New on Blu-ray: NINJA WARS aka DEATH OF A NINJA / IGA NINPOCHO (1982) Starring Hiroyuki Sanada

Product Description: Ninja Wars (original title: Iga Ninpōchō) is a dark, supernatural action film set in feudal Japan, blending ninja lore with horror and fantasy elements.

The story follows Jotaro, a wandering ninja who becomes entangled in a deadly conflict between rival clans after a brutal massacre wipes out his comrades. As he investigates, he discovers that the violence is tied to a sinister conspiracy involving a demonic sect seeking power through forbidden rituals. This group employs grotesque, otherworldly abilities--blurring the line between human and monster--to eliminate their enemies and dominate the region.

Jotaro joins forces with a mysterious female survivor whose own past is steeped in tragedy and vengeance. Together, they confront increasingly bizarre and terrifying foes, each wielding unnatural powers. As the battles escalate, Jotaro must rely not only on his physical skill but also on inner resolve to resist corruption and defeat the dark forces threatening to consume the land.

The film is known for its stylized violence, eerie atmosphere, and imaginative (often shocking) supernatural elements, making it a standout entry in early 1980s Japanese genre cinema.

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Director: Kôsei Saitô

Starring: Hiroyuki Sanada, Jun Miho, Yuki Kazamatsuri, Hiroshi Tanaka, Akira Hamada, Sanji Kojima

Genre: Action

Runtime: 96 min

Rating: Not Rated

Language: Japanese

Studio: Toy Robot Video

Home Video Release Date: September 29, 2026

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Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Region: Region A/1

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Blu-ray: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

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A Japanese Ninja - Author Matt Alt on Ninja Wars (HD, 22:08)
The Way of the Ninja - Author and Academic Daisuke Miyao on the ninja in Japanese Cinema (HD, 24:42)
Theatrical Trailers - Two English-language, one Japanese-language (HD, 6:04)
VHS Version - presented in 4:3 ratio, dubbed in English (SD, 1:41:33)
Dark Magic Fantasy of Ninja Sword and Sorcery - Essay by Zack Davisson