Delivering at least one "wow" moment of supernatural combat.
Heavy shadows that make the supernatural threats feel genuinely imposing. Ninja Scroll Episode 1
By the time the credits roll, the mystery of the Light Maiden and the power of the Dragon Stone have been established firmly enough to keep you reaching for the next episode. Final Thoughts Delivering at least one "wow" moment of supernatural combat
Shadow and Steel: Revisiting the Dark Masterpiece of Ninja Scroll (Episode 1) Ninja Scroll Episode 1
Produced by (the same legendary studio behind the original movie), the first episode carries a distinct visual identity. While it doesn't quite reach the fluid, big-budget "cels-on-fire" quality of the 1993 film, it makes up for it with:
Introducing the conflict between the Hiruko and Kimotsuki clans.