Watch Rune Soldier: Rune Soldier, also known as Mahō Senshi Rūne Raia in Japanese, is an anime series that was first released in 2001. It falls under the genres of action, adventure, comedy, and fantasy, making it a great choice for fans of these genres. The story revolves around a group of adventurers who regularly embark on quests and missions to earn a living. Alongside the human adventurers, a clumsy but powerful warrior named Louie is introduced. Despite his lack of intelligence, Louie possesses immense strength and combat skills, making him a valuable asset to the group. The anime is set in a vibrant and detailed fantasy world, complete with magical creatures, ancient ruins, and mystical artifacts.
Cleric: “I’m sorry, Loogie, but…”
Despite the one-dimensional and stereotypical nature of several of the characters and the lack of personal development for a few, including a couple of the main characters, the cast remains quite likable and does a great job contributing to the overall enjoyment of the series. He can be reckless, short-tempered, and fairly naive in terms of knowing the dangers around him, but his experiences with adventuring also show that he has a strong talent for figuring things out that others don t catch on to as well.
The anime is set in a vibrant and detailed fantasy world, complete with magical creatures, ancient ruins, and mystical artifacts. Throughout the series, the adventurers encounter numerous challenges and enemies, testing their skills and resolve. One of the highlights of Rune Soldier is its comedic elements.
Rune Soldier (TV)
Plot Summary: Louie, a brawny student at the mages' guild, is reluctantly accepted by three girls (Merrill (thief), Genie (fighter), and Melissa (priestess)) as a companion for their adventuring party. As the foursome explore ruins, battle dark creatures, and make new friends, they also uncover a sinister plot within the kingdom.
User Ratings: 716 ratings have been given [details] Masterpiece: 29 votes (sub:20, dub:9) Excellent: 101 votes (dub:59, sub:39, ?:1, raw:1, others:1 1 Tagalog dubbed Very good: 170 votes (dub:81, sub:79, ?:1, edit.dub:1, others:82 French subtitled
2 Spanish dubbed
1 Spanish subtitled
1 German dubbed
1 Russian subtitled
1 Russian dubbed
1 Spanish dubbed
1 Russian dubbed Decent: 106 votes (sub:60, dub:42, others:4 2 French subtitled
1 Tagalog dubbed
1 German dubbed So-so: 41 votes (sub:22, dub:12, raw:1, ?:1, others:5 1 French subtitled
1 German dubbed
1 Indonesian dubbed
1 Tagalog dubbed
1 Spanish subtitled Not really good: 15 votes (sub:9, dub:5, ?:1) Weak: 22 votes (sub:11, dub:11) Bad: 10 votes (sub:7, dub:3) Awful: 4 votes (sub:3, others:1 1 Tagalog dubbed Worst ever: 1 vote (sub:1)
Seen in part or in whole by 1495 users, rank: #822 (of 9377)
Median rating: Good
Arithmetic mean: 7.080 (Good), std. dev.: 1.684, rank: #3275 (of 9480)
Weighted mean: 7.003 (Good), rank: #3417 (of 9480) (seen all: 7.21 / seen some: 6.00 / won't finish: 4.19)
Bayesian estimate: 7.012 (Good), rank: #3241 (of 7123)
You can contribute information to this page, but first you must login or register |
DVD (Region 1) |
Rune Soldier - Enter the Klutz (DVD 1) 2003-04-08 (from $2.92) |
Rune Soldier - Adventure for Dummies (DVD 2) 2003-06-03 (from $33.33) |
Rune Soldier - A True Champion (DVD 3) 2003-07-29 (from $7.74) |
Rune Soldier - Monsters and Mayhem (DVD 4) 2003-09-23 (from $2.49) |
Rune Soldier - Fists of Folly (DVD 5) 2003-11-18 (from $3.39) |
Rune Soldier - Louie Punch (DVD 6) 2004-01-13 (from $33.94) |
Rune Soldier - Complete Collection [Thinpak] (DVD 1-6) 2005-09-13 (from $70.00) |
Rune Soldier - Complete Collection [Thinpak] (DVD 1-6) 2008-08-19 (from $90.00) |
