Ninja Scroll
Juubee Ninpuuchou
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Synopsis
Jubei Kibagami wanders feudal Japan as an itinerant swordsman-for-hire. After a past betrayal left him masterless, he has no more patience for warring political factions and their schemes. Unfortunately, both past and political intrigue collide when he meets and saves a female ninja named Kagero from a man with the ability to make his body as hard as stone. The sole survivor of a ninja clan, Kagero continues her team's last mission: investigate a mysterious plague that wiped out an entire village. Jubei wants nothing to do with this, but the stone-like man's allies, a group of ninja with supernatural powers known as the Devils of Kimon, make that option difficult. To make matters worse, a government spy poisons Jubei, promising him an antidote if he can unravel the true intentions of the Devils of Kimon and their connection to the plague. The trail leads to shadow leaders, a plot to overthrow the government, and a man that Jubei thought he would never see again.
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About Ninja Scroll
Meet Ninja Scroll (Juubee Ninpuuchou), an adventure, fantasy and supernatural anime by Madhouse (1993). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Jubei Kibagami wanders feudal Japan as an itinerant swordsman-for-hire. After a past betrayal left him masterless, he has no more patience for warring political factions and their schemes.
Another thread: Unfortunately, both past and political intrigue collide when he crosses paths with and saves a female ninja named Kagero from a man with the ability to make his body as hard as stone. The sole survivor of a ninja clan, Kagero continues her team's last task: investigate a mysterious plague that wiped out an entire village. Jubei aims nothing to do with this, but the stone-like man's allies, a group of ninja with supernatural abilities known as the Devils of Kimon, make that option difficult.
With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.
Production & Appeal
Madhouse is the studio behind Ninja Scroll, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. At 7.6/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 1993, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What order should I watch Ninja Scroll in?
- Watch Ninja Scroll in release order, starting from Episode 1 on this site. If other seasons, movies or specials exist, they are linked from the series page.
- Is Ninja Scroll still airing?
- Ninja Scroll is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
- Is Ninja Scroll worth watching?
- It holds a 7.6/10 community score and is tagged adventure, fantasy and supernatural. If that mix appeals to you, it is a good candidate.
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