Overview
Samurai Pizza Cats is a 54-episode anime television series produced by Tatsunoko Production, originally airing from February 1990 to February 1991. The series blends action, comedy, mecha, and sci-fi elements, featuring anthropomorphic animal characters. It was released in North America with an English dub known for its improvisational humor.
Synopsis
In the futuristic city of Edoropolis, a team of anthropomorphic ninja cats runs a pizza delivery service while secretly protecting the city from the evil schemes of the Kitsunezuka Clan. Led by the hot-headed Sukashi, the team includes the tech-savvy Pururun and the strong Yattarou. They pilot giant mecha suits called Pizza Cats to battle monstrous enemies and defend their home.
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Characters and Voice Actors
Sukashi
Main character- Japanese: Terrence Scammell
- English: Terrence Scammell
Pururun
Main character- Japanese: Sonja Ball
- English: Sonja Ball
Yattarou
Main character- Japanese: Rick Jones
- English: Rick Jones
Usako Tokugawa
Supporting character- Japanese: Liz MacRae
- English: Liz MacRae
Otama
Supporting character- Japanese: Pauline Little
- English: Pauline Little
Omitsu
Supporting character- Japanese: Susan Glover
- English: Susan Glover
Mietoru
Supporting character- Japanese: Richard Dumont
- English: Richard Dumont
Gotton
Supporting character- Japanese: Mark Hellman
- English: Mark Hellman
Rikinoshin
Supporting character- Japanese: Michael Rudder
- English: Michael Rudder
Nekomata Reikainosuke
Supporting character- Japanese: Walter Massey
- English: Walter Massey
Madonna
Supporting character- Japanese: Jane Woods
- English: Jane Woods
Okara
Supporting character- Japanese: Eramelinda Boquer
- English: Eramelinda Boquer
Michael
Supporting character- Japanese: Pier Paquette
- English: Pier Paquette
Inuyama Wankou-no-Kami
Supporting character- Japanese: A.J. Henderson
- English: A.J. Henderson
Tokugawa Iei Iei
Supporting character- Japanese: Mark Hellman
- English: Mark Hellman
Nekkii
Supporting character- Japanese: Arthur Holden
- English: Arthur Holden
Prince
Supporting character- Japanese: Michael Rudder
- English: Michael Rudder
Kitsunezuka Ko'on-no-Kami
Supporting character- Japanese: Dean Hagopian
- English: Dean Hagopian
Karamaru
Supporting character- Japanese: Michael O'Reilly
- English: Michael O'Reilly
Zankaa
Supporting character- Japanese: Arthur Grosser
- English: Arthur Grosser
Karasu Gennarisai
Supporting character- Japanese: Mark Camacho
- English: Mark Camacho
Rekkaa
Supporting character- Japanese: Gary Jewell
- English: Gary Jewell
Wokkaa
Supporting character- Japanese: Michael Rudder
- English: Michael Rudder
Bonkaa
Supporting character- Japanese: Richard Dumont
- English: Richard Dumont
Choinaa Nana Gou
Supporting character- Japanese: Arthur Holden
- English: Arthur Holden
Production and Staff
Production Background
Produced by Tatsunoko Production, Samurai Pizza Cats aired on TV Tokyo from February 1, 1990 to February 12, 1991. The series was directed by a team including Kunitoshi Okajima, with scripts by Hiroyuki Kawasaki and Mayori Sekijima. The English adaptation by Saban Entertainment featured heavily rewritten dialogue and original humor.
Franchise Context
Samurai Pizza Cats is an original anime series not based on any pre-existing manga or franchise. It has no direct sequels or spin-offs, though it gained a cult following through its English dub.
Watch Order
The series consists of 54 episodes. Watch from episode 1 to 54 for the full story. There is no alternative viewing order.
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