Shinzo (2015 Anime)

Shinzo, known as Mushrambo in Japan is an anime series and the remake/reboot of /Mushrambo.

Season 1
In the 22nd century, several years after WWV. Humanity was on the brink of extinction after the Enterrans slaughtered most of mankind. however, scientist Daigo Tatsuro put his daughter Yakumo in cryosleep in hopes she could revive humanity after decades. However, Yakumo woke up centuries after the invasion, only to find earth ruled by the Enterrans. When she woke up from her centuries long slumber, she was found by the Enterrans: Mushra, Sago and Kutal. All three have their personal reasons to go to a place called "Shinzo", the last place where humanity exists on earth. And together, the 4 go to Shinzo to bring peace between the remaining humans and the Enterrans.

Season 2
After Lanancuras has been defeated, it seemed that the world will finally know peace. however, buried deep underground and thought to be nothing more than rumors. the Homunculus have been awoken from their 5 Century long slumber, and they set to revive humanity and restore it to its former glory. however, the Homunculus plot to exterminate the Enterrans in order to "achieve greatness" for mankind.

Season 3
After Mushrambo sacrficed himself to defeat the Homunculus, Yakumo lost control of her powers and went insane. afterwards, she declared herself the Empress of the Galaxy. however, Fujin and Kojin survived and while the former began to atone for his sins, the latter ran into hiding. However, in oder to lure them in, Yakumo used her powers to create chimera wraiths and to capture them and other survivors and put them in a "Gladiator" competition to determine tha fate of existence as a whole.

Season 4
After Yakumo has been defeated and the known existence perished. our heroes have ended un the the afterlaife, greeted by the Chosen Ones who guard the living and the dead alike.

Main Characters

 * Yakumo Tatsuro (CV: and Laura Bailey) - the daughter of renowned scientist Daigo Tatsuro and the heroine of Seasons 1 and 2.
 * Mushra (CV: and Johnny Yong Bosch) - a humanoid Enterran who can control Fire in his Hyper Form.
 * Sago (CV: and Patrick Seitz) - a humanoid Enterran who can control Water in his Hyper Form.
 * Kutal (CV: and Dave Wittenberg) - a cat-humanoid Enterran who can control Earth in his Hyper Form.
 * Hakuba (CV: and Max Mittelman)
 * Mushrambo (CV: and Matthew Mercer)
 * Binka (CV: and Cassandra Lee Morris)
 * Ryuma (CV: and David Vincent) - the 3rd strongest of the Enterran generals who can control Wind/Air in his Hyper Form.
 * King Nipper (CV: and Dan Woren)

Team Fujin

 * Fujin (CV: and Kyle Hebert) - the Homunculus of Wind.
 * Kauro Kibagami (CV: and Dorothy Elias-Fahn) - a highschool student and samurai from the year 1999.
 * Apolliano (CV: and Marc Diraison) - an aristocrat and gladiator from the year 1582.
 * ? (CV: and Joshua Seth) - a trader and hunter from the year 960 AD.

Team Kojin

 * Kojin (CV: and Steven Blum) - the Homunculus of Fire.
 * Misato Minamoto (CV: and Kate Higgins) - a highschool student and ninja from the year 1999.
 * Geranto (CV: and Liam O'Brien) - an aristocrat and gladiator from the year 1582.
 * ? (CV: and Tom Wyner) - a trader and hunter from the year 960 AD.

Supporting Characters

 * Rei (CV: and ?)
 * Sen (CV: and ?)
 * Este (CV: and ?)
 * Bolt (CV: and ?)
 * Clip (CV: and ?)
 * Chip (CV: and ?)
 * Toggle (CV: and ?)
 * Shiro (CV: and Chris Jai Alex)
 * Kuro (CV: and Neil Kaplan)

Other Competitors at the "Challenge of Death"

 * ? (CV: and Johnny Yong Bosch)
 * ? (CV: and Tom Kenny)
 * ? (CV: and Skip Stellrecht)
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 * ? (CV: and Gerald C. Rivers)
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Team Hoaxpiracy

 * John Kennedy (CV: and ?)
 * Elvis Presley (CV: and Tom Wilson)
 * Bruce Lee (CV: and ?)
 * ? (CV: and ?)

Lanancuras

 * Lanancuras (CV: and Lex Lang)- a former Celestial who turned to the dark side by his own lust for power and the Big Bad of of Season 1. ages ago, after he has been corrupted by his ambition and greed, the other Celestials sealed him in an meteor that crashed on Earth around the beginning of the 22nd Century. however, the meteor that crashed leaked negative energy that corrupted the Seven Enterran Generals and made them commit genocide against mankind.

