Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor 2005
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- August 6, 2005
- Last Aired
- February 18, 2006
- Format
- 1 season · 26 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~13 hours (30 min/ep)
- Network
- WOWOW Prime
- Where to Stream
- Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
What is Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor?
Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor is a Japanese anime television series that aired from August 2005 to February 2006, adapting chapters 1‑59 of Yoshiki Takaya's Bio Booster Armor Guyver manga. Produced in association with ADV Films and Kadokawa Shoten, it later aired in North America on the FUNimation Channel in December 2010 and is classified under animation, sci‑fi & fantasy, and action & adventure genres.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 6, 2005
- Last aired
- Feb 18, 2006
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- WOWOW Prime
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 15 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 26 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- WOWOW Prime
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Overview
Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor is a Japanese anime television series that aired from August 2005 to February 2006, adapting chapters 1‑59 of Yoshiki Takaya's Bio Booster Armor Guyver manga. Produced in association with ADV Films and Kadokawa Shoten, it later aired in North America on the FUNimation Channel in December 2010 and is classified under animation, sci‑fi & fantasy, and action & adventure genres.
Culturally, the show functions as a remake of the 1989‑1992 OVA The Guyver: Bio‑Booster Armor, offering a closer manga adaptation and updating the visual style for a new audience. Its tone is serious and action‑driven, with a consistent episode‑by‑episode pacing that builds the overarching conflict without relying on episodic stand‑alone stories.
Should you watch it?
“A teen gains a living armor and battles secret bio‑weapon conspiracies.”
- Adapts the first 59 chapters of Yoshiki Takaya's long‑running manga for a faithful storyline.
- Delivers dynamic sci‑fi action consistent with its animation, sci‑fi & fantasy, action & adventure genres.
- Serves as a modernized remake of the 1989‑1992 OVA, offering updated visuals and expanded plot.
- Viewers familiar with the original 1989‑1992 OVA may find this remake redundant.
Watch it if you enjoy sci‑fi action anime that closely follows its manga source.
The series maintains a serious sci‑fi action tone with steady pacing, suitable for older teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Amazing Bioboosted Armor Mytharc Aug 6, 2005
- E2 Secret Organization Cronos Core Aug 13, 2005
- E3 Inspector Lisker Core Aug 20, 2005
- E4 Visitor of Dusk Core Aug 27, 2005
- E5 The Third Shadow Core Sep 3, 2005
- E6 The End of a Deadly Battle Core Sep 10, 2005
- E7 Miracle of Supreme Cell Core Sep 17, 2005
- E8 The Shaking Skyscraper Core Oct 1, 2005
- E9 Ashes and Chasing Memories Core Oct 8, 2005
- E10 Prelude of the Chase Core Oct 15, 2005
- E11 Relic's Point Core Oct 22, 2005
- E12 Respective Decisions Core Oct 29, 2005
- E13 The Tragic Enzyme II Core Nov 5, 2005
- E14 Escape in the Rain Core Nov 12, 2005
- E15 Guyot Strikes Core Nov 19, 2005
- E16 The Awaken Guyver I Mytharc Nov 26, 2005
- E17 The Nightmare Encircling Net Core Dec 3, 2005
- E18 Vibration Core Dec 10, 2005
- E19 The Night Before the Strike Core Dec 17, 2005
- E20 The Advents' Ship Core Jan 7, 2006
- E21 The Chaos at Relics Point Core Jan 14, 2006
- E22 Countdown of Destruction Core Jan 21, 2006
- E23 Beam of Annihilation Core Jan 28, 2006
- E24 At the Town Under Oppression Core Feb 4, 2006
- E25 The Quickening Chrysalis Mytharc Feb 11, 2006
- E26 Advent!! Gigantic Bio-Boost Mytharc Feb 18, 2006
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor?
The series is available on streaming platforms that host FUNimation titles, such as Plex, and is listed on JustWatch for regional availability.
Is Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor worth watching?
Yes, especially for fans of the original manga or those who appreciate sci‑fi action anime with a faithful adaptation.
How long will it take to binge the series?
The show ran for a single season from August 2005 to February 2006, so a full binge can be completed in a few evenings.
Which episodes are essential to watch?
The opening episode is essential as it introduces the Guyver armor and the central conflict that drives the series.
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