Armored Trooper Votoms

Armored Trooper Votoms (装甲騎兵ボトムズ) is a 1983 military sci-fi mecha anime created by Ryosuke Takahashi and Sunrise. Unlike many super-robot or heroic mecha shows, Votoms is known for its gritty tone, hard military atmosphere and mass-produced combat machines called Armored Troopers.

The story follows Chirico Cuvie, a former soldier drawn into conspiracies surrounding the Gilgamesh and Balarant conflict. Its most recognisable machine is the ATM-09-ST Scopedog, a compact, utilitarian Armored Trooper with a distinctive visor, roller dash movement and brutal battlefield presence. Votoms remains highly respected for its grounded, soldier-level approach to mecha storytelling.