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Ninja Scroll
A visceral storm of blood, steel, and shadows where a wandering swordsman and a poison-cursed kunoichi battle demonic forces. It is a dark, erotic elegy to the fleeting nature of life, painted in shades of midnight blue and crimson.
Ninja Scroll
Ninja Scroll

獣兵衛忍風帖

"Feudal Japan—a time of danger, intrigue and deception . . ."

05 June 1993 Japan 94 min 7.8 (711)

Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Cast: Koichi Yamadera, Emi Shinohara, Takeshi Aono, Daisuke Gori, Ryuuzaburou Ootomo

Animation Fantasy Action Adventure The Cost of Greed and Power Individuality vs. Collectivism Tragedy of the 'Cursed' Woman The Cycle of Violence

Ninja Scroll — Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

If you want to kill me, you mustn't make any sound at all.
— Utsutsu Mujuro

Context

Said to Jubei during their duel in the bamboo forest, emphasizing Mujuro's reliance on hearing.

Meaning

Highlights the supernatural skill level of the combatants and the tension of the blind warrior archetype.

Burn in hell.
— Jubei Kibagami

Context

Jubei says this as he kicks Gemma into the molten gold, sealing his fate.

Meaning

The ultimate rejection of the villain. It's not just a kill; it's a condemnation.

I thought rats usually leave a sinking ship.
— Jubei Kibagami

Context

Said to Gemma during the final confrontation on the burning ship.

Meaning

A sharp insult reflecting Jubei's wit and his view of Gemma as vermin despite his power.

My body is saturated with poison. It's so strong that even the touch of my lips will kill instantly. No one can touch me. Anyone who dares to... dies.
— Kagero

Context

She explains to Jubei why she pushes people away and why she is used as a tool.

Meaning

Explains her tragic condition and the impossibility of her having a normal life or love.

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