Ninja Scroll
Ninja Scroll
The film takes place in feudal Japan) and follows Kibagami Jubei, a mercenary swordsman who battles the Eight Devils of Kimon, a team of ninjas with supernatural powers who are intent on overthrowing the Tokugawa shogunate. During his quest, he is aided by Dakuan, an elderly but crafty government spy, and Kagero, a Kōga kunoichi whose body is infused with toxins.
Ninja Scroll
Praised for its animation and action scenes, Ninja Scroll is regarded by many as one of the most influential anime films ever made. Alongside Akira) and Ghost in the Shell), it was responsible for increasing the popularity of adult-oriented anime outside of Japan. The film has been cited by The Wachowskis as an influence on the Matrix) franchise, and resulted in Kawajiri later contributing to two segments of the anthology film The Animatrix.
Ninja Scroll
A televised sequel, Ninja Scroll: The Series, was aired in Japan in 2003.
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