Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1991, Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei is an animation film directed by Hideaki Ōba, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei stars Koichi Yamadera as Masao (voice), Kazuki Yao as 喉野郎, Eiko Yamada as 小雪 and Kappei Yamaguchi as 山口, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei worth watching?
- Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei?
- Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei stars Koichi Yamadera, Kazuki Yao, Eiko Yamada, Kappei Yamaguchi and Ken Yamaguchi.
- When was Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei released?
- Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.