DVD cover of Ronin Warriors.

Ronin Warriors is the English version of the Japanese animated television series Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers). Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (often abreviated to YST) was produced by Sunrise Animation Studio and Nagoya Television in Japan and aired in Japan from April 30, 1988 to March 4, 1989 and has a total of 39 episodes. Image File history File links cover of vol. ... Image File history File links cover of vol. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... A cartoon is any of several forms of art, with varied meanings that evolved from one to another. ... Japanese samurai in armour, 1860s. ... Sunrise is a Japanese company strongly devoted to Japanese animation and is a division of Bandai, the biggest toy company in Japan. ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining, as the last day in April. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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, 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. There are two television channels named Sci-Fi: a British satellite television channel; see Sci Fi channel (United Kingdom) a United States television channel; see Sci Fi channel (United States) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Cartoon Network is a cable television channel created by Turner Broadcasting and dedicated to showing animated programming. ...

At the time it was produced, Ronin Warriors was one of the more faithful English-version adapations 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. A scene from Cowboy Bebop (1998) // Anime (アニメ) is a style of animation originating in Japan. ... An eyecatch (アイキャッチ) is a scene or illustration used to begin and end a commercial break in a Japanese TV program, especially in anime and tokusatsu shows, similar to how bumpers into/out of commercial breaks are used in the United States. ...

Three direct-to-video sequels were produced: Gaiden, Kikôtei Densetsu (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 in literature, film, and other creative works that is produced after a completed work, and is set in the same universe but at a later time. ... A page from the Marmalade Boy manga, volume 1 (Japanese version) Manga (漫画) is the Japanese word for comics and/or cartoons (not necessarily animated, this includes print cartoons); outside of Japan, it usually refers specifically to Japanese comics. ... A page from the Marmalade Boy manga, volume 1 (Japanese version) Manga (漫画) is the Japanese word for comics and/or cartoons (not necessarily animated, this includes print cartoons); outside of Japan, it usually refers specifically to Japanese comics. ...

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 (Nasuti Yagyu), a young student-teacher, and a mysterious warrior-monk known only as The Ancient (Kaos). Nasuti Yagyu is a 17-year old girl who aids the Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) during their quest against the forces of evil. ...

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), kou (obedience), tei (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". Bushido (Japanese: 武士道; bushidō, way of the warrior), is a way of life, somewhat analogous to the European concept of chivalry. ...

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. Ryo, for example, dons his Wildfire armor by calling out "Armor of Wildfire, Dao Jin!" In the Japanese version, the command used to gear up 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" (busso) 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 choudandou (lit. Ultra Ballistic Attack) in the Japanese version. In English, one might say "surekill shot".

Each of the five Ronin armors (Wildfire, Torrent, Hardrock, Strata, and Halo) have elemental affinities: fire, water, stone, 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.

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 Volume 1 and Ronin Warriors Ova: New Adventures Volume 2.

Characters

Some of the main characters and villains through the series are:

Ryo Sanada, Touma Hashiba, Seiji Date, Shu Rei Fuan, Shin Mouri, Nasuti Yagyu, Jun Yamano, Kaos, Shutendouji, Anubis, Rajura, Naaza, Kayura, Byakuen, 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 and 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. ... The term Luna can refer to the Earths Moon. ... Mukara is the African warrior who appears in the Ronin Warriors 2nd OVA, 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 is a fictional character who appears in the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (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, Ronin Warriors.

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Character Details

Ryo

Ryo

Ryo is the unofficial leader of the Ronin Warriors. He is often called "hot-headed" by fans and does tend to charge ahead without putting too much thought into the situation beforehand (like Kento). Nevertheless, he has a big heart and cares for his friends. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ...