Seven Enterran Generals

 * Mushrambo (CV: and Matthew Mercer) - See Main Characters.
 * Rusephine (CV: and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn)
 * Ryuma (CV: and David Vincent) - See Main Characters.
 * Daku (CV: and Paul St. Peter)
 * Kimylas (CV: and Skip Stellrecht)
 * Franken (CV: and Tiffany Grant)
 * Diehanger (CV: and Michael Sorich)

Other Enterran Villains

 * Grandora (CV: and Jamieson Price)
 * Ungra (CV: and Lauren Landa)
 * Caris (CV: and Marc Diraison)
 * Gabriel (CV: and Steve Staley)
 * Katai (CV: and John DeMita)
 * Doctor Parasite (CV: and John Snyder)
 * Gyasa (CV: and Derek Stephen Prince)
 * Katris (CV: and Kirk Thornton)
 * Queen Bee-Ing (CV: and Tara Platt)
 * Big Blue (CV: and Daran Norris)
 * Bigger Blue (CV: and Gerald C. Rivers)
 * Tombo (CV: and Keith Silverstein)
 * Waru (CV: and Chris Tergliafera)
 * Huntari (CV: and Richard Epcar)

Kadrians

 * Eilis (CV: and Doug Erholtz)
 * Lunaria (CV: and Kari Wahlgren)
 * Garizani (CV: and Dave Mallow)
 * Shiro (CV: and Chris Jai Alex) - See Supporting Characters.
 * Kuro (CV: and Neil Kaplan) - See Supporting Characters.

Izanagi and his Cohorts

 * Izanagi (CV: and Michael McConnohie) - the leader of the Homunculus and the Big Bad of the 1st half of Season 2.
 * Izanami (CV: and Wendee Lee) - Izanagi's sister and later, Susano-o's second in command.
 * Susano-o (CV: and Vic Mignogna) - Izanagi's second in command and the Big Bad of the 2nd half of Season 2.
 * Fujin (CV: and Kyle Hebert) - See Main Characters.
 * Raijin (CV: and Frank Welker) - the Homunculus of Thunder.
 * Suijin (CV: and Robbie Daymond) - the Homunculus of Water.
 * Kojin (CV: and Steven Blum) - See Main Characters.
 * Amaterasu (CV: and Eden Riegel) - the Homunculus of the Sun.
 * Tsukuyomi (CV: and Julie Ann Taylor) - the Homunculus of the Moon.

Other Homunculus Villains

 * Tennin (CV: and Erin Fitzgerald)
 * Goryu (CV: and Yuri Lowenthal)
 * Bar Juchne (CV: and Wally Wingert)
 * Lilin (CV: and Rachael Lillis)
 * Golem (CV: and Steve Kramer)
 * Karkinos (CV: and Tony Oliver)
 * Satyr (CV: and Neil Kaplan)
 * Strzyga (CV: and Michelle Ruff)
 * Sobek (CV: and Sam Riegel)
 * Bastet (CV: and Stephanie Sheh)

Team Bates

 * Malcolm Bates (CV: and Clancy Brown) - a professor from the early 22nd Century and Daigo's mentor. Born in 2050, Bates created the Enterrans while he was still in highschool.
 * Loel (CV: and Dave Wittenberg) - the last Enterran to be created by humans, Loel was created as a last resort after The Seven Enterran Generals wiped out 95% of humanity.
 * (CV: and Patrick Seitz)
 * Abomination (CV: and Michael Sorich)

Chosen Ones

 * Dio Diavolo (CV: and Richard Cansino) - the mortal incarnation of both God and The Devil, and both the Big Good and the Big Bad of season 4.
 * Aku Yoi (CV: and Chris Jai Alex)
 * Iskren Izmamen (CV: and ?)
 * Hipu Kejam (CV: and ?)
 * Solvang Kasvatada (CV: and ?)
 * N'yaya Jhuto (CV: and ?)
 * Xilaskar Hilwesandin (CV: and ?)
 * Damuwa Fata (CV: and ?)
 * Wisheti Iwineti (CV: and ?)
 * Vaenlane Sober (CV: and ?)

Reception
The series was met with critical acclaim by critics and viewers alike. for its intense fight scenes, detailed animation but most importantly, the moral aesops(idealistic and cynical alike) told across the story.

Adaptaions
Following the popularity and critical acclaim, a manga adaptation has been serialised on Weekly Shonen Jump. Merchandise of the series was produced aswell.