Ninja Scroll
獣兵衛忍風帖
“Feudal Japan—a time of danger, intrigue and deception . . .”
Synopsis
Jubei is a masterless ninja who travels the land alone, lending his services to those with gold—or a worthy cause. His fearsome abilities have served him well, but a plot to overthrow the government threatens to end his wandering ways—and possibly his life.
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4K Restoration Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-11
Top Cast
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Koichi Yamadera
Jubei Kibagami (voice)
Emi Shinohara
Kagero (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Dakuan (voice)
Daisuke Gori
Genma Himuro (voice)
Ryuuzaburou Ootomo
Tessai (voice)
Akimasa Omori
Shijima (voice)
Gara Takashima
Benisato (voice)
Norio Wakamoto
Utsutsu Mujuurou (voice)
Toshihiko Seki
Yurimaru (voice)
Masako Katsuki
Zakuro (voice)
Reizō Nomoto
Mushizou (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Doujin (voice)
Osamu Saka
Masked Samurai (voice)
Katsuji Mori
Hanza (voice)
Yusaku Yara
Genpachi (voice)
Junichi Sugawara
Shinkurou (voice)
Shūichirō Moriyama
Sakaki Hyobu (voice)
Katsumi Suzuki
Villager (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Eiga-Sai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 11, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshiaki Kawajiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshiaki Kawajiri
- Original Score
- Kaoru Wada
- Original Title
- 獣兵衛忍風帖
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Animate Film, JVC, movic, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Kaoru Wada
Hitoshi Yamaguchi
Akara Arisato, Harutoshi Ogata
Yutaka Takahashi, Masaki Sawanobori, Masamichi Fujiwara, Shigeaki Komatsu, Makoto Hasegawa
Department Leadership Roster
Masaki Sawanobori
Producer
Shigeaki Komatsu
Producer
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Screenplay
Haruo Sai
Producer
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Director
Akara Arisato
Editor
Harutoshi Ogata
Editor
Hitoshi Yamaguchi
Director of Photography
Shigeru Kitayama
Producer
Masako Fukuyo
Producer
Kazuhiko Ikeguchi
Producer
Kaoru Wada
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ninja Scroll
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ninja Scroll about?
Jubei is a masterless ninja who travels the land alone, lending his services to those with gold—or a worthy cause. His fearsome abilities have served him well, but a plot to overthrow the government threatens to end his wandering ways—and possibly his life.
Who directed Ninja Scroll?
Ninja Scroll was directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.
Who stars in Ninja Scroll?
The principal cast of Ninja Scroll includes Koichi Yamadera, Emi Shinohara, Takeshi Aono, Daisuke Gori, Ryuuzaburou Ootomo.
When was Ninja Scroll released and how long is it?
Ninja Scroll was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Ninja Scroll?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ninja Scroll was composed by Kaoru Wada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ninja Scroll?
Ninja Scroll holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).