The following is a list of characters in the manga and anime series Ronin Warriors by Hajime Yatate.

Ronin Warriors The Ronin Warriors are a group of five who each wear an Armor and represent a virtue. In the OVA Message, they each gain a new suit of Armor from Suzunagi.

Ryo Sanada

is the unofficial leader of the Ronin Warriors and the . Though brash and impulsive, he is kind, loyal, and determined. He is the first of the five rōnin to arrive in Shinjuku during the Evil Dynasty's first invasion, having arrived with his companion, the white tiger , shortly before the attack, and the first to be rescued by Mia and Ully after their siege on Talpa's castle. Though they defeat Talpa, the Evil Dynasty resurfaces and captures Sage, Kento, and Cye. Along with Rowen, Mia, and Ully, Ryo ventures into the Nether Realm to rescue them and defeat Talpa for good.

He wears the , which represents the element of Fire and the virtue and makes him immune to flame, and wields the , dual katana that can connect at the kashira to form a double-bladed weapon. His finishing move is , which creates a column of white-hot energy. Ryo's transformation call is .

Ryo later obtains the , which requires the energy of four other armors to summon. Along with the , which he acquires from Lord Sabre Stryke, they are used to perform , which releases the Armor's power as rays of light and flame. The Inferno and Wildfire Armors are destroyed following the battle with Mukala and the Black Inferno Armor.

Ryo comes from the ninja school of the Sanada Ten Braves, a group of ninjas believed to have assisted Sanada Yukimura, with the crest on his armor being a stylized version of the Takeda clan's family symbol.

In a Newtype poll, Ryo ranked #17 of the top 30 most popular male anime characters from the 1980s.

Kento Rei Fang

Kento Rei Fang, known in Japan as is the . He is the strongest physically of the group and prefers the jungle to urban settings, acting like a wild child at times. Kento is a descendant of a Chinese martial artist who came to Japan, and his family owns a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown, Yokohama.

He wears the , which represents the element of Earth and the virtue and is said to be the most violent of the Armors, and wields a weapon that is a cross between a three-section staff and a naginata. His finishing move is , which causes a massive earthquake-like disruption. Kento's transformation call is .

His rival is Dais, who he defeats when the Ancient One sends him to Mt. Aso to learn how to focus his power and unlock his Armor's true power.

Sage Date

Sage Date, known in Japan as , is the . He wears the Armor of , which represents the element of Light and the guiding virtue of . In the English dub of the series, his guiding virtue is Chi (Wisdom). His rival is Cale.

Sage wields a nodachi and his finishing move is , a powerful thrust attack that also appears as a burst of energy beams. Sage's transformation call is

When the Ancient One sends him to the Catasota Gulch Pinnacles to unlock his Armor's true power, Sage realizes that the Armors can be used for good or evil. In the OVA Gaiden, Shikaiden and the Mad Scientist capture him and his Armor is used to kill people in New York, including Rhuna's brother.

Sage's family name, Date, is derived from Date Masamune, with his hairstyle covering one eye being a reference to how Masamune was blind in one eye and was known as "The One-Eyed Dragon".

Cye Mori

Cye Mori, known in Japan as , is the and the oldest of the Warriors. He wears the , which represents the element of Water and the virtue . His rival is Sekhmet. He holds a great attachment to water and enjoys immersing himself in it whenever possible. He also holds a great deal of care for nature - especially that of the sea - due to his belief that water is the element of life and how all life depends on water, getting furious whenever it is defiled in some way.

He wields a Jūmonji yari with prongs that can close, allowing him to grab opponents from afar or cut through obstacles, and the Armor is equipped with a tantō dagger and a claw-like weapon on the gauntlet. His finishing move is , a powerful burst of water. Cye's transformation call is .

When the Ancient One sends him to the Sea of Toyama to unlock his Armor's true power, he encounters a clone of himself, Red Torrent, which he defeats by purifying the water around him.

According to Cye, his family is said to be descendants of Mōri Motonari.

Rowen Hashiba

Rowen Hashiba, known in Japan as , is the . He is childhood friends with Kento, having met through Kento's paternal grandfather, and close friends with Sage due to their similar interests. As the most intelligent of the Warriors and the most rational and level-headed, he often acts as a voice of reason to Ryo and Kento's temper. His rival is Anubis.

He wears the , which represents the virtue of , or in the English dub. He wields a golden bow and his finishing move is the , a powerful light arrow. He also possesses the ability to create protective barriers. Rowen's transformation call is .

Rowen's surname, Hashiba, is likely derived from the immediate one of the multiple previous surnames Toyotomi Hideyoshi used before adopting the Toyotomi name.

Antagonists

Talpa

Talpa, the Emperor of the Dynasty, known in Japan as , is the main antagonist of the series. One thousand years ago, he attempted to conquer the mortal world, but was defeated by the Ancient One who banished him to the Nether Realm. As his Armor remained on Earth and could not be destroyed, the Ancient One split it into the nine Armors: Five ending up with Ronin Warriors while Talpa took the other four and gave them to four humans who became his Dark Warlords.

In the present day, Talpa returns and conquers Tokyo, sending the Warlords to do his bidding. Eventually, he confronts the Warriors, absorbing them and the Warlords to regain his physical form, but is vanquished by the Inferno Armor. Though assumed to be destroyed, he later returns along with Lady Kayura, seeking to gain the Inferno Armor for himself. He nearly succeeds in absorbing the nine Armors, but is thwarted by Anubis' sacrifice before being defeated by Ryo's sacrificial gambit.

