Chirico Cuvie
main character
OVA
6.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 30 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 21, 1994 – November 21, 1994
- Season
- Spring 1994
- Source
- Original story
- Original creator
- Ryousuke Takahashi
- Music
- Hiroki Inui
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
2h 30m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military79%Politics79%Religion79%Real Robot60%Guns60%
OVAFINISHED1994 SPRING6.7 / 10 AniList score
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy
装甲騎兵ボトムズ 赫奕たる異端• Soukou Kihei Votoms: Kakuyaku taru Itan
Synopsis
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: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy?
Probably, if you enjoy drama, mecha and sci-fi, especially stories with military, politics, religion.
Reception is positive but mixed: 67/100 on AniList, with 42% of 729 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #11 highest-rated anime of 1994.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.8% of viewers drop it.
Watch Armored Trooper Votoms first: this continues its story.
At about 2 h 30 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
5 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ryousuke Takahashi
- Director
- Ryousuke Takahashi
- Director
- Takashi Imanishi
- Character design
- Norio Shioyama
- Music
- Hiroki Inui
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Armored Trooper Votoms (1983)
- Watch next: Armored Trooper Votoms: Chirico's Return (2011)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy FAQ
How many episodes does Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy have?
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy has 5 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 2 h 30 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy?
About 2 h 30 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy finished?
Yes. Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy has finished airing — the final episode aired November 21, 1994.
Is there a season 2 of Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy?
Yes — the story continues in Armored Trooper Votoms: Chirico's Return (2011).
What should I watch before Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy?
Watch Armored Trooper Votoms first — Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy is a direct sequel.
Is Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy based on a manga?
No. Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who sings the opening of Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Brilliantly Shining Heresy?
The opening, "Kaze ga Shitte Iru", is performed by an uncredited artist.