“Lone ninja battles ancient demons in war-torn land, confronting both monsters and his own dark past.”
Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma
妖魔
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Synopsis
Lone ninja battles ancient demons in war-torn land, confronting both monsters and his own dark past.
In a land scarred by war, ancient demons known as Yoma have awakened, feeding upon the chaos and bloodshed to plague humanity once more. Amidst this darkness, a lone ninja warrior emerges as humanity's last hope against these hellish creatures. Armed with exceptional skills and unwavering determination, he must navigate a world where the lines between ally and enemy blur, facing supernatural threats that challenge both his abilities and his resolve. As the battle between human and demon intensifies, the ninja will confront not only external monsters but also the shadows of his own past, forcing him to question what it truly means to fight for humanity's survival. (Source: ANN)
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Derived from 12 sampled reviews
What 12 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.97 · split reception
4.2 pts
Recommenders 7.4 · others 3.3
↓ 2.67
Running avg · Jul 2008 → Oct 2025
- 8 “The relationship between the main character and villain is what makes this anime good. Surprisingly, only one point of view is given, and the two main characters hardly ever interact. The...”
- 8 “This is one anime that SHOCKED me to death, made me feel like an scaredy cat and freaked me out back in 1999, 1:45 at night, but besides that it really shows the art of drawing and scaryness...”
- 8 “This is a fairly obscure anime which is a shame because it's quite good. Story: The plot is a little confusing at times, with flashbacks and such but overall a good story about friendship and...”
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- Format 2 × 38′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 16m all episodes
- Aired May 1989 – Jun 1989
- Source Ova media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-1347 catalog
Produced by
- animate Film Producer
Licensed by
- ADV Films Licensor