---
title: "Black Lion"
year: 1992
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-lion-1992"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 88856
imdb_id: "tt0422607"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Black Lion (1992) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-lion-1992

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Black Lion is a film first released in 1992. Catalogued under Animation, Action, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Nippon Columbia, Dynamic Planning, Minamimachi Bugyosho. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone ninja must confront an immortal foe in war‑torn 16th‑century Japan."

### Why Watch
- Blend of feudal Japan and futuristic weaponry
- Dynamic animation style
- High‑stakes ninja showdown

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime may limit character development
- Sci‑fi elements may not suit historical purists
- Tone & Suitability: Contains intense combat and violent themes, suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, fantasy, historical, animated

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/black-lion-1992#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Takashi Watanabe
- **Networks / Studios**: Nippon Columbia, Dynamic Planning, Minamimachi Bugyosho

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yasunori Matsumoto** as *Shishimaru (voice)*
- **Yusaku Yara** as *Doma Jinnai (voice)*
- **Ai Orikasa** as *Hayabusa (voice)*
- **Kan Fujimoto** as *Momji (voice)*
- **Kan Tokumaru** as *Momochi Sandayu (voice)*
- **Kazuyuki Sogabe** as *Oda Nobunaga (voice)*
- **Koji Tsujitani** as *Kojiro (voice)*
- **Yuri Amano** as *Oyu (voice)*
- **Yuzuru Fujimoto** as *Nagato (voice)*
- **Jo Maemoto** as *Nagatoji (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When does the story take place?
The plot is set in the year 1580 during Nobunaga Oda’s campaign to unify Japan.

### Q: Who is the primary antagonist?
The immortal ninja Ginnai Doma serves as the main antagonist.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an animated action‑adventure with fantasy elements.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour.

### Q: Is the film animated?
Yes, it is presented as an animated feature.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Black Lion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/88856)

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