Ronin Warriors | |
鎧伝サムライトルーパー (Yoroiden Samurai Torūpā) | |
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Created by | Hajime Yatate |
Anime television series | |
Directed by |
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Chief screenwriter | |
Screenplay by |
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Produced by |
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Music by | Osamu Totsuka |
Studio | Sunrise |
Licensed by |
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Original network | ANN (Nagoya TV) |
English network | |
Original run | April 30, 1988 – March 4, 1989 |
Episodes | 39 |
Manga | |
Written by | Ryūichi Hoshino |
Published by | Kodansha |
Magazine | Comic BomBom |
Demographic | Kodomo |
Original run | November 17, 1988 – April 5, 1990 |
Volumes | 2 |
Original video animation | |
Gaiden | |
Directed by | Kazuki Akane |
Produced by |
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Written by | Fuyunori Gobu |
Music by | Osamu Totsuka |
Studio | Sunrise |
Licensed by |
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Released | April 30, 1989 – June 1, 1989 |
Runtime | 25 minutes |
Episodes | 2 |
Original video animation | |
Legend of the Inferno Armor | |
Directed by | Mamoru Hamatsu |
Produced by |
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Written by | Masashi Ikeda Fuyunori Gobu |
Music by | Osamu Totsuka |
Studio | Sunrise |
Licensed by |
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Released | October 8, 1989 – January 11, 1990 |
Runtime | 30 minutes |
Episodes | 4 |
Original video animation | |
Message | |
Directed by | Masashi Ikeda |
Produced by |
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Written by | Masashi Ikeda Fuyunori Gobu |
Music by | Osamu Totsuka |
Studio | Sunrise |
Licensed by |
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Released | March 21, 1991 – August 23, 1991 |
Runtime | 30 minutes |
Episodes | 5 |
Manga | |
Shin Yoroiden Samurai Troopers | |
Written by | Izumi Nikaidō |
Illustrated by | Yūji Hosoi |
Published by | Kodansha |
Magazine | Monthly Shōnen Magazine |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Published | 1992 |
Volumes | 1 |
Ronin Warriors, known in Japan by its original title Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers (鎧伝サムライトルーパー, Yoroiden Samurai Torūpā), is a Japanese anime series created by Hajime Yatate and animated by Sunrise. The television series, co-produced by Nagoya TV, aired across Japan on the All-Nippon News Network from April 30, 1988, to March 4, 1989 for a total of 39 episodes. A manga adaptation was serialized on Kodansha’s Comic BomBom from November 17, 1988 to April 5, 1990 and the chapters collected into 2 tankōbon volumes.
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Plot
Talpa, the demon lord of the Netherworld and ruler of The Dynasty, is bent on conquering the mortal world. Standing against Talpa and his four Dark Warlords are the five Ronin Warriors, each in possession of mystical armor and weapons. They are assisted by Mia Koji, a young student-teacher, and a mysterious warrior-monk known only as The Ancient.
Media
Anime
Ronin Warriors was originally licensed in the United States by Graz Entertainment and distributed by Cinar (now WildBrain), and it was recorded by the Vancouver-based Ocean Productions cast. Ronin Warriors first aired on American television during the summer of 1995 and subsequently appeared through syndication, as well as the USA Network (1995), Sci-Fi Channel (1996) and later on Cartoon Network (1999).[1]
The series was released on DVD in 2002, including the original Japanese version with English subtitles on the reverse side of the disc.[2] On September 4, 2014, North American anime licensor Discotek Media announced their license of the original Japanese anime (Yoroiden Samurai Troopers), and planned to release the series on DVD in 2015.[3] Discotek has said that on their Facebook page that they have no plans to release Ronin Warriors until they clear issues with the dub.[4] Discotek has also licensed the OVAs and includes both Japanese and English audio as well as English subtitles. By 2021, the issues were resolved and the series' English dub had a Blu-ray release on December 28, 2021.[5]
Crunchyroll later added the anime series for its streaming.[6] The English dub was legally available on streaming services such Amazon Prime Video, RetroCrush, and Tubi.
