About the Show

[Liger]

Zoids Shinseiki/Zero:

Alternative title:
ZOIDS New Century /Zero
ゾイド新世紀／ゼロ (Japanese)
機獸新世紀II (Chinese (Taiwan))

Plot Summary:

Area Scanned, Battlefield Setup. Ready...FIGHT!

The Chaotic Century of planet Zi has long since passed into the pages of history. The Zoids that were once instruments of war and destruction now find a place in a new order and a new sport: Organized Zoid Combat. Originally an unofficial sport, the realm of ruthless groups looking for power and control, that all changed with the establishment of the Zoid Battle Commission, which codified the rules of combat, established official leagues and events, and provided a means of enforcing the rules. Zoid battle thus emerged into the mainstream.

Teams of Zoid pilots battle each other to become the top dog in the leagues, and the Blitz Team is preparing to rise to the challenge with the help of a pair of newcomers: Bit Cloud and the unpredictable Zoid Liger Zero.

In this new world of organized mech combat, there still dwell elements of chaos, none more dangerous as the Backdraft Group, a rogue Zoids organization out for personal gains and power. Between this and the remaining teams in the league, Blitz Team has its work cut out, but if Bit Cloud is any indication, they're not afraid.

NOTE: Though the anime is very new, the concept of these mechanical machines actually dates back to the 1980s, with a set of innovative mechanical model kits. The kits were re-introduced in Japan in 1999, with the anime as support. Though the first series to appear in the US, it is really the sequel to Zoids Chaotic Century.

Japanese staff:   

Series Director: Yoshio Kato
Director: Takao Kato
Music: K? ?tani
Character Design: Tadashi Sakazaki
Executive Producers: Masakazu Kubo, Noriyuki Yoshida and Yoshihiko Marutani
Producers: Hiroshi Morotomi and Toshihiro Nakazawa
Sound Effect Director: Jin Aketagawa
Theme Song Performances: Opening: No Future by Nanase Aikawa | Ending: Sasuraibito by Dasein

Japanese Companies:

2D Animation Production: Xebec
3DCG Production: Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment
Broadcaster: Mainichi Broadcasting
Music Production: Avex, Inc.
Production: Avex, Inc.

English Staff:

Translation: Kevin McKeown
Assistant Engineer: Alex Kind
Creative Consultants: Brian Chapman, Jackie Pittman, Jared Wade, Kathleen Westlake, Samantha Lomow, Suzanne Schneider and Tyrone Keyes
English Adaptation: Kathleen Westlake
Producer: Diana Gage
Production Coordination: Patricia Murray
Re-Recording Mixing: Keith A. Goddard
Recording Engineer: Jeremy Butler
Sound Design Engineer: Luke Martin
Talent Coordinator: Rob Bakewell
Video Post-Production: Barbara Allen and Leland Miller
Voice Direction: James Corrigall
Wordfit Editors: Kevin Stremlaw and Ryan Nowak

English Companies:

Broadcasters: Cartoon Network and YTV (Canada)
Distributor: Magna Pacific Home Entertainment (Australia & New Zealand)
Financing: Hasbro
Licensed by: Geneon Entertainment (USA) Inc.
Production: Sho-Pro
Recording Studio: The Ocean Group and Westwood Studios
Released by: Viz Media

English Vocal Cast:

Richard Ian Cox as Bit Cloud
Alex Doduk as Vega Obscura
Brad Swaile as Harry Champ
Kelly Sheridan as Leena / Chris Trasker
Ron Halder as Dr. Toros / Team Fuma #2
Alaina Burnett as Pierce (ep 12)
Bill Switzer as Jamie
Brian Drummond as Bully / Chainsaw Man / Jack Cisco / Oscar Hemeros
Colin Murdock as Count / Judge / Team Fuma #4
Don Brown as Benjamin / Man / Scrap Dealer
Ellen Kennedy as Backdraft Official / Sarah
Farrell Spence as Kelly Trasker (ep 11) / Team Fuma Leader
Lisa Ann Beley as Mary Champ
Matt Smith as Sanders
Michael Dobson as Leyon / McNair
Saffron Henderson as Backdraft Official / Naomi Flugel
Samuel Vincent as Brad / Dark Judge / Sebastian
Scott McNeil as Battle Commission Chairman / Captain Stoler / Major Polta / Shopkeeper / Team Fuma #3
Ted Cole as Leon
Trevor Devall as Backdraft Official

The above info comes from: http://www.absoluteanime.com/zoids/index-zero.htm and http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclo ... php?id=323

Official Japanese Website: http://www.mbs.jp/zero/

[DEATHMASTER]

Actually finished watching it again not too long ago, very good Zoids series. The episodes get better and better right to the very end 

[eldenkua]

Wonder why I can't get Episode 13 alone. It's only bundled with Episodes 1-12. Anybody can help?

[Liger]

go to the irc channel if u want it by itself and grab it off za|zeeke othere then that it was added to the batch as a bonus and also that it marked half of that show done so a batch of the first half was made!

[Zeal Knight]

HUZZAH!!! This is my favorite zoids series(well this and GF)

[CorinthMaxwell]

Wonder why I can't get Episode 13 alone. It's only bundled with Episodes 1-12. Anybody can help?

?_? The only thing I wonder is why I can't find a proper download of the opening credits for this series.

[ligerzero]

Does anyone know the name of the song that plays during the end credits? I really like it. Have a good day all.

[BoktaiFrog]

The end song to the japanese version is Sasuraibito and the ending song to the english version is No Future (Instrumental)

[ligerzero]

Thanks. I did want the English version. Could you tell me who it is by? Or a place where I can listen to it or download it?

[Schubaltz]

http://www.forums.zoids-anime.net/viewt ... f=32&t=201

look harder next time lol.

[Liger]

you were told what it was matey

the ending song to the english version is No Future (Instrumental)

and if you read the info on the first post of this thread you would of found the artist of no future

Theme Song Performances: Opening: No Future by Nanase Aikawa

and as the link schubaltz sends you to thats where u can get it from

http://www.forums.zoids-anime.net/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=201

look harder next time lol.

[firefox5111]

ive watched the whole series on aime crazy.net i have the same name there to if you wanna find me plus i used to watch the show on cartoon network

[kojax]

Havn't watched this in ages! Watched the 1st and 2n ep in the direct download while at uni
Could some one please put up the rest of the series?