A vagabond swordsman is aided by a kunoichi and a spy in battling a demonic clan of killers - led by a ghost from his past - who are bent on overthrowing the Tokugawa Shogunate.A vagabond swordsman is aided by a kunoichi and a spy in battling a demonic clan of killers - led by a ghost from his past - who are bent on overthrowing the Tokugawa Shogunate.A vagabond swordsman is aided by a kunoichi and a spy in battling a demonic clan of killers - led by a ghost from his past - who are bent on overthrowing the Tokugawa Shogunate.
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- 1 win
- Kagero
- (voice)
- Dakuan
- (voice)
- Masked Samurai
- (voice)
- Genma Himuro
- (voice)
- Doujin
- (voice)
- Tessai
- (voice)
- Shijima
- (voice)
- (as Akimasa Ômori)
- Benisato
- (voice)
- Hanza
- (voice)
- Genpachi
- (voice)
- Mujuro Utsutsu
- (voice)
- Yurimaru
- (voice)
- Zakuro
- (voice)
- Mushizo
- (voice)
- Shinkuro
- (voice)
- (as Junichi Sugawara)
- Villager
- (voice)
Storyline
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- TriviaThe concept of Ninja Scroll arose from the director's fascination with ninjas and the idea of them always trying to trick each other.
- GoofsWhen Doujin (the leader of the bandits on the bridge) raises his wooden hand to shoot Jubei, the details on the hand that indicate that it is man-made (ie. exposed joints) are missing from the first two shots in which it appears.
- Quotes
[Jubei runs to a mortally wounded Kagero]
Jubei: Don't die! Kagero!
Kagero: [weakly] Jubei...
Jubei: I told you to stay there!
Kagero: I owed you a favour... remember, Jubei?
Jubei: [gasps]
Kagero: [tearfully] It was the first time... anyone ever treated me as a woman, and not, not as a ninja warrior who was completely expendable. I knew I would become more attracted to you if we stayed together, but I needed that from you - please forgive me, I'm sorry. You were the only person who didn't care about my poisoned soul! Whether for an antidote, or just from compassion. I wish we could have made love just, just once!
[cries as Jubei embraces her tightly]
Kagero: I was not honest, I was weak. I... needed... you!
Jubei: No... it's not over yet!
[They kiss. Kagero takes off her headband and gives it to Jubei]
Kagero: Oh, Jubei... I'm so glad I met you and I'm, I'm happy... I...
[dies]
- Alternate versionsThe Norwegian VHS released by Polygram Video in late 90s contained the English dub, was uncut and was rated 18. It was released without subtitles, a practice that was very uncommon in Norway where foreign movies released on VHS were normally subtitled in its native language.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Masters of Fantasy: The Anime Filmmakers (1998)
- SoundtracksSomewhere, Faraway, Everyone Is Listening to a Ballad
Composed and performed by Ryôhei Yamanashi
Lyrics by Sho Jitsukawa
Arranged by Hiroshi Shinkawa
The story, ninja action and characters are amazing. Jubei and Kigero's tale is more tragic then anything Shakespeare has thought up. The eight devils of Kimon are each interesting in their own way and some are sure to warrant more interest to you then others. By movie's end, you are sure to have felt many emotions as you watched Jubei's tale unfold.
Anyone who wants to write this off as low-class entertainment aimed at a skewed demographic must not have actually bothered to watch the film. This is high class art of the most important sense. A wonderful story with interesting characters and with enough action to fill four other movies. Ninja Scroll takes you on an adventure.
You need to see this. Highest recommendation. Please watch it with Japanese language track/ English subtitles.
- ruinously
- Mar 10, 2005
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- Also known as
- Jubei Ninpocho: The Wind Ninja Chronicles
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $1,073