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Ninja Scroll: The Series

2003·Show
13Episodes in1Season
72
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IMDb6.8
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IMDb6.8
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Ninja Scroll: The Series fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Violence9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Fantasy and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Fourteen years after defeating the immortal warrior Himuro Genma and thwarting the Shogun of the Dark's evil plans, Kibagami Jubei continues to roam all over Japan as a masterless swordsman. During his journey, he meets Shigure, a priestess who has never seen the world outside her village.
Dark Fantasy AnimeNinja ActionSupernatural ThrillerFeudal Japan SettingGory & ViolentDemonic CreaturesStylized AnimationMaster SwordsmanRelentless Pacing

Crew

Directed by:
Tatsuo Sato
Composed by:
Kitaro

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ninja Scroll: The Series

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ninja Scroll: The Series legally?

PrimeCrunchyrollThe CWRetrocrushPlexFawesomeRetroCrush

Ninja Scroll: The Series is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Retrocrush, and Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ninja Scroll: The Series worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ninja Scroll: The Series rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Ninja Scroll: The Series have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Ninja Scroll: The Series air?

It ran from 2003 to 2003 and has ended.

What language is Ninja Scroll: The Series in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Ninja Scroll: The Series?

3CAJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ninja Scroll: The Series in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ninja Scroll: The Series use?

Ninja LogI Just Want to Be NormalEye RememberGiving Them the StripAdaptational WimpEscort MissionCat GirlFaux Action GirlGroin AttackBloodier and GorierConvenient Decoy CatHighly Visible Ninjaand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Ninja Scroll: The Series, including Ninja Log, I Just Want to Be Normal, Eye Remember.