Product Details

• Actors: Keiko Toda, Kazuhiko Inoue, Takeshi Watabe, Gregory Abbey, Sharon Becker
• Directors: Osamu Yamazaki, Toshiyuki Sakurai
• Writers: Shô Aikawa, Takeshi Narumi
• Producers: Kazuo Morimoto, Kyôji Yoshida, Shûichi Onodera, Yoshiaki Aibara
• Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Us Manga Corps Video
• DVD Release Date: June 15, 1999
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00000IBUG
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,164 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Wrath of the Ninja" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Region 1 (USA & Canada) Mint condition cover, disc and insert.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yotoden - An Golden Classic from 1987 of Fantasy, History & Adventure, July 25, 2006

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Peter Tilton (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wrath of Ninja - The Complete Yotoden Saga (DVD)

For the first time ever on dvd we get the complete version of 'Yotoden: Chronicle of the Warlord Period' which originally only made it on to VHS.

Orginally made in 1987, Yotoden boasts a strong budget of detailed and fluid animation with a complex and thought provoking story but it doesn't lack action either. It's set in 1580 and embarks on a very accurate historical timeline.

I must say i really love the character designs and diverse colour palletes used. There is some absolutly stunning scenes which just sparkle on screen visually. I literally freeze frame on some occasions to take in all the detail in the forest scenery. It really does make me miss the era of cel animation.

Alot of fans may be familiar of this title through the name 'Wrath of the Ninja' which is the 90 minute theoretical version of Yotoden which was originally released on dvd in 1999. Unfortunately this had 45 minutes of plot cut out of it.

Why Central Park Media in 1999 originally chose to release the edited version over the uncut version is beyond me. But all is forgiven and forgotten now we have all 3 episodes which amount to the complete 135 minutes.

Those videophiles will be pleased to know CPM have given fans a brand new and digitally remastered transfer which is crystal clear with no visible signs of artefacts or grain. I only wish CPM had put this much effort into their other releases.

CONCLUSION - Fans owe it to themselves to see the original Yotoden in all it's unedited glory. This title certainly has impressive writing. Infact i was so suprised by the quality of the story that i didn't realise that i could enjoy and be so engaged in a story revolving around a group of Ninjas.

30 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Animes Ever!, December 5, 2002

By 

Susan Shams (West Des Moines, IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wrath of the Ninja (DVD)

I love Anime. I bought this DVD version for one reason and one reason alone. So that I would not have to watch or listen to the dubbed version. I cannot stand the English dubbing. My advise to anyone watching a foriegn film; watch it in its original language, no one else can do the characters justice. That is my opinion.

Anyways, that matter aside, let's talk about the movie.
Yes, it has extremely graphic violence, but it states that on the DVD. (Contains brief nudity and Graphic Violence, Parental Discretion Advised). Gore is not what this anime is about. There is actually a great historical storyline interwoven within all its action and suspense.

3 Ninjas from different clans unite to ward off Evil. Each Ninja with their own special sword, come together as one. Evil is rampant, Lord Nobunaga Oda with his evil intentions sends out all his evil artillery to smash the Ninjas and thier allies. His goal, to spread evil and demons throughout the land.

Ayame, is a young girl who sees her life and family shattered before her innocent eyes, yet she is helpless to do anything. Vengeance becomes her lifelong obsession. Ryoma, a Ninja from a neighboring clan, kindhearted and sweet is her companion and ally. And of course, Sakon (my favorite guy) is the Ninja who can feel the treachery of those around him, and sees the battles and evil as never ending.

I will not say anymore, but I seriously recommend this movie. Take my advise and watch this great animated movie. I has everything, including Love.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not the best, January 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Wrath of the Ninja (DVD)

First off, let me say that I consider myself a mediocre judge of anime. I'm by no means the final word when it comes to these things. That said, I thought Wrath of the Ninja (WOTN) was pretty good. Many people said that if I liked Ninja Scroll (which incidentally, I loved), that I'd really like WOTN. After watching it, I do like it, but not as much as Ninja Scroll. Don't get me wrong, this anime is good in its own right, but it's somehow not on the same level as the other. The characters are memorable, especially Sakon, the animation is some of the best I've seen, especially the backgrounds and environments. The action, while good, seems to lack something at times, leaving you wanting. Suffice to say, there's plenty of action in it, so it makes up for that in a small way. The other reason this anime doen't get 5 stars from me is because it feels too episodic after the first opening sequences. It's hard to describe, but sometimes it feels that there are parts that are missing explanations or flushing out of details. All in all, this is a good anime, though not the best. It's my personal opinion, and you can take it as you like.