Zoids: Chaotic Century

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Zoids: Chaotic Century
ゾイド (Zoido)
Genre	Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Mecha, Science Fiction, Shounen
TV anime
Director	Takao Kato
Studio	Shogakukan Productions
Network	TBS, Cartoon Network,GMA7
Original run	1999-09-04 – 2000-04-01
Episodes	34

Zoids: Chaotic Century is the first of five anime series based on the Zoids range of mecha model kits produced by TOMY. Although the first series to be produced for the franchise in Japan, Chaotic Century was the second series to be dubbed and aired in Western nations, following Zoids: New Century Zero. The series runs for 34 half-hour episodes, although the Western version merges this series with its direct sequel, Zoids: Guardian Force

1 Series Background
- 1.1 Differences between the storylines
2 Character List
3 Zoids
- 3.1 Main Zoids
- 3.2 Organoids
4 Episode listing
5 Series Comments
6 Theme songs
7 See also
8 External links

Series Background

Like all Zoids' series, Chaotic Century is set on the world of Zi, located on the opposite side of the Milky Way galaxy to Earth. The world of Zi is inhabited by large mechanical lifeforms known as Zoids, which have been modified and harnessed by stranded human colonists as tools and weapons of warfare. The setting of Chaotic Century is a few years after the most recent war between the Helic Republic and the Guylos Empire. The two nations are currently observing a ceasefire, although ambushes and minor assaults are initiated by both sides, and tensions are high after it is revealed that one or both sides may have access to the ancient technology of the Ancient Zoidians. The series follows the story of Van Flyheight, as he helps his companion, Fiona, learn about her past. The pair become caught up in the beginnings of a new war, and direct every effort towards stopping it before it again engulfs the two nations.

Differences between the storylines

Although there are many similarities between Chaotic Century and the 'New Battle Story' accompanying the New Japanese Release, the two storylines are considered to be inherently different, and are believed to occur in alternate continuities. Listed below are the main differences.

The Zoidian race, known as the Ancient Zoidians in the anime, were wiped out long before human colonists discovered Zi. The event that wiped out the Ancient Zoidians was not the destruction of Zi's third moon by a comet, but the creation of the Death Saurer.
Both the Guylos Empire and the Helic Republic are based on the Central Continent. No mention of the Zenebas Empire or the Dark Continent of Nyx is made, although Prozen does imply in passing that other continents exist.

Character List

Main Cast:

Main article: List of Zoids:Chaotic Century Characters

Van Freiheit ~ Main Protagonist throughout the series
Fiona Elisi Linette ~ Main Protagonist throughout the series
Irvine ~ A lone mercenary who ends up helping Van and Fiona.
Moonbay ~ A friend of Irvine's who follows Van and Fiona around after they damage her Gustav.
Raven ~ Main Antagonist throughout the series
Shadow ~ Raven's organoid
Zeke ~ Van and Fiona's organoid, commonly used as a Deus Ex Machinas to save the day.

Minor Cast:

Main article: List of Zoids:Chaotic Century Characters#List of Minor Protagonist Characters

Zoids

Main Zoids

Main article: List of Zoids in Chaotic Century

The most common Zoids seen throughout the series are Van's Shield Liger, Irvine's Command Wolf and Moonbay's Gustav. The Helic Republic is most commonly seen using Command Wolves and Shield Ligers, while the Guylos Empire seems to favor Saber Tigers and Red Horns.

Organoids

Main article: Organoids

Organoids are rare types of Zoids that are barely left over from the Ancient Zoidian's reign on Zi. There are only four known to exist by the end of the series, one of which has been destroyed.

Episode listing

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 Saviour"
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"

Series Comments

Many fans consider Chaotic Century to be superior to the New Century series, as there is believed to be greater character and plot development over the course of the series.