Ryo's family is descended from a Shinobi ninja clan, but very little is known about them. Ryo's mother died when he was still a baby and his photojournalist father, Mr. Sanada, makes his first official appearance in an audiocassette drama (Cassette Collection #3), in which he is possessed by a demon. Despite such traumatic events, Mr Sanada is often on photography assignments, much to his son's dismay. Ryo has relatives on his father's side of the family but has never met them: their personal convictions are disliked by Mr. Sanada.

Ryo wears the Armor of Wildfire (a straightfoward translation of its original Japanese name,Rekka). His virtue is jin (Righteousness; rendered simply as "Virtue" within the series). He has an elemental affinity for fire. His weapons are a pair of katanas, and his surekill is Flare Up Now (called Sou En Zan or Twin Flame Cut, in YST). Katana of the 16th or 17th Century, with its saya. ...

When Ryo gathers energy and the guiding virtues from the four Ronin or Warlord armors, the Armor of Inferno (called Shiroi Kikoutei or White Sun Emperor, in YST) forms around him. When wearing the Inferno armor, Ryo wields the Swords of Fervor, (called Gou Retsu Ken or Strong Violent Swords) and uses a different surekill: Rage of Inferno. The armor's power itself is legendary; at the peak of its power it is said to be able to destroy an entire planet. With no guiding virtue of its own, the Inferno Armor must rely on 5 guiding virtues to keep it pure. Ryo's tiger, White Blaze also has an armored form. White Blaze is entrusted with the soul of Black Blaze, who accompanies Ryo into battle and carries the Soul Swords of Fervor.

By the end of the 3rd OVA, Message, Ryo gained a new armor and more powerful abilities.

Sage

Sage

Sage is considered the most mature and aloof member of the Ronins. He only speaks during important situations, and then only when necessary. One of the key moments for this character takes place in the CD drama "Korinden", when he questions whether or not he wants to be a Ronin Warrior. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ...

Sage comes from a very traditional Japanese family, in which the women hold the power. He has a father who is a policeman, a mother, grandmother, grandfather, older sister Yayoi, and younger sister Satsuki. Satsuki is the most "normal" of the Date family and doesn't use proper Japanese language like her siblings.

In the OVA Gaiden, Sage was captured by Shikaisen and the Mad Scientist; his Halo Armor was used to kill people in New York, one of them being Runa's brother. In the 3rd OVA, Sage was the only Ronin to go along with Suzunagi's plan, as he sympathized with her and her situation. In the end, he received new armor and upgraded abilities. They LAUGHED at my theories at the institute! Fools! Ill destroy them all! Caucasian, male, aging, crooked teeth, messy hair, lab coat, spectacles/goggles, dramatic posing — one popular stereotype of mad scientist. ...

Sage wears the Armor of Halo, called Korin (lit. holy aura) in YST. His virtue is chi (Wisdom), which was changed from Rei (Courtesy) in YST. His elemental affinity is light. Sage fights with a nodatchi, a Japanese broadsword. His surekill is the Thunderbolt Cut, called Rai Ko Zan (Lightning Strike) in YST.

Cye

Cye

Cye is the oldest of the Ronins and normally one of the calmest. While Cye may appear calm and collected, he can unleash his emotions in a fury and his anger can overpower even the strongest Ronin (e.g.. against Kento during episode 2 of "The Legend of Kikoutei" OVA). Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ...

Cye's family situation is similar to the other Ronins. His father died when he was young, his mother is often ill, and he has an older sister named Sayako (who is married to a fellow whom Cye didn't like at first). However, the Ronins, Mia, and Yuli are like a family to him and Kento is his best friend.

His armor is the Torrent (known as Suiko (lit. water) in YST) and his virtue is shin (faith). His weapon is a three-pronged spear, whose prongs can close, allowing him to grab opponents from afar or cut through obstacles. The armor is also equipped with a tanto dagger and a claw-like weapon on the gauntlet, but he has, apparently, never used either of those. His elemental affinity is water and his surekill is Super Wave Smasher, (known as Chou Ryu Ha (Super Wave Crush) in YST).

