Ninja Ryuukenden
Ninja Gaiden / 忍者龍剣伝 / Ninja Ryukenden / Tale of Ninja Ryuuken / Ninja Ryu: The Dragon Sword Story
| Genres: Action, Mythology, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Suspense | |
| Themes: Mythology | |
| Studios: Studio Junio | |
| Rating: 5.65 / 10 | |
| Rank: #11889 | |
| Popularity: #8709 | |
| Users Listed: 5,771 | |
| Users Scored: 2,730 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 07/31/2024 | |
| Aired: November 22, 1991 (Fall) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: game | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Ryu Hayabusa leads a double life, blending the quiet existence of an antique shop owner in New York City with the clandestine duties of the Dragon Ninja. The narrative shifts when a renowned scientist’s announcement of a revolutionary cancer cure sparks suspicion. Ryu, collaborating with a resourceful team from an independent newspaper, begins to investigate the development and distribution of this purported miracle.
The series unfolds as a grounded exploration of corporate intrigue and scientific ethics, contrasting the familiar world of ancient martial tradition with modern-day conspiracies. Expect a blend of investigative elements, action sequences rooted in disciplined combat, and a thoughtful examination of the potential consequences when ambition overshadows responsibility. The story emphasizes deduction and strategic problem-solving over grand displays of power, offering a suspenseful narrative driven by uncovering hidden truths.
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Characters:
- Hayabusa, Ryu (Main) - Voice Actors: Nanba, Keiichi
- Lew, Irene (Main) - Voice Actors: Touma, Yumi
- Sturgeon, Robert T. (Main) - Voice Actors: Wakamoto, Norio
- Bucky-Wise (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogawa, Shinji
- Friedman, Ned (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishizuka, Unshou
- Friedman, Catherine (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugimoto, Saori
- Hammond, Jeff (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Gouri, Daisuke
- Messenger Girl (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Urawa, Megumi
- Narrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogawa, Shinji
- Sarah (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakakibara, Yoshiko
Staff:
- Kanbe, Mamoru (Director)
- Akahori, Shigeo (Key Animation)
- Horiuchi, Osamu (Animation Director, Character Design)
- Inoue, Toshiyuki (Key Animation)
- Komaru, Toshiyuki (Key Animation)
- Matsuda, Katsumi (Key Animation)
- Oishi, Tatsuya (In-Between Animation)
- Sasaki, Mamoru (Key Animation)
- Sayama, Kiyoko (In-Between Animation, Assistant Director)
- Shimazaki, Tomomi (In-Between Animation)
- Umehara, Takahiro (Animation Check)