“Post-apocalyptic teen awakens ancient Liger Zoid to defend village from skeletal Bio-Zoids using sacred sword.”
Zoids Genesis
ゾイド ジェネシス
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Synopsis
Post-apocalyptic teen awakens ancient Liger Zoid to defend village from skeletal Bio-Zoids using sacred sword.
Natural disasters have devastated planet Zi, killing off almost all life. A thousand years later humans have gradually re-established civilization, salvaging ancient Zoids through diving and mining efforts. In a village whose most previous item is a giant sword which they worship as a holy symbol. A teenage boy discovers an ancient Liger-type Zoid while on a deep water salvage operation. Suddenly the village is attacked by skeletal Bio-Zoids intent on stealing a powerful generator located in the village. Our teenage hero awakens the Liger and discovers that the town`s sacred sword is the Liger`s weapon, together they fight off the mysterious Bio-Zoids. At least for now... (Source: AniDB)
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↓ 2.00
Running avg · Jun 2009 → Mar 2014
- 8 “Genesis stands out with a plot significantly stronger than other Zoids series, complemented by polished CGI animation and excellent Zoids run-cycles. While it suffers from typical mecha show...”
- 10 “Zoids Genesis delivers a well-written story with excellent character development, particularly Ruuji's transformation from a naive village kid to a capable leader. The animation is solid, the new...”
- 6 “Zoids Genesis delivers decent plot progression and purposeful action sequences that intensify in later episodes, with the final 10 installments generating genuine anticipation. However, the series...”
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A Tv Production · Spring 2005
Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment.Shogakukan Productions
- Format 50 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 20h 00m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2005 – Mar 2006 Spring 2005
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0658 catalog
Produced by
- Shogakukan Productions Producer
Licensed by
- VIZ Media Licensor