Hochi Shimbun (President and CEO: Tsuyoshi Hasegawa) will distribute special edition newspapers commemorating the premiere of TV anime Ronin Warriors, which begins broadcasting and streaming on January 6 (Tuesday). Distribution will take place on January 9 (Friday) in Tokyo's Shinjuku and Akihabara, and on January 12 (Monday) in Osaka's Nipponbashi Otaroad.
The special edition features comprehensive coverage of Ronin Warriors Episode 1, character introductions, and comments from the cast. It showcases the appeal of Ronin Warriors, which returns 38 years after the original series. While carrying the legacy of the original Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, the content builds anticipation for how the new Ronin Warriors series will unfold.
Distribution Details for Hochi Shimbun × Ronin Warriors Special Edition
Date and Time:
- January 9, 2026 (Friday): Tokyo Shinjuku 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, Tokyo Akihabara 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- January 12, 2026 (Monday/Holiday): Osaka Nipponbashi 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Distribution Locations:
- Shinjuku: Near Shinjuku Station Southeast Exit Plaza
- Akihabara: Near Akihabara Station Yodobashi Camera Exit
- Nipponbashi: Near Otaroad
Important Notes:
- Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis
- Distribution will end once supplies run out
- Distribution times may vary depending on the day's circumstances
- Event may be canceled or postponed in case of rain
- All campaign-related prizes, perks, signed books, application tickets, exchange vouchers, etc., are strictly prohibited from being transferred to third parties or resold through auctions
TV Anime Ronin Warriors Broadcast Information
TV anime Ronin Warriors begins broadcasting and streaming on January 6, 2026 (Tuesday)
Broadcast
- TOKYO MX: Every Tuesday at 11:30 PM
- Kansai TV: Every Tuesday at 1:19 AM
- BS11: Every Wednesday at 12:00 AM
Streaming
Fastest Streaming (Unlimited)
Starting January 6, 2026 (Tuesday), new episodes every Tuesday at 12:00 AM:
- U-NEXT: https://video.unext.jp/
- Anime Hōdai: https://www.animehodai.jp/
- d Anime Store: https://animestore.docomo.ne.jp/animestore/tp
Unlimited Streaming
Starting January 10, 2026 (Saturday), new episodes every Saturday at 12:00 AM:
- ABEMA: https://abema.tv/video/title/13-203
- FOD Premium: https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/
- J:COM STREAM: https://linkvod.myjcom.jp/
- TELASA: https://www.telasa.jp/unlimited
- DMM TV: https://tv.dmm.com/vod/
- Bandai Channel: https://www.b-ch.com/
- Prime Video: https://www.amazon.co.jp/AmazonVideo
- Ponta Pass: https://pass.auone.jp/main/
- milplus Unlimited Pack Prime: https://front.milplus.jp/top/navi/svod
- Lemino: https://lemino.docomo.ne.jp/
Pay-Per-View Streaming
Starting January 10, 2026 (Saturday), new episodes every Saturday at 12:00 AM:
- J:COM STREAM: https://www.jcom.co.jp/service/tv/ondemand/
- TELASA: https://www.telasa.jp/ppv
- Bandai Channel: https://www.b-ch.com/
- Video Market: https://www.videomarket.jp/
- Prime Video: https://www.amazon.co.jp/AmazonVideo
- music.jp: https://music-book.jp/
- milplus: http://front.milplus.jp/
- HAPPY! Dōga: http://a.happydouga.jp/ (Starting January 13, 2026 (Tuesday) at 12:00 PM)
- Movie Full: https://mfplus.jp/ (Starting January 12, 2026 (Monday) at 12:00 PM)
- Niconico Channel: https://anime.nicovideo.jp/detail/samurai-trooper/index.html (Starting January 10, 2026 (Saturday) at 1:00 AM)
Free Catch-Up Streaming
Starting January 10, 2026 (Saturday), new episodes every Saturday at 12:00 AM:
- TVer: https://tver.jp/
- Kantele Dōga: https://ktv-smart.jp/
Starting January 10, 2026 (Saturday), new episodes every Saturday at 12:30 AM:
- Niconico Live: https://anime.nicovideo.jp/detail/samurai-trooper/index.html
Starting January 10, 2026 (Saturday), new episodes every Saturday at 1:00 AM:
- ABEMA: https://abema.tv/
Distribution start times, periods, pricing, and viewing times may vary by service. Please check with each streaming service for details.
Staff
- Original Creator: Hajime Yatate
- Director: Yoichi Fujita
- Series Composition/Script: Shogo Muto
- Main Character Design: Yuhei Murota
- Villain Character Design: Tsukasa Kotobuki
- Yoroi Gear Design (Original): Hideo Okamoto
- Animation Yoroi Gear Design: Takuya Suzuki
- Chief Animation Director: Junko Yamanaka, Tomoko Tanaka
- Main Animator: Hiroyuki Nishimura
- Screen Design Direction: Akira Saito
- Art Director: Osamu Tayama
- Color Design: Miho Tanaka
- CG Director: Masaomi Suzuki, Keisuke Takahashi
- Director of Photography: Rumi Ishiguro
- Editing: Kumiko Sakamoto
- Sound Director: Ryo Tanaka
- Music: Shuji Katayama (Team-MAX)
- Animation Production: Sunrise
- Production: Ronin Warriors Production Committee
Cast
- Kai: Hisai Ishibashi
- Kaito Uesugi: Junya Enoki
- Musashi Hojo: Ayumu Murase
- Yamato Hojo: Shunsuke Takeuchi
- Shion Ishida: Kentaro Kumagai
- Ryusei Oda: Toshiki Masuda
- Mirei Aragaki: Lynn
- Rama: Katsuyuki Konishi
- Sasuke: Takuya Sato
- Saizo: Kosuke Toriumi
- Kamanosuke: Tatsuma Terashima
- Seikai Nyudo: Tomokazu Sugita
- Isa Nyudo: Kohei Amasaki
- Nezu: Kenichi Suzumura
- Anayama: Chiharu Sawashiro
- Unno: Ryota Takeuchi
- Kakei: Daichi Endo
- Mochizuki: Toshiki Kumagai
Music
- Opening Theme: "YOAKE" by blank paper
- Ending Theme: "POWER" by ONE OR EIGHT
Official Links
- Official Website: https://www.samurai-trooper.net/
- X (Twitter): @samuraitroo_pr (https://x.com/samuraitroo_pr/)
- Instagram: @samuraitroo_pr (https://www.instagram.com/samuraitroo_pr/)
- TikTok: @samuraitroo_pr (https://www.tiktok.com/@samuraitroo_pr)
- YouTube: @samuraitroo_pr (https://www.youtube.com/@samuraitroo_pr/)
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