Ryo (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2013, Ryo is an animation film directed by Koichi Chigira, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. The son of a samurai who lost his parents during the attack of English ships on a Japanese town is given the name Ryo and becomes the bodyguard of Ryoma Sakamoto, a man who has his own plan to fight for the country.
Who’s in it. Ryo stars Aoi Yuki as Ryo, Ai Kayano as Oryū, Keiji Fujiwara as Sakamoto Ryōma and Shinya Takahashi as Nakaoka Shintarō, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Ryo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ryo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ryo tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ryo (2013)?
- In US, Ryo is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ryo worth watching?
- Ryo holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ryo?
- Ryo stars Aoi Yuki, Ai Kayano, Keiji Fujiwara, Shinya Takahashi and Takanori Nishikawa.
- When was Ryo released?
- Ryo was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.