The opening and ending sequences and the eyecatches were replaced with new ones, and the Japanese title cards were removed; there were no substantial cuts to the bodies of the episodes and the episodes retained most of the original music.
A line of action figures based on the anime was released by Playmates Toys in 1999, with a limited rerelease by Re:Play in 2001.[7]
Three OVA sequels were produced: Gaiden (Side Story), The Legend of the Inferno Armor, and Message. There are numerous novels and audio dramas based on the anime. While all the sequels have been released on DVD, the manga and audio dramas have not been made available in English.
Music
- Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Debut Album: Kimi o Nemurasenai (King Records, December 21, 1988, 4 weeks on Oricon chart).[8] (4 weeks on Oricon chart, ranked as high as 44).[9]
- Yoroiden Samurai Troopers: Best Friends (King Records, June 5, 1989).[10] (4 weeks on Oricon chart, ranked as high as 12).[11]
- "Stardust Eyes" is the opening theme for episodes 1-20 is while the ending theme is "Faraway". Both were composed by Mariko Uranishi.[12] "Stardust Eyes" is highly influenced by the UK number 1 single It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys
- "Samurai Heart" is the opening theme from episodes 21-39, while the ending is "Be Free" both were composed by Hiroko Moriguchi.[12]
- Gaiden would have "Stardust Eyes" and "Faraway" for its opening and closing theme for its first episode, and have "Samurai Heart" and "Be Free" for its second.[13]
- Legend of the Inferno Armor would have "Stardust Eyes" for its opening theme and "Samurai Heart" as its closing theme for every episode.[14]
- For Message, the opening theme is "Tsukamae Teite" and its solo on episode 5 is "Hoshi no Lullaby", both by Kaori Futenma.[15]
Video game
In July 2020, a crossover with Ragnarok Mobile was launched.[16]
References
- ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. p. 688. ISBN 978-1476665993.
- ^ Shepard, Chris (July 12, 2002). "Ronin Warriors DVD 1: The Call". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (September 5, 2014). "Discotek Adds Samurai Troopers, Bokurano, Comic Party, 3rd Lupin III TV Special". Anime News Network.
- ^ "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers getting a re-release!". September 6, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Lacerna, Michael (May 25, 2021). "Classic Ronin Warriors Anime Gets Blu-ray Release". Comic Book Resource. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Ressler, Karen (January 18, 2017). "Crunchyroll Adds Samurai Troopers Anime Streaming". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Ronin Warriors Toys". Virtual Toy Chest. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ 鎧伝サムライトルーパー/デビューアルバム「君を眠らせない」 (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 31, 2010. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
- ^ 鎧伝サムライトルーパー 君を眠らせない (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 31, 2010. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
- ^ 鎧伝サムライトルーパー/BEST FRIENDS (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 31, 2010. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
- ^ 鎧伝サムライトルーパー BEST FRIENDS (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 31, 2010. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
- ^ a b "Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers (TV)". Anime News Network. November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Ronin Warriors: Gaiden (OAV)". Anime News Network. November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Ronin Warriors: Legend of the Inferno Armor (OAV)". Anime News Network. November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Ronin Warriors: Message (OAV)". Anime News Network. November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Ragnarok Mobile X Samurai Tropper Crossover Event". GamingPH.com. July 31, 2020. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
Subtitles
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 01].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers
The eyes of this city
always stare sadly
The fragmented moon will one day be made whole
and decorate the night sky once again
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 02].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
On that day of destiny, Arago, the Emperor of Doom...
...stood before Tokyo.
The fortress rising above the Shinjuku district...
...was the seat of the Empire's power.
The fate of Tokyo is the beginning of the world's destruction.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 03].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Japan was enjoying unprecedented prosperity.
As if to challenge this prosperity...
...the Empire of Doom had besieged Tokyo.
