Shinobi


1h 56m 2006

Brief Synopsis

The year is 1614. Japan is finally a unified country under the first shogun, Tokugawa. Gennosuke of Kohga and Oboro of Iga, are the last hope of two isolated ninja villages wracked by endless tragedy and a cycle of revenge. The blessing of their love should have brought peace to the suffering people

Film Details

Also Known As
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adaptation
Period
Romance
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Shochiku Company, Ltd.; Shochiku Company, Ltd.
Distribution Company
FUNimation Entertainment; FUNimation Entertainment; Madman Entertainment Pty., Ltd.; Shochiku Company, Ltd.; Studiocanal UK; Tripictures; Vision

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 56m

Synopsis

The year is 1614. Japan is finally a unified country under the first shogun, Tokugawa. Gennosuke of Kohga and Oboro of Iga, are the last hope of two isolated ninja villages wracked by endless tragedy and a cycle of revenge. The blessing of their love should have brought peace to the suffering people. However, the conspiracy brought by Tokugawa once again tears the two villages apart. Gennosuke constantly speaks in favor of peace, while Oboro takes the choice to fight to resolve the conflict. With each Ninja having super human powers, the battle is set to fight off each other for their own existence. Now destined to meet as enemies, will Gennosuke and Oboro find a way to pursuit their star-crossed love?

Film Details

Also Known As
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adaptation
Period
Romance
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Shochiku Company, Ltd.; Shochiku Company, Ltd.
Distribution Company
FUNimation Entertainment; FUNimation Entertainment; Madman Entertainment Pty., Ltd.; Shochiku Company, Ltd.; Studiocanal UK; Tripictures; Vision

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 56m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall November 17, 2006

Released in United States on Video February 6, 2007

Released in United States 2006

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 25-June 18, 2006.

Based on the novel "Koga Ninpo-cho" written by Futaro Yamada.

Released in United States Fall November 17, 2006

Released in United States on Video February 6, 2007

Released in United States 2006 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 25-June 18, 2006.)