Ninja Scroll

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In this anime film, Jubei, a highly skilled ninja, is coerced into slaying his own clan of warriors. After begrudgingly killing his fellow swordsmen, he becomes a roving hired assassin. During his travels, he must face off against an organization of demonic ninjas known as the Devils of Kimon, who are plotting to take power of Japan's government. The Devils will stop at nothing, and have the power to annihilate entire villages. Now, only Jubei and a shogun spy named Dakuan can stop them.

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Henry Barnes

Guardian

A wandering ronin takes on a posse of supernatural ninjas in a whipcracking race that never lets reality get in the way of a hearty bout of blood-lettting.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 22, 2012

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Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Its baroque sadism and sexism hasn't aged well, but it still packs a visceral kick.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 22, 2012

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Anton Bitel

Little White Lies

There is so much going on here, that the film's total lack of subtext - or, more generously, its pure escapism - only sinks in afterwards. It may be a tale of sound and fury, signifying nothing - but all that demon-whupping sure is fun.

Nov 22, 2012

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Luke Owen

Flickering Myth

While it looked like a lot was happening, nothing ever seemed to progress... It gets very old very quickly and I was baffled to see at the hour mark that I’d only watched 60 minutes of the film -- it had felt like three hours.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 10, 2023

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Panos Kotzathanasis

Asian Movie Pulse

"Ninja Scroll" is a true anime/cult classic, which separates itself from the mass of similar titles due to its elaborate script, interesting though perverse characters, astonishing battles, and very graphic depiction of violence

Rated: 8/10

Sep 12, 2021

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

A genuinely great piece of animation, one of the medium's greatest achievements in the 1990s in any country.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 3, 2020

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Eric G

One of my favorite anime films from back in the day. The only things that really stuck out to me were the misuse of the word "reincarnation" (it should have been regeneration) and when the two main characters hang by a wire and are able to climb up it, which is just too impossible. Yes, I know lots of stuff in this film is impossible, but that wire hanging act was a bit too unbelievable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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anthony f

RoboTech and Ninja Scroll are the best. especially the story behind the animation process. period!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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Gary S

A fantastic film. One of those that starts like a 100 meter dash and just keeps going. Great animation and a great story. Loved it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/07/24

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Michał Z

It's a masterpiece I watched many times on VHS. Amazing level of animations, great characters, story, exciting fights. I also recommend an unofficial video for a Cradle of Filth song (Iron Maiden cover) which uses Ninja Scroll assets.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/19/24

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BB I

A great plot put together - with all the elements coming together in the end. A likeable hero.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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Tony K

An anime that doesn't need to prove that it's one of the best, just like Jubei it's one of the best swordsman.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/14/23

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Yoshiaki Kawajiri

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Koichi Yamadera

Jubei Kibagami

Emi Shinohara

Kagero

Takeshi Aono

Dakuan

Daisuke Gôri

Genma Himuro

Toshihiko Seki

Yurimaru

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Synopsis

In this anime film, Jubei, a highly skilled ninja, is coerced into slaying his own clan of warriors. After begrudgingly killing his fellow swordsmen, he becomes a roving hired assassin. During his travels, he must face off against an organization of demonic ninjas known as the Devils of Kimon, who are plotting to take power of Japan's government. The Devils will stop at nothing, and have the power to annihilate entire villages. Now, only Jubei and a shogun spy named Dakuan can stop them.

Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Producer: Haruo Sai, Masaki Sawanobori
Screenwriter: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Production Co: Madhouse Entertainment, Toho Company Ltd.
Genre: Action, Animation
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 3, 2017
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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