---
title: "Ninja's Mark"
year: 1968
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ninja-s-mark-1968"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 462359
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ninja's Mark (1968) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ninja-s-mark-1968

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ninja's Mark is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Action. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A famous swordsman investigates when a monstrous transformation threatens the shogun's lineage."

### Why Watch
- features a famous swordsman investigator
- involves a political plot against the shogun
- showcases ninja magic and intrigue

### Caveats & Content Note
- the swordsman gets taken prisoner
- plot revolves around a sinister attempt to prevent an heir
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of political conspiracy and monstrous transformations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, suspenseful, historical, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/ninja-s-mark-1968#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Norifumi Suzuki
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Isao Natsuyagi** as *Shiinoha Toma*
- **Hiroko Sakuramachi**
- **Rinichi Yamamoto** as *Ikada Oriemon*
- **Tatsuo Endō** as *Mushikago Ujin*
- **Kenji Ushio** as *Dodo Senjuro*
- **Kantarō Suga** as *Iemitsu*
- **Hōsei Komatsu**
- **Shingo Yamashiro** as *Tadanaga*
- **Yuriko Mishima**
- **Yukiko Kuwahara** as *Kinuta*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Ninja's Mark released?
It was released on 01/27/1968.

### Q: Who is the main target of the ninja magic?
The main target is Shogun Tokugawa III.

### Q: Why is the ninja magic being used?
The court believes it is used to frighten the lord off women so that there will be no heir.

### Q: Who is called in to investigate?
Tôma, a famous swordsman, is called in.

### Q: Who is discovered as the leader of the ninja?
A beautiful young girl named Kagiroi is discovered as their leader.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ninja's Mark — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/462359)
- [Ninja's Mark (1968) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/ninja-s-mark)

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