Ninja Scroll [10th Anniversary Edition]

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

Removed from the typical futuristic element of most Japanese animated adventures, this 1994 feature takes place in more of a sword-and-sorcery epic set in feudal Japan. Jubei Kipagami, a ninja mercenary, wanders the countryside in search of work. On his travels, he encounters Kagero, a female ninja whose poisoned blood causes her pale skin to be lethal to the touch. Jubei rescues the woman from Tessai, a creature made of rock. They later find that Tessai is one of the Eight Devils of Kimon, who are involved in a plot to overthrow the Shogun. A story of impossible love between Jubei and Kagero is somewhat interesting, but the true draw of Ninja Scroll is its action sequences. The dazzling swordplay of Japanese live-action samurai movies is not often seen in the animated genre, which tends more towards science fiction; however, this animated work has fight scenes in abundance. Although its content is too strong for children, adult fans of Japanese animation, samurai films, and fantasy should find it enjoyable. ~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:

• Number of Discs: 1
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 (Pre-1954 Standard)
• Audio: DTS-ES 6.1, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital Surround EX
• Screen: Pan and Scan, Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
• Subtitle: English
• Features:
  • • Side A: Digitally remastered original 4x3 full screen
    • Side B: digitally remastered enhanced 16x9 widescreen
    • Custom motion
    • Interactive menus
    • English and Japanese language 6.1 DTS-ES
    • 5.1 Dolby Digital Ex surround sound
    • French & Spanish language Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
    • Character synopsis
    • Photo gallery
    • Director interview
    • History of Jubei
    • English cast key character interview
    • English subtitles...and manga extras!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Director:

  Yoshiaki Kawajiri

• Screen Story:

  Yoshiaki Kawajiri

• Screenwriter:

  Yoshiaki Kawajiri

• Cinematographer:

  Hitoshi Yamaguchi

• Art Director:

  Hiromasa Ogura

• Executive Producer:

  Masamichi Fujiwara, Makoto Hasegawa, Yutaka Takahashi

• Sound Director:

  Yasunori Honda

• Animation Director:

  Yutaka Minowa

• Character Design:

  Yutaka Minowa