Ninja Ryuukenden
忍者龍剣伝
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Synopsis
On a dark, late night in New York City, Ryu is chased and attacked by assassins. After disposing of them, he finds an I.D. card for the Friedman Company. The next day, it is announced that Dr. Ned Friedman has discovered a cure for cancer. But after providing no information at his press conference, a reporter named Sarah decides to investigate with the help of her friends Robert and Jeff. When passing by Dr. Friedman's house one day, Ryu hears the voice of a young girl calling for help. When Sarah and her entourage investigate the house as well, they run into their colleague, Ryu. Upon that, they discover Dr. Friedman has been conducting experiments on live humans using biotechnology, and that it may have something to do with the power of the Evil Gods, whom Ryu had defeated in the past. But when Ryu's friend, Irene, is kidnapped, he must dawn his role as a Dragon Ninja once again to defeat this new enemy and save her. (Source: Anime News Network)
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About Ninja Ryuukenden
Ninja Ryuukenden (忍者龍剣伝) arrives as an action anime by Studio Junio (1991), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: On a dark, late night in New York Metropolis, Ryu is chased and attacked by assassins. After disposing of them, he finds an I.D. card for the Friedman Company.
Further in, the next day, it is announced that Dr. Ned Friedman has discovered a cure for cancer. After providing no information at his press conference, a reporter named Sarah decides to investigate with the help of her friends Robert and Jeff.
In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Ryu Hayabusa (Keiichi Nanba) and Irene Lew (Yumi Touma) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.
Production & Appeal
Studio Junio is the studio behind Ninja Ryuukenden, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Keiichi Nanba as Ryu Hayabusa, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1991, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is Ninja Ryuukenden?
- The series runs for 1 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
- What order should I watch Ninja Ryuukenden in?
- Watch Ninja Ryuukenden in release order, starting from Episode 1 on this site. If other seasons, movies or specials exist, they are linked from the series page.
- Is Ninja Ryuukenden still airing?
- Ninja Ryuukenden is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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