Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers

Category: TV Series
Adult: No
Native: 鎧伝サムライトルーパー
Romaji: Yoroiden Samurai Troopers
Titles:
魔神坛斗士
Armor Legend Samurai Troopers
Ronin Warriors
Les samouraïs de l'éternel
I Cinque Samurai
Samurai Warriors
Runtime: 25 minutes
Aired: Apr 30, 1988 [36 years 11 months ago]
Ended: Mar 4, 1989 [36 years 1 month ago]
Language: Japanese
Genres:
Action
Fantasy
Tags:
Super Power
Swordplay
Ghost
Links: MAL ANIDB ANN ANILIST

A group of five young men who have been gifted with mystical, superpowered samurai armor in order to fight against an otherworldly invasion from the "Phantom World," a dark dimension headed by the evil warlord Arago. Arago (who in his initial incarnation appears as a giant spectral, glowing helmet, and later grows to gigantic size) was originally vanquished centuries ago in his first invasion attempt by a holy man who later appears in the series to counsel the heroes. Arago's henchmen also wear mystical armor, each with different weapons and a different specialty. It is revealed later in the series that both the heroes' and the villains' mystical armor are parts of the same ultra-powerful suit of armor that was broken up when Arago was originally defeated, creating an interesting good vs. evil dichotomy in the warriors' own arms and armor.

