Jubei is a masterless ninja who travels the land alone, lending his services to those with gold—or a worthy cause. His fearsome abilities have served him well, but a plot to overthrow the government threatens to end his wandering ways—and possibly his life.
Direction
Kawajiri's camera moves like a blade—precise, cruel, beautiful.
Sound
That wet, crunchy foley work lives rent-free forever.
Director
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Koichi Yamadera
Jubei Kibagami (voice)
Emi Shinohara
Kagero (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Dakuan (voice)
Daisuke Gori
Genma Himuro (voice)
Ryuuzaburou Ootomo
Tessai (voice)
Akimasa Omori
Shijima (voice)
Gara Takashima
Benisato (voice)
Norio Wakamoto
Utsutsu Mujuurou (voice)
Toshihiko Seki
Yurimaru (voice)
Masako Katsuki
Zakuro (voice)
Reizō Nomoto
Mushizou (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Doujin (voice)
Osamu Saka
Masked Samurai (voice)
Katsuji Mori
Hanza (voice)
Yusaku Yara
Genpachi (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Along with Akira and Ghost in the Shell, this defined 'anime' for Western audiences—for better and worse.
The 'Blind Swordsman' homage in the rock fight? Direct nod to Zatoichi, because Kawajiri loves his chambara.
JP
