Rai is a space opera that fuses feudal Chinese and Japanese customs with vast galaxy spanning empires and space-going societies. The story follows the life and times of the samurai Rai, and the quest of several spacefaring factions for control of territory and, of course, the Empire.

Rai Ryuuga (竜我 雷, Ryuuga Rai)

Rai Ryuuga is the protagonist of the series. Voiced by: Nobuyuki Hiyama.

Shishin Daigakuya (大覚屋 師真, Daigakuya Shishin)

Shishin Daigakuya is a genius strategist with wide knowledge in history, Confucian classics, war tactics, astronomy and medicine. He becomes more serious and monotonous in the later episodes of the anime; while in the manga, he retains his womanizing and comical gimmicks while quickly changing his character whenever the moment required it. He was initially in love with Shimon, but after seeing her relationship with Rai, he decided to let her be. He, however, soon found a new resolve in Kagyoku, Geni's former lover. He eventually becomes Rai's closest friend and confidant. Voiced by: Kazuki Yao.

Shimon (紫紋, Shimon)

Shimon is the daughter of the king Shuzen Asou. After her father is killed by Rai, she lives under Rai's custody, and eventually falls in love with him and gets married to him. Voiced by: Kotono Mitsuishi.

Reila (麗羅, Reira)

Reila is a clumsy girl who secretly admires Rai.

Lan-Lan (蘭々, Ran-ran)

Lan-Lan is a little girl who serves Shimon. She loves and trusts her very much. In the manga she is Kagyoku's younger sister, as well as a much less important character; despite being assigned as Shimon's servant, Lan-Lan isn't given much of a role. In the end of the manga she becomes Rinsokuka's consort. Voiced by: Sumie Baba.

Kagan (Kagyoku)

Kagyoku is initially an affectionate and devoted consort of Geni. She also possesses sorcery power. She is a much more complex character in the manga, as she is possessed by Geni's evil and serves as his medium in order to feed him with anguish and hatred. During the final stages of the manga, she brakes free of his possession and becomes Shishin's consort. In the end, she announces to Shishin the upcoming birth of their child.

