Ronin Warriors
鎧伝サムライトルーパー (Yoroiden Samurai Troopers)
Demographic	Shōnen
Genre	Sentai
TV anime
Directed by	Masashi Ikeda (eps. 1-19) Mamoru Hamatsu (eps. 20-39)
Studio	Sunrise Tokyu Agency
Network	Nagoya Broadcasting Network
Original run	30 April 1988 – 4 March 1989
No. of episodes	39
OVA: Gaiden
Directed by
Studio	Sunrise
No. of episodes	2
Released
OVA: Legend of Kikoutei
Directed by
Studio	Sunrise
No. of episodes	4
Released
OVA: Message
Directed by
Studio	Sunrise
No. of episodes	5
Released
Manga
Authored by	Hajime Yatate (story) Ryuichi Hoshino (art)
Publisher	Kodansha
Serialized in
Original run	1988 –
No. of volumes	2

Ronin Warriors (鎧伝サムライトルーパー, Yoroiden Samurai Torūpā^?) is the English version of the Japanese anime television series Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers). Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (often abbreviated to YST) was produced by Sunrise, and aired across Japan on Nagoya Television from April 30, 1988 to March 4, 1989 and has a total of 39 episodes. Image File history File links cover of vol. ... Bleach , a well-known example of Shōnen manga This article is about the shōnen style of anime and manga. ... “TV” redirects here. ... “Animé” redirects here. ... Sunrise logo Founded in 1972, Sunrise Inc. ... The Tokyu Group (東急グループ) of companies centers on the Big 15 Tokyo Kyuko Electric Railway (Tokyu), which links Tokyo and its suburbs. ... Nagoya Broadcasting Network Co. ... is the 120th day of the year (121st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 63rd day of the year (64th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Sunrise logo Founded in 1972, Sunrise Inc. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Sunrise logo Founded in 1972, Sunrise Inc. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Sunrise logo Founded in 1972, Sunrise Inc. ... This article is about the comics published in East Asian countries. ... Hajime Yatate (矢立 肇 Yatate Hajime), also known as Hajime Yadate, is a pen name for the collective contributions of the Sunrise animation staff. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... The head office of Kodansha Kodansha Limited ) is the largest Japanese publisher of literature and manga, headquartered in (Bunkyo), Tokyo. ... Tankōbon ) is the Japanese term for a compilation volume of a particular series (such as a manga or a novel series, magazine articles, essays, craft patterns, etc. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... “Animé” redirects here. ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... Sunrise logo Founded in 1972, Sunrise Inc. ...

Ronin Warriors was produced by Graz Entertainment and it was recorded by the Ocean Group. Ronin Warriors first aired on American television during the summer of 1995 and subsequently appeared on the Sci-Fi Channel, Fox, and later, Cartoon Network. The series was released on DVD in 2003, including the original Japanese version with English subtitles on the reverse side of the disc. SCI FI (originally Sci-Fi Channel, sometimes rendered SCI FI Channel when part of a longer phrase) is an American cable television channel, launched on September 24, 1992, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and paranormal programming. ... For Cartoon Network outside of the United States, see Cartoon Network around the world. ...

At the time it was produced, Ronin Warriors was one of the most faithful English-version adaptations of an anime series intended for television broadcast. While the opening and ending sequences, as well as the eyecatches, were replaced with new ones, and the Japanese title cards were removed, there were no cuts to the bodies of the episodes. Also noteworthy is that the episodes retained all of the original music. “Animé” redirects here. ... Each eyecatch from Marmalade Boy rotates every few episodes. ...

Three direct-to-video sequels were produced: Gaiden, Kikôtei Densetsu, a.k.a: The Legend of the Inferno Armor and Message. There is also a YST manga as well as 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. A sequel is a work of fiction (e. ... This article is about the comics published in East Asian countries. ...

Premise

Talpa, the demon lord of the Netherworld, 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. Talpa Talpa, Emperor of the Evil Dynasty (called Youja Teiou Arago; Demon Emperor Arago in YST), is a powerful evil spirit who threatened to conquer the earth-plane a millennium ago. ... The Four Masho (Dark Warlords) are fictional characters who are the main villains in the TV anime/manga series of Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors). ... Nasuti Yagyu (ナスティ柳生) is a fictional character who appears in the anime/manga series Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (鎧伝サムライトルーパー). Her name in the English dub version (Ronin Warriors) is Mia Koji. ... The Ancient The man named The Ancient One (Kaos), mentor to the Ronin Warriors, is a powerful mystic who was once also a warrior. ...

