In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Soukou Kihei Votoms”, also known by the following titles:
- Armored Trooper Votoms
- 装甲騎兵ボトムズ
- Soko Kihei Votoms
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is FINISHED. ✅
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- All related entries are marked as finished on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
These sources consistently confirm that the main story of Soukou Kihei Votoms has been fully concluded.
Watch order#
Soukou Kihei Votoms ↗ ↖
装甲騎兵ボトムズ
Summary
A century of bloodshed between warring star systems has plunged nearly 200 worlds into the flames of war. Now, an uneasy truce has settled across the Astragius Galaxy...Chirico Cuvie, a special forces powered-armor pilot is suddenly transferred into a unit engaged in a secret and highly illegal mission to steal military secrets—from their own military! Now he’s on the run…from his own army!
Unsure of his loyalties and to cover their own tracks, Chirico is left behind to die in space. Surviving by luck, the renegade is now hunted by both the conspirators and military intelligence.
He is driven by the haunting image of a mysterious and beautiful woman—the objective of their mission, and his sole clue to unraveling their treacherous scheme. But the conspirators will do anything to preserve their mysterious agenda…
(Source: AnimeNfo)
Soukou Kihei Votoms ↗ ↖
Armored Trooper Votoms
Summary
A century of bloodshed between warring star systems has plunged nearly 200 worlds into the flames of war. Now, an uneasy truce has settled across the Astragius Galaxy...Chirico Cuvie, a special forces powered-armor pilot is suddenly transferred into a unit engaged in a secret and highly illegal mission to steal military secrets—from their own military! Now he’s on the run…from his own army! Unsure of his loyalties and to cover their own tracks, Chirico is left behind to die in space. Surviving by luck, the renegade is now hunted by both the conspirators and military intelligence.
He is driven by the haunting image of a mysterious and beautiful woman—the objective of their mission, and his sole clue to unraveling their treacherous scheme. But the conspirators will do anything to preserve their mysterious agenda…
(Source: AnimeNfo)
Soukou Kihei Votoms Vol.I: Stories of the A.T.Votoms ↗ ↖
Armored Trooper Votoms: Vol.1 Stories of the A.T. VOTOMS
Summary
Recap special.
Soukou Kihei Votoms Vol.II: Highlights from the A.T.Votoms ↗ ↖
Armored Trooper Votoms: Vol.2 Highlights of the A.T. Votoms
Summary
Highlight special.
Soukou Kihei Votoms: The Last Red Shoulder ↗ ↖
装甲騎兵ボトムズ ザ・ラストレッドショルダー
Summary
Released in 1985, this OVA tells a critical part of the story between the TV show's Uoodo and Kummen arcs. Although the TV series covered the Red Shoulders in some detail, we didn't get to see much of Chirico's time there or the people involved, and we get both of those here.(Source: mahq.net)
Soukou Kihei Votoms Recaps ↗ ↖
装甲騎兵ボトムズ
Summary
A summarized version of the TV series in 4 parts.
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Big Battle ↗ ↖
装甲騎兵ボトムズ ビッグバトル
Summary
Big Battle is a one-shot OVA set after the climax of the original Votoms storyline, but before the epilogue at the end of the series itself. With the Gilgamesh and Balarant forces still trying to advance their PS programs, Chirico and his old friends are forced into one last gladiatorial battle against a special PS and a formidable land battleship.
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Red Shoulder Document - Yabou no Roots ↗ ↖
装甲騎兵ボトムズ レッドショルダードキュメント野望のルーツ
Summary
After armored trooper pilot Chirico Cuvie is given orders to transfer to Planet Odon, he and all of the other new recruits are sent into a simulated battle to test their abilities. However, this 'simulated battle' turns out to be a serious fight to eliminate those without the necessary skills. Chirico survives along with just three others, despite the fact that he fought while injured. It soon becomes apparent that this is not the first time he has survived against incredible odds, a fact that Colonel Peruzen wishes to exploit. But is Chirico truly immortal?(Source: Anime-Planet)
Kikou Ryouhei Merowlink ↗ ↖
Leechers Army Merowlink
Summary
As the sole survivor from a squad that was sacrificed and hung out as scapegoats for embezzlement of military resources at the end of the 100 years war, Merowlink Ality is out for revenge.Carrying the dogtags of his deceased comrades and armed with a dated AT rifle, he swears to hunt down and exact revenge on the corrupt officers that betrayed his squad, and maybe even uncover the truth behind the plot as well.
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Kakuyaku taru Itan ↗ ↖
装甲騎兵ボトムズ 赫奕たる異端
Summary
Chirico is awoken from cold sleep and separated from Fyana. His attempts to find her come to the attention of a Nextant, the replacement for the Perfect Soldier program. At the same time, the new Pope is to be nominated, and Chirico is religiously considered to be "The Untouchable". With one of the nominees related to the Nextant, Chirico's actions will have far-reaching political ramifications.(Source: ANN)
Soukou Kihei Votoms: AT Stories ↗ ↖
Armored Trooper Votoms: AT Stories
Summary
A collection of short side stories of the Soukou Kihei Votoms series.- The Last Bitch Standing at Tyglem, 7213
- Koko ja Nai Doko ka
- “Death from Above” at Sol Highlland, 7209
- Warera no Iru Basho
- “Starved Pack” at Jingle, 7212
- Kaerubeki Tokoro
- “Giant Footsteps” at Alemor, 7208
- “The Killing Field” at Woode, 7214
- Tamashii no Yukusaki
- “A Fisherman’s Tale” at Cove, 7222
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Pailsen Files ↗ ↖
装甲騎兵ボトムズ ペールゼン・ファイルズ
Summary
OVA release from anime series "Armored Trooper Votoms" utilizing the latest in 3D CG animation. Created by the original staff of the series, with an all new story about the end of the 100 year war.
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Pailsen Files Movie ↗ ↖
装甲騎兵ボトムズ ペールゼン・ファイルズ 劇場版
Summary
Alternative release of Armored Trooper Votoms: Pailsen Files OVA. Was aired 2 years later. Created by the original staff of the series, with an all new story about the end of the 100 year war.
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Genei-hen ↗ ↖
装甲騎兵ボトムズ 幻影篇
Summary
For their silver anniversary, Vanilla and Coconna return to Uoodo along with Gotho in the hopes of reuniting with Chirico. Once there they find a red shouldered AT at the Battling arena.
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Case;Irvine ↗ ↖
装甲騎兵ボトムズ Case;IRVINE
Summary
Irvine Lester is an AT repairman. In order to make a living with his sister, he is secretly fighting in AT gambling matches and intentionally losing the games for money. But the other fighters find out about his excellent AT maneuvering skills and demand a real match.
Votoms Finder ↗ ↖
ボトムズファインダー
Summary
Aki Tesno lives in a poor village at the bottom of a valley. One day, a man from an uptown city asks Aki to rescue a kidnapped girl.
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Koei Futatabi ↗ ↖
装甲騎兵ボトムズ 孤影再び