Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 1 min
- Total watch time
- 1 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 25, 2000
- Season
- Spring 2000
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Nagisa Oshima
- Original creator
- Sanpei Shirato
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 43/100
Synopsis
An animated pilot film for Ninja Bugei-chou released to the public over three decades later on Ninpuu Kamui Gaiden DVD volume 7. The pilot film was created in 1969 as director Nagisa Ooshima was wanting to make a TV animation to build off his controversial film from 1967. The pilot was rejected by Shirato himself (the original comic creator the film was based on) and the plan was changed to animate Ninpuu Kamui Gaiden instead, a side story to the Kamui Den manga also created by Shirato. Though with this change, Ooshima did not partake in Ninpuu Kamui Gaiden's production.
Should you watch Ninja Bugeichou Pilot Film?
Ninja Bugeichou Pilot Film has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 43/100.
At about 1 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Sanpei Shirato
- Director
- Nagisa Oshima
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Manual of Ninja Martial Arts
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How many episodes does Ninja Bugeichou Pilot Film have?
Ninja Bugeichou Pilot Film has 1 episodes of about 1 minutes each, roughly 1 minutes in total.
Is Ninja Bugeichou Pilot Film finished?
Yes. Ninja Bugeichou Pilot Film has finished airing — the final episode aired April 25, 2000.
Is there a season 2 of Ninja Bugeichou Pilot Film?
No sequel is listed for Ninja Bugeichou Pilot Film as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Ninja Bugeichou Pilot Film based on a manga?
Yes. Ninja Bugeichou Pilot Film adapts the manga by Sanpei Shirato.