The Legend

English Dubbed Legend

Torch of Spirit, sought through five,

Drinking strength from immortal fire,

Darkest prison sheds the light,

Churning beneath a swirl of salt,

Burning within a throne of rock,

Floating amongst the eyes of ages,

unmoored in the stream of the sky

Legend of Hariel

A character conceived in the dubbing of Samurai Troopers, Hariel was created to prevent viewers from being confused when Ryo called upon the powers of the five armors to create the Inferno. Hariel's origins are also considered to be a request by the toy companies that made the Ronin Warrior action figures so consumers would not be confused by two versions of Ryo dressed in the Wildfire armor and the Inferno armor.

According to the character Badamon, Hariel is said to be the 'last wearer of the armor of Inferno' and that he was both Dark Warlord and Ronin Warrior. He is considered to be a great warrior and possibly haunts the white armor with his life force, making it possible that Ryo could be possessed by Hariel while wearing the white armor and making him a dangerous threat to the Dynasty.

In the original Japanese version, there was no "Hariel". The Sun Yoroi, Kikoutei, was formed from the souls (and at first the bodies!) of all five Samurai Troopers fused into a single being. It took some time for Ryo to gain control of Keikoutei, which at first was something of a berserker. According to some accounts, the original ending of Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers involved the destruction of all five Troopers, with Jun ("Yulie") finally defeating Arago ("Talpa"). However, the series was popular and the creators then repeated the second-from-last episode, giving them time to reanimate the last two episodes and creating the super-fusion Kikoutei armor as a deus ex machina to save the Troopers. Explaining the origin and nature of the Kikoutei fortunately provided sufficient story fodder for the next season and the OVA series Kikoutei Densetsu. For other uses, see Deus ex machina (disambiguation). ...

The Heart of Ancients/Jewel of Life Legend

The English dub/original name of the stone used to bind the power of the Nether Realm. In both versions, this stone, a purple magatama rested in an ancient temple at the bottom of a lake. The reformed warlord Anubis/Shuten used the power of the Ancients/Kaos staff to reach it. Magatama Magatama(Japanese: 勾玉), are curved beads which first appeared in Japan during the Jomon period. ...

According to the character Badamon, the Jewel of Life is one of the three weapons that could destroy the Nether Realm. The Armor of Inferno, the Soul Swords of Fervor, and the Jewel of Life.

Though most of its powers are unknown and only a few have been seen in the show, the Jewel has the power to create a shield, blind enemies, destroy the spirits possessing soldier's armors, banish Netherworld priests, and for a short time, seal Talpa's power to keep him from defending himself against the final attacks of the Ronin Warriors/Samurai Troopers.

One considered use of the gem was to prevent Ryo from dying in the final attack when he was sucked into Talpa's body in the last battle (episode 39). The Jewel came to life at the same time the Ronin Warriors went to attack Talpa and saved Ryo from being killed by his friend's weapons.

The Jewel took the place of the Ronin Warriors in the second half of the TV series as a means to protect Mia and Yulie.

The Armors

When Talpa was defeated in a previous attempt to conquer the human world, his spirit was sent to the Netherworld, but his armor, which was charged with demonic power, somehow remained behind. In order to prevent Talpa from returning to the human world, The Ancient diffused it into nine separate suits of armor.

In the original Japanese version, each armor is infused with one of the Confucian, or Bushido, Virtues: Jin (Righteousness), Gi (Justice), Rei (Courtesy), Chi (Intellect), Shin (Faith), Chuu (Loyalty), Tei (Obedience), Kou (Reverence for elders), and Nin (To bear pain quietly). A couple of these were changed for the American version: Chi became Inouchi (Life), and Rei became Chi. Kou is translated as Piety, and Nin as Serenity. Japanese samurai in armor, 1860s. ...

The nine armors have a number of special properties and they can be put on in an instant by calling out an armor's name and associated Virtue. For example, Ryo dons his Wildfire armor by calling out "Armor of Wildfire, Dao Jin!" In the Japanese version, the command used to summon the armor is "Busso (armor name)!".

In the English version, the Ronins say the phrase "Dao" followed by their kanji when they are calling their armors. For instance, Ryo would say "Dao Jin!". Literally translated, it would mean "The way of Virtue." It, therefore, becomes an appropriate description of Ryo himself, since by calling the armor, he is following the path of virtue. "Dao" was taken from the native Chinese religion of "Daoism". Also, if Ryo were to say Busso Rekka, the literal translation would be "Arm Rekka".

