In a reimagining of the classic 1980s epic, the year is 1615. The Tokugawa Shogunate has solidified its grip on Japan, but the Shogun’s obsession with securing his lineage has turned the elite Yagyu Samurai into state-sponsored kidnappers. Their mission: to scour the provinces for the most beautiful and resilient women to serve as the Shogun’s concubines.
Shogun’s Ninja
Genre: Action, History
Stars: Yamada Himina, Kanon Miyahara, Nashiko Momotsuki, Fumi Taniguchi, Raiga Terasaka
Release Date: 2025
Country: Japan
Ratings: 6.3/10 (3 votes)
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English (selectable)
Source: Shoguns.Ninja.2025.1080p.Japanese.WEB-DL.HEVC.x265.BONE
Runtime: 76 mins
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finally a good ninja movie! loved the fight scenes tbh
the vfx were a huge letdown for me, kinda ruined the experience
tbh i loved it, some really nice action scenes, hope they make a sequel
some nice surprises, but the ending was kinda… underwhelming
@Tarek Nassar yeah kinda agree, felt like they rushed it a bit
@Agus Prasetyo lol same here, still thinking about that last fight though
i’m def in the ‘underwhelming’ camp with @Tarek Nassar
@Tatenda Moyo tbh i kinda agree, had some big issues with pacing
imo it’s a solid 8/10, some minor issues but still really fun
gonna have to disagree with @Sophia Nikolaou, felt like an 6 at best
i was on the edge of my seat the whole time, highly recommend
@Reza Hosseini same here, went in pretty blind and was pleasantly surprised
anyone else think the music was a bit too overwhelming at times?
gonna def rewatch it with subtitles this time
who else thought it was a bit too long? could’ve cut like 20 mins off
@Sebastián Torres kinda agree, but the Pacing worked for me though
@Pablo Martínez kinda agree, but maybe it was just the setting?
haha nice one @Tyrone Reid, def come back and give ur thoughts tho
@Olamide Bello yeah that makes sense, it was a pretty immersive watch
@Kofi Siriboe Jr no prob, def worth checking out
gonna have to rewatch it but def thinkin of those ninja’s fight scenes 🤯
@Marcin Wójcik think it’s the atmosphere and setting workin together
LMAO i was screaming at the TV when those ninja’s came in 🤣
what’s with the weird score, didnt fit the atmosphere imo
imo the historical setting really added to the plot
haven’t seen the original but this one is pure perfection
loved the attention to historical detail, felt so immersive
🔥 Fire movie! 🔥
@Kwame Mensah Haha yes! Definitely recommend that one too!
gonna def rewatch this, already planning which scenes to screencap
who else think they set up a remake of the original? 🤔
@Olamide Bello i think you might be correct, there r some similar scenes 🤷♂️
gonna def add it to my list now, thx for the rec @Sophia Nikolaou
imo it was def just a good old fashioned ninja flick
I was thoroughly impressed by the visuals in Shogun’s Ninja! The action sequences were breathtaking, especially the ones set in the ninja village.
@Máté Horvát totally agree with you! The cinematography was stunning, I felt like I was right there with the ninja.
What’s with the historical inaccuracies? I was really looking forward to a more authentic portrayal of feudal Japan.
@Jean-Pierre Mbeki unfortunately, it’s not the first film to sacrifice accuracy for entertainment value. Still enjoyed it, though!
I found the story to be a bit predictable, but the performances stole the show for me. The lead actor’s portrayal of the Shogun was chilling.
@Khaled Amrani I sort of had the same issue, but I think it’s because the film was trying to balance action and drama. Still a great watch!
Has anyone else noticed the echoes of The Hidden Fortress in Shogun’s Ninja? The score was reminiscent of that classic film.
@Biruk Alemu yes, I caught those influences too! The composer did a great job of paying homage without overpowering the story.
I must say, I was a bit disappointed with the movie’s portrayal of Japanese culture. I think they could have done a better job with accuracy and sensitivity.
@KwabenaFrimpong I understand where you’re coming from, but I think they did a great job of adapting the story to a modern audience while still being respectful of Japanese culture. What did you think of the score?
@NurSyafiqah Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the movie. As for the score, I loved it too! It really added to the tension and drama of the film.
@AgusPrasetyo You were amazing in the movie! I loved your character’s complexity and depth. Can’t wait to see what you do next!
Just saw it with my family and we were all blown away by the action and drama. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves historical epics!
@AdeolaFasanya Same here! We saw it with our friends and had a great time. The movie was a lot of fun and it was great to see the actors do such a great job of bringing the characters to life.
Absolutely loved this reimagining of Shogun! The action scenes were intense and the cast was phenomenal, especially the lead actor, Agus Prasetyo. He brought so much depth to the character.
@DamionCampbell I completely agree! Agus Prasetyo was fantastic and the cinematography was stunning. What did you think of the supporting cast?
@SophieLavoie I think they did a great job with the supporting cast, especially Manuel Machava as the Shogun’s advisor. He added so much to the story.
I’ve seen better historical dramas. The pacing was slow and the plot was predictable. Definitely wouldn’t recommend it.