| Introduction Series and OAV info Merchandise info Dubbing Info Airing Info |
----- Here is my collection of all the basic, mostly technical, information about the seires, both Japanese and American versians. This is mostly technical information, who made them, when they were released, etc. Great for triva contests. I have done my best to put this information into a flowing, logical order. If you have anything to contribute please email it to me and I'll add it up. I'm especially looking for information about the various YST produces out there (artbooks, CDs, action figures, posters, etc.) |
Introduction:
----- Ronin Warriors was originally
called Yoroiden Samurai Troopers in Japan. It was produced as a joint
effort by Sunrise Animation Studio and Nagoya Television. It first
aired in japan on April 30th, 1988 and ran weekly through March 4th, 1989.
Yoroiden Samurai Troopers (YST) was a far bigger success than was Ronin
Warriors (its American dub). YST was originally planned for only 19
episodes but the popularity of the show promped the producers to extend it
for another season for a total of 39 episodes.
Series and OAV
Information:
-----
Sony Video was responsible
for releasing the television episodes as well as the OAVs on video casset
(VHS) and laser disk. Sony and CBS teamed up to produce the OAVs
jointly.
Merchandise
Information:
----- The show was also a merchandising success.
There were 13 CDs produced (by Sony). These CDs inculuded background
music (my favorites), original songs sung by the characters, and drama CDs
(like a story book on casset). The CDs are the major source of information
about the characters pasts and personalities (most of which I'm not to fond
of). Oddly enought the CDs were only going to be produced until March
of 1995.
----- In addition to the CDs,
posters (about 10), laminated cards, artbooks, casset covers, a handbag that
resembles the one Rowen was carrying in the OAVs, pencil cases, pencils,
notebooks, and even bath towels were produced.
----- In addition to all of
that, action figures were also produced. These were the one piece of
merchandise that made it to the American market. However the American
and Japanese toys are different (as in not using the same molds, or paint
styles). For information on the American figures, see my
action figure section (its the most complete one
out there).
Dubbing Information:
----- The show was later dubbed
into many different languages.
----- Perhaps the most important
of these was the American dub (yes I know several of you diehard anime fans
might not agree, and even hate the American dub). But without it, barely
anyone would even know of the show, and we would be deprived of seeing a
great show. So on a personal note, I ask you people out there not to
bash the American dub, but to welcome it as the harald of Ronin Warriors
/ Yoroiden Samurai Troopers. After all how many of you were YST fans
before RW fans? Not many, if not none, I'm willing to wager.
----- The American dub of YST,
which we all know and love as Ronin Warriors, was born when Graz Entertainment
and Ocean Studios teamed up and purchased the rights to Yoroiden Samurai
Troopers. Several rather imperceptable changes were made. The
theme song was changed (understandable, considering less than 1% of Americans
speak japanese). The episodes were spead up or slowed down in certain
areas to make them fit the demands of American syndiated television. Most
of the sound effects are the same, though varied in intensity so that they
would match up with the dialogue.
----- The name was changed to
Ronin Warriors to avoid copyright conflicts with Super Human Samurai Syber
Squad and VR Troopers, which were both airing at that time.
----- Many of the character
names were changes as were all of the place names. The only other major
change was the introduction of Hariel. I consider this to be a positive
change because it reveals more information about the Armor's pasts as well
as provides further avenues for fanfic writers to explore.
Airing Information:
----- After the show was canceled
off of syndicated TV, it was picked up by Sci Fi channel. The Sci Fi
channel denies cutting any scenes but they did. I'm sure of it. They
cut them out to air more Primal Rage Action Figure Commerials. But
they didn't cut that much, so it was still good to watch. It was also
canceled after a run and a half.
If you can think of anything else I should add to this overview let me know.
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