Zoids Genesis English Sub & Dub

About Zoids Genesis

Looking for background on Zoids Genesis (ゾイド ジェネシス)? This action, adventure and comedy series (2005) starts out like this. The setup: Natural disasters have devastated planet Zi, killing off almost all life. A thousand years later humans have gradually re-established civilization, salvaging long-lost Zoids through diving and mining efforts.

Further in, in a village whose most previous item is a giant sword which they worship as a holy symbol. A teenage boy finds out an ancient Liger-type Zoid while on a deep water salvage operation. Without warning the village is attacked by skeletal Bio-Zoids intent on stealing a powerful generator located in the village.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Hiromi Hirata as Ruuji Familon and Takashi Matsuyama as Kan Ra. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 50 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Hiromi Hirata as Ruuji Familon, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2005, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.