Ruy, the Little Cid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ruy, the Little Cid |
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| Ruy, el pequeño Cid | |
| Genre | Animation |
| Created by | Claudio Biern Boyd |
| Written by | Toshiyuki Kushikura Joaquim Amichartis (Spanish adaptation) |
| Directed by | Fumio Kurokawa |
| Voices of | Naoko Watanabe Ana Angles Garcia (Spanish) |
| Narrated by | Claudio Rodriguez |
| Country of origin | Spain Japan |
| Original language(s) | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Junzo Nakajima |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
| Production company(s) | BRB Internacional Televisión Española |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVE1 |
| Original release | September 10 – December 3, 1980 |
Ruy, the Little Cid is an exciting animated adventure series. It was made by Spanish companies BRB Internacional and Televisión Española. A Japanese studio called Nippon Animation did the animation.
The show is based on the real-life story of El Cid. He was a famous Spanish hero from the 11th century. This series was the first big project from Claudio Biern Boyd, who also created the popular show Dogtanian.
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Discovering Ruy's Adventures
This animated series tells the imaginary adventures of El Cid when he was a boy. His name was Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, but everyone called him Ruy. The story takes place in Castile, Spain, during the 11th century.
A Look at History
At the start of each episode, you learn a bit about the history of that time. King Fernando I was the ruler. He was often fighting other kingdoms in Spain. He had joined the Kingdom of Castile with the Kingdom of León. Not all the nobles from León were happy about this.
Meanwhile, young Rodrigo dreams of becoming a brave knight. He wants to be a hero and help his kingdom. The show follows his journey as he grows up and faces many challenges.
Meet the Characters and Voices
The characters in Ruy, the Little Cid are brought to life by talented voice actors. Here are some of the main ones:
Spanish Voice Cast
- Claudio Rodriguez as the Narrator: He tells the story and sets the scene for each adventure.
- Ana Angeles Garcia as Ruy: She gives voice to the young hero, Rodrigo.
- Matilde Vilarino as Jimena: Jimena is an important character in Ruy's life.
- Teofilo Martinez as Fray Amadeo: Fray Amadeo is a wise and kind figure.
Japanese Voice Cast
- Naoko Watanabe as Ruy: She voiced Ruy in the original Japanese version.
- Akiko Tsuboi as Teresa
- Kinpei Azusa as King Fernando: He voiced the powerful king.
Episode Highlights
The series has a total of 26 episodes. Each one tells a new part of Ruy's journey and his adventures. The first episode, "In a town called Vivar," aired on September 10, 1980. The final episode, "Ruy, the Cid," aired on December 3, 1980.
Some of the exciting episode titles include:
- "Ruy, I am your father"
- "Ruy at the monastery"
- "Giant's tower"
- "The castle under siege"
- "Florinda's kidnapping"
- "The King is in danger"
Each episode shows Ruy learning and growing as he faces different challenges. He learns what it means to be brave and just.
See also
In Spanish: Ruy, el pequeño Cid para niños
