★ 5.2

Ninja Resurrection

OVA · 2 eps · 1998

Finished

Synopsis

Get ready for a nightmarish journey through faith and betrayal as the infamous Jubei Yagyu wields his deadly blades against the forces of good and evil alike. In an orgy of unbelievable savagery, the armies of the Shogun give no quarter as they ruthlessly slaughter their enemies. Trapped on the rocky isthmus of Amakusa, the faithful await divine aid as the demon stirs in their midst. Desperate for vengeance, a Child of Heaven becomes the emissary of Hell. Tortured by visions of Amakusa's final hour, legendary swordsman Jubei Yagyu returns to his ancestral home seeking respite from the bloody duties of a feudal retainer. Life in the village of Yagyu possesses a serenity ill-befitting days of armed rebellion and unholy alliance. For Jubei the tranquility is far too transparent, and soon, chilling rumors reach him. Four dead heroes renew their claim to life, feeding on the fear and violence of the age. Forced to take up the sword once more, Jubei returns to the path of vengeance and damnation in Ninja Resurrection! (Source: DVD cover)

Episodes (2)

1. The Revenge Of Jubei02/27/1998
Set in the time of the Tokugawa regime, where the Shogun has outlawed the Japanese Christians, since they fear that their religion will incite rebellion and chaos. However, they believe in a prophecy, that a man named Tenshi, will hoist the cross and become the new Jesus. But there is a darker prophecy, if Tenshi does not become Christ, he will return and be reborn as Satan. Jubei Yagyu and a few others can fight against the looming evil that is to come.
2. Hells Spawn03/27/1998
The nightmare continues. Demons stand in the shadows, poised to sate their lust with the blood of the innocent. Some have returned for blood. Some for sex. And some for revenge. But his bloodletting is just the beginning - a brief overture heralding the rebirth of Satan. Jubei feels the evil awakening. Strange dreams haunt him. Banished from his father's home, Jubei seeks the true wisdom of the samurai. In this, he is not alone. Cloistered high in the mountains, the legendary Musaski Miyumoto also seeks the strength of peace. Musashi too senses the darkness of the coming days. These warriors have pledged never to kill again. But as Hell's fury draws near, with Satan himself leading the way...down which path does honor lie?