Battle Spirits: Ryuuko no Ken

Art of Fighting / バトルスピリッツ 龍虎の拳 / Battle Spirits: Dragon Tiger Fist / Battle Spirits: Ryoko no Ken
Battle Spirits: Ryuuko no Ken
Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
Themes: Martial Arts
Studios: Studio Comet
Producers: Fuji TV, Nihon Ad Systems, Starchild Records
Licensors: Central Park Media
Rating: 4.83 / 10
Rank: #13747
Popularity: #9553
Users Listed: 4,414
Users Scored: 2,305
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/27/2023
Aired: December 23, 1993 (Fall)
Type: Tv Special
Source: game
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

Ryo Sakazaki, a dedicated martial artist, and his carefree companion Robert Garcia find themselves entangled in a dangerous underworld after an accidental intrusion. Their attempt to rescue a feline companion unexpectedly exposes them to a brutal crime scene – the murder of a jewel thief orchestrated by a shadowy organization. Now, Ryo and Robert are framed for theft and targeted by Mr. Big, South Town's most powerful crime boss.

The situation escalates dramatically when Yuri, Ryo’s sister, is taken hostage. Forced to navigate a treacherous landscape of organized crime, the pair must utilize their skills and resourcefulness to evade Mr. Big’s relentless pursuit and rescue Yuri. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, responsibility, and the unexpected consequences of unintended involvement in a world far removed from everyday life, offering a grounded perspective on action and survival.

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Characters:

  • Garcia, Robert (Main) - Voice Actors: Ikeda, Masanori, Bezerra, Wendel, Sullivan, Nick, Balzarotti, Marco, Goldberg, Sylvain
  • Sakazaki, Ryo (Main) - Voice Actors: Bessho, Tetsuya, Lee, Ju Chang, Campos, Marcelo, Prata, Patrizio, Díez, Eduardo
  • Sakazaki, Yuri (Main) - Voice Actors: Taylor, Veronica, Hamasaki, Ayumi, Yeo, Min Jeong, Franzoso, Giulia, Loriaux, Fabienne, Santisteban, Noeli
  • Crawley, John (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiozawa, Kaneto, Camilo, Leonardo, Carrassi, Ryan, Stuart, Eric
  • King (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katsuki, Masako, Jeong, Mi Sook, Becker, Sharon, Cericola, Dania, Laín, Ana, Lemes, Cecília, Conet, Catherine
  • Mr. Big (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kayumi, Iemasa, Amajones, Affonso, Choi, Han, Cuvellier, Olivier, Battezzato, Giovanni
  • Sakazaki, Takuma (Supporting)
  • Todou, Ryuhaku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aono, Takeshi, Kim, Gi hyeon, Cabezudo, Daoiz, Capotondi, Peppino, Scattorin, Maurizio, Cathcart, James Carter

Staff:

  • Haigney, Michael (Producer, Script)
  • Yamazaki, Tatsuji (Producer)
  • Fukutomi, Hiroshi (Director)
  • Tanaka, Kazuya (Sound Director)
  • Kuzuya, Naoyuki (Episode Director)
  • Satou, Hidekazu (Episode Director)
  • Kishima, Nobuaki (Script)
  • Iwakura, Kazunori (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
  • Jinbo, Daisuke (Sound Effects)
  • Miyake, Kiyotaka (Editing)
  • Nishikawa, Junichiro (Art Director)
  • Sakakibara, Toyohiko (Special Effects)
  • Satou, Shinji (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Shimizu, Kenichi (Animation Director)

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