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Ninja Scroll: The Series

Ninja Scroll: The Series
★ 7.7/10•2003•24m•18+•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Action & Adventure•Animation
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Fourteen years after defeating the immortal warrior Himuro Genma and thwarting the Shogun of the Dark's evil plans, Kibagami Jubei continues to roam all over Japan as a masterless swordsman. During his journey, he meets Shigure, a priestess who has never seen the world outside her village.

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 15, 2003

Episodes

Episode 1 - Tragedy in the Hidden VillageE124m

Tragedy in the Hidden Village

What is destiny? One Hiruko ninja has stolen the sacred Dragon Stone with the hopes of setting his clan free from a life of darkness. The Kimon Clan, however, has other plans for the Stone as well as the Light Maiden.

Apr 15, 2003

Episode 2 - DepartureE224m

Departure

With no other choice, Shigure sets out with Dakuan and Tsubute to find the answers about who she really is. Meanwhile, Jubei must fight off both Hiruko and Kimon ninjas and deliver the Dragon Stone to Shigure.

Apr 22, 2003

Episode 3 - Forbidden LoveE324m

Forbidden Love

The battles heat up as both the Kimon and Hiruko Clans search for the Dragon Stone and the Light Maiden. Neither side is willing to give up the Stone, and it is a bloody free-for-all to see who can get both the Stone and the Maiden.

Apr 29, 2003

Episode 4 - Broken StoneE425m

Broken Stone

For the Kimon and Hiruko, not only is fighting each other difficult, but also trying to steal the Stone from under the watchful eye of Jubei is nearly impossible. One almost-successful attempt at taking the Stone results in splitting the stone in half: Jubei has one half, while the Kimon manage to get the other half.

May 6, 2003

Episode 5 - The Diamond ChildE524m

The Diamond Child

Meet Tatsunosuke, a young thief with a special gift and nothing to lose. Matched against Tsubute, which thief will come out with the Dragon Stone in his pocket? Faced with the opportunity to join the Kimon, will Tatsunosuke take the chance, and pay for it with his life?

May 13, 2003

Episode 6 - Shelter From the RainE624m

Shelter From the Rain

Apart from the others, Jubei finds himself poisoned in battle with Nenmu, a ninja who can use the bodies of people. Caught in a rainstorm, with the help of a woman and her young son, Jubei slowly recuperates from the poison. But with Nenmu's ability to manipulate anybody, who can tell a friend from the enemy? Will Jubei's newfound allies turn against him?

May 20, 2003

Episode 7 - BlossomE725m

Blossom

Azami is back, and after the half of Dragon Stone she could not get the first time, determined not to lose it to the Kimon clan. Meanwhile, Jubei learns the truth about the Dragon Stone and the treasure of the Lost Dynasty, and he's slowly figuring out just how precarious of a position they are all in.

May 27, 2003

Episode 8 - The Fate of RengokuE824m

The Fate of Rengoku

Rengoku has her mission to get the other half of the Dragon Stone from Jubei. This is also her chance to avenge the death of her beloved brother, but at what cost? With revenge on her mind, what will Rengoku sacrifice for the ability to kill Jubei?

Jun 3, 2003

Episode 9 - A Dragon WithinE924m

A Dragon Within

Until now, no one has fully understood the secrets of the Light Maiden. But they are revealed at last when the Hiruko warrior Zofu saves Shigure from a clan of assassins and forces her to face a place and purpose she did not choose.

Jun 17, 2003

Episode 10 - The Heart of the HirukoE1025m

The Heart of the Hiruko

Who is Rokai? When Shigure is threatened by Yamidoro and his clan, a protector appears in the form of a strange little man with amazing abilities. However, even he cannot prevent the Kimon from kidnapping Shigure. Someone must save the Light Maiden!

Jun 24, 2003

Episode 11 - Yagyu RenyaE1124m

Yagyu Renya

The action moves to sea as Jubei's party searches for Shigure, who is stranded on the water with the Kimon clan. Onboard Jubei's ship is a mysterious samurai. Is he friend or foe? The group must find out as passengers on the ship start turning up dead.

Jul 1, 2003

Episode 12 - Dynasty RestorationE1224m

Dynasty Restoration

How far can you trust your senses? Jubei's commitment to save Shigure pays off when he, Dakuan, and Tsubute execute a successful rescue mission. But something is wrong, and Shigure is acting strangely. The outcome of war may depend on Jubei finding out why!

Jul 8, 2003

Episode 13 - Farewell JubeiE1324m

Farewell Jubei

The memories of the Light Maiden are awakening inside Shigure's head. But her recovery comes too late—Jubei has fallen in battle, and this leaves only Shigure to unlock the powers of the Light Maiden that will decide the fate of them all. She must face a finale without Jubei and witness one final fight that will decide who comes out alive.

Jul 15, 2003

Actors

Rikiya Koyama

Rikiya Koyama

Kibagami Jubei (voice)

Seizo Kato

Seizo Kato

Yamidoro Anden (voice)

Hideyuki Tanaka

Hideyuki Tanaka

Mufu (voice)

Romi Park

Romi Park

Tsubute (voice)

Yuzuru Fujimoto

Yuzuru Fujimoto

Dakuan (voice)

Houko Kuwashima

Houko Kuwashima

Shigure (voice)

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