Ninja Scroll

Feudal Japan—a time of danger, intrigue and deception . . .

Release Date 1993-06-05

Runtime 94 minutes

Genres Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Action,

Status Released

Overview

Jubei is a masterless ninja who travels the land alone, lending his services to those with gold—or a worthy cause. His fearsome abilities have served him well, but a plot to overthrow the government threatens to end his wandering ways—and possibly his life.

Budget $0

Revenue $0

Vote Average 7.8/10

Vote Count 681

Popularity 2.6946

Original Language ja

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What makes this movie Worth Watching

Set in feudal Japan during a turbulent period of political unrest, Ninja Scroll draws on traditional Japanese culture and folklore. The movie serves as an allegory for the struggles between good and evil, while also incorporating real historical figures and events.

The intricate and action-packed storyline, combining elements of samurai movies and horror mythology.
Stunning animation quality, with fluid movements and detailed backgrounds that set a unique visual standard.
Engaging characters with complex personalities and motivations that keep viewers invested throughout the film.
The movie's dark themes and mature content make it stand out from more family-friendly anime productions.

Fun Facts

The film's director, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, is known for his work on other mature-themed anime like Wicked City (1987) and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000).
Ninja Scroll features characters based on real historical figures such as Tadanobu Yasumoto, a famous ninja from the Iga clan.
In the English dub of the movie, the character Jubei Kibagami was voiced by actors such as Katie Griffin (episodes 1-27) and Phil Parsons (episodes 28-56), due to Griffin's sudden departure from the role.