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“Jubei Yagyu battles resurrected heroes and demonic forces amid Shogun brutality and Amakusa's divine betrayal.”
Ninja Resurrection
魔界転生
5.29
13,644 rank · 8,351 viewers · 14 favorites
Action
Supernatural
Historical
Samurai
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Synopsis
Jubei Yagyu battles resurrected heroes and demonic forces amid Shogun brutality and Amakusa's divine betrayal.
Get ready for a nightmarish journey through faith and betrayal as the infamous Jubei Yagyu wields his deadly blades against the forces of good and evil alike. In an orgy of unbelievable savagery, the armies of the Shogun give no quarter as they ruthlessly slaughter their enemies. Trapped on the rocky isthmus of Amakusa, the faithful await divine aid as the demon stirs in their midst. Desperate for vengeance, a Child of Heaven becomes the emissary of Hell. Tortured by visions of Amakusa's final hour, legendary swordsman Jubei Yagyu returns to his ancestral home seeking respite from the bloody duties of a feudal retainer. Life in the village of Yagyu possesses a serenity ill-befitting days of armed rebellion and unholy alliance. For Jubei the tranquility is far too transparent, and soon, chilling rumors reach him. Four dead heroes renew their claim to life, feeding on the fear and violence of the age. Forced to take up the sword once more, Jubei returns to the path of vengeance and damnation in Ninja Resurrection! (Source: DVD cover)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 14 sampled reviews
3.4
/10
What 14 viewers settled on.
15%
recommend
Score distribution
median 3
mode 1
σ 2.61
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.61 · split reception
The polarity gap
6.7 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 2.3
Yes
No
Score over time
↑ 0.43
Running avg · Mar 2008 → Mar 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “This is an excellent OVA that features very good animation and a compelling narrative rooted in real Japanese feudal history, enhanced by gore and mystical elements. It is unfortunate that the...”
- 8 “Ninja Resurrection excels by incorporating a grounded historical narrative, authentic ninja tropes, and a visceral level of violence that makes other series seem tame. While it successfully...”
- 4 “The animation is decent with some really cool-looking fight scenes, supported by brutal violence and solid voice acting. Unfortunately, the story is nearly non-existent yet confusing, and the...”
Verbosity
Short · 36%
Medium · 36%
Long · 29%
Watch Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Ninja Resurrection begins and ends here.
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A Ova Production
Phoenix Entertainment.- Format 2 × 40′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 20m all episodes
- Aired Feb 1998 – Mar 1998
- Source Ova media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-1322 catalog
Licensed by
- ADV Films Licensor