Shadow Warriors
Series Overview
Shadow Warriors is a Japanese television jidaigeki show featuring Sonny Chiba that ran for four seasons in the early 1980s. Chiba played different ninja characters in each series. In the first series he played Hattori Hanzō III, in second one he played Tsuge Shinpachi, in the third one he played Tarao Hanzō, in the fourth series and in Bakumatsu Hen, he played Hattori Hanzō XV. In the 2003 direct-to-DVD series Shin Kage no Gundan he played Hattori Hanzō I.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 119 Episodes
59 min per episode
1980 – 1985
Premiered: Tue, Apr 1, 1980
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 13: “Kage for Eternity”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.
International Certification Matrix
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is Shadow Warriors about?
Shadow Warriors is a Japanese television jidaigeki show featuring Sonny Chiba that ran for four seasons in the early 1980s. Chiba played different ninja characters in each series. In the first series he played Hattori Hanzō III, in second one he played Tsuge Shinpachi, in the third one he played Tarao Hanzō, in the fourth series and in Bakumatsu Hen, he played Hattori Hanzō XV. In the 2003 direct-to-DVD series Shin Kage no Gundan he played Hattori Hanzō I.
How many seasons does Shadow Warriors have?
Shadow Warriors comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Shadow Warriors?
Key cast members in Shadow Warriors include Sonny Chiba.
Who created or directed Shadow Warriors?
Shadow Warriors was developed and directed by Not specified.