Arago, the Emperor of Doom, set up his fortress above the city...
...and had isolated it from the surrounding area.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 04].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
The Samurai Troopers began their fight against Arago...
...the Emperor of Doom, who suddenly appeared in Shinjuku.
However, they were defeated by that power of doom.
As they were blown and scattered by that power...
...each of the Troopers went to various places to lie dormant...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 05].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Based on just a few clues, Ryo, Nasté and Jun...
...headed for Nasté's grandfather's research lab.
However...
...awaiting them were Naaza, Arago's Warlord of Venom...
...and several soldiers of doom.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 06].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Suddenly one day...
...the Emperor of Doom Arago took control of Tokyo.
To fight Arago, five youths had come together...
...and had awakened as the Samurai Troopers.
However, Arago's power had effectively dispersed them.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 07].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Thanks to the incredible power of the armor...
...the Samurai Troopers were able to escape Arago's forces.
Out of the five warriors dispersed throughout Japan...
...Ryo, Shin and Seiji...
...were safely revived.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 08].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Mt. Daisetsu, Hokkaido.
Even as they were fighting Anubis, the Warlord of Darkness...
...Seiji and Nasté rescued Shu of the Stone from a rock.
Then they join up with Ryo...
...who saved Shin of the Torrent from Naruto Strait.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 09].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Scattered throughout Japan...
...by the power of their armors, Ryo, Shin, Seiji and Shu...
...were successfully revived.
In search of the remaining one, Toma of the Heavens...
...the four had arrived at Amanohashidate...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 10].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
The Samurai Troopers, who had gathered in Tokyo...
...to defeat Arago, the Emperor of Doom...
...were trying to find a way to rescue...
...the remaining Trooper, Toma of the Heavens.
His location, as his name suggests...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 11].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Ryo of the Wildfire, along with the other Samurai Troopers...
...were successful in bringing back Toma of the Heavens...
...who had been exiled in orbit by Arago's power.
The five Samurai Troopers were once again united.
However...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 12].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
After finally reuniting, the five Samurai Troopers...
...began their assault on Arago's castle.
However...
...they fell into the Warlord of Illusion's trap...
...and the powers of their armors were neutralized.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 13].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Although the Samurai Troopers had been scattered throughout the land...
...they were able to reunite and join forces.
And finally, they had begun their assault on Arago's castle...
...by first penetrating the gates of the netherworld.
However...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 14].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Having taken over Shinjuku, in the center of Tokyo...
...Arago trapped the Samurai Troopers in the netherworld.
Arago spoke of the evil brutality of warriors in times past...
...as reflecting the true nature of the armor.
Hearing this, Shu of the Stone began to have doubts...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 15].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
In the fight against Arago, the Emperor of Doom...
...the five Samurai Troopers were once again united.
As if to test that power...
...Arago used his nether powers to force Shiten into battle.
Shiten was defeated by the Samurai Troopers' forces of good.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 16].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Kaos, who had guided the Samurai Troopers...
...for some reason had saved the life of Shiten, one of the Warlords.
After hearing the secret of the armor from Kaos...
...Shiten tried to resist the power and dominance of Arago.
But he was captured by the remaining three Warlords.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 17].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
The mystery of the armor was revealed by Kaos.
The five armors of the Samurai Troopers...
...and the four Warlords share the same origin.
Representing the virtues of righteousness...
...justice, grace, wisdom and trust...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 18].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
The Samurai Troopers had survived many battles...
...and had finally penetrated Arago's castle.
After guiding the way for the five...
...Kaos staked everything on the spirit of justice...
...and created a bridge of light at the cost of his life...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 19].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
The fight against Arago was tremendous.
Toma of the Heavens...
...Shu of the Stone, Shin of the Torrent...
...and Seiji of the Nimbus were absorbed into Arago's armor.
The four were trapped within Arago's armor.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 20].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
One thousand years ago...
...during the confusion of the Warring States Period...
...an enormous armored warrior appeared.
