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Shinobi: Heart Under Blade

2005·Movie
1h 47min·R
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–76%

Where to watch

Crunchyroll

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Shinobi: Heart Under Blade fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, family, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Fated to love : destined to kill.

Even though Gennosuke and Oboro are from rival ninja villages, they are secretly in love. At an annual conference with the Lord, it is dictated that a competition--a fight to the death--will take place between the five best shinobi from each village. Gennosuke and Oboro's love is made even more impossible when they each got picked as the leader of the five to represent their respective villages.
Forbidden RomanceNinja ActionTragic Love StoryHistorical FantasyClan WarfareEpic ConflictVisually DynamicIntense DramaStar-Crossed Lovers

Crew

Directed by:
Ten Shimoyama, Yuji Shimomura, Kimiyoshi Adachi
Written by:
Futaro Yamada, Futaro Yamada, Kenya Hirata
Produced by:
Akira Morii, Junichi Sakomoto, Takehiko Nakajima
Composed by:
Taro Iwashiro, Ayumi Hamasaki, Kenji Shibasaki

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Shinobi: Heart Under Blade legally?

Crunchyroll

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Is Shinobi: Heart Under Blade worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shinobi: Heart Under Blade rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Shinobi: Heart Under Blade?

1 h 47 min

Shinobi: Heart Under Blade runs 1 h 47 min.

What language is Shinobi: Heart Under Blade in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Shinobi: Heart Under Blade?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shinobi: Heart Under Blade in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.