Series Composition: Katsuhiko Chiba
Screenplay:
Akatsuki Yamatoya (eps 18, 21)
Jirō Takayama ( 4 episodes eps 4, 12, 15, 20 )
Katsuhiko Chiba ( 11 episodes eps 1-3, 5, 8, 11, 13, 16, 22-24 )
Nobuaki Kishima ( 7 episodes eps 6-7, 9-10, 14, 17, 19 Storyboard:
Hon Shimazu ( 4 episodes eps 5, 11, 17, 23 )
Iku Suzuki (ep 7)
Michio Fukuda ( 6 episodes eps 3, 6, 9, 15, 21-22 )
Nanako Shimazaki (eps 13, 19)
Naoyuki Kuzuya ( 6 episodes eps 4, 8, 10, 14, 18, 20 )
Yoshihisa Matsumoto (eps 12, 16)
Yoshitaka Koyama (OP, ED; eps 1, 24)
Yukio Nishimoto (ep 2)
Unit Director:
Futa Morita (谷田部勝義; ep 6)
Hiroshi Ishida (eps 4, 20)
Kunitoshi Okajima ( 4 episodes eps 3, 9, 15, 21 )
Makoto Nagao (eps 17, 23)
Masahito Otani (eps 7, 13, 19)
Naoyuki Kuzuya ( 5 episodes eps 2, 8, 14, 18, 22 Music: Kenji Kawai
Original creator: Ryo Mizuno
Original Character Design: Mamoru Yokota
Character Design: Kazunori Iwakura
Art Director: Kenji Kato
Chief Animation Director:
Kazunori Iwakura
Takashi Wada
Animation Director:
Gorō Kitamachi (ep 12)
Hironobu Saitō (ep 8)
Hiroshi Matsuda ( 4 episodes eps 5, 11, 17, 23 eps 2, 6, 12, 14, 20 Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
Director of Photography: Youhei Suzuki
Color Coordination: Mieko Maruyama
Editing: Shigeru Nishiyama
In-Between Animation: Takayuki Abe (J.C.STAFF; 6 episodes eps 1, 7, 9-10, 13, 17 Music Artist: Kenji Kawai
Production manager: Naoki Sai
Recording engineer: Makoto Uchida
Sound Effect Director: Masafumi Mima
Sound Effects: Hideo Koyama (Sound Box)
Sub-Character Design: Takashi Wada
Theme Song Arrangement:
Jiro Miyanaga (OP)
TARAWO (OP)
Theme Song Composition: Jiro Miyanaga (OP)
Theme Song Lyrics: Jiro Miyanaga (OP)
Theme Song Performance:
Ayano Okuda (OP)
Happonashi
Katsuyuki Konishi as Kikuko Inoue as Minami Takayama as Tomoko Kawakami as Akiko Yajima as Mugihito as Sayuri as Ai Satou as Akiko Hiramatsu as Akira Ishida as Ayako Ito as (ep 7) Eiji Maruyama as Fumihiko Tachiki as Fumiko Orikasa as Kan Tokumaru as Kanji Suzumori as
(ep 23)
(ep 21) Katsuhisa Houki as Kazuya Nakai as (ep 12) Keiji Fujiwara as Kenji Utsumi as (ep 24) Kenji Yoshida as (ep 7) Koji Yusa as
(ep 3)
Masaaki Tsukada as Masaharu Satō as Masamichi Sato as Masashi Hirose as (ep 1) Miki Machii as Mitsuru Ogata as Miyu Matsuki as Naoki Imamura as Osamu Ryuutani as (ep 1) Reiko Suzuki as Rumi Kasahara as Ryoka Yuzuki as Ryoko Nagata as Satomi Koorogi as Shinichi Yamada as Shinichiro Miki as Shinji Kawada as
(ep 23)
(ep 21) Soichiro Shibata as (ep 7) Takaya Hashi as Takehiro Murozono as (ep 3) Takeshi Watabe as Takumi Yamazaki as Tomohisa Asou as
(ep 14)
(ep 4)
(ep 9)
(ep 16)
(ep 17) Tomomichi Nishimura as Toru Ohkawa as Animation Production: J.C. Staff
Backgrounds:
E-cho (eps 20, 22, 24)
J.C. Staff ( 7 episodes eps 3, 7, 12, 17, 20, 22, 24 )
Studio Pinewood ( 17 episodes eps 1-2, 4-6, 8-11, 13-16, 18-19, 21, 23 Broadcaster: WOWOW
Key Animation:
Anime R (ep 2)
Han Jin Animation ( 4 episodes eps 4, 8, 12, 18 Production: J.C. Staff
Recording Studio: Aoi Studio
Sound Effects: Sound Box
Sound Production: Techno Sound
ADR Director:
David Harrison
Jacqueline Goldenberg
Art Director: Ruby Halipoto
Project Translator: Masumi MacLeod
ADR Script: Mike Yantosca
Executive producer:
John Ledford
Mark Williams
Creative Director:
Chris Hawley
David Del Rio
DVD Coordination:
Janice Williams
Mariela Ortiz
DVD Graphics:
Dorothea Exis
Fumiko Chino
DVD Producer:
David Williams
Thomas Meerbott
Editing:
Neil O'Sullivan
Patrick Givens
International Coordination: Toru Iwakami
Packaging Design:
Dorothea Exis
Fumiko Chino
Post-Production Manager: Shelly Thomas
Production Assistant:
Carole Pavlik
Maki Nagano