Righteousness ...an enormous armored warrior appeared.
Righteousness Calling himself the Emperor of Doom, he sought to conquer the world.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 21].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Wielding the sword and drawing upon the lightning force,
A solitude shines forth in my heart.
What should I be aiming for? Who should I be loving?
Where is my answer, my love?
In this city, everyone is but a traveler from afar.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 22].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
To the present...
The armors that had been revived from the ancient legend...
...had split into good and evil.
They were destined to battle each other...
...to determine the fate of the world.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 23].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
In the present...
The armors that had been revived from the ancient legend...
...had split into good and evil.
They were destined to battle each other...
...to determine the fate of the world.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 24].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
The Emperor's Servant
Having shattered his sword...
...in his fight against a demon...
...Ryo decided to go to Mt. Fuji, where his armor was forged.
Is Ryo okay?
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 25].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
I have a samurai spirit The hollowness of the armor
I shall throw it off of me and fight with my bare courage
Love is strange
The sword of my spirit is the gentleness
Lonely Heart...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 26].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
I have a samurai heart. The hollowness of the armor,
I shall throw off of me and fight with my bare courage.
Love is wondrous
The sword of my spirit is gentleness
Lonely Heart...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 27].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
I have a samurai spirit The hollowness of the armor
I shall throw off of me and fight with my bare courage
Love is strange
The sword of my spirit is the gentleness
Lonely Heart...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 28].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
I have a samurai heart. The hollowness of the armor,
I shall throw off of me and fight with my bare courage.
Love is wondrous
The sword of my spirit is gentleness
Lonely Heart...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 29].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
I have a samurai spirit The hollowness of the armor
I shall throw off of me and fight with my bare courage
Love is wondrous
The sword of my spirit is the gentleness
Lonely Heart...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 30].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
I have a samurai heart. The hollowness of the armor,
I shall throw off of me and fight with my bare courage.
Love is wondrous
The sword of my spirit is gentleness
Lonely Heart...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 31].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
I have a samurai spirit The hollowness of the armor
I shall throw off of me and fight with my bare courage
Love is wondrous
The sword of my spirit is the gentleness
Lonely Heart...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 32].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
I have a samurai heart. The hollowness of the armor,
I shall throw off of me and fight with my bare courage.
Love is wondrous
The sword of my spirit is gentleness
Lonely Heart...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 33].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
I have a samurai spirit The hollowness of the armor
I shall throw off of me and fight with my bare courage
Love is strange
The sword of my spirit is the gentleness
Lonely Heart...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 34].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Heavens Wounded in Battle
Influenced by Ryo and the others battling against the netherworld...
...Shiten and Nasté, who had remained in the human realm...
...learned of a secret treasure that Arago had sealed away...
...and they headed for Mitama Lake, in Yamato.
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 35].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Revive! Armored Warriors!
In order to save...
...Shu, Shin and Seiji from the clutches of Arago...
...Ryo and Toma had infiltrated the netherworld.
But Arago, ruler of the netherworld...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 36].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Final Battle! Kayura vs. The Inferno Armor!
In order to rescue Shu of the Stone...
...Shin of the Torrent and Seiji of the Nimbus...
...Ryo and Toma had launched a raid of the netherworld.
However, Ryo and Toma found that they were...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 37].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Love is wondrous
The sword of my spirit is the gentleness
Lonely Heart...
In the ancient times of legend...
...when an evil spirit pervaded the world...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 38].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Love is strange
The sword of my spirit is the gentleness
Lonely Heart...
In the ancient times of legend...
...when an evil spirit pervaded the world...
[ped & Encoded By Ra-Calium] - [Ronin Warriors] - [ -] - [Episode 39].srt (DOWNLOAD SUBTITLES)
Love is wondrous
The sword of my spirit is the gentleness
Lonely Heart...
Shiten is gone, Ryo.
He died trying to save Kayura!
External links
- Ronin Warriors (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Yoroiden Samurai Troopers at IMDb