Legendary Period Action Anime 'Ninja Scroll' by Director Yoshiaki Kawajiri of 'Vampire Hunter D' to Be Revived in 4K for 2-Week Nationwide Screening Starting September 4

©Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Madhouse / FlyingDog, Toho, Movick

The nationwide revival screening of the legendary period action anime film 'Ninja Scroll,' directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, has been confirmed to begin on Friday, September 4, as part of Filmarks (Filmarks), Japan's largest movie, drama, and anime review service's revival screening project! This revival marks the first nationwide screening of the film in its <4K version>.

This is the second revival screening of a Yoshiaki Kawajiri-directed film by Filmarks, following the highly acclaimed revival of 'Vampire Hunter D.' This film, long requested by fans who enjoyed the previous screening, was originally shown in only a limited number of theaters, leaving many fans unable to experience it on the big screen. Now, over 30 years later, this legendary title will finally return in 4K※ for a limited theatrical run—an invaluable opportunity to experience its breathtaking action on the big screen.

(※Screenings will use 4K source material, but some theaters may project in 2K depending on venue and screen conditions.)

The hard-boiled protagonist, Jubei Kibagami, who appears carefree yet follows his own unwavering code, faces off against the 'Eight Devils of Kimon,' a ninja army led by Hyoma Seppu, each possessing superhuman abilities. The hand-drawn, bold yet intricate animation delivers pulse-pounding action and a deeply moving love story, continuing to shine with a unique brilliance even today.

A masterpiece with a passionate fanbase in Japan, the film is known internationally as 'Ninja Scroll' and enjoys even greater popularity overseas. Recognized as one of the legendary works that introduced Japanese culture—such as 'ninja' and 'samurai'—to the world, 'Ninja Scroll' is a seminal title in Japanese animation. Now is the time to experience the origins of anime on the big screen!

Additionally, the project will feature various promotional initiatives, including original admission gifts. Further details will be announced later—stay tuned for updates!

'Ninja Scroll' 4K Release Information

'Ninja Scroll' 4K

Release Date: Limited 2-week run starting Friday, September 4, 2026

Screening Theaters: 78 theaters nationwide (additional venues to be announced)

Rating: PG12

Ticket Price: Uniform 1,700 yen (no discounts or service-day pricing applicable)

※Additional theaters will be announced gradually via official X (@Filmarks_ticket).

※Screening dates and duration may vary by theater.

Distribution: FlyingDog, Filmarks

'Ninja Scroll' 4K Screening Theaters

[Hokkaido] Sapporo Cinema Frontier, AEON Cinema Asahikawa Ekimae

[Aomori] AEON Cinema Shin-Aomori

[Miyagi] MOVIX Sendai, AEON Cinema Shin-Rifu

[Akita] AL☆VE Theatre supported by 109 Cinemas (from 9/11)

[Yamagata] AEON Cinema Tendou

[Fukushima] AEON Cinema Fukushima

[Ibaraki] MOVIX Tsukuba, AEON Cinema Moriya

[Tochigi] MOVIX Utsunomiya

[Gunma] AEON Cinema Takasaki, AEON Cinema Ota

[Saitama] MOVIX Saitama, AEON Cinema Urawa Miyanomae, MOVIX Kawaguchi, AEON Cinema Kasukabe, AEON Cinema Ooi

[Chiba] AEON Cinema Makuhari New City, AEON Cinema Ichikawa Myoden, Narita HUMAX Cinemas, Kinema Junpo Theatre (from 9/5)

[Tokyo] Shinjuku Piccadilly, Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas, MOVIX Kameari, 109 Cinemas Futako-Tamagawa (until 9/10), 109 Cinemas Kiba (until 9/10), AEON Cinema Itabashi, AEON Cinema Hachioji Takiyama, AEON Cinema Cinasata Jocho, MOVIX Showa, AEON Cinema Tama Center

[Kanagawa] Moviele (until 9/10), AEON Cinema Minami-Koshien, AEON Cinema Minatomirai, Cinechitta, AEON Cinema Shin-Yurigaoka, AEON Cinema Zama

[Niigata] AEON Cinema Nishi-Niigata, Takada Sekai-kan

[Ishikawa] AEON Cinema Kanazawa Forus

[Nagano] Nagano Aioiza Roxy, AEON Cinema Matsumoto

[Gifu] AEON Cinema Kakamigahara

[Shizuoka] Shizuoka Cinema Gallery

[Aichi] Midland Square Cinema, Fushimi Million Theatre, AEON Cinema Daikou, Nakagawa Corona Cinema World, United Cinema Okazaki, Midland Cinema Nagoya Airport, AEON Cinema Toyota KiTARA, AEON Cinema Nagakute

[Mie] 109 Cinemas Yokkaichi (until 9/10)

[Shiga] AEON Cinema Kusatsu

[Kyoto] MOVIX Kyoto, Uplink Kyoto, AEON Cinema Kyoto Keihan, AEON Cinema Takano-hara

[Osaka] Namba Parks Cinema, AEON Cinema Cinasata Shinsaibashi, AEON Cinema Ibaraki, AEON Cinema Shijonawate

[Hyogo] kino cinéma Kobe Kokusai (until 9/10), Tsukaguchi Sansan Theatre, AEON Cinema Kako

[Wakayama] AEON Cinema Wakayama

[Okayama] AEON Cinema Okayama

[Hiroshima] AEON Cinema Hiroshima

[Yamaguchi] MOVIX Shunan (until 9/10)

[Kagawa] AEON Cinema Utazu

[Fukuoka] KBC Cinema, AEON Cinema Tobata, AEON Cinema Chikushino

[Saga] 109 Cinemas Saga

[Nagasaki] Cinema Box Taiyo

[Kumamoto] Kumamoto Piccadilly

[Miyazaki] Miyazaki Kinemakan

※Screening venues are subject to change

※Tickets will be sold at each theater

※Uniform price of 1,700 yen (no discounts or service-day pricing)

※Prices may vary for premium seating

'Ninja Scroll' 4K Film Information

©Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Madhouse / FlyingDog, Toho, Movick

1993 / Japan / 92 min / PG12

· 4K version: https://filmarks.com/movies/129683

· Standard version: https://filmarks.com/movies/35588

<Staff>

Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Original Work, Screenplay: Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Character Concept: Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Character Design, Animation Director: Yutaka Minowa

Art Director: Hiromasa Ogura

Cinematography Director: Jin Yamaguchi

Sound Director: Yasunori Honda

Music: Kunihiko Hashida

Color Coordinator: Osamu Mihata

Executive Producer: Masao Maruyama

Production Cooperation: Madhouse

Production: Animate Film

Production: Victor Japan, Toho, Movick

Cast: Koichi Yamadera, Emi Shinohara, Takeshi Aono, Daisuke Gori, Toshiyuki Morikawa, and others

<Plot>

Set in the Warring States period, the rogue ninja Jubei Kibagami, a lone wanderer, becomes entangled in a fierce battle against the mysterious superhuman ninja clan 'Eight Devils of Kimon,' led by Hyoma Seppu, after rescuing a Koga kunoichi named Yaiba. As Jubei, along with Yaiba and the shogunate spy Doku-an, uncovers the clan's conspiracy, past grudges resurface, leading him toward a fated confrontation.

[About Filmarks Revival]

Filmarks Revival is a revival screening project organized by Filmarks, Japan's largest movie, drama, and anime review service. Under the concept of 'Connecting Classics to the Future,' it aims to shine new light on beloved past masterpieces and overlooked diverse works, creating opportunities to enjoy them in theaters.