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Ronin Warriors: The Motion Picture (1993 film)

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Ronin Warriors: The Motion Picture is a 1993 Japanese animated film adaptation, produced by Sunrise and distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan in Japan and Columbia Pictures in North America as part of the TV series. The voice film stars Matt Hill, Kirby Morrow, Michael Donovan, Jason Gray-Stanford, Mark Hildreth, Lalainia Lindbjerg, Christopher Turner, and David Kaye. It is based on the original anime television series by Hajime Yatate. The first film's soundtrack single, “Stardust Eye” by Michael Jackson and "Samurai Heart" by Backstreet Boys, 1996 pop versions were a success, spending 20 weeks on the United States music charts.

Casts[]

Japanese[]

  • Takeshi Kusao - Ryo Sanada
  • Daiki Nakamura - Seiji Date
  • Nozomu Sasaki - Shin Mouri
  • Tomohiro Nishimura - Xiu Leihuang (1993)
  • Tomokazu Seki - Xiu Leihuang (1994 - 2003)
  • Hiroshi Takemura - Touma Hashiba (1993)
  • Hikaru Midorikawa - Touma Hashiba (1994 - 2003)
  • Megumi Hayashibara - Akane Sanada
  • Kiyoyuki Yanada - Shuten Doji (1993 - 96; 1999 - 2000; 2002 - 03)
  • Issei Futamata - Naaza (1993 - 96; 1999 - 2000; 2002 - 03)
  • Yasunori Matsumoto - Anubis (1993 - 96; 1999 - 2000; 2002 - 03)
  • Jūrōta Kosugi - Rajura (1993 - 96; 1999 - 2000; 2002 - 03)
  • Kazuhiko Inoue - Tengu (1993 - 96; 1999 - 2000; 2002 - 03)
  • Masako Katsuki - Kayura (1993 - 96; 1999 - 2000; 2002 - 03)
  • Minami Takayama - Nasuti Yagyu (1993 - 95)
  • Hōko Kuwashima - Nasuti Yagyu (1996 - 2003)
  • Kumiko Watanabe - Jun Yamano
  • Norio Wakamoto - Kaos
  • Hidekatsu Shibata - Oda Nobunaga

English[]

  • Matt Hill - Ryo Sanada
  • Michael Donovan - Sage Date (1995), Cyrus Mouri (1995 - 96)
  • Kirby Morrow - Sage Date (1996 - 2005)
  • Sam Vincent - Cyrus Mouri (1997 - 2005)
  • Jason Gray-Stanford - Kento Rei Fang (1995 - 99)
  • Andrew Francis - Kento Rei Fang (2000 - 05)
  • Ward Perry - Rowen Hashiba (1995), Sekhmet (1996)
  • Mark Hildreth - Rowen Hashiba (1996 - 2005)
  • Tabitha St. Germain - Anna Sanada
  • Paul Dobson - Anubis (1995 - 98; 2000 - 02; 2005)
  • Brian Drummond - Sekhmet (1996 - 98; 2000 - 02; 2005)
  • Scott McNeil - Cale (1995 - 98; 2000 - 02; 2005)
  • Matt Smith - Dais (1995 - 98; 2000 - 02; 2005)
  • Ted Cole - Horus (1995 - 98; 2000 - 02; 2005)
  • Jane Perry - Lady Kayura (1995)
  • Nicole Oliver - Lady Kayura (1996 - 98; 2000 - 02; 2005)
  • Lalainia Lindbjerg - Mia Koji (1995 - 96)
  • Kelly Sheridan - Mia Koji (1997 - 2005)
  • Christopher Turner - Yulie Yamano (1995 - 96)
  • Cathy Weseluck - Yulie Yamano (1997 - 2005)
  • David Kaye - The Ancient One
  • Richard Newman - Oda Nobunaga

Guest Stars[]

Japanese[]
English[]

Release[]

Sequels:[]

