The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor 1989
What is The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor?
The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor is an anime OVA series. It is loosely based on Yoshiki Takaya's manga, Bio-Booster Armor Guyver.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 25, 1989
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor is an anime OVA series. It is loosely based on Yoshiki Takaya's manga, Bio-Booster Armor Guyver. The series is the second animated adaptation of the manga, following a previous OVA released in 1986. It was released in Japan over several years, starting in 1989, and concluding in 1992. The series consists of a total of 12 parts.
Should you watch it?
“An action‑packed sci‑fi OVA series centered on a transformative alien armor.”
- Shows the iconic Guyver armor in animated form
- Compact 12‑episode format
- Loose adaptation may differ from the manga
- Older animation style may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic late‑80s sci‑fi anime with transformative armor action.
Suitable for teens and adults who like action‑heavy sci‑fi, though the older animation may feel dated.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Data 1: Genesis of the Guyver Sep 25, 1989
- E2 Data 2: Battle of the Guyver Oct 25, 1989
- E3 Data 3: Mysterious Shadow Nov 25, 1989
- E4 Data 4: Attack of the Hyper Zoanoid - Team 5 Dec 16, 1989
- E5 Data 5: Death of the Guyver Jan 25, 1990
- E6 Data 6: Terminal Battle - The Fall of Chronos Japan Feb 25, 1990
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Data 7: The Battle Begins Oct 24, 1991
- E2 Data 8: The Lost Unit Oct 24, 1991
- E3 Data 9: Transformation Tragedy May 21, 1992
- E4 Data 10: Haunted Village May 21, 1992
- E5 Data 11: The Beastmaster Aug 21, 1992
- E6 Data 12: Reactivation Aug 21, 1992
Frequently asked questions
What source material does the series draw from?
It is loosely based on Yoshiki Takaya’s manga Bio‑Booster Armor Guyver.
How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of twelve OVA episodes.
When was the OVA released?
It was released in Japan from 1989 to 1992.
Is this the first animated adaptation of the Guyver?
No, it follows the 1986 OVA Guyver: Out of Control as the second adaptation.
What genres describe the series?
It is classified as animation, action & adventure, and sci‑fi & fantasy.