---
title: "Ninja Scroll"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ninja-scroll-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14282
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Ninja Scroll (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ninja-scroll-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ninja Scroll is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Fantasy, Animation, Action. Produced and broadcast by Madhouse, Animate Film, JVC. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A masterless ninja faces a deadly government conspiracy in feudal Japan."

### Why Watch
- features intense martial arts action
- explores a plot in feudal Japan

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains violent content not suitable for all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains horror and action elements rated R.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, horror, fantasy, animation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/ninja-scroll-1993#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
- **Networks / Studios**: Madhouse, Animate Film, JVC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Koichi Yamadera** as *Jubei Kibagami (voice)*
- **Emi Shinohara** as *Kagero (voice)*
- **Takeshi Aono** as *Dakuan (voice)*
- **Daisuke Gori** as *Genma Himuro (voice)*
- **Ryuuzaburou Ootomo** as *Tessai (voice)*
- **Akimasa Omori** as *Shijima (voice)*
- **Gara Takashima** as *Benisato (voice)*
- **Norio Wakamoto** as *Utsutsu Mujuurou (voice)*
- **Toshihiko Seki** as *Yurimaru (voice)*
- **Masako Katsuki** as *Zakuro (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character of the film?
The main character is Jubei, a masterless ninja who travels alone.

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The film is set in feudal Japan.

### Q: What threatens Jubei in the story?
A plot to overthrow the government threatens to end his wandering ways and possibly his life.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film encompasses fantasy, animation, action, horror, and history.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ninja Scroll — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14282)

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