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Ninja Scroll

1993Movie1 h 34 minNR

Animation
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes90%89%

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent fantasy movie about fantasy and history, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Anime
  • Dark Fantasy Action
  • Ninja Thriller
  • Visually Striking
  • Supernatural Elements
  • Anti-Hero Protagonist
  • Intense Combat
  • Mature Themes
  • Iconic Animation

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Written by
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Produced by
Shigeru Kitayama, Masaki Sawanobori, Kazuhiko Ikeguchi
Music by
Kaoru Wada

Everyone

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Facts

June 5, 1993 · 1 h 34 min · NR

Released
June 5, 1993
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Animation, Action, Horror
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Summon to Hand, People Puppets, Contrived Coincidence +9

  • Summon to Hand
  • People Puppets
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • Jerkass
  • Chameleon Camouflage
  • Karmic Death
  • Invincible Hero
  • Irony
  • Taking You with Me
  • Woman Scorned
  • Tragic Keepsake
  • Fridge Logic

12 of 125 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ninja Scroll?"

Questions about Ninja Scroll

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ninja Scroll?

HiDiveHidive

In the United States, Ninja Scroll streams on HiDive and Hidive. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Ninja Scroll worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%).

Will Ninja Scroll scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more gruesome than scary: grotesque is rated 7 of 10, scares 3.

Is Ninja Scroll in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Ninja Scroll use?

Summon to HandPeople PuppetsContrived CoincidenceJerkassChameleon CamouflageKarmic DeathInvincible HeroIronyTaking You with MeWoman ScornedTragic KeepsakeFridge Logicand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 tropes for it, including Summon to Hand, People Puppets, and Contrived Coincidence.