Yoshiaki Kawajiri's landmark 1993 anime film Ninja Scroll has landed on Hulu and HIDIVE, offering both English dub and subtitle options. The movie follows wandering swordsman Jubei Kibagami as he's drawn into a deadly conflict involving a female ninja and a group of demonic warriors with supernatural powers.
Produced by the legendary Studio Madhouse, Ninja Scroll is renowned for its fluid, hyper-violent action sequences and mature themes. It quickly became a cult classic in the West, celebrated for its unflinching portrayal of swordplay and its dark, gritty atmosphere that set it apart from many contemporary anime films.
While the film stands alone, it also spawned a 2003 television series, Ninja Scroll: The Series, which expanded on the world and characters. This release provides an opportunity for fans to experience the original, highly influential work that helped define R-rated anime for a generation.
