Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- heightened
- gritty
- action movie night
- samurai film marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Fuma ninjas and Yagyu samurai are positioned as ancient rival clans whose renewed conflict drives the plot.
The premise centers on clashes between notorious ninjas and elite samurai, foregrounding stylized warrior combat.
The Fuma ninjas abduct women for the shogun's harem, making coercive court power a central plot element.
The story takes place in feudal Japan and involves shogunal authority, the Tokugawa name, ninjas, and samurai clans.
Films like Shogun's Ninja, and why
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
Shares ninja-centered action, feudal Japanese setting, clan rivalry, and stylized warrior combat.
13 Assassins
Shares samurai action, historical Japanese setting, ensemble warrior conflict, and choreographed swordplay.
The Last Samurai
Shares period Japanese warrior drama, samurai tradition, and conflict between personal loyalty and political power.
Movie Details
- Director
- Koichi Sakamoto
- Release Date
- 2025-03-20
- Runtime
- 76 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (13)
Cast
- Yamada Himena
- Kanon Miyahara
- Nashiko Momotsuki
- Fumi Taniguchi
- Raiga Terasaka
- Ryuuma Hashido
- Katsuya Takagi
- Juria Nagano
- Teruaki Ogawa
- Takashi Taniguchi
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Shogun's Ninja about?
- A fast-moving period ninja adventure pits two legendary Japanese warrior clans against each other amid a shogun’s ruthless domestic ambitions.
- What is Shogun's Ninja like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Shogun's Ninja as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Shogun's Ninja violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Shogun's Ninja as moderate.
- Which films are like Shogun's Ninja?
- Films with a similar feel include Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, 13 Assassins, and The Last Samurai.
- How long is Shogun's Ninja?
- Shogun's Ninja runs 76 minutes.
- Where can I watch Shogun's Ninja?
- In United States, Shogun's Ninja streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
In Ember's collections
Movies like Shogun's Ninja
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance1972
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons1973
- Zatoichi on the Road1963
- Ninja Assassin2009
- Ninja2009
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril1972
- Blade of the 47 Ronin2022
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx1972
- The Sword of Doom1966
- Azumi 2: Death or Love2005
