Zoids English Sub & Dub

About Zoids

Here is what Zoids (ゾイド) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and comedy anime by Xebec (1999). The setup: 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.

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

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Van Flyheight (Daisuke Kishio) and Irvine (Keiji Fujiwara) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 67 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Xebec, so the studio's house style defines how Zoids looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Daisuke Kishio voicing Van Flyheight gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1999, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.