A vagabond swordsman is aided by a kunoichi and a spy in battling a demonic clan of killers - led by a ghost from his past - who are bent on overthrowing the Tokugawa Shogunate.A vagabond swordsman is aided by a kunoichi and a spy in battling a demonic clan of killers - led by a ghost from his past - who are bent on overthrowing the Tokugawa Shogunate.A vagabond swordsman is aided by a kunoichi and a spy in battling a demonic clan of killers - led by a ghost from his past - who are bent on overthrowing the Tokugawa Shogunate.
- Awards
- 1 win
- Kagero
- (voice)
- Dakuan
- (voice)
- Masked Samurai
- (voice)
- Genma Himuro
- (voice)
- Doujin
- (voice)
- Tessai
- (voice)
- Shijima
- (voice)
- (as Akimasa Ômori)
- Benisato
- (voice)
- Hanza
- (voice)
- Genpachi
- (voice)
- Mujuro Utsutsu
- (voice)
- Yurimaru
- (voice)
- Zakuro
- (voice)
- Mushizo
- (voice)
- Shinkuro
- (voice)
- (as Junichi Sugawara)
- Villager
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe film is a tribute to the works of Japanese author Fûtarô Yamada, who throughout the sixties wrote many historical novels about ninjas.
- GoofsWhen Doujin (the leader of the bandits on the bridge) raises his wooden hand to shoot Jubei, the details on the hand that indicate that it is man-made (ie. exposed joints) are missing from the first two shots in which it appears.
- Quotes
[Jubei runs to a mortally wounded Kagero]
Jubei: Don't die! Kagero!
Kagero: [weakly] Jubei...
Jubei: I told you to stay there!
Kagero: I owed you a favour... remember, Jubei?
Jubei: [gasps]
Kagero: [tearfully] It was the first time... anyone ever treated me as a woman, and not, not as a ninja warrior who was completely expendable. I knew I would become more attracted to you if we stayed together, but I needed that from you - please forgive me, I'm sorry. You were the only person who didn't care about my poisoned soul! Whether for an antidote, or just from compassion. I wish we could have made love just, just once!
[cries as Jubei embraces her tightly]
Kagero: I was not honest, I was weak. I... needed... you!
Jubei: No... it's not over yet!
[They kiss. Kagero takes off her headband and gives it to Jubei]
Kagero: Oh, Jubei... I'm so glad I met you and I'm, I'm happy... I...
[dies]
- Alternate versionsThe Norwegian VHS released by Polygram Video in late 90s contained the English dub, was uncut and was rated 18. It was released without subtitles, a practice that was very uncommon in Norway where foreign movies released on VHS were normally subtitled in its native language.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Masters of Fantasy: The Anime Filmmakers (1998)
- SoundtracksSomewhere, Faraway, Everyone Is Listening to a Ballad
Composed and performed by Ryôhei Yamanashi
Lyrics by Sho Jitsukawa
Arranged by Hiroshi Shinkawa
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- Also known as
- Jubei Ninpocho: The Wind Ninja Chronicles
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $1,073