Cye's main opponent is Sekhmet, the Dark Warlord of Venom. However, in the drama CD, "Suikoden", he encounters a villain named Toryuki, a demon living on Earth whose powers were similar to his.

In the 3rd OVA, "Message", Cye receives a new suit of armor and upgraded powers. The extent of his new powers are unknown.

Kento

Kento

Kento is the group's muscle, having the greatest physical strength of all the Ronins. Like Ryo, he has a short temper and is quick to anger when provoked, but he also has the biggest heart, and is a loyal friend when push comes to shove. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ...

Kento has the largest family of the Ronins, and is the oldest of five siblings. He has two sisters, Rinfi and Chun Fa, and two brothers, Mei Ryu and Yun. Kento's parents (Chan Run and unnamed mother) own a successful restaurant business in Yokohama; as a result, the family is quite wealthy, although Kento doesn't consider being rich a big deal. Kento is best friends with Cye, but he is even closer to Rowen, as the two of them are childhood friends and grew up together.

Kento's armor is Hardrock, and his virtue is gi (justice). His weapon is a combination of a sanketsukon (three-section staff) and a naginata and he sometimes wields the sanketsukon like a pair of nunchakus in close combat. The armor's surekill is Iron Rock Crusher (called Gan Tessai in YST) which causes a massive earthquake-like disruption in the earth around him. Naginata of the Edo era A samurai wielding a naginata Naginata (なぎなた, 長刀 or 薙刀) is a pole weapon traditionally used by Japanese samurai. ... A nunchaku (Chinese: 雙節棍 shuāng jié gùn, 兩節棍 liǎng jié gùn, or 二節棍 èr jié gùn), also known in English by the plural nunchucks (variously rendered as nunchuks, nun-chucks, nun-chuks, nun chucks, nun chuks, nunchaku, or just chucks for short), is a martial arts weapon of...

Kento, like the other Ronins, acquired a new suit of armor in the 3rd OVA, "Message", but its powers and abilities are unknown.

Special Note: "Shu" is the family name of this character. The translators made a mistake when giving him his dub name (episode 2 of "Gaiden"). In the original Japanese version, his family name is "Shu" and his given name (or first name) is "Rei Fuan".

Rowen

Rowen

Rowen is the brains of the Ronin Warriors and the second to appear (after Ryo). He supposedly has an IQ of 250, and often serves as the voice of reason in the group as a counter-balance to the hotter tempers of Ryo and Kento. In the TV series he is portrayed as having a thick Brooklyn accent, but that accent is missing from the OVAs. His father, Genichirou, is a "mad scientist" and is often too busy to see his son; fanon incorrectly portrays Genichirou as an abusive alcoholic. His mother is a journalist who travels a lot and doesn't see much of her ex-husband or her son, treating them both as friends, rather than family. She first appears in the YST CD drama "Tenduken". Rowen is close friends with Sage, as they share similar interests, but he is even closer to Kento, as they are childhood friends. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ... IQ redirects here; for other uses of that term, see IQ (disambiguation). ... A map highlighting Brooklyn and the rest of New York City. ... A human ovum An ovum (loosely, egg or egg cell) is a female sex cell or gamete. ... For the author, see Frantz Fanon. ...

Rowen wears the Strata Armor, called Tenku (Heavens) in YST. His virtue is inouchi (Life), changed from chi (Wisdom) in YST. The armor's principal weapon is a collapsible bow which is attached to the back of the armor, along with a small metallic quiver, from which a seemingly unlimited amount of arrows can be drawn. His surekill is Arrow Shockwave, called Shinku Ha (Vacuum Wave) in YST.

Like the other Ronins, Rowen gained a new suit of armor in the 3rd OVA, Message; however, its powers and abilities remain unknown.

Kaos The Ancient

The Ancient

The man named The Ancient One (Kaos), mentor to the Ronin Warriors, is a powerful mystic who was once also a warrior. He always wears a straw hat which hides his face and usually carries a shakujo, a staff with ring-shaped chimes set atop it. The staff is a potent talisman, and is used by both the Ancient and the reformed Anubis to perform feats of magic. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ...

