Ninja Ryuukenden English Sub & Dub

About Ninja Ryuukenden

Meet Ninja Ryuukenden (忍者龍剣伝), an action, adventure and drama anime by Studio Junio (1991). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: On a dark, late night in New York Metropolis, Ryu is chased and attacked by assassins. After disposing of them, he comes across 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 companions 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. Think of it as a pick for 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. Its 5.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Keiichi Nanba voicing Ryu Hayabusa gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1991, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.