Legend of the Dragon Kings

At the beginning of time, there were four great dragon brothers: the dragon of the eastern sky, the dragon of the southern seas, the dragon of the western islands and the dragon of the northern oceans. Once they went down to earth, took the form of people, and each brother created his own powerful civilization and laid the foundation for the family of dragons. There is a prophecy that after 3000 years the brothers will come back to the human world. Nowadays (80 years), four unusual brothers live in Japan. They recently lost their parents and now live together in their parental home. They know that the dragon’s blood flows in them and have superhuman abilities, such as great speed and physical strength. But only when they are in a fatal situation can they be fully awakened. Once a group of malefactors kidnaps his younger brother Amaru, but his older brother Ovaru saves him. After this attack was repeated several times, but to no avail. Attackers resort to a more radical method, all bank accounts are frozen, the lights, electricity, water are turned off, the older brothers are fired, and the house itself is sold into the hands of a private company. And later the murder is staged - supposedly 4 brothers brutally killed the Matsuri family. They officially become criminals. The brothers make contact with intruders, and the head of the organization, Kamakura-no-Godzen, says that the Four Sisters organization, which wants to take control of the Japanese economy, rules America. His organization, which itself controls the Japanese economy and system, is fighting the Four Sisters, and for this he needs the power of dragons.

Hajime Ryudo (blue dragon of the eastern sky)

Seiyu: Hideyuki Hori

The oldest of the brothers. After he lost his parents and grandfather, he became the main in the family, makes decisions. He is 23 years old, he is the tallest and has short black hair. He was a history teacher in college, but was fired by his uncle due to the fact that his uncle was bribed by a malicious organization. He is the calmest of the brothers and smart. He carefully thinks over the course of events and immediately sees tricks and traps. Hajime is also the strongest of the brothers, he has excellently honed fighting skills. In the guise of a dragon can control gravity.

Tsuzuku Ryudo (red dragon of the southern seas)

Seiyu: Nobuo Tobit

The second brother, he is 19 years old, and he has blond hair. The cutest of all the brothers, it is especially attractive for college girls. Nevertheless, he reacts indifferently to them. Very well maintained, well mannered and polite. He has a sarcastic and predatory look (usually found in evil characters). In addition, he comes up with plans to help his brothers get out of a difficult situation. Hajime is highly respected and listens to his helpful advice. Often taunts Ovaru and protects Amaru. He is in the guise of a dragon capable of controlling fire.

Ovaru Ryudo (white dragon of the western islands)

Seiyu: Dyke Nakamura

The third brother, he is 15 years old, he has shagged black hair. The most energetic and fun of the brothers. He has a huge appetite, loves Tsuza. Although he is a gifted college student, he shows his contempt for school, and he is too lazy to study there. Hajime often scolds him. Owaru is always next to his little brother and looks after him. Every time he is distracted, Amaru gets into bad situations. In a conflict, the first gets into a fight. He has excellent combat skills. Hajime, in a way, is like a father. But he laughs when he tries to look after Amaru. In the guise of a dragon is able to control the wind.

Amaru Ryudo (black dragon of the northern oceans)

Seiyu: Kappei Yamaguchi

The youngest of the brothers. He is 13 years old. He is the most vulnerable of all, because his strength has recently awakened, and he cannot control it. He is very gentle and caring, and sometimes shows maturity greater than Owara. Always located next to Owar and sees him as a defender. Unlike older brothers, he never goes into battle. But when he finds himself in fatal situations, tremendous power awakens in him. He is also the first to fully unleash the power of the dragon. In the guise of a dragon is able to control water.

Matsuri Toba

Seiyu: Sakiko Tamagawa

Matsuri is 18 years old. She is the niece of the brothers and often comes to their house to clean up and prepare food. Very funny and strong. Able to defend his opinion. Always ready to help brothers in any situation. Between Matsuri and Hajime, a feeling wakes up once, but they keep themselves within the permissible limits. She is also the main heiress of the college and does not welcome the policy of her father, who, for example, wanted to marry his daughter to an ugly man for his own benefit. Was abducted by intruders to stage her death. She later demonstrated excellent rope-unbinding skills while tied up.

Setiro Toba

Seiyu: Shin Aomori

Matsuri's father and uncle of four brothers. He is spoiled by power and is ready to do anything to become the head of all education in Tokyo and goes to the lowest and most dirty deeds, even comes to deceive his family. For example, for the sake of money, I drove all the brothers out of college. Very cowardly and greedy. Even Matsuri and his brothers despise him.

Saeko Toba

Seiyu: Rihoko Yoshida

Matsuri's mother, as well as Saichiro's wife. Very calm. It is believed that Saichiro married Saeko to inherit Matsuri's father's college, Ryuudo. Brothers respect her much more than her husband.

Kamakura no Godzen

Seiyu: Tikao Otsuka

90 year old man, has a huge influence at the political level in the world. It was he who began to put pressure on the brothers in order to gain their strength. Once upon a time he was an ordinary man, but he entered the village of dragons and killed a woman there, taking all the blood to the last drop. For several months he had a fever, and his body was transformed and now he also became a dragon and received the same abilities. However, in order to maintain strength, he needed to administer small doses of that woman's blood. But after 50 years, all the blood was used up and he decided to take the blood from his brothers. He was soon killed by them.

Lady L

The secret agent of the Four Sisters of the Corporation, as well as a representative of the Mulligan Foundation. In the past, the organization tried to take control of the Japanese economy, but they were stopped by Dozen Kamakura. She is an American by nationality, but she has Japanese blood that she hates. In the past, her Chinese grandmother was raped by Japanese soldiers, and so was born a mother. But the mother was not accepted to Japan due to her mixed origin and left for America. There she met her father, a European by nationality. Later, Lady L decided to try to use the strength of her brothers and destroy Japan. But they shoot her, she falls from the ship into the sea and dies.

Justin Sevakis, a reviewer for Anime News Network, in his review of the OVA series based on the ranobe, called the anime the worst adaptation, fading against the background of the original work of the author Yoshiki Tanaki and also the successful ranobe Yoshitaki Amano. Animation and rendering in anime look rude and cheap. The release of OVA-series was accompanied by a resounding failure in Japan and weak sales in England and the USA. Although the plot in the series is boring and straightforward, it may seem interesting to those who are interested in retro animation, overflowing with the spirit of the 80s ^[3] .

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