Ryu the Primitive Boy (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 1971, Ryu the Primitive Boy is an action & adventure and animation series.
What it’s about. When Ryuu is born his tribe tries to sacrifice him to a Tyrannosaurus named Shirano because of the color of his skin. He is however saved by a monkey who raises him as her own son. Meanwhile Ryuu's mother has left the tribe and is out on a quest to find Ryuu. 16 years later Ryuu meets a girl named Ran who was sold to the tribe Ryuu originaly came from. The tribe is not happy to see Ryuu alive and tries to sacrifice him again, this time by burning him alive. Before they can get the deed done the tribe is massacred along with Ryuu's adoptive mother by Shirano. Ryuu then sets out on a quest together with Ran to find his mother and Ran's brother Don.
Who’s in it. Ryu the Primitive Boy stars Makio Inoue as Ryu (voice), Eken Mine as Karimu (voice) and Gorō Naya as Kiba (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Ryu the Primitive Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ryu the Primitive Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ryu the Primitive Boy tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ryu the Primitive Boy (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ryu the Primitive Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ryu the Primitive Boy worth watching?
- Ryu the Primitive Boy holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ryu the Primitive Boy?
- Ryu the Primitive Boy stars Makio Inoue, Eken Mine and Gorō Naya.
- When was Ryu the Primitive Boy released?
- Ryu the Primitive Boy was released in 1971.