Black Lion English Sub & Dub

About Black Lion

Here is what Black Lion (Jigen Sengokushi: Kuro no Shishi - Jinnai-hen) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and sci-fi anime by unknown (1992). At its core: The year is 1580. Using an army of soldiers equipped with sophisticated weaponry, Nobunaga Oda is on the verge of ruling Japan with an iron fist.

Further in, one of his enforcers is Ginnai Doma - a fallen samurai reborn into an indestructible killing machine. As Ginnai continues his killing spree on ninjas and those who oppose Nobunaga's rule, Shishimaru of the Iga Ninja - going against the Koga Ninja's plans - pursues a one-man vendetta to avenge the deaths of his comrades and kill.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with unknown, which means the visual identity of Black Lion follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 1992, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.