During the Warring States period, he did battle with Talpa and banished him to the Nether Realm over one thousand years ago. He is responsible for the creation of the nine mystical armors, which he forged from Talpa's discarded armor after defeating him.

When Talpa returned one thousand years later, so did the Ancient One, but this time to assist the Ronins in their struggle against the evil emperor. On many occasions he would help them in defeating an opponent that was too strong for them. When he came across the leader of the Dark Warlords, Anubis, he tried to show him that he was being used by Talpa; that by gaining strength for himself, he was only gaining it for Talpa (i.e. he was only being manipulated). This led Anubis to question his place among Talpa's ranks, and eventually to escape.

When it came time for the Ronins to make an assault on Talpa's castle, the Ancient literally turned himself into the bridge that would lead them along the way. This was his sacrifice, but although he died, his role did not end there.

After the Ronins defeated Talpa for the first time, Anubis reappeared in the Ancient's attire. Though this didn't mean that Anubis was the Ancient One, because that role was to be later filled by the true heir and last of the Ancient Clan -- Lady Kayura.

The Ancient One makes one last appearance in the 3rd OVA, Message. During various flashbacks, the Ancient was seen during World War II at the ruins of a temple. He discovered the sealed box that contained the Armor of Strata and it was there he discovered the ghost-child, Suzunagi. He felt sorry for the girl because she was filled with hatred and revenge; however, he knew she was trouble when she attacked him, claiming that the armors were evil. He, along with the newly revived Strata Armor, chased Suzunagi away and with that, the Ancient mysteriously vanishes. Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as the largest and deadliest...

Talpa

Talpa

Talpa, Emperor of the Evil Dynasty (called Youja Teiou Arago (lit. Demon Emperor Arago) in YST), is a powerful evil spirit who threatened to conquer the earth-plane a millennium ago. He was defeated by the Ancient One, who was the guardian of the mortal world. Before his defeat, Talpa vowed to extract revenge in a thousand years. While his spirit was sent back to the Nether Realm, his armor remained in the mortal world. The Ancient cast a powerful spell, and split Talpa's armor into nine separate armors with their own separate powers and virtues. Talpa eventually re-acquired four of them: Cruelty, Corruption, Illusion, and Venom. He gave them to four humans who became his Dark Warlords. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ...

During the modern era, Talpa follows through with his revenge and takes over the city of Tokyo by capturing its citizens. Talpa would send the Dark Warlords out on missions to destroy the Ronin Warriors who threatened to wreck his plans of world domination. Eventually, the evil emperor is defeated and sent back to the Nether Realm. In the second TV series, Talpa returns stronger and more determined than ever. He even unleashes a secret weapon against the Ronins that even his own Warlords didn't know about: Lady Kayura, the wicked demon priestess. But not even he could predict the outcome of this battle, and in the end, he was defeated for good by the Ronin Warriors.

In episode 2 of "Gaiden", Shikaisen's last form against the Ronin Warriors looked eerily like Talpa, but until "Message" was released a few years later, Talpa never made another appearance.

Talpa's origin was told in a book written by a member of the Sunrise staff. It came out around the same time as the novelized versions of the TV series, and a special novel about the Kaos clan.

Anubis

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 most arrogant. His Armor of Cruelty is infused with the virtue chuu (loyalty), and his weapon is a kusari-gama (sickle and chain). His surekill is Quake With Fear (called Ko Rai Sen (Red Lightning Flash) in YST). Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ...

Before he was one of the Dark Warlords, he was a warrior who took many lands for his clan. Talpa saw the potential in him and recruited him to be one of his warlords. It was later that the Ancient One helped Anubis see that Talpa was merely using him as a tool; he subsequently tried to escape, but ultimately failed and was absorbed into Talpa.

