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Ninja Scroll (10th Anniversary Edition)

Ninja Scroll (10th Anniversary Edition)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Still one of my favorites.
Review: Some years ago, when I had just started watching/collecting anime full-time, my brother picked up Ninja Scroll for me due to the word "Ninja" in the title. A few years and a ton of videos later, Ninja Scroll still stands as one of my favorites.

This one has it all, the dubbing is quite good, the action is fast-paced and furious, and the main character of Jubei is simply awesome.

Fans of "Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie" will love this one. Even now I still pop it in the VCR for a little excitement fix...can't go wrong with this one. Trust me.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: It surprised me
Review: I'm not a fan of animation, not unless it has "Disney" in the title, but I ended up watching this on the late show one night. I left it on, because there was nothing else to watch, but soon found myself engrossed. It turned out to be better than most *live* movie's I've seen. I loved it so much the following day I went in search of it for purchase. Well worth it, I've lent it to other non-anime fans and they've loved it as well.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Ninja Scroll
Review: This movie represents one of the best examples of Anime. The graphic art is definately a stand out among the top Japanese titles. I was extremely impressed with the the story line and character development. Parts of the movie may move too fast, I suggest replaying it to understand what's going on (trust me it's worth it) Whether you are a new or old fan of Anime this movie is a MUST have for every collection!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Another triumph for Kawajiri
Review: Superior stuff from the director of "Demon City Shinjuku" and "Wicked City" (which is also worth a good viewing!). Exceptional action, style and character design make this one a real winner. This movie gets very graphic at times and is definitely NOT for the kiddies, so anyone thinking this is in "Pokemon" territory is WAYYYYYYYY off base! Check this tape out, folks...especially if you can get a Japanese subtitled version. The dubbing here is very good, but for my money you just can't beat the original Japanese actors. However, this is my own personal taste...if you don't like reading those little words at the bottom of the screen, the English version will do just fine for you, believe me.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Japanimation Classic
Review: Ninja Scroll, the story of Jubei a former Samuri turned Ninja for hire. He befriends a young woman ninja and finds himself up against the eight devils of Kimone including the evil Gamma, The Shogun of the dark. Ninja scroll should be the first movie anyone interested in anime should get. Once you watch the blazing action and feel the suspense you'll be a die hard anime fan for life. This movie will launch anyone, even those with no tolerance for anime into the cult seen before you can say "Gamma, burn with your gold in hell! "

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Ancient Japanese demons and ninjas at its best
Review: This is one of the best Anime movies I have ever seen. Its not too picky on trying to make the animation the best in computer graphics or whatever, therefore focusing alot on the story. The story to this Anime is great, it keeps you interested and it never gets dull. The fight scenes start getting a little too rushed towards the end, but it continues to be the my third favorite anime movie of all time. (first being Akira and second being Death and Rebirth of Evangelion)

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Must See For Any Anime Fan
Review: This is defenitely one of the best anime's I have ever seen. The story is great, the action scenes are incredible, and the characters are awesome. I never get tired of this movie! Its an all around fantastic anime for new or old fans.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Best Anime Ever!
Review: This is my all time favorite Anime. It has intense action, classic romance and moves at a good pace. Very beautiful anime.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Not bad, but not great either
Review: Ninja Scroll is hyped up as one of the best animes out there, along with Ghost in the Shell and Akira. I disagree. (Of course, I don't think any of those three are great.)

Basically, I just expected some cool action out of Ninja Scroll. I was not expecting character development nor a good story. Naturally, I got nothing in those two categories. The story is complicated and bombards you with a whole bunch of Japanese names that mean nothing. The characters are weak. They are very removed and have little personality.

Okay, so how's the action? It's okay. It's not going to knock your socks off. There's one sword-fighting scene about 50 minutes in that's pretty cool. But the sword-fighting doesn't compare to something like The Mask of Zorro (1998), Rob Roy (1995), or Star Wars Episode I. The other action is pretty good. It's true, there's quite a bit of gore, but I thought it was tolerable.

The animation and art are alright. It doesn't compare with the quality of Ghost in the Shell or Akira.

Ultimately, I'd say that Ninja Scroll is slightly above-average for anime. I didn't love it, but I found it entertaining. Don't expect to be blown away, though.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Onward Ninja Demons
Review: Pretty good plotline and story. It can be a tad confusing at times so you'll have to follow. It was a tad more gory than I originally expected but hey back in those times people weren't exactly clean in battle techniques. Any ways this would probably suit pretty well in a person's anime collection. So just consider this one but don't make it top prioty of video's on your wishlist.


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