The world of Tomica Heroes is expanding beyond the web! Tomica Heroes Jobraver: Tokusō Gattai Robo (Customized Combining Robots), the popular web anime series based on Takara Tomy’s Tomica toy car line, is heading to Japanese television with new episodes. Get ready for more action-packed adventures featuring transforming robots and working vehicles!
Broadcast Premiere and New Cast Member
The TV anime is set to premiere on July 6, 2025. A new video has also been released, introducing Kazuyuki Okitsu as the voice of Travis, a new Jobroid crew member.
What is Tomica Heroes Jobraver?
Tomica Heroes Jobraver is an anime series that combines the excitement of robots with the familiarity of working vehicles. The series revolves around “Braver” units, which are formed by combining job-related robots called “Jobroids” with “Armor Tomica” vehicles. These vehicles are based on real-world cars and trucks, supervised by the actual car manufacturers.
These Armor Tomica represent various essential services, including:
- Police
- Firefighters
- Emergency medical personnel
- Construction
- Garbage collection
The anime highlights the importance of these everyday jobs, emphasizing that “everyone who works is a hero who protects someone!”.
Story and Concept
The series is set in the “Future City Technology Demonstration Zone,” a new area within the Tomica World. A new initiative called the “Braver Project” aims to enhance Jobroids by combining them with working cars, creating performance-enhanced “Jobravers”. As Jobroids become more widespread, incidents and accidents begin to occur, prompting the Jobravers to solve the cases and investigate the underlying causes.
Returning Cast and Characters
The anime stars a talented cast of voice actors:
- Shotaro Uzawa as Police Braver
- Yūki Shin as Fire Braver
- Shun Horie as Medi Braver
- Fumihiko Tachiki as Professor
- Sanae Kobayashi voices the Jobroids and a commanding officer
Where to Watch
In addition to the new episodes airing on Japanese television, selected episodes of the original web anime will be broadcast on TV Tokyo’s new children’s variety program, Tomipla World Norinori Times!!, starting in April 2025. The original web anime series premiered on Takara Tomy’s official YouTube channel in April 2022.
Tomica’s 55th Anniversary
The television broadcast of Tomica Heroes Jobraver is part of Tomica’s 55th-anniversary celebration. Tomica is a long-selling brand of die-cast mini-cars that has been popular with children and parents for generations.
A Legacy of Transforming Robots
Tomica Heroes Jobraver continues the tradition of transforming robot anime, combining it with the appeal of real-world vehicles. The series promotes the value of essential jobs and the heroism of those who perform them. With its engaging characters, exciting action, and focus on teamwork, Tomica Heroes Jobraver is sure to be a hit with viewers of all ages.
