Feudal Japan—a time of danger, intrigue and deception . . .
仕えるべき主をもたぬ「はぐれ忍び」牙神獣兵衛は、望月藩お抱えの甲賀組忍びでくノ一の陽炎を偶然助ける。彼女は、下田村に広まった疫病の原因を解明するために仲間たちと一緒に潜入したところを、謎の忍び軍団・鬼門八人衆に襲われたのだ。仲間はすべて殺され、生き残ったのは彼女のみ。陽炎を助けたために、鬼門八人衆に狙われることになった獣兵衛は、その最中、公儀隠密・濁庵の罠にはめられ、敵の陰謀を探る羽目になる。その中で獣兵衛は、みずからがはぐれ忍びとなった過去の因縁と向き合っていく。
"Ninja Scroll" is a visceral Japanese animated action film directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, released in 1993. Written by Kawajiri and produced by Madhouse, this dark, stylish tale plunges viewers into a feudal Japan teeming with danger, supernatural intrigue, and unrelenting violence—a cornerstone of mature anime cinema. The story follows Jubei Kibagami, a lone, stoic ninja-for-hire (voiced by Kōichi Yamadera in Japanese, Dean Elliott in English), who roams the land wielding his blade for pay or principle. His solitary path is disrupted when he rescues Kagero (Emi Shinohara/Jennifer Stuart), a fierce kunoichi, from a monstrous foe. Thrust into a deadly conspiracy, Jubei battles the Eight Devils of Kimon—grotesque, superhuman assassins led by the sinister Gemma—whose scheme to topple the shogunate endangers his life and forces him to confront a haunting past. Renowned for its fluid animation, graphic bloodshed, and a pulsating score by Kaoru Wada, "Ninja Scroll" blends samurai grit with supernatural horror. Its breathtaking fight scenes and morally gray characters cemented its status as a gateway anime for Western audiences, though its explicit content sparked debate. Released in 1993, "Ninja Scroll" became a cult classic, celebrated for pushing boundaries and showcasing anime’s raw potential. A critical and commercial hit, it influenced a generation of fans and creators, remaining a benchmark for action-packed storytelling in animation.
年1993
予算60000000$
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製作国Japan
