Zoids English Sub & Dub

About Zoids

If you are hunting for a new action series, Zoids (ゾイド) deserves a look (1999). The setup goes like this. 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.

As things develop, these Organoids have the capability to fuse with a non-living Zoid and make it much more powerful. Van (Ban) Freiheit finds out 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. Van Flyheight (Daisuke Kishio) and Irvine (Keiji Fujiwara) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 67 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Xebec is the studio behind Zoids, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Daisuke Kishio voicing Van Flyheight gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1999, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.