Ninja Bugei-chou Pilot Film English Sub & Dub

About Ninja Bugei-chou Pilot Film

Meet Ninja Bugei-chou Pilot Film, an action, seinen and historical anime by unknown (2000). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: An animated pilot film for Ninja Bugei-chou released to the public over three decades later on Ninpuu Kamui Gaiden DVD volume 7. The pilot film was created in 1969 as director Nagisa Ooshima was wanting to make a TV animation to build off his controversial film from 1967.

Further in, the pilot was rejected by Shirato himself (the original comic creator the film was based on) and the plan was changed to animate Ninpuu Kamui Gaiden instead, a side story to the Kamui Den manga also created by Shirato. Though with this change, Ooshima did not partake in Ninpuu Kamui Gaiden's production.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

unknown is the studio behind Ninja Bugei-chou Pilot Film, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It aired in 2000, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.