Zoids English Sub & Dub

About Zoids

Zoids (ゾイド) arrives as an action anime by Xebec (1999), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: 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 a strange girl.

As an action title, 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. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 67 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

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.