Ninja Resurrection

Starring:TesshÃ´ Genda, RyÃ´tarÃ´ Okiayu, David Jones (XIV), Travis Dean (II), James Elliott (III), Jeanette Sieh, Martin Burke (III), Matt Helm, Charles Campbell (II), Tom Bartling, Robert Rudie, Osamu Saka, Jessica Robertson, KinryÃ» Arimoto, Amber Allison, Ken Webster, KÃ´ji Nakata, Douglas Taylor, Leah Shirley, Gary G. Haddock
Director: Yasunori Urata
Studio: Adv Films
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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The first installment in this new OAV series brings back the character of Jubei Yagyu, but not the artists or story line from the popular 1993 feature Ninja Scroll. A baroque mixture of samurai adventures, historic figures (Jubei and Shiro were real people), pseudo-Christian millenialism, and standard anime action, Resurrection is set at the close of the civil wars that led to the unification of Japan in the 17th century. Tokisada Shiro Amakusa is regarded as the Son of God by a group of Christians rebelling against the newly established Tokugawa Shogunate. Jubei tries to negotiate Shiro's surrender to end the rebellion, but fails. The resulting slaughter of Shiro's followers sets in motion a complicated plot involving a prophecy that if the new Savior is rejected, he will be reborn as Satan. Resurrection is exceedingly gory, even by anime standards: heads are split open, a violent rape ends in a bloodbath, a disemboweled warrior fights with his intestines flailing like tentacles, crows pick at cadavers. At a time when Hollywood films and TV shows are being blamed for youth violence in America, viewers may wonder why such bloody entertainments haven't produced real-life violence in Japan. --Charles Solomon

Average customer rating:

If you cant finish something, dont start it!

It's just "not good..."

Ninja Resurrection Fun But Way Too Short

Oh God..I Have Sinned

A nice feudal anime

Ninja Resurrection
Starring: Tesshô Genda , Ryôtarô Okiayu , Daiki Nakamura , David Jones (XIV) , and Travis Dean (II)
Director: Yasunori Urata
Manufacturer: Adv Films
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Release Date: 1999-12-07

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The first installment in this new OAV series brings back the character of Jubei Yagyu, but not the artists or story line from the popular 1993 feature Ninja Scroll. A baroque mixture of samurai adventures, historic figures (Jubei and Shiro were real people), pseudo-Christian millenialism, and standard anime action, Resurrection is set at the close of the civil wars that led to the unification of Japan in the 17th century. Tokisada Shiro Amakusa is regarded as the Son of God by a group of Christians rebelling against the newly established Tokugawa Shogunate. Jubei tries to negotiate Shiro's surrender to end the rebellion, but fails. The resulting slaughter of Shiro's followers sets in motion a complicated plot involving a prophecy that if the new Savior is rejected, he will be reborn as Satan. Resurrection is exceedingly gory, even by anime standards: heads are split open, a violent rape ends in a bloodbath, a disemboweled warrior fights with his intestines flailing like tentacles, crows pick at cadavers. At a time when Hollywood films and TV shows are being blamed for youth violence in America, viewers may wonder why such bloody entertainments haven't produced real-life violence in Japan. --Charles Solomon

Customer Reviews:

If you cant finish something, dont start it!.......2007-05-24

Ninja Resurrection is not the sequel to Ninja Scroll. This is a totally different Jubei. Still even after watching it with the knowledge of this not being apart of Ninja Scroll it still falls very far from being a decent anime. The story begins with some promise but falls short in so many areas. Character development is one of the biggest problems. The unfinished ending is the biggest problem and will leave you with a very bad taste in your mouth. Considering the length of the anime, there is no reason why the ending should be left the way it was. If your new to anime stay far away from this. I know the trailer for this movie would make you think all the 1 and 2 star reviewers are on drugs, but trust me this anime is not good. The same trick is used with Tekken and thats one of the worst animes I have ever seen. You want to see some action. Check out Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust, 8 man after, or just check out my reviews concerning anime. I'm pretty fair with animes but I'm aware people do have different taste.