After Talpa was defeated by the hands of the Ronins, Anubis was presumed dead but he soon reappeared wearing the Ancient One's clothing. Although no one trusted him at first, he continued to help the Ronins in their fight against Talpa who had revealed himself to them. It was only after he proved worth that the heroes trusted him. He managed to send Ryo and Rowen to the Nether Realm and help Mia and Yuli find the Jewel of Life.

He, Mia, and Yuli soon ventured to the Nether Realm to assist Ryo and Rowen in their rescue attempt for the others. It was then that he came into contact with Lady Kayura. It was later revealed that she was the last living member of the Ancient Clan. In a battle with her, he broke the amulet that Talpa used to control her.

Later, in a struggling battle, Anubis called forth his Armor of Cruelty (with the Ancient One's help) one last time to fight his fellow Warlords and a possessed Lady Kayura. In a final clash between Anubis and Kayura, Anubis used all of his energy to drive Badamon from Kayura's body, also allowing his armor to be placed onto her. With this task performed, Anubis fulfilled his duties and died.

Special Note: Anubis' Japanese name, "Shutendouji", is a reference to a demon from Japanese folklore, notable for hating beans (as did the YST version of the character).

Cale

Cale

Cale, Dark Warlord of Corruption (known as Yami Mashou (Darkness Demon General) Anubis in YST) manipulates the cold, death, and darkness. His main opponent was Sage of the Halo. Cale sports a cross-shaped scar having the vertical part going right through his left eye and the horizontal part going across his cheek. He, Dais, and Sekhmet didn't like Anubis being the leader and often picked on him. This usually led to the four constantly bickering with each other and having Talpa to break it up with threats. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ...

After Anubis's leave and Talpa's defeat, Cale and the other warlords were left without a leader. However, Talpa's plans soon changed when he revealed his new weapon: Lady Kayura. While she wasn't a warlord nor did she possess a mystical armor, her fighting abilities quickly placed her on Talpa's favorite list. The Dark Warlords were pushed back, which displeased them.

When Talpa started to make his survival apparent to the Ronins by sending minions, Cale was soon dispatched. He went to capture Sage. By doing so, he played with Sage's feelings by makeing him think that both he and Sage were alike. To prove this, Cale took possession of dead deer and made them attack Sage. Eventually he got to fight Sage, but lost. This did not matter because Cale's mission was accomplished anyway when Talpa captured Sage and his armor, taking them back to the Dynasty.

When Ryo and Rowen attacked Talpa's castle in the Dynasty, Cale and the warlords fought against them. In one of those battles, Ryo absorbed the power of both Rowen's armor and the three warlords' armors to form the armor of Inferno, weakening them.

After Talpa's defeat, it was the end of the manipulation over the warlords. Cale, Dais, Sekhmet, and Lady Kayura returned to the Nether Realm to rebuild it.

Cale's Armor of Corruption is infused with the virtue of kou (obedience). His weapons are a Nodachi and claw-like armor spikes. His surekill is Black Lightning Slash (in YST, it was called Ankoku Chohigiri (Darkness Leaping Slash)). His armor is mostly a grey color with a cape on the back. His under-armor is a dark red with the chestplate being a reddish-pink color. The nodachi (野太刀) refers to a large Japanese sword. ...

According to "The Encyclopedia of YST", if Cale/Anubis was to use his powers for good, he would be the "Eyes" for people lost in the darkness. No matter how powerful his enemies may be, he will be persistent and continue to fight.

Dais

Dais

Dais, the Dark Warlord of Illusion (known in YST as Gen Mashou (Illusion Demon General) Rajura), and is the oldest of the Four Dark Warlords. His Armor of Illusion is infused with the virtue nin (lit. to bear (endure); in this context, it may mean something like "to bear pain without complaint"), in the English version, the term "serenity" is used for brevity. His surekill is Web of Deception (in YST, Touchimou (Throw Spiderweb)). His main opponent is Kento of Hardrock. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ...