Marta Bechtol
Miyuki Kamiya
Robert Marchand
Recording engineer: Matt Wittmeyer
Sound Design: Brent Marshall
Subtitle Script: Curtis Harmon
Subtitle Timing: Curtis Harmon
Allison Keith as Christine M. Auten as Jason Douglas as Shelley Calene-Black as David Born as Heather Bryson as John Gremillion as Shawn Taylor as Vic Mignogna as Andrew Klimko as
(eps 1, 3)
(ep 4)
(ep 4)
(ep 4)
(ep 2) Andy McAvin as
(eps 16, 22-23)
(ep 15)
(ep 14) Christine M. Auten as
(ep 8)
(ep 4)
(ep 2)
(ep 1)
(ep 3) David Born as
(ep 9)
(ep 9)
(ep 17)
(ep 6)
(ep 7)
(ep 14)
(ep 5) Dianah Dulany as
(ep 14)
(ep 14) Don Rush as (ep 14) Heather Bryson LeMaster as
(ep 1)
(ep 21) Jason Douglas as
(ep 4)
(ep 2) Jay Hickman as
(eps 1-3)
(ep 1)
(ep 9)
(ep 17)
(ep 17)
(ep 17)
(eps 1-2)
(eps 22-24)
(ep 14)
Jenny Strader as
(ep 6)
(ep 1)
Kevin Corn as
(ep 18)
(ep 14) Kyle Jones as (ep 21) Marcy Bannor as
(ep 10)
(ep 14)
(ep 12)
(ep 9) Marta Bechtol as
(ep 12)
(ep 14)
(ep 23) Matt Kelley as (ep 5) Mike Kleinhenz as
(ep 21)
(ep 15)
(ep 19)
(eps 22-24) Mike MacRae as
(ep 3)
(ep 4)
(ep 1) Nora Stein as Richie Pesto as
(ep 17)
(ep 17)
(ep 18)
(ep 17)
(eps 22-24)
(ep 21)
(ep 23) Rob Mungle as
(ep 1)
(ep 4)
(ep 4)
(ep 2)
(ep 1) Robin Weinburgh as
(ep 7)
(ep 5) Ruby Halipoto as (ep 12) Vic Mignogna as (ep 23) ADR Recording: Industrial Smoke & Mirrors
Broadcaster:
Animax South Africa
The Anime Network
Distributor: ADV Films (UK)
DVD Authoring & Encoding: M.O.F.C.
Internet Streaming: The Anime Network
Licensed by:
ADV Films (Expired)
Post Production: Monkey Boy Studios
Theme Song Performance: Séverine Nells
Alain Nempont as Anne Lucie Domange as Benoit Dendievel as Bernard Debreyne as Jacques Herlin as Marie Polet as Marion Billy as Phillipe Capelle as Distributor: Déclic Images
Dubbing: Nice Fellow
Executive producer: Jorge Gabarró Frau
Ana Begoña Eguileor as (Spain dub) Jaione Insausti as (Spain dub) Jon Goiri as (Spain dub) Maribel Legarreta as (Spain dub) Ana Teresa Bengoetxea as (Spain dub) Tere Jaio as (Spain dub) Ana Teresa Bengoetxea as (Spain dub) Josu Valera as (Spain dub) Josu Varela as (Spain dub) Manu Heras as
(Spain dub)
(Spain dub) Mónica Erdozia as (Spain dub) Pedro Arrieta as (Spain dub) Dubbing Studio: K2000 (Bilbao, Spain)
DVD Distribution: Selecta Visión
Licensed by: Selecta Visión (Spain)
Synchronregie & Dialogbuch: Susanna Sandvoss
Leoni Oeffinger as Sandra Schwittau as Stefan Günther as Ulla Wagener as Manfred Erdmann as Michele Sterr as Claus-Peter Damitz as
(ep 7)
Denise Strey as Ilona Grandke as Jacqueline Belle as Jana Kilka as Jörg Stuttmann as
(ep 7)
Kai Taschner as Katharina Schwarzmaier as Marieke Oeffinger as Martina Dunker as Mogens von Gadow as Norbert Gastell as Ole Pfennig as Peter Masäus as Stefan Peter Heiler as (ep 12) Veronika A. Neugebauer as Walter von Hauff as Distributor:
ACOG
OVA Films
Dubbing: Circle of Arts
(none)
Grace Cornel as Justeen Niebres as Raymond Dean Romano as Rowena Benavidez as Broadcaster:
GMA Network (2004)
HERO TV
This encyclopedia is collaboratively edited by the users of this site
DISCLAIMER | add information | report an error | lookup sources |
Compare Credits
newsSeven Seas Licenses Chasing Spica , I'll Never Be Your Crown Princess - Betrothed , Gravitation , & More Manga, Light Novels
Oct 19, 23:24Also: The Evil Queen's Beautiful Principles , 'Yes, No, Or Maybe?' , Noss and Zakuro ― Seven Seas announced on Wednesday that it has licensed the Chasing Spica , I'll Never Be Your Crown Princess - Betrothed manga, The Evil Queen's Beautiful Principles light novels, the manga and two more light novel volumes for Yes, No, Or Maybe? , as well as the Noss and Zakuro and Gravitation: Collector's Edition man.
