A mechanical ninja joins a war of swords, laser weapons and towering machinery. The story can be hard to follow, but the short runtime and extravagant designs make this a lively choice for a crowd willing to navigate by spectacle.
Nominated by @flabbergasted_jones
The club’s verdict
Acting
6/10
Plot
9/10
Effects
6/10
Dialogue
6/10
Rewatchability
7.5/10
“The samurai era has installed a laser upgrade.”
@flabbergasted_jones, scored it 69
Synopsis and movie facts
In a futuristic version of medieval Japan, a band of swordsmen battles an evil warlord and his mechanical army of ninjas, and are aided by a mysterious heroic cyborg ninja, Shiranui.
