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Ninja Scroll: The Series

2003Show1 season13 episodes

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Ninja Scroll: The Series episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Kakure sato muzan, 6.3
  2. S1 E2 Tabidachi, 6.2
  3. S1 E3 Jaren dôkoku, 6.2
  4. S1 E4 Wareta hôgyoku, 5.6
  5. S1 E5 Kongô dôji, 5.8
  6. S1 E6 Amayodori, 5.9
  7. S1 E7 Tsubomi, 6.0
  8. S1 E8 Rengoku shôten, 5.9
  9. S1 E9 Harawata ni ryû, 6.7
  10. S1 E10 Hiruko no magokoro, 6.1
  11. S1 E11 Yagyû Ren'ya, 6.2
  12. S1 E12 Ôchô fukkatsu, 7.0
  13. S1 E13 Seiten hyôhyô, 6.4

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tatsuo Sato
Music by
Kitaro

Everyone

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Facts

April 15, 2003 · July 15, 2003 · Ended

First aired
April 15, 2003
Last aired
July 15, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Ninja Log, I Just Want to Be Normal, Eye Remember +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ninja Scroll: The Series?"

Questions about Ninja Scroll: The Series

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ninja Scroll: The Series?

PlexPrimeCrunchyrollThe CWRetrocrushFawesomeRetroCrush

In the United States, Ninja Scroll: The Series streams on Prime, Crunchyroll, and RetroCrush, and it is free with ads on Plex, The CW, Retrocrush, and Fawesome. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Ninja Scroll: The Series worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8).

How long does it take to watch Ninja Scroll: The Series?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2003.

Will Ninja Scroll: The Series scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more gruesome than scary: grotesque is rated 7 of 10, scares 5.

Is Ninja Scroll: The Series in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

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 tropes for it, including Ninja Log, I Just Want to Be Normal, and Eye Remember.