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Licensed by Royalty

Original title: L/R: Licensed by Royal
  • TV Series
  • 2003–2004
  • Not Rated
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Licensed by Royalty (2003)
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JapaneseAnimeActionAdventureAnimationCrimeMystery

Two hit men are assigned a case to protect the Royal family of Ishtar and their assets which includes their daughter, Noelle.Two hit men are assigned a case to protect the Royal family of Ishtar and their assets which includes their daughter, Noelle.Two hit men are assigned a case to protect the Royal family of Ishtar and their assets which includes their daughter, Noelle.

  • Stars
    • JB Blanc
    • William Morgan Sheppard
    • Frederick Stuart
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    51
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • JB Blanc
      • William Morgan Sheppard
      • Frederick Stuart
    • 1User review
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes13

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    JB Blanc
    JB Blanc
    • Rowe Rickenbacker
    • 2003
    William Morgan Sheppard
    William Morgan Sheppard
    • Mister
    • 2003
    Frederick Stuart
    Frederick Stuart
    • Jack Hofner
    • 2003
    Yûji Ueda
    Yûji Ueda
    • Rowe Rickenbacker
    • 2003
    Heather Klinke
    Heather Klinke
    • Noelle Ardelade
    • 2003
    Susan Massey
    • Camille
    • 2003
    Siobhan Flynn
    Siobhan Flynn
    • Claire Penny-Lane
    • 2003
    Hiroaki Hirata
    Hiroaki Hirata
    • Jack Hefner…
    • 2003
    Arthur Berry
    • Dez
    • 2003
    Megumi Toyoguchi
    Megumi Toyoguchi
    • Crea Pennylane
    • 2003
    Mikako Takahashi
    Mikako Takahashi
    • Noel Adelaide
    • 2003
    Ralph Lister
    • Duke Rand
    • 2003
    Barbara Goodson
    Barbara Goodson
    • Sean
    • 2003
    Masako Katsuki
    Masako Katsuki
    • Ms. Camille
    • 2003
    Takanobu Hozumi
    • Taylor
    • 2003
    Emmett James
    Emmett James
    • Frost
    • 2003
    Akio Ôtsuka
    Akio Ôtsuka
    • Mister
    • 2003
    Ian Duncan
    Ian Duncan
    • Brian
    • 2003
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    If anime was a BBC spy drama

    Two hit men are assigned a case to protect the Royal family of Ishtar and their assets which includes their daughter, Noelle.

    This anime is definitely a very underrated gem that I would recommend to everyone, even if you aren't into anime, with its setting being in London and having that spy drama like theme it definitely does help that's not like your typical anime.

    The art style and animation is very unique.

    The voice acting in the English dub is excellent with not a single bad voice. Plus the British accents really do help with the setting.

    The opening as well does feel like a spy drama which does help too.

    My only issue I do have is with what happens towards the end, but I am not going to spoil that.

    If you want something very unique that is set in a England like place I would definitely recommend Licensed by royalty.

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      Go Where No Ones Gone Before
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    • Release date
      • November 13, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
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      • Geneon Entertainment (United States)
    • Language
      • Japanese
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      • L/R -Licensed by Royal-
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      • Geneon Animation
      • New Generation
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