Cinematography:
Ju-Mi LeeComposer:
Ryuuta IidaCast:
Gabriel Regojo, Chaney Moore, Luci Christian, Kenjirō Tsuda, Atsushi Ono, Yūki Wakai, Yurika Hino, Tomoyuki Shimura, 駒田航, Kōji Okino, Naoyuki Shimozuru (more)VOD (2)
Episodes(13)
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Episode 1 (E01)
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Episode 2 (E02)
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Episode 3 (E03)
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Episode 4 (E04)
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Episode 5 (E05)
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Episode 6 (E06)
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Episode 7 (E07)
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Episode 8 (E08)
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Episode 9 (E09)
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Episode 10 (E10)
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Episode 11 (E11)
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Episode 12 (E12)
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Episode 13 (E13)
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Ninja Kamui follows Joe Higan who is a Nukenin - a former ninja who escaped his clan and is hiding from his violent past in rural America with his family. One night, he is ambushed by a team of assassins from his former organization who exact a bloody retribution on Joe and his family for betraying their ancient code. Rising from his seeming “death,” Joe will re-emerge as his former self - Ninja Kamui - to avenge his family and friends. Kamui is a 21st century ninja, a shadowy anachronism who pits his ancient skills against high-tech weaponry with brutal finesse. He must face off against trained assassins, combat cyborgs, and rival ninjas to bring down the very clan that made him. (Adult Swim)
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Reviews (2)
It's more or less a long promo for a newly founded animation studio. Qualitatively at a high level, with an interesting idea, but unfortunately lacking a bit in content. Shortening by a third and better characterization would help. However, I see a big positive in the fact that the anime was co-produced with the USA and was therefore published simultaneously in Japan and the USA, which creates an easier path for Japanese industry to the global market in the future. 13/13 - 60%
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Ninja Kamui immediately piqued my interest with Song-hu Park at the helm, the same director behind the gripping first season of JJK. Known for his knack for choreographing exhilarating fight scenes, Park and his team deliver solid work here, seamlessly blending traditional animation with CGI. The fight sequences pack a punch, brimming with power, impact, and energy that kept me glued to the screen. The main character, brought to life by the stellar voice acting of Kenjirou Tsuda, drew me in with his compelling backstory and a motivation reminiscent of John Wick's. He exudes just the right amount of coolness to keep the entertainment flowing. However, my enthusiasm waned when it came to the story. While the beginning showed promise with its well-executed revenge narrative and intriguing ninja lore, it took a detour into the realm of mechanical suits and corporate villains, with the corporate world and a younger version of Steve Jobs as the primary antagonists. What began as a strong and straightforward plot gradually became convoluted, delving into themes that failed to hold my interest. It's disappointing to learn that the creators had to extend the episode count to 13 to accommodate their entire story, as I believe a tighter narrative with perhaps just 12 or even 8 episodes would have served the series better. Maintaining the pace and quality of the initial episodes without the unnecessary layers would have made for a more engaging experience. In the end, Ninja Kamui offers decent action and entertainment value, but its tendency to overstretch, overexplain, and rehash certain themes relegates it to a one-time watch for me. Unfortunately, it falls short of leaving a lasting impression. 5.5/10
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