Zoids English Sub & Dub

About Zoids

Zoids (ゾイド) blends action, adventure and comedy by Xebec (1999). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: Zoids are beast-like fighting machines used in both everyday use such as transportation, and special use such as war. Some types of Zoids, know as Organoids, are miniature Zoids that are living organisms.

From there, these Organoids have the capability to fuse with a non-living Zoid and make it much more powerful. Van (Ban) Freiheit discovers a Zoid Organoid in an abandoned laboratory while running from two strangers piloting Zoids. Also in the laboratory, in an animated suspension tube is an odd girl.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Daisuke Kishio as Van Flyheight and Keiji Fujiwara as Irvine. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 67 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Xebec, which means the visual identity of Zoids follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Daisuke Kishio as Van Flyheight, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1999, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.