Ninja Scroll è un film d'animazione giapponese del 1993, scritto e diretto da Yoshiaki Kawajiri (già noto per La città delle bestie incantatrici), ispirato dai racconti Ninpch di Futaro Yama... Leggi tuttoNinja Scroll è un film d'animazione giapponese del 1993, scritto e diretto da Yoshiaki Kawajiri (già noto per La città delle bestie incantatrici), ispirato dai racconti Ninpch di Futaro Yamada; l'anime infatti è ambientato nel Giappone feudale e narra delle vicende del ninja Jube... Leggi tuttoNinja Scroll è un film d'animazione giapponese del 1993, scritto e diretto da Yoshiaki Kawajiri (già noto per La città delle bestie incantatrici), ispirato dai racconti Ninpch di Futaro Yamada; l'anime infatti è ambientato nel Giappone feudale e narra delle vicende del ninja Jubei.
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- 1 vittoria in totale
- Kagero
- (voce)
- Dakuan
- (voce)
- Masked Samurai
- (voce)
- Genma Himuro
- (voce)
- Doujin
- (voce)
- Tessai
- (voce)
- Shijima
- (voce)
- (as Akimasa Ômori)
- Benisato
- (voce)
- Hanza
- (voce)
- Genpachi
- (voce)
- Yurimaru
- (voce)
- Zakuro
- (voce)
- Mushizo
- (voce)
- Shinkuro
- (voce)
- (as Junichi Sugawara)
- Villager
- (voce)
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Recently here in Australia, the movie has thankfully been re-released in the 10th Anniversary Uncut version. After a controversial screening on commercial TV some years ago, the video version was upgraded from MA to an R-Rating, and had some sex scenes cut. The new DVD has been restored, uncut.
A classic, highly entertaining and impressive anime - strongly recommended to Japanime newbies :)
So I've gone back to my roots when anime was a childhood favourite of mine, but this one isn't for kids. I loved this flick when I was in my early teens, so watching it now was such a nostalgia trip and surprisingly it still holds up exceptionally well. The popular worldwide hit "Ninja Scroll", which was directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (who brought us the excellent "Vampire Hunter D") paves way for a maturely slick, extremely violent and intensely erotic outlook. Everything about it comes thick and fast. It frenetically exploits the blood sprayed violence like a running tap, but still never loses that beautifully tender edge that seeps into many of the situations. The compelling premise isn't a mind-bender, although a bit jaded, but its simple origins only enhance the taut lay out and poignantly dark array of blisteringly out-there conflicts. It's surprising in it developments and you're left amazed by the film's personality and unique world that's created. It vividly captures the period of this atmospheric world. They're such an imaginatively diverse barrage of dynamic characters, with the likes of the rock-build demon to the hunchback whose hump are a wasp nest and a snake lady who can actually shed her skin. This gave it a real eastern mythological state and only proves that the bad guys had the most fun. The story might feel like its there only to set up one spirited confrontation after another and really it is. But the story-telling element is effectively defined, as most of the main players get enough time to mould there own back story and present their significance to where it could be heading. Jubei makes a cool anti-hero and Kagero fits nicely along side him. The skillful animation has class, agility, originality and distinguishing details making its way into these stunningly pristine visuals. An aggressively crisp sounding FX makes the experience a whole lot more impressive with such a wide range and the oriental twang found in the eerily mystic music score makes this presentation more brooding in its blinding passion and checkered emotion. Kawajiri faced no restrictions here, and was free to come up with an illustriously innovative and majestic anime piece that works in every frame.
"Ninja Scroll" is more highly involving than you would believe. Recommended.
The visuals are top-notch, and the action is fast and clean. The sword fights can be watched frame-by-frame (and may have to be, if you want to really understand what is happening) and your awe at the quality of this movie will just increase. Do I sound like an obsessed fan? Because this movie impresses me so greatly that I cannot over-rate it.
The story and characters, though, are the main focus of this presentation, which each battle, duel, and other confrontation serving to move the story forward, develop, reveal, or eliminate the characters - all of whom are revealed in a way that is engrossing.
Some maybe turned off by the gore, violence, and low value placed on human life; but that is what this time period was about. This is definately for mature audiences.
If you do not yet own a copy of this, watch it as if you had never heard of it and enjoy the story developing. Then be plesantly surprised by the superficial stuff - action, animation, sound, and depth of characters.
The animation is terrific, and even though this film was made in 1993, it still captivates today.
Fans of this genre will enjoy this movie, but so will people who aren't into animé.
This is a terrific film, and one that you will be able to watch over and over again, if you love quality.
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- QuizThe film is a tribute to the works of Japanese author Fûtarô Yamada, who throughout the sixties wrote many historical novels about ninjas.
- BlooperWhen 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.
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[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]
- Versioni alternativeThe 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.
- ConnessioniFeatured in Masters of Fantasy: The Anime Filmmakers (1998)
- Colonne sonoreSomewhere, 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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