L/R: Licensed by Royalty English Sub & Dub

About L/R: Licensed by Royalty

L/R: Licensed by Royalty (L/R -Licensed by Royal-) blends action, adventure and mystery by TNK (2003). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: Jack Hofner and Rowe Rikenbacker are Cloud 7's L/R. Their job is to protect the Royal family of Ishtar, their treasures, and their reputation.

Beyond that: Jack & Rowe face one of the toughest missions of their career when they are assigned to protect Noelle, a candidate for the 15 Year Princesse contest. It begins out simple, but soon all of Cloud 7 are involved in a web of intrigue that includes bombings, corruption and murder.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yuuji Ueda as Rowe Rickenbacker and Hiroaki Hirata as Jack Hofner. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with TNK, which means the visual identity of L/R: Licensed by Royalty follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.0/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yuuji Ueda voicing Rowe Rickenbacker gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2003, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.