Ninja Animes

~~AquaParade~~ · 03-16-2007, 09:38 AM

This might sound kinda strange, but I'm in the mood for a good anime starring some traditional japanese like ninjas, I know there are tons of animes and OAV's out there so can anyone reccomend some? Discluding Ninja ressurection and Ninja scroll....those arent really what I'm looking for, but thanks!

*Anarky* · 03-16-2007, 10:26 AM

There would be Samurai Champloo, which is an awesome fighting anime, but not necessarily with Ninjas. There are some Ninjas, but they're not the main thing. Naruto obviously has ninjas, but I doubt you're looking for that. Basilisk has ninjas. In fact, Basilisk is about two ninja clans fighting to the death.

And on an unrelated sidenote: You need to resize your signature. The Rules say that you're allowed to have max 250 px in height, yours is 452. Please change that asap or deal with the consequences.

愛 · 03-16-2007, 12:35 PM

Deal with the consequences? Easy there, Nazi Germany.

Ninja Scroll is one of my favorite ninja movie animes. The TV series isn't that great, though. There really aren't many good ninja animes out there.

*DrSpengler* · 03-16-2007, 12:52 PM

I thought the Ninja Scroll TV series was alright. I enjoyed it, though I thought they could have done so much more. The current Ninja Scroll comic from Wildstorm is also pretty mediocre.

~~AquaParade~~ · 03-16-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Anarky

TAnd on an unrelated sidenote: You need to resize your signature. The Rules say that you're allowed to have max 250 px in height, yours is 452. Please change that asap or deal with the consequences.

....alright then, ill get right on that.

Ra · 03-16-2007, 08:14 PM

Ninja anime is such a restriced section of anime, in my opinion. There aren't many out there, but if you are into ninja, you will love the samurai anime out there as well.

My recommened list to you is Ninja Scroll, Rurouni Kenshin (also known as Samurai X in the English translation), and Samurai 7. Look into those three and see what you think about them.

*Raven* · 03-16-2007, 10:00 PM

Death Note........

.....no theres no ninjas but go watch it any way....

~~AquaParade~~ · 04-11-2007, 10:05 PM

Just rented Ninja ressurection, I thought it was held in high regard but now that I'm looking up reviews, no one seems to like it. I enjoyed Ninja Scroll but I'm now hearing this isnt really a seqeul. What do you guys think of this one?

*DrSpengler* · 04-12-2007, 12:21 AM

I've never seen Ninja Resurrection, but yeah, it most certainly is *NOT* a sequel to Ninja Scroll. It's actually an animated version of the classic Jubei Yagyu films, a character made famous by Sonny Chiba. The US VHS release of Ninja Resurrection advertised it as a sequel to Ninja Scroll while that bit was fixed for the DVD release.

I've only seen one Jubei Yagyu film, "Makai Tensou: Samurai Reincarnation", which was alright. I think it's the last one Chiba did before they replaced him with a younger actor.

~~AquaParade~~ · 04-12-2007, 02:30 PM

I thought Ninja Ressurection was ok, I've seen better. Can anyone give me some feedback on the new Guyver series(LOVED the original) and Neon Genesis Evangelion?

愛 · 04-12-2007, 02:56 PM

Neon Genesis Evangelion is very simple in format, yet complex in story. A lot of the ending is up for interpretation. I thought the show was solid. I actually watched the series two weekends ago. I should've watched the subbed version, though. Oh well. Anyway, I recommend it, if you're into the deep story stuff.

*DrSpengler* · 04-12-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Underoath740

I thought Ninja Ressurection was ok, I've seen better. Can anyone give me some feedback on the new Guyver series(LOVED the original) and Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Here's my review of Guyver 2005 Vol. 1

It really is a fantastic series. Volumes 2 an 3 have been released since I wrote that and I've loved every episode. Definately the hands-down BEST interpretation of the franchise, leagues ahead of the original cartoon series.

*Anarchistguy* · 04-12-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Underoath740

Can anyone give me some feedback on the new Guyver series(LOVED the original)

Here's a preview of the series
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlUA8pDQhD0

03-16-2007, 09:38 AM	#1
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Ninja Animes This might sound kinda strange, but I'm in the mood for a good anime starring some traditional japanese like ninjas, I know there are tons of animes and OAV's out there so can anyone reccomend some? Discluding Ninja ressurection and Ninja scroll....those arent really what I'm looking for, but thanks!

03-16-2007, 10:26 AM	#2
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	There would be Samurai Champloo, which is an awesome fighting anime, but not necessarily with Ninjas. There are some Ninjas, but they're not the main thing. Naruto obviously has ninjas, but I doubt you're looking for that. Basilisk has ninjas. In fact, Basilisk is about two ninja clans fighting to the death. And on an unrelated sidenote: You need to resize your signature. The Rules say that you're allowed to have max 250 px in height, yours is 452. Please change that asap or deal with the consequences. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

03-16-2007, 08:14 PM	#6
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	Ninja anime is such a restriced section of anime, in my opinion. There aren't many out there, but if you are into ninja, you will love the samurai anime out there as well. My recommened list to you is Ninja Scroll, Rurouni Kenshin (also known as Samurai X in the English translation), and Samurai 7. Look into those three and see what you think about them. __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

03-16-2007, 10:00 PM	#7
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	Death Note........ .....no theres no ninjas but go watch it any way.... __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

03-16-2007, 12:35 PM	#3
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Deal with the consequences? Easy there, Nazi Germany. Ninja Scroll is one of my favorite ninja movie animes. The TV series isn't that great, though. There really aren't many good ninja animes out there.

03-16-2007, 12:52 PM	#4
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I thought the Ninja Scroll TV series was alright. I enjoyed it, though I thought they could have done so much more. The current Ninja Scroll comic from Wildstorm is also pretty mediocre.

04-11-2007, 10:05 PM	#8
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Just rented Ninja ressurection, I thought it was held in high regard but now that I'm looking up reviews, no one seems to like it. I enjoyed Ninja Scroll but I'm now hearing this isnt really a seqeul. What do you guys think of this one?

04-12-2007, 12:21 AM	#9
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I've never seen Ninja Resurrection, but yeah, it most certainly is NOT a sequel to Ninja Scroll. It's actually an animated version of the classic Jubei Yagyu films, a character made famous by Sonny Chiba. The US VHS release of Ninja Resurrection advertised it as a sequel to Ninja Scroll while that bit was fixed for the DVD release. I've only seen one Jubei Yagyu film, "Makai Tensou: Samurai Reincarnation", which was alright. I think it's the last one Chiba did before they replaced him with a younger actor.

04-12-2007, 02:30 PM	#10
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	I thought Ninja Ressurection was ok, I've seen better. Can anyone give me some feedback on the new Guyver series(LOVED the original) and Neon Genesis Evangelion?

04-12-2007, 02:56 PM	#11
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Neon Genesis Evangelion is very simple in format, yet complex in story. A lot of the ending is up for interpretation. I thought the show was solid. I actually watched the series two weekends ago. I should've watched the subbed version, though. Oh well. Anyway, I recommend it, if you're into the deep story stuff.