Makai Tenshou
Ninja Resurrection / 魔界転生 / Ninja Resurrection: The Revenge of Jubei / Makai Tensho
| Genres: Action, Historical, Samurai, Supernatural | |
| Themes: Historical, Samurai | |
| Studios: Phoenix Entertainment | |
| Licensors: ADV Films | |
| Rating: 5.21 / 10 | |
| Rank: #13232 | |
| Popularity: #7561 | |
| Users Listed: 8,079 | |
| Users Scored: 3,875 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 12/15/2024 | |
| Aired: February 27, 1998 – March 27, 1998 (Winter) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: novel | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 2 |
Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of a war-torn feudal Japan, *Ninja Resurrection* explores themes of faith, duty, and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance. Legendary swordsman Jubei Yagyu, weary of bloodshed, finds his peaceful life shattered by unsettling rumors surrounding the resurrected bodies of fallen heroes. He is drawn back into conflict as a growing darkness permeates the secluded isthmus of Amakusa, where desperate villagers await a promised salvation.
The narrative follows Jubei's grim journey as he confronts not only external enemies but also the internal demons of his own past and the unsettling nature of power itself. The anime presents a somber atmosphere, depicting brutal combat and spiritual corruption within a society grappling with religious fervor and political upheaval. It offers a nuanced perspective on heroism and sacrifice in an era defined by violence and supernatural forces.
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Characters:
- Amakusa Tokisada, Shirou (Main) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou, Burke, Martin, Prieto, Alan
- Yagyuu, Juubei (Main) - Voice Actors: Haddock, Gray, Genda, Tesshou, García, Gerardo
- Mataemon, Araki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wakamoto, Norio, Wise, Bill
- Okyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamoto, Maya, Núñez, Adriana
- Yataro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mashiba, Mari
Staff:
- Greenfield, Matt (Producer)
- Urata, Yasunori (Director, 2nd Key Animation)
- Date, Kensei (Sound Director, Script)
- Abe, Yukio (Recording)
- Amano, Masamichi (Music)
- Campbell, Charles (Recording Engineer, ADR Director)
- Hayama, Kenji (Animation Director, Character Design, In-Between Animation)
- Ishikawa, Ken (Original Creator)
- Katsumata, Geki (Art Director)
- Kugimiya, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
- Nishiyama, Shigeru (Editing)
- Ookubo, Masao (Key Animation)
- Saitou, Hisashi (Key Animation)
- Satou, Shinji (Key Animation)
- Satou, Keiichi (Character Design)
- Tetsura, Noriyaki (Key Animation)
- Yamada, Tatsuo (Key Animation)
- Yamada, Fuutarou (Original Creator)
- Yamaki, Yasuhito (Executive Producer)
- Yamane, Masahiro (Animation Director)
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- Makai Tenshou (manga - Adaptation)