This 1993–2003 release does not include the 2012 pachinko-machine animated scenes or the later 4K remaster. The 2003 edition is standard-definition with the original theatrical cut.
The series has been recognized as a classic of the anime genre, with numerous awards and nominations, including the prestigious Seiun Award for Best Anime in 1995.
Animation and Visual Style
The story follows Jubei Kibagami, a cynical but honorable mercenary swordsman. He is forced into a deadly game of political intrigue by a shadowy government agent named Dakuan. Jubei's mission is to stop the Eight Devils of Kimon, a group of supernatural warriors plotting to overthrow the government. Along the way, he partners with Kagero, a female ninja whose very touch is lethal poison. Their journey is a bleak, beautiful, and hyper-violent exploration of duty and survival.
, a female ninja whose body is infused with toxins, making her touch lethal. Their journey is a race to stop a conspiracy to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate involving gold and a ghost from Jubei’s past, Gemma Himuro



