Ninja Scroll

Ninja Scroll (2003)

EndedAnimation showAction, Adventure, Anime

Ten years after his popular feature Ninja Scroll (1993), Yoshiaki Kawajiri returned to the adventures of super-ninja Jubei Kibagami in a broadcast series. A wanderer who can cleave enemies in two with a single sword-stroke, Jubei gets drawn into a ghoulish war while trying to get a peaceful night's sleep. The Hiruko and Kimon ninja clans are fighting over the mysterious Dragon Stone, which confers extraordinary wealth and power. It's somehow linked to Shigure, a woman whom the ninjas call the Light Maiden. With some faltering help from thief Tsubute and Dakuan, an aged but powerful monk, Jubei sets out to deliver the magical Stone to Shigure. What follows is a repetitious gore-fest: Jubei splits, beheads, and skewers an endless array of bizarre-looking demons. At one point, a ship literally floats away on a sea of blood. Despite some simple computer animated effects, Ninja Scroll looks more like a series from the mid-'80s than 2003. The designs of the characters, endless duels, and meandering storyline recall Fist of the North Star and other early, blood-soaked epics.

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13Farewell JubeiJul 15, 2003
S01E12Dynasty RestorationJul 8, 2003
S01E11Yagyu RenyaJul 1, 2003
S01E10The Heart of the HirukoJun 24, 2003
S01E09A Dragon WithinJun 17, 2003
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Ninja Scroll premiere?

Ninja Scroll premiered in 2003.

Who directed Ninja Scroll?

Ninja Scroll was directed by Tatsuo Sato.

Who wrote the screenplay for Ninja Scroll?

The screenplay for Ninja Scroll was written by Toshiki Inoue.

What is the plot of Ninja Scroll?

Ninja Scroll follows the story of a wandering ninja named Jubei as he becomes embroiled in a battle against a group of demons who seek to overthrow the government.

Who voices Jubei in Ninja Scroll?

Jubei is voiced by Rikiya Koyama in the Japanese version of Ninja Scroll, and by Stephen Apostolina in the English dubbed version.

What inspired the creation of Ninja Scroll?

Ninja Scroll was inspired by the manga of the same name created by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.

How many episodes does Ninja Scroll have?

Ninja Scroll is a 13-episode anime series.

Who is the main antagonist in Ninja Scroll?

The main antagonist in Ninja Scroll is Gemma Himuro.

Who composed the soundtrack for Ninja Scroll?

The soundtrack for Ninja Scroll was composed by Kaoru Wada.

What studio produced Ninja Scroll?

Ninja Scroll was produced by Madhouse Studios.

What is the genre of Ninja Scroll?

Ninja Scroll is classified as an action, adventure, supernatural, and fantasy anime series.

What is the origin of the title "Ninja Scroll"?

The title "Ninja Scroll" comes from a document created by the spy network established by Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period of Japan.

Who is Dakuan in Ninja Scroll?

Dakuan is a government spy who hires Jubei to defeat the Shogun of the Dark.

Who voices Dakuan in Ninja Scroll?

Dakuan is voiced by Takeshi Aono in the Japanese version of Ninja Scroll, and by Dean Wein in the English dubbed version.

Also known as

  • Ninja Scroll: Η Σειρά (Greece)

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