  • Ronin Warriors II: The Next Level was released theatrically on June 26, 1994 in Japan and September 29, 1996 in North America.
    • Note: This is the first time Tomokazu Seki and Hikaru Midorikawa in Japanese, voicing Xiu Lihuang and Touma Hashiba after replacing Tomohiro Nishimura and Hiroshi Takemura for the first film. This is also the first time Kirby Morrow and Mark Hildreth in English, voicing Sage Date and Rowen Hashiba after replacing Michael Donovan and Ward Perry and the last time Michael Donovan voicing Cyrus Mouri before being replaced by Samuel Vincent for the next films until the OVAs in 2003.
  • Ronin Warriors III: Judgement Day was released theatrically on June 25, 1995 in Japan and September 28, 1997 in North America.
    • Note: In North America, this is the first time Samuel Vincent voicing Cyrus Mouri after replacing Michael Donovan until the OVAs in 2003.
  • Ronin Warriors: Monster Unleashed was released theatrically on June 23, 1996 in Japan and September 27, 1998 North America.
    • Note: This reference to Warner Bros Pictures’ live-action/animated film of the same year, "Space Jam" where the main five use these crystals to transform into hulking and adept versions of themselves known as the "Ronin Monsters" when cursed by the mad scientist, similar to the Nerdlucks "Monstar" versions from Space Jam.
  • Ronin Warriors: Robot Empire was released directly to video on June 29, 1997 in Japan and September 26, 1999 in North America.
    • Note: Before the released of the Ronin Warriors TV series aired on this channel in 1999, the fifth film was released in direct-to-video in North America on September 26, 1999, a day before the released of the Ronin Warriors TV series aired on Cartoon Network’s Toonami. This is also the last time Jason Gray-Stanford voicing Kento Rei Fang before being replaced by Andrew Francis.
  • Ronin Warriors: Ryo's Revenge was released directly to video on June 28, 1998 in Japan and September 24, 2000 in North America.
    • Note: This was the 10th anniversary of the Ronin Warriors franchise. In North America, this is the first time Andrew Francis voicing Kento Rei Fang after replacing Jason Gray-Stanford.
  • Ronin Warriors: The King of Monsters was released directly to video on June 27, 1999 in Japan and September 23, 2001 in North America.
  • Ronin Warriors: Dragon Warriors was released directly to video on June 25, 2000 in Japan and September 29, 2002 in North America.
  • Ronin Warriors: Space Guardians was released directly to video on June 24, 2001 in Japan and September 28, 2003 in North America.
  • Ronin Warriors: Beverly Hills Warriors was released directly to video on June 23, 2002 in Japan and September 26, 2004 in North America.
  • Ronin Warriors: The Last Stand was released directly to video on June 29, 2003 in Japan and September 25, 2005 in North America.
    • Note: This was the eleventh and final Ronin Warriors film before the season finale of the TV series of the same name and was the 15th anniversary of the Ronin Warriors franchise.

Short Films:[]

  • Ronin Warriors: Samurai Rhapsody was released on June 26, 1993 in Japan and September 27, 1996 in North America.
    • Note: "Bohemian Rhapsody" is also a rock band version recorded by Queen for the soundtrack which is sung by Takeshi Kusao in Japanese and Matt Hill in English where the main role Ryo Sanada sings with his members.
  • Ronin Warriors: Las Vegas was released on June 25, 1994 in Japan and September 26, 1997 in North America.
  • Ronin Warriors: Independence Day was released on July 3, 1995 in Japan and North America in 1998.
    • Note: The short film is set in New York City, NY, USA just like it did the first OVA, Ronin Warriors: Gaiden. Takeshi Kusao had recorded in Japanese or performed a rock band version of "The Final Countdown" written by Joey Tempest for the soundtrack to the film, also Matt Hill had recorded in English.
  • Ronin Warriors: Ryo's Home Alone was released on November 16, 1995 in Japan and December 21, 1998 in North America.
    • Note: The short film references to Home Alone on its 5th anniversary.
  • Ronin Warriors: Bad Day on the Midway was released on June 22, 1996 in Japan and September 24, 1999 in North America.
    • Note: This short film was composed in reference to the 1995 CD-ROM adventure game Bad Day on the Midway, by The Residents.
  • Ronin Warriors: Atlanta was released directly to video on July 21, 1997 in Japan and September 22, 2000 in North America.
    • Note: After the released of the Ronin Warriors TV series aired on this channel in 1999, the short film was released in direct-to-video in North America on September 22, 2000, a day before the released of the fifth and final of Ronin Warriors Strike Back aired on Cartoon Network’s Toonami. Cartoon Network is headquartered at 1050 Techwood Drive NW in Atlanta, Georgia, this film is set in the same city.
  • Ronin Warriors: 10th Anniversary was released directly to video on April 30, 1998 in Japan and North America.
  • Ronin Warriors: The King of Monsters was released directly to video on June 27, 1999 in Japan and September 23, 2001 in North America.
  • Ronin Warriors: The 12 Chinese Zodiac Guardians was released directly to video on June 24, 2000 in Japan and September 29, 2002 in North America.
  • Ronin Warriors: Miami was released directly to video on June 23, 2001 in Japan and September 28, 2003 in North America.

Reboots:[]

  • Ronin Warriors was released theatrically on April 30, 2018 in Japan and June 26, 2018 in North America.
    • Note: This was the 30th anniversary of the Ronin Warriors franchise.

Rating[]

Although this movie was rated PG-13 in Japan and North America.

Home Video Releases[]

VHS[]

  • Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Movie (Japan, 1995)
  • Ronin Warriors: The Motion Picture (N. America, 1996)

DVD[]

  • Yoroiden Samurai Troopers Movie (Japan, 1998)
  • Ronin Warriors: The Motion Picture (N. America, 1999)
  • Samurai Warriors: The Movie (Brazil, 2000)

Blu-Ray[]

  • Ronin Warriors: The Motion Picture (2008)
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