Zoids takes place on the planet Zi. A young boy named Van finds an organoid and a mysterious girl inside an abandoned laboratory in the middle of the desert. He names the organoid Zeke, and the claims to be called Fiona. Zeke resurects a dead Shield Liger and the three escape back to Van's home town. Fiona begins to tell Van of something called Zoids Eve. She doesn't know what it is, but it's the only piece of memory she has. Van, Zeke, and Fiona set out to find this Zoids Eve but end up getting caught in a deadly war between the Helic Republic and the Zenebas Empire. With Moonbay, Irvine, and Dr. D by their sides the little group struggles to survive the war, defeat the vicious Raven, and uncover the secret to Zoids Eve.
Zoids are mechanized fighting units. They're built to resemble various animals and when combined with an organoid can make a very formidible opponents. Zoids are extremely customizable, from paint jobs to artilary. Guns and weapons can be mounted on both the left and right sides, top and under-carriage, and sometimes on the legs and sides of the head as well. Every zoid has within it a Zoid Core. This core is the heart, soul, and brain of a zoid. When the core is damaged, the zoid is destroyed.
Organoids are wild, living zoids. They merge with the zoid core to increase the combat ability of a zoid and give it an extra boost of power. However, if a zoid core is destroyed while and organoid is merged with it, there is little chance that the organoid will survive. In rare cases, an organoid has been know to be able to repair a damaged zoid and bring the zoid back to life. Another rare event is the evolution of zoids. An organoid can wrap itself around a zoid core and en-shield the entire zoid in a cocoon like manner to completely evolve the zoid into a new, more powerful zoid.
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Total Episodes: 67
Genres: Action, Fantasy, Science-Fiction
Year Published: 1999
Studio:
US Distribution: Viz
Characters
Van Freiheit (Flyheight)
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Pilot: Shield Liger/Blade Liger
Van is the main character of Zoids: Chaotic Century. He's still very young, but dreams of becoming a great zoids pilot like his father was before he died. He finds Zeke and Fiona inside a pair of capsules in an abandoned laboratory. After breaking them out, he befriends them and wants to help Fiona find Zoids Eve.
Zeke
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Van's Organoid
Zeke is an organoid with very special abilities. When he fuses with Vans Shield Liger/Blade Liger he can give Van an enormous boos t of strength. Zeke is the one who resurected the dead Shield Liger that was abandoned in the desert. Zeke is Van's best friend.
Fiona
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Mysterious Girl
Fiona was found in a capsule right next to Zeke. She has no memory of herself other than something called Zoids Eve. She doesn't even know if Fiona is actually her name, but it's the first thing she said when Van asks.
Irvine
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Pilot: Command Wolf IS/Lightning Saix
Irvine is a mercenary. He isn't sided with anyone other than himself. When he first meets Van, he tries to steal Zeke for himself, claiming that he's a worthless tool while in Van's posession. After fighting along side Van for a while, he eventually quits trying to steal Zeke, but always teases Van about it regardless.
Moonbay
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Pilot: Gustav
Moonbay is a master Zoids mechanic. She can fix just about anything wrong with a zoid except a dead core. She's also a transporter, but after meeting Van the only things she transports are Van and Irvines zoids.
Dr. D
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Scientist: Republic
Dr. D is a scientific genious. He used to work for the Republic building new zoids and designing new zoids weaponry. Now in his old age he enjoys tagging along with Van and the gang helping them out where-ever he can.
Madame President
Japanese seiyuu: NA
President: Republic
Madame President rules over the Helic Republic. She took over for her husband, the former President after he died. She does everything in her power to keep the Empire's forces from destroying the Republic Capital.
Robert Herman
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Captain: Republic
Captain Herman is the first one to teach Van about zoid combat. During a rescue attempt, they run into Raven who is always looking for a good fight. Herman is also the President's son.
Raven
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Pilot: Zaber Fang/Geno Saurer/Geno Breaker
Raven is a very skilled lone fighter for the Empire. He is ruthless when it comes to combat and will destroy any and all zoids that cross his path, whether they be friend or foe. He is always looking down on everyone and claiming that no one knows how to handle zoids. His organoid Shadow is always there to back him up when he finds himself in a difficult match.
Shadow
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Raven's Organoid
Shadow is Raven's black organoid. He looks alot like a robotic dragon, and only obeys Raven. Anyone else he will just thrash with his tail. Unlike Zeke, Shadow is not treated like a friend, but more like a tool.
Karl Lichen Schubaltz
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Major: Empire
Pilot: Dark Horn/Iron Kong
Schubaltz is a very wise soldier. He always keeps a cool head on his shoulders and can tell when the enemy is laying out a trap. He's very experianced in war, and although he doesn't agree on the war, he does his best to obey his orders while keeping the number of casualties minimal.
Rudolf Gerhard Zeppellin III
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Prince: Empire
Rudolf is the heir to the Empire's throne. His granfather, the emperor passed away leaving Rudolf in charge. Rudolf does not want the war that his grandfather begun to continue, and tries to make peace with the Republic.
Prozen
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Admiral: Empire
Prozen is the Empire's top Admiral. His goal is to defeat the Republic and claim their territory. However he only wants the prize for himself, and is determined to become the new emperor in place of Rudolf.
Rosso
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Dessert Alcavaledo Gang
Rosso is the leader of a desert gang of bandits known as the Dessert Alcavaledo Gang. He originally works for Prozen, but certain circumstances change that.
Viola
Japanese seiyuu: NA
Dessert Alcavaledo Gang
Viola is also a member of the Dessert Alcavaledo Gang. She fights alongside Rosso, going where-ever he does.
Season 1:
1. The Boy From Planet Zi
2. The Mysterious Fiona
3. Memory
4. The Protectors
5. Sleeper Trap
6. Jump! Zeke!
7. The Battle of Red River
8. The Road to the Republic
9. The Valley of the Monster
10. The Mountain of Dreams
11. The Fog at Iselina
12. The Black Organoid
13. The Battle of the Cronos
14. Wake Up! Zeke!
15. Deploy the ZG
16. New Helic City
17. The Longest Night of the Republic
18. The Defense of the City
19. Prozen's Conspiracy
20. The Resurrection Monster
21. The Charged Particle Gun
22. Farewell To a Friend
23. The Imperial Ring
24. A Voice From Afar
25. The New Liger
26. Memories of Zi
27. The Savoiur
28. Run, Wolf!
29. Heroes of the Sky
30. Moonbay's Waltz
31. The Three Guards
32. The Doom Machine
33. The Battle For Survival
34. The Capital Ablaze
Season 2:
35. The Secret Mission
36. Sniper
37. The Blue Devil
38. The Steel Bison
39. The Invisible Enemy
40. The Zoid Hunters
41. The Devil's Maze
42. Raven
43. The Emporer's Holiday
44. Assault of the Mega Monster
45. The Wings of Darkness
46. The Devil of the Sea
47. A Monster Awakens
48. The Black Lightning
49. The Distant Stars
50. Attack of the Geno Breaker
51. The Boy From The Ruins
52. Van's New Power
53. Phantom
54. G-File
55. Supersonic Battle
56. Cerberus
57. The Nightmare
58. Attack of the Winged Dragons
59. The Capital Collapses
60. The Giant Fortress
61. The Great Sea Battle
62. The Gravity Cannon
63. The Final Battle
64. The Ancient Memory
65. The Zoid Eve
66. The Moment of Annihilation
67. Return To Another Tomorrow