Manga

Anime

Episodes

#	Title	Original airdate
01	"A Flaming Star of Galaxy" "Ginga no Fuuunji" (銀河の風雲児)	April 8, 1994
02	"A Warlord Called One-Eyed Dragon" "Bibou no Dokugan Ryuu" (美貌の独眼竜)	April 15, 1994
03	"Thunder Jet Sallies Forth to the South Region!" "Shutsugeki! 4077 Butai" (出撃! 4077部隊)	April 22, 1994
04	"First Ordeal of Galaxy Battle" "Shouri e no Totsunyuu" (勝利への突入!)	April 29, 1994
05	"Desperate Exodus" "Kesshi no Dasshutsu Sakusen" (決死の脱出作戦)	May 6, 1994
06	"Headlong Charge to Enemy's Flag Ship" "Nagurikomi Senkan" (なぐりこみ戦艦)	May 13, 1994
07	"Rescue of Rogina" "Rouha o Sukue!" (狼刃を救え!)	May 20, 1994
08	"Feud Among Three Dominant Forces" "Hokuten ni Arashi Fuku" (北天に嵐吹く)	May 27, 1994
09	"Destroy the Traitors!" "Uragirimono o Oe" (裏切り者を追え)	June 3, 1994
10	"Desperate Rescue Operation" "Sutemi no Kyuushutsu Sakusen" (捨て身の救出作戦)	June 10, 1994
11	"Assassination of Dan-Joe" "Danjou Ansatsu" (弾正暗殺!)	June 17, 1994
12	"A Man to Kill Thunder Jet" "Kongou Bakuha Sakusen" (金剛爆破作戦!)	June 24, 1994
13	"Shin, The Genius Strategist" "Tensai Gunshi! Shishin" (天才軍師! 師真(シシン))	July 1, 1994
14	"Revolt of Garer" "Gaira Hanran" (骸羅反乱!)	July 8, 1994
15	"Escape From Planet Go-Jo" "Gojou Dasshutsu Sakusen" (五丈脱出作戦!)	July 15, 1994
16	"Counter-Attack of Queen Massina" "Masamune no Gyakushuu" (正宗の逆襲!)	July 22, 1994
17	"Defend Nankyo at All Risk!" "Mamore! Nankyourou" (守れ! 南京楼)	July 29, 1994
18	"Thunder Jet Vs. One-Eyed Dragon" "Gekitotsu! Rai Tai Masamune" (激突! ライ 対 正宗)	August 5, 1994
19	"Invincible Space Pirate" "Muteki no Kaizoku Kantai" (無敵の海賊艦隊)	August 12, 1994
20	"Hairbreadth Escape from the Killers" "Rai! Kiki Ippatsu" (ライ! 危機一髪)	August 19, 1994
21	"A Road to the Throne" "Tenka e no Michi" (天下への道)	August 26, 1994
22	"Hate And Compromise" "Ute! Nise Koutei" (討て! 偽皇帝)	September 2, 1994
23	"The Great Fortress on Fire" "Honoo no Taiyousai" (炎の大要塞)	September 9, 1994
24	"One-Man War" "Tatta Hitori no Sensou" (たった一人の戦争)	September 16, 1994
25	"Taskee's Mission Impossible" "Tasuke no Supai Taisakusen" (太助のスパイ大作戦)	September 23, 1994
26	"Rogina Challenges Thunder Jet" "Rouha Shutsugeki" (狼刃出撃!)	September 30, 1994
27	"Decisive Battle in Burning Inferno" "Honoo no Naka no Kessen" (炎の中の決戦)	October 7, 1994
28	"Duel; Thunder Jet vs. Rogina" "Taiketsu! Rai Tai Rouha" (対決! ライ 対 狼刃)	October 14, 1994
29	"Farewell Rogina" "Saraba Rouha" (さらば狼刃!)	October 21, 1994
30	"An Expected Warship" "Shutsugeki! Youma Senkan" (出撃! 妖魔戦艦)	October 28, 1994
31	"Fall Of Garer" "Gaira Shisu" (骸羅(ガイラ)死す!)	November 4, 1994
32	"Escape from Nankyo!" "Nankyourou Dasshutsu" (南京楼脱出!)	November 11, 1994
33	"Take Back Nankyo!" "Ute! Rakou Gun" (討て! 羅候軍)	November 18, 1994
34	"Trap of Spelled Dagger" "Youken no Wana" (妖剣の罠)	November 25, 1994
35	"An Ambitious Warrior" "Yabou no Wakamusha" (野望の若武者)	December 2, 1994
36	"A Road to the Emperor" "Teiou e no Michi" (帝王への道)	December 9, 1994
37	"The Last Battle of Pirate-Admiral" "Gouketsu no Saigo" (豪傑の最後)	December 16, 1994
38	"Crash! Thunder Jet vs. King Racko" "Gekitotsu! Rai Tai Rakou" (激突! ライ 対 羅候(ラコウ))	December 23, 1994
39	"Gen-Yee's Plot" "Youma no Takurami" (妖魔のたくらみ)	December 26, 1994
40	"Return of Massina, One Eyed Dragon" "Masamune no Ketsudan" (正宗の決断)	January 6, 1995
41	"T.J.'S Warship Explodes!" "Kongou Daibakuhatsu" (金剛大爆発)	January 13, 1995
42	"The Oath of Tramaroon" "Toramaru no Chikai" (虎丸の誓い)	January 20, 1995
43	"Simone's Dream" "Shimon no Omoi" (紫紋の想い)	January 27, 1995
44	"Peace Talk" "Wahei Kaidan" (和平会談)	February 3, 1995
45	"Calm before a Storm" "Tooi Heiwa" (遠い平和)	February 10, 1995
46	"Prologue of All-Out War" "Tatakai no Jokyoku" (戦いの序曲)	February 17, 1995
47	"Sishin Lose a Battle!" "Shishin Yabureru!" (師真(シシン)敗れる!)	February 24, 1995
48	"Merciless Bombard" "Tatakai no Hate ni" (戦いの果てに)	March 3, 1995
49	"True Identity of Gen-Yee" "Gen'i no Shoutai" (玄偉の正体)	March 10, 1995
50	"For Love and Friendship" "Tamashii no Koe ni" (魂の声に)	March 17, 1995
51	"Battle at Twin Planets" "Nijou Wakusei no Kessen" (二重惑星の決戦)	March 24, 1995
52	"Beyond the Endless Dream" "Yume no Hate ni" (夢の果てに)	March 31, 1995