflects upon his previous adventure and the events that led to his reunion with Fyana in Uoodo.
Aug. 12, 1983, midnight
S1E21 - Upriver
Chirico is put in charge of an operation against enemy headquarters. Kan Yu objects, believing he should be in command instead.
Aug. 19, 1983, midnight
S1E22 - Contact Blast
Kan Yu is criticized for his actions and ordered to follow a new strategy as everyone's plans seemingly depend on Chirico.
Aug. 26, 1983, midnight
S1E23 - Complications
Fyana seizes an opportunity and flees into the jungle. An injured Borough is enraged when he realizes that Ypsilon has gone after her and orders the unthinkable.
Sept. 2, 1983, midnight
S1E24 - Intersection
Loyalties are tested after Chirico rewards his friends with the truth after they save both him and Fyana from an ambush.
Sept. 9, 1983, midnight
S1E25 - Infiltration
A man left for dead refuses to die, despite everything the jungle throws at him. Meanwhile, Chirico's group plans their assault.
Sept. 16, 1983, midnight
S1E26 - Closing In
Vanilla must join a massive assault, despite Gotho and Coconna's concerns. With the forces converging on the palace, is the war finally coming to an end?
Sept. 23, 1983, midnight
S1E27 - Dark Change
Three figures muse over the status of the war as fighting rages on the planet below. Chirico confronts Borough and demands answers regarding the PS.
Sept. 30, 1983, midnight
S1E28 - Destiny
Before the next adventure begins, Chirico recalls painful memories of his past exploits in Uoodo.
Oct. 7, 1983, midnight
S1E29 - Two People
Chirico and Fyana may have escaped Kummen, but they now find themselves in an undisclosed and seemingly abandoned location. For what purpose are they there?
Oct. 14, 1983, midnight
S1E30 - Phantasm
Chirico and Fyana attempt to thwart their attackers, but they are too numerous. Does the enemy have good reasons for its actions?
Oct. 21, 1983, midnight
S1E31 - Nonaggression Zone
The captain is done playing and vows to capture Chirico and Fyana. A distraction is all it takes for Chirico's AT to suffer critical damage.
Oct. 28, 1983, midnight
S1E32 - Ypsilon
Chirico's condition deteriorates, and Fyana must take drastic measures if she wishes to save him.
Nov. 4, 1983, midnight
S1E33 - Showdown
Chirico and Fyana fight at a disadvantage against Ypsilon. How will they turn the tide when Ypsilon's hatred for Chirico drives him to a single-minded purpose?
Nov. 11, 1983, midnight
S1E34 - Planet Sunsa
A brawl with a scavenger gang leads to a reunion with an old friend. Meanwhile, a captain must decide whether to continue a mission or pursue Chirico.
Nov. 18, 1983, midnight
S1E35 - Deadline
The ATs stare each other down in grim anticipation of the coming battle. When the Balarant suddenly attack, everyone must scramble for their lives.
Nov. 25, 1983, midnight
S1E36 - Love and Hate
The trio is alone in the desert and low on oxygen. Zophie has not forgotten, nor has she forgiven. But to survive, she may need Chirico's assistance regardless.
Dec. 2, 1983, midnight
S1E37 - Captives
Repairs on the AT continue, but the Balarant forces are quickly approaching. Chirico wants his friends to save themselves, but they have other plans.
Dec. 9, 1983, midnight
S1E38 - Darkness
Ypsilon and Chirico are destined to fight over and over. But when they are both trapped by debris, can Ypsilon set aside his hatred in the interest of mutual survival?
Dec. 16, 1983, midnight
S1E39 - Perfect Soldier
With the immediate danger behind them, Chirico and Ypsilon prepare for their sworn rematch. Will they finally be able to settle things once and for all?
Dec. 23, 1983, midnight
S1E40 - Friends
Time is a flat circle. Chirico remembers how he escaped from Kummen alongside Fyana, only to end up on a mysterious warship.
Dec. 30, 1983, midnight
S1E41 - Quent
With his ship crashed, Chirico has no choice but to venture into the hostile deserts of Quent if he wishes to continue his mission.
Jan. 6, 1984, midnight
S1E42 - The Desert
The Society no longer underestimates Chirico and considers him a legitimate threat. Meanwhile, Chirico and Shako must brave the desert on their travels.
Jan. 13, 1984, midnight
S1E43 - Legacy
The twins decide to make planetfall. Meanwhile, Chirico requests entrance to the Quentman village.
Jan. 20, 1984, midnight
S1E44 - The Forbidden
There can be no more room for doubt in the Society's mind: Quent contains a trove of advanced technology. What will be their next move after this discovery?
Jan. 27, 1984, midnight
S1E45 - Encounter
The events on Quent captures the attention of another party, which deploys its forces in response. Chirico and Shako explore the ruins beneath the planet's surface.
Feb. 3, 1984, midnight
S1E46 - Premonition
As Gilgamesh and Balarant forces prepare for battle, the Society wonders how they can use this to their advantage. Unless something changes, Quent will turn into a warzone.
Feb. 10, 1984, midnight
S1E47 - Disaster
The battle rages over the planet. To the victor goes Quent's secrets. Chirico's friends escape in a stolen Gilgamesh ship but are quickly intercepted by the Balarant.
Feb. 17, 1984, midnight
S1E48 - Successor
Onboard a ship not under their control, its passengers can only wait as it ventures closer to an object that is clearly no moon. What awaits all of them inside?
Feb. 24, 1984, midnight
S1E49 - Overman
A 3,000-year-old truth unites the warring Gilgamesh and Balarant into a single, vengeful army. Meanwhile, what are the implications for Wiseman's plans with Chirico?
March 2, 1984, midnight
S1E50 - Storm Clouds
A failed mutiny solidifies Chirico's control. The joint Gilgamesh/Balarant fleet devises ways to fight Wiseman. As forces converge, a question burns: How can one stop a god?
March 9, 1984, midnight
S1E51 - Carnage
History is filled with men who sacrificed everything in pursuit of power. Fyana refuses to let her love be one of them. Is Chirico truly willing to make everyone his enemy?
March 16, 1984, midnight
S1E52 - Shooting Star
The road was long and hard-fought but in the end, a choice will be made. That choice will determine the fate of the entire galaxy.
March 23, 1984, midnight
Network: TV Tokyo
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 1300 min.
Released: April 1, 1983
Last Air Date: March 23, 1984, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: MA 15+ / 17+
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