interestSanrio Conjures Up Ikemen Knights for Hello Kitty & Co.
Oct 19, 23:23New project teases 18 characters who serve franchise mascots ― Sanrio launched on September 26 "Fragaria Memories," a new project that imagines ikemen (exceedingly handsome men) who serve the company's beloved mascots as their knights. The project aims to present a "new generation of authentic fantasy with human characters." The company rolled out an official Twitter account, a website, a teaser vide.
columnThis Week in Anime -Narou-ing Down Your Anime Watchlist
Oct 19, 19:09This season is bigger than ever, but surprisingly, there isn't much isekai to sift through. Instead, Nick and Steve look at web novel adaptations and which are worth your time. ― During the last few anime seasons, TWIA alums have taken up the mantle to wade through the seasonal isekai to find the cream of the crop. This season is bigger than ever, but surprisingly, there isn't much isekai to sift th.
reviewSoaring Sky! Pretty Cure Episodes 25-36 Anime Review
Oct 19, 16:00The introduction of a new Cure adds mixes up the status quo of who needs saved and who does the saving in a series that firmly on its own two feet. ― As of this writing, Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure is airing concurrently with Power of Hope ~Precure Full Bloom~. While that's doubly exciting for franchise fans (and this is an excellent time to be one in the English-speaking world, at long last), it's also.
game reviewSonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon DLC Game Review
Oct 18, 16:00New playable characters, a new ending, and expansive lore all make Sonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon DLC worth it, but players will have to overlook unsatisfying controls and grinding. ― This review contains spoilers for the base game of SONIC FRONTIERS . Sonic Frontiers was a pleasant surprise. In the world where SEGA seems to constantly struggle with what it wants to do with the spiky blue hedgehog.
interviewDeveloping a Diverse Cast in Kia Asamiya's Silent Möbius
Oct 18, 13:00Kia Asamiya has been writing manga for nearly 40 years. His most famous work, Silent Möbius, is an explosive mashup of genres: taking place in a cyberpunk Blade Runner-esque dystopia, it depicts the plight of AMP, an all-woman team of sorcerers, psychics, and even cyborgs. ― Kia Asamiya has been writing manga for nearly 40 years. His most famous work, Silent Möbius , is an explosive mashup of genres.
game reviewResident Evil 4 (2023) DLC: Separate Ways Game Review
Oct 17, 16:00Let's be honest here—the original "Separate Ways" mode was more of a fun novelty. What could CAPCOM possibly do with a $10 DLC to justify the double-dip? As it turns out, the answer is, "A hell of a lot." ― 2023 has been stuffed to the brim with incredible video games, so it may well warrant reminding you all that, even though it's been nearly twelve months since it released, the Resident Evil 4 rem.
columnThis Week in Anime - What's the Deal with Extra-Long Anime Premieres?