The armor also enhances physical strength and endurance, for example increasing lower-body strength to allow the wearer to run at high speed and jump great distances or allowing the user to ignore harsh environmental conditions such as lack of air, or extremes of heat and pressure. Each armor also has a unique fighting technique, called a Chou Zan Dou (literal translation: Way of the Great Strike, or Super/Ultimate Strike Technique) in the Japanese version . In English, one might say "surekill shot" or "super-power attack".

Each of the five Ronin armors (Wildfire, Torrent, Hardrock, Strata, and Halo) have elemental affinities: Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Light. Each armor can draw power from its respective element to give the wearer a power boost.

The four Warlord armors each have an affinity for one of the seasons: Cruelty with Spring, Illusion with Summer, Venom with Autumn, and Corruption with Winter.

Characters

Main characters

Ryo Ryo is the unofficial leader of the Ronin Warriors. ... For other uses, see Katana (disambiguation). ... Sage Sage is a member of the Ronin Warriors and considered the most mature and aloof member of the team. ... A nodachi ) is a large two-handed Japanese sword. ... Cye Cye Mouri is a fictional character from the Japanese animated television series Ronin Warriors. ... several yari, including one hafted with a simple crossbar straight yari head with saya Jumonji yari head use of yari in mock combat Yari (槍) is the Japanese term for spear, or more specifically, the straight-headed spear. ... Kento Kento is a stankin japanese boy who lives in Gwinnett. ... Three-section staff The Sanjiegun, or three-section staff (三節棍 , sān jié gùn), is a Chinese flail weapon that consists of three wooden or metal staffs connected by metal rings or rope. ... Rowen Rowen is a member of the Ronin Warriors and is considered by some to be the most intelligent of the group. ... Yumi (弓, ゆみ) is the Japanese term for bows (which includes the longbow, Daikyu and the shortbow, hankyu) used in the practice of Kyudo (弓道, Japanese archery). ... The Ancient The man named The Ancient One (Kaos), mentor to the Ronin Warriors, is a powerful mystic who was once also a warrior. ... A shakujō (Japanese: 錫杖, Sanskrit: khakkhara, Mandarin xÄ«zhàng, literally tin stick) is a Buddhist ringed staff. ... Talpa Talpa, Emperor of the Evil Dynasty (called Youja Teiou Arago; Demon Emperor Arago in YST), is a powerful evil spirit who threatened to conquer the earth-plane a millennium ago. ... Anubis Anubis, the Dark Warlord of Cruelty (known as Oni Mashou, Ogre Demon General Shutendouji in YST) was the leader of the four Dark Warlords and was by far the youngest and the most arrogant. ... Kusarigama at Iwakuni Castle Kusari-gama is a traditional Japanese weapon that consists of kama ( the Japanese equivalent of a sickle) on a metal chain with a heavy iron weight at the end. ... Cale Cale, is a very sexy man and the Dark Warlord of Corruption (known as Yami Mashou, Darkness Demon General Anubis in YST) manipulates the cold, death, and darkness. ... A nodachi ) is a large two-handed Japanese sword. ... Dais Dais, the Dark Warlord of Illusion (known in YST as Gen Mashou, Illusion Demon General Rajura), is the oldest of the Four Dark Warlords. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sekhmet Sekhmet is the Dark Warlord of Venom (in YST, hes called Doku Mashou, Poison Demon General Naaza). ... For other uses, see Katana (disambiguation). ... Kayura Lady Kayura is the last known member of the Ancient Clan from the anime Ronin Warriors. ... Two sai For other meanings of the word sai, see Sai (disambiguation). ...

Other characters

Other main characters include Mia Koji, Yuli, White Blaze, Kenboukyou, Kokuen-Oh, Badamon, Gogasha, Toryuki, Professor Yagyu, Luna, Uncle Chin, Shikaisen, Mad Scientist, Mukara, Naria, Kuroi Kikoutei, Suzunagi, Suzunagi's Mother, Genchirou Hashiba, Touma's Mother, Ryo's Father Nasuti Yagyu is a 17-year old girl who aids the Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) during their quest against the forces of evil. ... Luna is a fictional character who appears in the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) OVA, Gaiden (Side Story). ... Mukara is a fictional character who appears in the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (鎧伝サムライトルーパー) (Ronin Warriors) anime OVA, Kikôtei Densetsu (The Legend of the Inferno Armor). ... Naria is a fictional character who appears in the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) anime OVA, Kikoutei Densetsu (The Legend of the Inferno Armor). ... Suzunagi（すずなぎ）is a fictional character who appears in the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (鎧伝サムライトルーパー) (Ronin Warriors) anime OVA, Message. ...

Name Changes from Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers

The following is a list of the original Japanese names used in Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers, and the direct counterparts used in the English version, Ronin Warriors.

