Shishimaru Tennoh
main character
OVA
5.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 42 min
- Total watch time
- 42 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- November 21, 1992
- Season
- Fall 1992
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Original creator
- Gou Nagai
- Music
- Fumitaka Anzai
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Estimated watch time
0h 42m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ninja100%Revenge95%Swordplay80%Historical79%Shounen60%Gore60%Male Protagonist60%
OVAFINISHED1992 FALL5.3 / 10 AniList score
Black Lion
時元戦国史 黒の獅士 陣内篇• Jigen Sengokushi: Kuro no Shishi - Jinnai-hen
Synopsis
The year is 1580. Using an army of soldiers equipped with sophisticated weaponry, Nobunaga Oda is on the verge of ruling Japan with an iron fist. One of his enforcers is Ginnai Doma - a fallen samurai reborn into an indestructible killing machine. As Ginnai continues his killing spree on ninjas and those who oppose Nobunaga's rule, Shishimaru of the Iga Ninja - going against the Koga Ninja's plans - pursues a one-man vendetta to avenge the deaths of his comrades and kill the immortal warrior. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Black Lion?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and sci-fi, especially stories with ninja, revenge, swordplay.
Reception is lukewarm: 53/100 on AniList, with 20% of 675 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #22 most popular anime of 1992.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.8% of viewers drop it.
At about 42 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Gou Nagai
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Character design
- Hideyuki Motohashi
- Music
- Fumitaka Anzai
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Black Lion FAQ
How many episodes does Black Lion have?
Black Lion has 1 episodes of about 42 minutes each, roughly 42 minutes in total.
Is Black Lion finished?
Yes. Black Lion has finished airing — the final episode aired November 21, 1992.
Is there a season 2 of Black Lion?
No sequel is listed for Black Lion as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Black Lion based on a manga?
Yes. Black Lion adapts the manga by Gou Nagai.