Oct 17, 13:00Chris and Nicky examine the recent spat of feature-length anime premieres, whether the story calls for it, or if it's all in pursuit of the elusive "prestige" designation. ― Chris and Nicky examine the recent spat of feature-length anime premieres, whether the story calls for it, or if it's all in pursuit of the elusive "prestige" designation. This series is streaming on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and ot.
conventionExploring Manga: Publishers Picks For Must-Read Titles
Oct 16, 20:30Publishers recommend manga from slice-of-life to horror to romance at the NYCC panel! ― At New York Comic Con 2023, New York City librarian and Manga in Libraries author Jillian Rudes brought together some of the most prominent manga publishers in the industry to give their best manga recommendations. Anime News Network had the opportunity to hear from Ben Applegate (director of publishing services .
conventionFirst 2 Minutes of Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning Teases Franchise Change-Up
Oct 16, 19:30What if the first DigiDestined was a lonely child, with no friends and a poor home life? ― With Digimon Adventure 02 movie just on the horizon, New York Comic Con 2023 and TOEI Animation hosted a panel with long-time Digimon franchise producer Hiromi Seki. Seki answered questions and shared some insight on what it was like working on the franchise, what fans can expect from the movie, and what she h.
conventionMy Hero Academia UA Heroes Battle OVA is a Well-Animated Trading Card Game Commercial
Oct 16, 18:30 animeThere's fun to be had in this My Hero Academia: Jet Burn tie-in, as cooped-up UA students try to entertain each other. ― At New York Comic Con 2023, Crunchyroll premiered the latest My Hero Academia OVA, "My Hero Academia UA Heroes Battle." Convention attendees were the first in the world to lay eyes on the OVA. Shown dubbed in English, the story revolves around an exclusive My Hero Academia card ga.
reviewTokyo Aliens Manga Vol. 3-4 Review
Oct 16, 16:00 mangaThis marked a turning point for Tokyo Aliens; things are starting to pick up. Everything feels greatly expanded: the cast, the mystery, the scenes, the emotional texture, and the action as well. ― I think these volumes marked a turning point for me in terms of my enjoyment of Tokyo Aliens. With the first two volumes, I found myself just sort of passively reading without much interest, but now things .
All material Copyright © Anime News Network LLC. All rights reserved.served by moeka-chan Report a Problem New Anime
- Your Score for Recent Simulcasts
- Upcoming Anime List
- Upcoming DVD & Blu-ray
- Weekly Rankings
- Fall 2023 Preview Guide
- Daily Streaming Reviews
- Our Team
- Contact us
- Staff openings
- Privacy policy
- Copyright policy
- Advertise with ANN
- FAQ
- Report a Problem
- Bugs & Technical Questions Forum
Why are the women so insistent on maintaining the gender unanimity? Privacy issues, perhaps? Is society matriarchal?
Louie's charm lies in his bumbling and often hilarious antics. His interactions with the other adventurers, particularly the outspoken and quick-tempered Merrill, lead to many entertaining moments. In addition to its humor, Rune Soldier also incorporates thrilling action sequences. Louie's battles, as well as the group's encounters with formidable foes, showcase well-choreographed fight scenes and magical abilities. Another aspect worth noting is the character development in Rune Soldier. As the series progresses, the main characters evolve and grow, learning from their experiences and honing their skills. This adds depth to the storytelling and keeps viewers engaged. Overall, Rune Soldier is a delightful anime series that offers a blend of comedy, action, and fantasy. Its likable characters, exciting adventures, and captivating storyline make it a worthwhile watch for anime enthusiasts. Whether you're seeking laughter or thrilling battles, this series has something to offer. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a fun-filled journey with Louie and his fellow adventurers in Rune Soldier!.
Reviews for "Unraveling the mysteries of Rune Soldier's world"
1. Sarah - 2 stars
I found "Watch Rune Soldier" to be extremely disappointing. The overall plot seemed intriguing at first, but the execution fell flat. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to form any attachment or emotional investment in their stories. The humor was forced and often relied on tired stereotypes and slapstick comedy, which grew tiresome after a few episodes. Additionally, the animation quality was subpar and felt rushed. Overall, I was left feeling underwhelmed and uninterested in continuing the series.
2. Mike - 1 star
"Watch Rune Soldier" was a complete waste of time. The story was poorly written and lacked any originality. The main character, Louie, was obnoxious and seemed more like a caricature than a well-rounded character. The attempts at humor were juvenile and left me cringing rather than laughing. The animation was lackluster and the action scenes were uninspiring. Overall, I found the series to be a tedious and unenjoyable watch, and would not recommend it to anyone seeking a quality anime experience.
3. Emily - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "Watch Rune Soldier" based on the recommendations I received, but I was sorely disappointed. The plot lacked coherence and direction, with the story jumping from one unrelated event to another without any clear connection. The characters were one-dimensional and uninteresting, and the attempts at humor felt forced and fell flat. The animation quality was mediocre at best, with poorly choreographed action scenes. I struggled to make it through the entire series and ultimately felt let down by the whole experience.