Nasuti Yagyu is a 17-year old girl who aids the Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) during their quest against the forces of evil. ... Jun Yamano is a fictional character from the anime/manga series, Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (鎧伝サムライトルーパー). His English dub name is Ully; the spelling of his name varies(Yulie being the most common of these)but this particular spelling is commonly used in official magazines such as Animerica. ... Luna is a fictional character who appears in the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) OVA, Gaiden (Side Story). ... Mukara is a fictional character who appears in the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (鎧伝サムライトルーパー) (Ronin Warriors) anime OVA, Kikôtei Densetsu (The Legend of the Inferno Armor). ... Naria is a fictional character who appears in the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) anime OVA, Kikoutei Densetsu (The Legend of the Inferno Armor). ... Suzunagi（すずなぎ）is a fictional character who appears in the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (鎧伝サムライトルーパー) (Ronin Warriors) anime OVA, Message. ...

Music

• Opening 1: Stardust Eyes (performed by Mariko Uranishi)
• Opening 2: Samurai Heart (performed by Hiroko Moriguchi)
• Ending 1: Faraway (performed by Mariko Uranishi)
• Ending 2: Be Free (performed by Hiroko Moriguchi)

Episode list

This list is comprised of the episodes as shown on the English, Ronin Warriors including the episode number, original air date, and title.

Episodes that were probably not shown in the summer of 1995 but are for sale on DVD are Ronin Warriors OVA: New Adventures and Ronin Warriors OVA: Message.

English cast

• Matt Hill.... Ryo Of Wildfire (Series and OVAs)
• Ward Perry.... Rowen Of Strata/Badamon/Sekhmet
• Jason Gray-Stanford.... Kento of Hardrock/Gash
• Michael Donovan.... Cye Of Torrent/Sage Of Halo
• Lalainia Lindbjerg.... Mia Koji
• Christopher Turner.... Yuli
• David Kaye.... Narrator/Yulie's father/Sun Devil/The Ancient
• Sarah Anne Dafoe.... Yuli's Mother
• Mina Mina.... Talpa (Also known as: Mina E. Mina)
• Paul Dobson.... Anubis/Dara/Lord Sabre-Stryke/Sand-Strikers
• Richard Newman.... Cale/Dr. Koji/Sarenbou
• Matt Smith.... Dais/Dynasty Soldier (as Matthew Smith) /Sage Of Halo (in Gaiden, Legend of the Inferno Armor and Message)
• Jane Perry.... Kayura
• Peter Wilds.... Dias #2, Kale #2
• Teryl Rothery.... Mia Koji #2

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OVA English cast

• Don Brown.... Shikaisen (Gaiden)
• Trevor Devall.... Chin (Gaiden)
• Jillian Michaels.... Runa (Gaiden)
• Michael Adamthwaite.... Mukala (Legend of the Inferno Armor)
• Venus Terzo.... Naria (Legend of the Inferno Armor)
• Ellen Kennedy.... Suzunagi (Message)
• Andrew Francis.... Kento of Hardrock (Gaiden - Legend Of The Inferno Armor - Message)
• Danny McKinnon.... Yuli (Gaiden - Legend of the Inferno Armor)
• Maggie Blue O'Hara.... Mia Koji (Gaiden - Legend of the Inferno Armor - Message)
• Matt Smith.... Sage of the Halo (Gaiden - Legend of the Inferno Armor - Message)
• Michael Donovan.... Cye of the Torrent
• Matt Hill.... Ryo of the Wildfire
• Ward Perry.... Rowen of Strata

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Japanese cast

• Issei Futamata.... Naaza
• Daisuke Gōri.... Saranbo
• Masako Katsuki.... Kayura
• Jūrōta Kosugi.... Rajura
• Kaori Kusakabe.... Nasuti Yagyu
• Takeshi Kusao.... Sanada Ryo
• Yasunori Matsumoto.... Anubis
• Nozomu Sasaki.... Mori Shin
• Shigezō Sasaoka.... Arago
• Hiroshi Takemura.... Hashiba Tōma
• Norio Wakamoto.... Kaos
• Kumiko Watanabe.... Yamano Jun
• Kiyoyuki Yanada.... Shuten Douji
• Daiki Nakamura.... Date Seiji
• Tomohiro Nishimura.... Shu Rei Fuan

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See also

• Four Masho (Dark Warlords)
• Luna (Samurai Troopers)
• Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) CD Dramas

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External links

• Yoroiden Samurai Troopers at the Internet Movie Database
• Sony Music Yoroiden Samurai Troopers website