Dark Warlords Anubis

Anubis, the Dark Warlord of Cruelty, known in Japan as , is the initial leader of the Four Dark Warlords. Four hundred years ago, he was the warrior , whose ambition and bloodlust made him susceptible to Talpa's influence.

In the present day, he is the first of the Warlords to fight the Warriors. After several battles, Talpa, sensing that Anubis was showing weakness, uses the Nether Spirits to return him to the Dynasty's control. However, he is saved after Kento defeats the Spirits and, after the Ancient One makes him realize that Talpa was using him, renounces the Dynasty.

Though he disappears after Talpa's first defeat, he later returns after taking on the Ancient One's role as protector. Though the Warriors are initially distrusting of him, Anubis proves himself by aiding them in battle. After meeting Lady Kayura, whom he recognizes as the last living member of the Ancient One's clan and seeks to redeem, he sacrifices himself to free her from Lord Badamon's control, giving her his Armor and the Ancient One's staff.

Anubis wears the Armor of Cruelty, which represents Spring and the virtue of Chū (忠, Loyalty). He wields a kusarigama and his finishing move is , in which he sends his chain into the ground and it emerges as several chains.

His Japanese name, Shutendōji, is a reference to the demon from Japanese folklore.

Cale

Cale, the Dark Warlord of Corruption, known in Japan as , formerly , is the third Warlord to fight the Warriors. He wears the Armor of Corruption/, which represents Winter and the virtue Kou (考, filial piety), or Tei (Obedience) in the English dub. He wields a nodachi and claw-like armor spikes and his finishing move is , which fires several black lasers.

According to The Encyclopedia of YST, if Cale was to use his powers for good, he would guide those lost in the darkness. His human name may be in reference to Sasaki Kojirō, a reputable swordsman and duelist from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Dais

Dais, the Dark Warlord of Illusion, known in Japan as , formerly , is the oldest of the Four Dark Warlords. He is the fourth Warlord to confront the Warriors and the first to confront Anubis when he reemerges. Though Anubis attempts to turn Dais away from evil, Dais stays with the Dynasty until Talpa is destroyed for good. He wears the Armor of the Illusion/, which represents Summer and the virtue Nin (忍, lit. "to endure"), or "Serenity" in the English dub. It allows him to spin webs and create illusions, and has six kamas on its back resembling spider legs that can extend and are connected to a handle attached to his back. He also wields a flail on his right gauntlet and a nunchaku on his left. His finishing move is , in which he throws his kamas.

According to The Encyclopedia of YST, if Dais were to use his powers for good, he would be able to create peaceful illusions. His Japanese name Rajra is a portmanteau of words Raj (sa: राज) which means "king", "emperor" or "rule" in Indo-Aryan languages, and Ra (phn: 𐤓𐤏), the ancient Egyptian deity of the Sun. His human surname may be in reference to Kuroda Kanbei.

Sekhmet

Sekhmet, the Dark Warlord of Venom, known in Japan as , formerly , is the second Warlord to fight the Warriors. He wears the Armor of the Venom/, which represents Autumn and the virtue Tei (梯, Obedience), or Kou (Piety) in the English dub.

Sekhmet wields six katanas, which exude a poison that can cause blindness. His finishing move is , where he combines his swords into a whip-like weapon.

His Japanese name, Nāga, is a reference to the ophidian deities of Hinduism.

According to The Encyclopedia of YST, if Sekhmet were to use his powers for good, he would be able to heal injuries and illnesses and turn venom into medicine. His human surname may be in reference to Yamauchi Kazutoyo.

Saranbou

is a lord of the Nether Realm, who rises to power while Talpa is presumed dead and seeks to claim the Inferno Armor for himself after discovering that Ryo is its wielder. After manipulating Ryo into fighting him on a pier, he captures him before attempting to destroy his spirit with the Dark Flame. However, the Armors dispel the Dark Flame and Ryo kills Saranbou with the Inferno Armor at the cost of his swords breaking.

Saber Stryke

Lord Saber Stryke, known in Japan as , is a demon warrior from the Nether Realm who, along with his companion, the demon tiger Black Blaze (Kokueno in the original Japanese), seeks to overthrow Talpa and become the greatest warrior in both worlds. After hearing that Ryo wears the Inferno Armor that defeated his rival, he seeks him out to claim the armor for himself and collects the Soul Swords of Fervor, which were meant for the original wearer of the Inferno Armor. He later deceives them with fake swords and faces them, during which Ryo's swords break and White Blaze is wounded protecting him. Impressed by White Blaze's courage, he leaves, but promises a rematch.

Upon his return to the Nether Realm, Talpa reveals to Saber Stryke that he is alive and fights him, wounding him. He flees to the mortal realm and attempts to convince Ryo to fight him. Though he initially refuses, he relents when White Blaze is mortally wounded while taking one of the Soul Swords for him. Pointing out that White Blaze risked his life for him and that the swords are not meant to be separated, Saber Stryke convinces Ryo to have a final match, with the winner getting the swords and the Inferno Armor. Ryo defeats Saber Stryke, who, before dying, recognizes Ryo's convictions were more powerful than his desire before entrusting the other sword to him.

Lady Kayura