Ninja Scroll: The Series
獣兵衛忍風帖「龍宝玉篇」
In feudal Japan, the Edo period brought a time of delicate peace bought with blood. This is a chronicle of the life of Jubei Kibagami as he wanders the countryside as a ninja for hire. At this time, ninja clans are everywhere. One clan, known as the Hiruko Clan, doomed to live and die in darkness, protects a sacred treasure called the Dragon Stone. The Kimon Clan, however, bent on reviving the power of the Toyotomi, wants the Dragon Stone and the treasure it hides. Jubei Kibagami is the best man for the job of protecting both the Dragon Stone and the only one whom can use it - The Light Maiden! (Source: Discotek Media)
Ninja Scroll: The Series is a tv with 13 episodes, from Spring 2003, produced by MADHOUSE, rated 6.2/10 on AniList.
Synopsis
In feudal Japan, the Edo period brought a time of delicate peace bought with blood. This is a chronicle of the life of Jubei Kibagami as he wanders the countryside as a ninja for hire. At this time, ninja clans are everywhere. One clan, known as the Hiruko Clan, doomed to live and die in darkness, protects a sacred treasure called the Dragon Stone. The Kimon Clan, however, bent on reviving the power of the Toyotomi, wants the Dragon Stone and the treasure it hides. Jubei Kibagami is the best man for the job of protecting both the Dragon Stone and the only one whom can use it - The Light Maiden! (Source: Discotek Media)
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Tags
- Magic — Prominently features magical elements or the use of magic.
- Ninja — Prominently features Japanese warriors traditionally trained in espionage, sabotage and assasination.
- Swordplay — Prominently features the use of swords in combat.
- Rural — Partly or completely set in the countryside.
- Gore — Prominently features graphic bloodshed and violence.
- Samurai — Prominently features warriors of medieval Japanese nobility bound by a code of honor.
- Male Protagonist — Main character is male.
- Primarily Adult Cast — Main cast is mostly composed of characters above a high school age.
- Nudity — Features a character wearing no clothing or exposing intimate body parts.
- Ships — Prominently features the use of sea-based transportation vessels.