A life-size monument of Armored Trooper VOTOMS 'Scope Dog' has been installed.

Life-size Scope Dog Monument

On March 15, 2020, a life-sized monument of the "Scope Dog" was installed at Inagi Pair Park.
Scope Dog is a humanoid mobile weapon designed by Kunio Okawara, a mechanical designer residing in Inagi City, and appears in the anime "Armored Trooper VOTOMS."

In addition, you can see monuments designed by Kunio Okawara in various locations within Inagi City.

Armored Trooper Votoms

A work that is regarded as the pinnacle of real robot anime pioneered by 'Mobile Suit Gundam'

"Armored Trooper VOTOMS" aired on television from 1983 to 1984. In addition to the strong military-themed mechanical combat depictions, the characters engage in intense human drama.
After the end of the television series, original video animations, movies, and novels have been released one after another.

Scope Dog

Main weapon appearing in Armored Trooper VOTOMS.
The protagonist, Kiriko Kyuubi, used it the most.

The three distinctive lenses on the head are standard zoom, precision aiming, and wide-angle, allowing visual information to be transmitted to the pilot through the goggles.

The unveiling ceremony was held

On March 15, 2020, a unveiling and presentation took place at Inagi Pair Park.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by Yoshiyuki Takahashi, the director of "Armored Trooper VOTOMS," and Kunio Okawara, the mechanical designer, who energized the gathered fans.