Shogun's Ninja Blu-ray features Hiroyuki Sanada in his first leading role, years before starring in John Wick: Chapter 4 and Shogun, in a madcap martial arts caper directed by Norifumi Suzuki and co-starring the legendary Sonny Chiba.
 
During Japan's Warring States period, Takamaru Momochi returns home after ten years in hiding, determined to find the ruthless ninja Shiranui, the man responsible for betraying and murdering his father. With Shiranui and his followers now controlling the country, Takamaru must reunite the scattered remnants of the Iga clan and master the art of ninjutsu in order to wage a guerrilla war against a powerful enemy.
 
Packed with explosive fight sequences, acrobatic stunt work courtesy of Sonny Chiba's Japan Action Club, and memorable performances from Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba and Etsuko Shihomi, Shogun's Ninja stands as an energetic blend of samurai adventure, martial arts action and period drama that remains a standout entry in Japanese genre cinema.
 
directed by: Norifumi Suzuki
starring: Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba, Etsuko Shihomi, Asao Koike
1980 / 117 min / Japanese Mono