Zoids New Century/Zero English Sub & Dub

About Zoids New Century/Zero

Meet Zoids New Century/Zero (ゾイド新世紀／ゼロ), an adventure, comedy and mecha anime by Xebec (2001). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: Zoids - formidable animal-shaped combat mechs - are no longer used in warfare, but in organized sporting competitions. The Blitz Team, a group of pilots struggling to carve out a niche for themselves in the Zoid battling leagues, experience a stroke of luck when Bit Cloud, a vagrant junk dealer.

Beyond that: Led by Bit and the Liger, the Blitz Team steadily make their way to the top - but along the way they attract the unwelcome attention of the Backdraft Group. The Backdraft want powerful Zoids to add to their ranks, and they have their eye on the Liger Zero...

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Bit Cloud (Takahiro Sakurai) and Leena Toros (Ayako Kawasumi) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 26 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 New Century/Zero looks and moves on screen. The adventure focus matters here: exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Takahiro Sakurai voicing Bit Cloud gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2001, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.