Green Legend Ran English Sub & Dub

About Green Legend Ran

Here is what Green Legend Ran (グリーンレジェンド乱) is about, retold in plain terms: an adventure, drama and sci-fi anime by AIC (1992). The setup: A story of future Earth - A warning for mankind: In the future, our planet will be transformed into an odd new realm where human life struggles on an Earth without rain or oceans - only vast, parched deserts. Two youths struggle for survival on our hostile planet and find hope.

As things develop, the sea, the sky and the land had been completely polluted by mankind when enigmatic objects fall from the heavens. These titanic vessels smash into the planet and suck up the air, water, and most living creatures into their womb, stealing away the very essence of Earth's nature. The few remaining inhabitants struggle for survival against a hostile environment and an oppressive ruling race known as the Rodo.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Hidehiro Kikuchi as Ran and Ken Yamaguchi as Narrator. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 3 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with AIC, which means the visual identity of Green Legend Ran follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Hidehiro Kikuchi voicing Ran gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1992, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.