Black Lion (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1992, Black Lion is an action, adventure and animation film directed by Takashi Watanabe, running about 60 minutes. “Fear the Black Lion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The year is 1580 and Nobunaga Oda is working to consolidate his power over Japan. In his army are weapons of great destructive power: rapid fire machine guns, lasers, missiles and, most frightening of all, the reputedly immortal ninja Ginnai Doma. Like a sentence of divine wrath he hunts down and destroys dissident monks, ninjas and others, wherever they may be. With the clans on the brink of destruction, a single ninja accepts the impossible task: kill the immortal Ginnai.
Who’s in it. Black Lion stars Yasunori Matsumoto as Shishimaru (voice), Yusaku Yara as Doma Jinnai (voice), Ai Orikasa as Hayabusa (voice) and Kan Fujimoto as Momji (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Black Lion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Lion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Lion (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Lion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Lion worth watching?
- Black Lion holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Lion?
- Black Lion stars Yasunori Matsumoto, Yusaku Yara, Ai Orikasa, Kan Fujimoto and Kan Tokumaru.
- When was Black Lion released?
- Black Lion was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.