When we first see him, he is shown on a rooftop with the other three warlords after the Ronins defeat one of Talpa's soldiers. They announce themselves and then disappear. Dais didn't see much action until after the Ronins were separated. When Ryo and Cye were looking for Rowen, Dais appeared on the scene at a temple and lured them into the forest. It was then that he utilized his armor's special abilities and pitted Ryo and Cye against one another, making them think the other was Dais. Later Sage and Kento arrived at the temple where Dais appeared and followed some scratches in nearby trees to the battleground.

There Kento and Sage found Ryo and Cye badly injured, due to Dais' illusion upon them. When Sage and Kento were ready for battle, Dais appeared again performed the same illusion trick. Soon after the fight started, Sage saw through the deception but was unable to convince Kento until it was too late. With his ally wounded, Kento fought against the real Dais and managed to defeat him.

When the Ronins were all together again, they decided to launch an attack on Talpa's castle. Like the other warlords (except Anubis) Dais was there, waiting for them. He was eventually defeated and absorbed by Talpa so that the emperor could become whole again. But his plan backfired and eventually was sent back to the Nether Realm, defeated by the newly created Armor of Inferno.

When Anubis left the warlords, they were without a leader. Though it didn't matter because Lady Kayura appeared and was the one Talpa liked most. When Talpa started to make his survival apparent to the Ronins by sending minions, Dais was soon dispatched. He went to capture Kento, seeing as how his illusions can fool him the best. Even as a precaution, Dais brought along the Sand Twins with him.

Eventually Kento saw through both the Twins' unusual fighting tactics and Dais's illusions. He was able to take down the Twins, but this left him immensely weak. The unharmed Dais was able to take Kento to the Nether Realm just as he was instructed.

When Anubis resurfaced, Dais went to confront him. A battle erupted between the two, which Anubis won: Dais even had his helmet knocked off, exposing his face to both Mia and Yulli. He was then lectured by Anubis, and told that he was only a tool for Talpa--a humiliating defeat.

When the two Ronins (Ryo and Rowen) attacked Talpa's castle in the Dynasty Nether Realm, Dais engaged in battle against them. In one of those battles, Ryo absorbed the power of both Rowen's armor and the three warlords' armors to form the Armor of Inferno.

After Talpa's final defeat, Dais, Sekhmet, Cale, and Lady Kayura returned to the Nether Realm to rebuild it to a beautiful world.

Dais's armor is a light maroon color. It has six Kammas on the back representing spider legs. He can make these kammas extend to any length he sees fit. He also has a flail on his right gauntlet. His armor also allows him to spin webs, and create illusions. His under-armor is a very dark pine green with a very light pine green chestplate.

According to "The Encyclopedia of YST" if Dais/Rajura were to use his powers for good, he would be able to create peaceful illusions.

Sekhmet

Sekhmet

Sekhmet is the Dark Warlord of Venom (in YST, he's called Doku Mashou (Poison Demon General) Naaza). He is Cye of the Torrent's main opponent. His Armor of Venom is infused with the virtue tei (lit. filial piety (reverence for elders)). Sekhement fights with six katanas, which exude a deadly poison that can also cause blindness. His surekill is Snake Fang Strike (or Moetsu Orochi (Six Segment Serpent) in YST). His first assignment was during episode 4, when he tracked Ryo, Mia, and Yuli to Shinsha University. He used his powers to poison Dr. Koji and turn him against the heroes. Nevertheless, his plans to kill Ryo failed, and he was soon defeated. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ...

He, Cale, and Dais often belittled their leader, Anubis, whenever possible. But he and the others respected him enough to defend him in the CD drama, "Tsuki" when Gogasha wanted to take Anubis' place as leader of the Four Warlords.

Sekhmet's heritage is unknown; fanon speculates that he is half snake and half human, because of his pale skin, purple eyelids, and beady black eyes. For the author, see Frantz Fanon. ...

