Ninja Ryuukenden English Sub & Dub

About Ninja Ryuukenden

Ninja Ryuukenden (忍者龍剣伝) blends action, adventure and drama by Studio Junio (1991). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: On a dark, late night in New York Town, Ryu is chased and attacked by assassins. After disposing of them, he comes across an I.D. card for the Friedman Company.

From there, 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 resolves to investigate with the help of her companions Robert and Jeff.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Keiichi Nanba as Ryu Hayabusa and Yumi Touma as Irene Lew. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

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. Released in 1991, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.