It's just "not good...".......2007-04-29

Which isn't to say it's necessarily "bad," though I guess I'd describe it as such.

It's violent, gory, includes one or two completely extranneous sex/rape scenes, and doesn't really "conclude" like a completed work should. This was just a purchase on a whim based on the art and the back cover info. Sadly, for me it just didn't live up to its potential to be a "good" anime. Ican't give it more than 3 stars. 2.5 would be more accurate. I'd call it slightly sub-par, saved only by its action sequences, really... Even those are a bit over the top bloody. But some people might be into that. ;o]

NOT for kids. Honestly, not really sure who it *IS* for?

You'll probably like Ninja Scroll The Movie / The Series or Wrath of Ninja (Movie + OVA) better. Or try the Rurouni Kenshin Season One, Season Two or Season Three box sets or Inu-Yasha Season 1 / Season 2. Pretty much anything is better, really...

Ninja Resurrection Fun But Way Too Short.......2007-01-29

First off let me tell you despite what may be said in other reviews THIS IS NOT A SEQUEL TO NINJA SCROLL. If you are expecting one then look elsewhere. Now having said that Resurrection does follow the exploits of a charater who is in fact Jubei Yagyu based on the historic Japanese swordsman and is not Jubei Kibagami the protagonist of Ninja Scroll. It would seem that Jubei and his crew have been hired to take down a group of Christians who are holding up in Shimabara with bloody results. The second episode is as equally bloody as a dark prophecy comes to fruition.

This anime fuses historical events and unrelenting action. The animation isn't half bad and the story line is coherent. This is not for those of you who are squeamish at the sight of gore since there is a great deal of it (the rape scene comes to mind) you might want to think twice if you are offended by such things. Not to mention the subject matter concerning Christianity might strike a nerve with some people. The only real major flaw is that it is only two episodes long and there is no resolution to the conflict. The reason for this is supposedly because of the subject matter and how it may have received a negative reaction from most western countries. Still if you like good action, a nice story, and have an hour or two to kill then pick this up at your local rental place before you buy.

Oh God..I Have Sinned.......2007-01-13

That is how you will feel after watching this. I ran into this movie like years ago when it first came out and brought it thinking it was ninja scroll part 2. Man was I wrong. After watching this I felt like going to church or going into a corner and praying, especially after a scene where the bad guys are worshipping satan by standing up and chanting satan satan satan for like 2 minutes... here are some of the things you will see in this movie:

1. Demon Rape
2. Demon Ninja fighting with his intestines.
3. Dismembered Demon finger crawling into a womans uh..nether regions (and why? WHO THE HELL KNOWS)
4. Murder of Children

I might have let all that slide if the movie was actually good but its.. so bad.. the worst part is there is no conclusion. it just ends very abruptly during a very violent scene that leaves you feeling like."Whaaa??" Beware.

A nice feudal anime.......2005-09-15

ok people, let's get things straight. THIS IS NOT THE NINJA SCROLL SEQUEL!!! this is a different jubei, a different time setting, and a different stroyline. about the storyline, it is just so damn spacious!!! at some points, i couldn't tell what the hell was going on until i watched it over and over. let me tell you somethin, though, the fighting scenes are cool, but the blood is a little transparent. being brought back to life throught sex is very interesting as well. the problem that mainly concerned me was the ending!!! want to know what i'm talking about go buy this movie.

Ninja Resurrection (Essential Anime Collection)

Average customer rating:

If you cant finish something, dont start it!
It's just "not good..."
Ninja Resurrection Fun But Way Too Short
Oh God..I Have Sinned
A nice feudal anime

Ninja Resurrection (Essential Anime Collection)
Starring: Tesshô Genda , Ryôtarô Okiayu , Daiki Nakamura , David Jones (XIV) , and Travis Dean (II)
Director: Yasunori Urata
Manufacturer: A.D.V. Films
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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