Episode 1: Shadowland
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-04-30
Dark omens herald the re-awakening of Arago, the ruler of the netherworld. But where the Empire of Doom appears, so too shall the Samurai Troopers! Ryo is joined by Toma, Shu, Shin, and Seiji, and wearing their legendary armor, they battle against the first soldier of doom to appear in Tokyo. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: Glory for Anubis
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-05-07
The modern weapons of the world are useless against the Empire of Doom. Shiten, the Warlord of Demons, steps forward to eliminate the only threat to the Empire--the Samurai Troopers. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: Secret of Wildfire
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-05-14
Arago's power of doom has scattered the Troopers. White Blaze leads Nasté and Jun to Mount Fuji, where Ryo awakens. Unfortunately, Shiten is follows right behind, intent on settling the score. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: The Search Begins
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-05-21
Nasté takes Ryo to see her grandfather at the university in order to begin searching for the other Troopers. However, the Warlord of Venom, Naaza, has other plans for Ryo! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: Halo's Prison
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-05-28
Ryo and the others arrive at the Caves of Autumn, where Nasté believes Seiji lies sleeping. However, to reach that glittering light, Ryo will need to face the darkness. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: The Counter Attack
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-06-11
Seiji has been revived, but the other three Samurai Troopers have yet to be found. The group splits up, with Ryo and Jun attempting to revive Shin at the bottom of the Naruto Strait. But the Empire of Doom isn't about to sit idly by. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: Splitting the Stone
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-06-18
As Ryo deals with the Naruto Strait, Seiji and Nasté travel to the tallest peak in Hokkaido to find Shu. But when Anubis, the Warlord of Darkness strikes, Seiji must listen to the words of the Troopers' mysterious benefactor to learn the Lightning Strike. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: Friend or Foe
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-06-25
Only Toma of the Heavens remains, but his location is a mystery. The Warlord of Illusions, Rajura, attacks the Troopers, all to lure them to a lake where Toma is supposedly held. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: Wildfire in the Sky
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-07-02
Ryo and Shu race ahead to Tokyo to see what Arago and the Empire of Doom are up to. There, they witness a strange ball of dark energy pointed into space, ready to destroy Toma! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: In the Sea of the Sky
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-07-09
The fireball shot from the Cannon of Doom races towards Toma, with Ryo on board. Meanwhile, Shiten has a crisis of conscience, hinting at a hidden secret behind the armors. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: Assault on the Dynasty
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-07-16
All five Samurai Troopers are united, and now they stand ready to face Arago at his castle! However, to get there, they'll need to step through the gates of the netherworld, and right into Rajura's trap. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: Shallow Darkness
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-07-23
As the Troopers make their way towards Arago's castle, the forces of Doom spring a trap upon them, scattering them and driving them underground. In that darkness, Seiji must protect Jun and Nasté from Anubis. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 13: Fate of the Ronin Armor
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-07-30
The city itself, under Arago's control, serves to keep the Troopers split apart. Shu is targeted by Rajura and Arago, and the secret of the armor is revealed, much to Shu's displeasure. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 14: Armor of Life
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-08-06
The Troopers are reunited, but only physically. Shu's doubts come to the fore as Shiten, now consumed by his armor, battles against the Troopers with overwhelming power. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 15: The Ancient's Battle
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-08-13
Kaos reveals himself, and explains to Shiten the truth of his armor--of all the armors, and of Arago's interest in them. The Troopers then seek a way into Arago's castle, but the only way requires sacrifice. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 16: Raid on Talpa's Castle
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-08-20
The Troopers enter Arago's castle proper, and are immediately confronted by the remaining three Warlords, who have received immense power from the netherworld! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 17: The Legend of the Armor
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-08-27
The Troopers launch an all-out assault on Arago himself. However, the truth behind their armors is revealed as Arago grows to unbelievable heights of power. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 18: Talpa's Triumph
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-09-10
Arago has arisen with a massive, powerful body. Ryo faces off against him alone. Nasté and Jun seek out the source of Arago's power, while Ryo struggles to find the answer to a cruel fate. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 19: Wildfire's Fight Against Fate
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-09-17
As Ryo is absorbed into Arago, Kaos reveals the Emperor of Doom's origins, and the final truth behind the armors. Ryo must fight, armed with Righteousness... and he isn't alone! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 20: Ronin vs. Saranbo
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-09-24
Arago is defeated, but while the Troopers rest, another threat stirs. Saranbou, desiring to be the new ruler of the netherworld, attempts to take the white armor that defeated Arago for himself! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 21: Ryo's Mega Armor
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-10-01
Worried over the nature of the white armor, Ryo distances himself from his friends. However, Saranbou isn't about to wait to claim his prize, and lures Ryo into a trap. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 22: Saber Stryke's Deadly Challenge
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-10-15
The Swords of Wildfire have been damaged, unable to bear the power of the white armor. Searching out the more powerful Swords of Fervor, the Troopers are met with a demon calling himself Kenbukyo. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 23: White Blaze's Sacrifice
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-10-22
Even with the white armor, if Ryo doesn't have a sword, he can't beat Kenbukyo in a duel. Despite heavy wounds, White Blaze makes a sacrifice to help Ryo along. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 24: Sun Devil: Ambassador of Evil
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-11-05
Ryo restores the Swords of the Wildfire, just in time for a new threat to emerge from the netherworld. Kokuyoen is an aggressive foe, and he's come on behalf of his master to test the white armor! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 25: Torrent's Evil Twin
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-11-12
Disturbed over the power the Swords of Fervor draw out of the white armor, the Samurai Troopers split up to train their hearts and minds. Unfortunately, while they're separated, an old enemy reappears, targeting Shin. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 26: The Armor Must Be Destroyed
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-11-19
Concerned over his armor's potentially corrupting effects, Seiji returns to where his armor was revived, so long ago. But Arago continues to capitalize on the scattered Troopers, and sends forth Anubis. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 27: Sand Blasted
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-11-26
Shu travels to Mt. Daisetsu. There, Rajura and the Sand Demons await him, with a plan to make the Trooper of Stone hesitate at his own destructive power. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 28: Lady Kayura and the Dark Realm
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-12-03
Lady Kayura, an overwhelmingly powerful demon from the netherworld, appears and mocks Toma and Ryo over the capture of Seiji, Shin, and Shu. During the battle to lure the remaining two Troopers into the netherworld, a certain staff appears. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 29: Anubis Is Reborn
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-12-10
Ryo and Toma learn the true identity behind "Kaos," who cautions them against falling into Lady Kayura's trap. Regardless, the two must go, if they're to rescue their friends. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 30: Talpa Turns the Tide
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-12-17
Shiten explains to Nasté and Jun how he came to be both the Warlord of Demons and the wielder of Kaos's staff. Meanwhile, Ryo and Toma have entered the netherworld, and face off against an entire army. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 31: Legend of the White Armor
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1988-12-24
Dala, wielding a sword charged with the power of Nimbus, Stone, and Torrent, battles against Ryo and Toma. Meanwhile, Badamon, lord of the nether spirits, reveals the true nature of the white armor. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 32: Strategies of the Nether World
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1989-01-14
Badamon has a plan to deliver the Inferno Armor to Arago, and he needs Lady Kayura's help. However, the Three Warlords have grown jealous of Kayura, and when the trap is set, things don't go as planned. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 33: In Search of Secret Treasures
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1989-01-21
Searching for information, Nasté discovers references to a Jewel of Life, said to be the key to destroying the netherworld once and for all. The forces of doom overhear this, and refuse to sit idly by. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 34: Strata's Defiant Stand
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1989-01-28
Ryo and Toma attempt to sneak into the castle to rescue the other three Samurai Troopers. Unfortunately for them, another of Arago's deadly traps lays in wait for them. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 35: The Warriors Return
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1989-02-04
Even with Shiten, Nasté, and Jun, who holds the Jewel of Life, assisting Ryo and Toma, the forces of doom led by Kayura are relentless. However, there are secrets yet to be revealed about Kayura, as well as the Jewel. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 36: Cheap Tricks
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1989-02-11
Reunited once more, the Samurai Troopers face off against Kayura and the Three Warlords. However, as Ryo brings the Inferno Armor's power to bear on Kayura, someone intervenes. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 37: Anubis' Armor Revived
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1989-02-18
Shiten meditates over the connection between Kaos and Kayura. Meanwhile, with Kayura's mind in turmoil, Badamon suggests a plan to end the threat of the Samurai Troopers once and for all. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 38: Lady Evil Sees the Light
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1989-02-25
The Samurai Troopers have been taken, and the Three Warlords are right behind them. Shiten alone remains to fight the Badamon-possessed Kayura, and no matter what, Kaos's will shall be done! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 39: Triumphant Warriors
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1989-03-04
It's the final battle, and the Samurai Troopers are ready to face Arago head on! As the netherworld seeps into the mortal world, what will it take to stop Arago once and for all? Source: crunchyroll