Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 15, 1967
- Season
- Winter 1967
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Nagisa Oshima
- Original creator
- Sanpei Shirato
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 46/100
Tags & Tropes
Manual of Ninja Martial Arts
Synopsis
Also known as Manual of Ninja Martial Arts, the only animation from Japanese New Wave maestro Nagisa Oshima is as provocative as one would expect from such a remarkable filmmaker. The film follows Sanpei Shirato's classic comic story about the son of an assassinated feudal lord in the Muromachi period, who attempts to avenge his father's death and meets Kagemaru, a renegade ninja helping peasants and farmers rebel against Oda Nobunaga's regime.
Should you watch Manual of Ninja Martial Arts?
Manual of Ninja Martial Arts has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 46/100 — 14% of 192 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 503 AniList users who started it, 8.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 431 have finished it.
As a 135-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Supernatural — especially achromatic, male protagonist, class struggle, historical.
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: Ninja Bugeichou Pilot Film
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Manual of Ninja Martial Arts FAQ
How long is Manual of Ninja Martial Arts?
Manual of Ninja Martial Arts runs 135 minutes (2 h 15 min).
Is Manual of Ninja Martial Arts finished?
Yes. Manual of Ninja Martial Arts has finished airing — the final episode aired February 15, 1967.
Is Manual of Ninja Martial Arts based on a manga?
No. Manual of Ninja Martial Arts is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.