![]() ![]() Whether it being Tessai and his boomerang double edged sword or Yurimaru’s ability to create electricity from his body. Each member of the Devil clan have their own unique quirks and personalities. But what is necessary to discuss about this movie is the excellent cast of characters.Īnd the first thing I have to mention about the characters is how fantastic the villains are. ![]() Of course there are many other side plots taking place as well such as Jubei’s backstory or the political turmoil taking place between clans, but it’s not necessary to go through these events in depth in this review (maybe in another post?). It’s definitely a movie that requires multiple viewings, just because there is so many intertwining events going on throughout the 100 minute run time and it can very hard to stay on track if your not paying attention.īut the core of the story is about a wandering ninja named Jubei, who tries to defeat a clan of demon ninjas known as the Devil of Kimon, whose main objective is to overthrow the current Japanese government. To give you an overview of the story, is not a simple task. And I’m very glad to say I got that feeling watching this film. It’s very rare that I watch an anime movie and get absolutely amazed by the sheer quality of craftsmanship. ![]() And oh boy do I regret not watching it sooner. So for a very long time, I didn’t watch Ninja Scroll. And it didn’t help that so many anime at the time shared similar aesthetics (I’m looking at you Rurouni Kenshin). ![]() Was it at my local library or a trip down to Blockbusters? Either way, it has always perplexed me whether or not it was a stand alone movie or a follow up from a tv-series. I can’t actually remember the first time I laid eyes on the iconic purple DVD front cover. But only true sympathy can move the human heart – DakuanĮver since childhood, Ninja Scroll has always made an appearance in some form in my life. To understand people’s minds and control them is secret of the ninja strategy. ![]()
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