Ninja Resurrection (1998): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1998, Ninja Resurrection is an action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and animation series.

What it’s about. Join a nightmarish journey through faith and betrayal as the infamous warrior Jubei returns to confront the ultimate evil! Japan, 1614, the Tokugawa Shogunate bans the practice of Christianity and ruthlessly slaughters its adherents. The scattered survivors place their faith in a prophecy of salvation: a Child of Heaven will be born to deliver the faithful from their enemies. Yet, hidden within the same prophecy is a dark omen. For it is written that, should the promised savior falter, he will be reborn as Satan. Now, a new leader, Shiro Amakusa, has arisen to challenge the Shogun's power. The followers of Christ believe their savior has appeared. However, unspeakable treachery lurks within the Christian stronghold, as the blood-soaked horror of the prophecy is unleashed!

Who’s in it. Ninja Resurrection stars Ryotaro Okiayu as Shiro Amakusa Toisada (voice), Tessyo Genda as Jubei Yagyu (voice), Fubito Yamano as Yagyu Tajimanokami Munenori (voice) and Kaneto Shiozawa as Tamiya Botaro Kunimune (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Ninja Resurrection sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ninja Resurrection page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ninja Resurrection tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.