According to "The Encyclopedia of YST" if Sekhmet/Naaza were to use his powers for good, he would be able to heal injuries and illnesses. He would also be able to turn venom into medicine.

Kayura

Kayura

The last known member of the Ancient Clan, Kayura was abducted from her home at a young age, when the Dynasty discovered she was to be the Ancient's successor. Warping her own tremendous supernatural powers to his will, Talpa reared Kayura to be his ultimate weapon against the Ronin Warriors. Kept under his thrall by a magical amulet worn about her neck, Kayura made her presence known to the Ronins when she fought Rowen and Ryo shortly after they had all embarked on their own personal vision-quest to get in touch with their armors' powers. Kayura revealed to Ryo and Rowen that the other Ronins had been captured by the Dark Warlords and taken into the Nether Realm as the Dynasty's captives. Ryo and Rowen were extremely hard pressed to defeat her, as her powers far outreached that of their armors on several occasions. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ...

Toward the end, when Ryo battled her in the White Armor of the Inferno, he inadvertently destroyed the amulet that kept her in Talpa's power. While she was not completely freed of his control, Kayura was left in a state of confusion. At Talpa's behest, Badamon, the leader of Talpa's Nether Spirits, took possession of Kayura's body and battled the Ronins again; this time even conquering the White Armor's near-infinite power. Kayura was ultimately freed from Badamon's possession by Anubis, who had taken up the mantle of the Ancient and sacrificed his own life to break the Nether Priest's hold. After's Talpa's destruction at the hands of Ryo, Kayura and the Warlords returned to the Nether Realm to begin the process of rebuilding the Dynasty as a benevolent empire.

Kayura possesses near-infinite supernatural powers, due to her ancestry as a member of the Clan of the Ancients. She wields the shakujo, the supernatural staff that symbolizes the Clan's power, which is more powerful than all the Ronin and Warlord's weapons combined. In her warrior persona under Talpa's control, her weapons were twin jitte she called "Starlight Swords." Her surekill is called Star Sword Scream (or, in YST, Ran Sei Zan (Storm Star Cut). Apparently the attack had some dependancy on water, as she never seemed to use it unless a considerable amount was present. Kayura was also given Anubis' Armor of Cruelty, but whether she used it afterwards or not is in question. Although she is several centuries of age, Sunrise officially stated that Kayura is 12 years old--in appearance if nothing else. Because of her new role, Kayura should be referred to as "The Ancient One" (or "Kaos" in the original).

In the YST manga, Kayura's virtue is love. A page from the Marmalade Boy manga, volume 1 (Japanese version) Manga (漫画) is the Japanese word for comics and/or cartoons (not necessarily animated, this includes print cartoons); outside of Japan, it usually refers specifically to Japanese comics. ...

In the Shin Yoroiden Samurai Troopers manga, Kayura plays the role as mentor to the new hero who wears the Rekka Armor. In one of the YST novels, she appears briefly in the beginning of the story about the Kaos' clan's past.

See also

• Four Masho (Dark Warlords)
• Luna (Samurai Troopers)
• Mukara
• Naria
• Nasuti Yagyu
• Suzunagi
• Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) CD Dramas

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). ... Luna is a fictional character who appears in the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) OVA, Gaiden (Side Story). ... Mukara is the African warrior who appears in the Ronin Warriors 2nd OVA, 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). ... Nasuti Yagyu is a 17-year old girl who aids the Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) during their quest against the forces of evil. ... Suzunagi is a fictional character who appears in the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) anime OVA, Message. ... This article will explain what the cd dramas are and how they fit into the Yoroiden-Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) storyline. ...

External links

• Yoroiden Samurai Troopers at the Internet Movie Database
• Sony Music Yoroiden Samurai Troopers website
• Ronin Warriors Extra Large
• Ronin Warriors: A light Within The Darkness
• The Ryo of Wildfire Shrine
• Detached Disposition