Based on the manga by Shinichi Sugimura published in Young Magazine. In a combination of samurai movie and Bomber Bikers of Shonan, Tokyo street punk Masao buys a treasured FZR "katana" motorcycle and becomes a knight of the road, attacking criminals with a genuine katana sword.
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Cast
6 people
Koichi Yamadera
Masao (voice)
Known for
Dragon Ball Super
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Kazuki Yao
喉野郎
Known for
One Piece
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Eiko Yamada
小雪
Known for
Dragon Ball Super
Super Dragon Ball Heroes
Kappei Yamaguchi
山口
Known for
One Piece
Death Note
Ken Yamaguchi
沢村
Known for
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Black Lagoon
Megumi Hayashibara
由美子
Known for
Pokémon
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Hideaki Ōba Director
First release February 22, 1991 · Produced in Japan · Original title サムライダー 謎の転校生
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Japan
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Original title
サムライダー 謎の転校生
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · February 22, 1991
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No release date listed for United States.
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