Zoids: New Century

Set long after Chaotic Century, Zoids: New Century Zero shifts from large scale warfare to a formal arena of battles. Zoids still clash, but the fights occur inside a sanctioned circuit overseen by the Zoid Battle Commission, turning raw power into sport. The spotlight rests on the Blitz Team, especially Bit Cloud and his Liger Zero. The series tracks their rise through a ladder of tournaments while they dodge trouble with the Backdraft Group, a criminal faction weaving conflict behind the scenes. Along the way, diverse pilots and rival crews push the team to test loyalty, tactic, and nerve, as maneuvering metal beasts meets personal grit in every match. Fans of the original saga will notice a shift in tone and stakes.

Aired in 2001 as part of the Zoids franchise, the series continues the Chaotic Century universe with Bit Cloud and his Liger Zero at the center. The voice cast includes Takahiro Sakurai as Bit Cloud and Ayako Kawasumi as Rinon.

Reception in award circles has been quiet; Zoids New Century Zero did not attract major nominations or wins by film and television award bodies. Still, fans appreciated its fast battles, character dynamics, and the way it expands the Zoids world. It stayed primarily a fan favorite and an industry curiosity.

Beyond its battles, the series helped keep the Zoids brand active in the early 2000s, fueling toy lines, model kits, and video games that let fans pilot the same mecha they watched on screen. The Blitz Team and Liger Zero left a recognizable footprint in the franchise.

Reviewers and fans have praised the series for its brisk action and lively humor, balancing intense battles with character camaraderie. The show wrestles with themes of teamwork versus rivalry, the ethics of controlled power, and the bond between pilot and beast under pressure.