Spiral Zone

すぱいらるぞーん

Aired: 1990 - 1993

TV anime co-produced by Visual 80 and AKOM, broadcast on NHK BS2. Originating from a Bandai action figure line, this military SF action series unfolds across a mysterious anomalous dimension on Earth called 'the Zone,' where elite soldiers in special suits battle. The setting was inherited from the source novel and toy line but reworked with original character designs for the Japanese market. Notably, the show ran intermittently across NHK BS2's long-form scheduling, a memorable detail for fans. Including episodes produced for overseas markets, it stands as a pioneering example of globally minded toy-tied anime. (C)Bandai / NHK