Akai Koudan Zillion is a Japanese anime series that aired in 1987. The story is set in a futuristic world where humans are battling an alien race called the Noza. The protagonists wield special weapons known as Zillion guns, which are the key to humanity's survival. The series is renowned for its action-packed scenes and the innovative use of laser disc technology in its animation, making it a memorable classic of the 80s anime era.