Zoids: Guardian ForceThe Guardian Force's logo is a combination of the Helic Republic and Guylos Empire's symbolsJapanese Nameゾイド -ZOIDS-Name TranslationZoidoGenreAdventure, Comedy, MechaDirectorTakao KatoStudioShogakukan Productions.NetworkTBS, Cartoon NetworkFirst Aired1999-09-04Last Aired2000-12-23Episodes33Zoids: Guardian Force is a term used by this wiki to refer to the second season of the ' ' anime. This use of terminology stems from the change in the episode's introduction:'The prolonged war on Planet Zi is finally over. However, some antagonists continue to use powerful Zoids in an attempt to stir up renewed conflict. In response, the Empire and the Republic jointly established the Guardian Force. A task force with the express purpose of maintaining the peace.
Van Flyheight and Fiona along with the Organoid Zeke, dedicate themselves to helping ensure peace and stability for the people of Planet Zi. Together, they are the Guardian Force fighters.' This speech appears after the theme song and after the 'Chaotic Century' title. It only significantly changes with the time skip.
As such, it is a mnemonic term used to distinguish the two halves. This specific version of the speech is from the English dub, and is voiced by Dave Kelly.There are 33 episodes set after a two-year time skip. The two halves have a total of 67 episodes, using the name ' Chaotic Century' for the entire series. Contents Series backgroundSet two years after the events depicted in Chaotic Century, Guardian Force shows the and being at peace after defeating the attempted coup. Members of both the Helic and Guylos militaries have combined into an elite multinational peacekeeper force known as the Guardian Force.The Guardian ForceThe Guardian Force was created as part of the peace process between the Helic Republic and the Guylos Empire, and is made up of elite, specially trained soldiers from the militaries of both nations.
Led by of the Republic, the mission of the Guardian Force is to prevent all future wars. Members of the Guardian Force seek out dissidents, terrorists, and volatile groups, and contain them before they can do any damage.PlotGuardian Force follows the joint Guardian Force fighters, centering around. With the conclusion of the Helic-Guylos war, the main antagonist switches from the Guylos Empire to a mysterious pair of lead. With Hiltz's knowledge of Ancient Zoidian lore, he is a powerful enemy that even the combined Republican and Imperial forces have trouble containing.Characters For detailed information, see each character's respective pages on the table provided below. Guardian Force CharactersGuardian Force Helic Republic Guylos Empire Other Deleted scenesIn Japan, there are several scenes present which were not broadcast on most foreign TV networks:.: Hiltz throws someone off a cliff.: People are drinking; Van gets a gun pointed to his head, fights off some crooks and is kicked out of a (he manages to get back to the Whale King).: Rease chokes Fiona; Thomas is bleeding during his fight with Karl. Episodes,: Quick scenes of blood.: After being knocked to the ground by Ambient, Herman's face begins to bleed. Shortly after, he carries an unconscious O'Connell to a debriefing room, which was also cut, since both were still injured.: In the Japanese version, the scene where Fiona has a vision of Van being shot contains clips of Van face down, blood pooling around him, and Fiona's hands covered in his blood.
Secondly, while underwater, the English version shows Rease screaming and everything fading to white as Van destroys Rease's. The Japanese version is much longer.
As Rease screams, she mentally contacts Fiona and shows her a vision of Niccolo's (very bloody) death, with a child Rease looking on, and makes Fiona feel her pain. As Fiona wake up from this, she cries for Van to rescue Rease, while in the English version she is much less distressed. Episodes,: More quick scenes of blood.ZoidsNew Zoids introduced in Guardian Force include:.Episodes Main article: Theme songsIn the Western dub, there is only one opening and ending theme, both of which are modified versions of certain background music tracks used throughout the series. The following full-voice songs were featured in the Japanese release only.Opening. Wild Flowers by RAMAREndings. Song for. By Dear.
Chase by Develop=Frame. Into Yourself by Transtic Nerve. Your Song by EarthTrivia. The translation and dubbing of the final four episodes of Guardian Force was delayed. Australia was the first Western nation to air these episodes near the end of 2002. In the United States followed in January 2003.