Ronin Warriors - Complete Collection (Books 1 and 2)
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Ronin Warriors - Warriors Reunited (Vol. 3)
by Mamoru Hamatsu
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Legendary Armour Samurai Troopers (1989), in which five teenagers fighting in magic armor form Earth's only bastion against the evil Lord Talpa, was called Ronin Warriors when it aired in syndication in the United States (1995). Ryo and his three comrades realize that the missing Rowan is trapped, orbiting in space: they have to rescue him before Talpa's henchmen destroy him, as the quintet must fight as a unit. In this struggle--and others--the Warriors are aided by a mysterious monk whose radiant staff defeats Talpa's powers. Ryo is stunned to discover that Talpa's lieutenant Anubis is a human, and that he seeks "a fair and glorious duel." These stiffly animated adventures play a like cross between Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z. The disc includes two versions of each episode: Ronin Warriors dubbed in English and Legendary Armour in Japanese. Rated 13 Up: Considerable violence, grotesque imagery. --Charles Solomon
After a fierce battle, the Ronin Warriors have been scattered across Japan. It is up to the remaining warrior, Ryo, to track down and revive the others before it's too late. But Arago's not taking any chances, and he sends his Warlords to block the path at every turn. Ryo will have to work fast if he's going to stand a chance against Arago and save his comrades.
Ronin Warriors - Rescue Operations (Vol. 2)
by Masashi Ikeda
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Legendary Armour Samurai Troopers (1989) became Ronin Warriors when it aired in syndication in the U.S. (1995). The five teenage Warriors, who are Earth's only bastion against the evil Lord Talpa, have been scattered and reunited with their associated elements. Ryo (fire), who was revived by the magma within Mt. Fuji, reawakens Cy (water), Halo (light), and Kento (stone) with some help from Mia, but they've yet to find Rowen. As each Warrior revives, they all gain strength and their bond deepens, enabling them to escape the poisons and illusions of Talpa's demonic henchmen. The banners and cherry-blossom petals that appear when the Warriors transform through the power of their magical samurai armor give the show the feeling of a male Sailor Moon. The program includes two versions of each episode: the dubbed Ronin Warriors and Legendary Armour in Japanese. Rated 13 Up: Considerable violence, grotesque imagery. --Charles Solomon
Ronin Warriors - Walls Crumble (Vol. 9)
by Mamoru Hamatsu
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Ronin Warriors, Vol. 10: The Fate of Evil
by Mamoru Hamatsu
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Ronin Warriors - OVA Volume 1
by Mamoru Hamatsu
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With Nasté and Jun providing technical and moral support, Ryo, Seiji, Toma, Shin, and Shu continue their adventures in these 1989 OVA sequels. In Gaiden, they're pitted against the sorcerer Shikaisen, who recalls Lord Arago in the broadcast series. The longer Legend of the Inferno Armor is set in Africa, where the quintet battles a mysterious warrior who fights with an outsized boomerang. But two suits of "Inferno Armor" that possess the warriors for their own purposes are the real villains in this drawn-out tale. Like the original Ronin Warriors, which aired in the U.S. in syndication in 1995, the designs, animation, direction, and storytelling feel very dated. It's difficult to believe these OVAs debuted the same year as Ranma 1/2. Ronin Warriors has vociferous fans in America, who constitute the obvious audience for these recycled sagas. (Rated 13 and older: violence, profanity, alcohol use, ethnic stereotypes) --Charles Solomon
Ronin Warriors - OVA Volume 2
by Mamoru Hamatsu
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In this third and final OVA in the Ronin Warriors continuity (originally Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers, 1989), Ryo, Cy, Halo, Rowen, and Kento face Suzunagi, a powerful female spirit in vaguely Elizabethan costume. Her presence in Shinjuku is linked to the destructive Inferno Armor and to an Edo period Kabuki play "Legend of the Five Armored Warriors." Each character reflects on his experiences as a Warrior: there are lots of portentous phrases ("Is it the end... or the beginning?"), but little plot or character development. At least two-thirds of the visuals are recycled from earlier episodes, and even the minimal new footage is repeated ad infinitum. In what may well constitute a record for cheesiness in an anime production, directors Mamoru Hamazu and Kazuki Akane linger for almost six minutes on a single cel of Ryo listening to phone messages. (Rated 13 and older: violence, brief nudity) --Charles Solomon
A 300-year-old book is discovered which chronicles the adventures of the legendary Samurai Troopers… centuries before they happen! But what does this mean? Are the Troopers merely puppets in some cosmic play, acting out parts? Who is this mysterious Suzunagi, a mysterious girl who entices each of the warriors with their hearts' desire - salvation, new armors, freedom from a life of fighting. Why is she so interested in the troopers and their armors?
KEY SALES POINTS
Sequel to the hit television series, Ronin Warriors - NEVER BEFORE SEEN IN NORTH AMERICA!!!
Ronin Warriors - originally aired on Syndication, Cartoon Network, and Sci-Fi Channel
All-Star Creative Team
- Kazuki Akane (Escaflowne)
- Norio Shioyama (VOTOMS)
- Shukou Murase (Gundam Wing)
Contains the original Japanese - Samurai Troopers OVA Series
- Gaiden Series
- The Legend of the Inferno Armor Series
DVD FEATURES:
Interactive Animated Menus
Special Reversible DVD Cover
English/Japanese language
English subtitles optional
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Ronin Warriors, Vol. 6: Legendary Armor Super Troopers
by Mamoru Hamatsu
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Ronin Warriors, Vol. 8: A New Ally
by Mamoru Hamatsu
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Ronin Warriors - The Hardest Battle (Vol. 5)
by Masashi Ikeda
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As the battle with Talpa continues, the evil Lord reabsorbs the armor of his three Warlords. Anubis escapes and joins the Warriors, but Talpa absorbs him and the armor of Cy, Halo, Rowen, and Kento. Facing Talpa alone, Ryo has a vision of the warrior-monk Ancient defeating Talpa 1,000 years earlier and dividing his armor into the nine suits. The spirits of his four friends join Ryo to form a white armor suit that defeats Talpa at end of episode 19. Although the fate of Anubis is left unresolved, the Ronin's victory essentially ends the story. Then Sarenbou, an even nastier demon, appears and everything starts all over again. Legendary Armour Samurai Troopers (1989) became Ronin Warriors when it aired in syndication in the U.S. (1995); this program includes each episode as Ronin Warriors in English and as Legendary Armour in Japanese. Rated 13 Up: Violence, grotesque imagery. --Charles Solomon
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