On August 25, 2026, Arrow will release the Blu-ray (Region A) for Shogun’s Ninja, a 1980 martial arts thriller directed by Norifumi Suzuki (Wandering Ginza Butterfly). Secure your copy today at Goodie Emporium!
Before starring in John Wick: Chapter 4 and Shogun, Hiroyuki Sanada (John Wick 4, Royal Warriors) got to showcase his physical prowess in his first lead role with Shogun’s Ninja, a madcap martial arts caper energetically directed by Norifumi Suzuki and co-starring Sanada’s mentor, the legendary Sonny Chiba (Fighting Fist).
During the Warring States period, a lone man on a small boat approaches the shores of Japan. His name is Takamaru Momochi, heir to the Iga clan, returning after ten years of hiding in China and fully intent on finding the ruthless ninja Shiranui (Chiba), the man who betrayed and murdered his father. But with Shiranui and his thugs now in control of the country, Takamaru must gather the scattered remnants of his clan and train in the shadowy art of ninjutsu so they can mount a guerrilla resistance, defeat the corrupt ninja and restore the Iga’s honor.
Packed with explosive fight sequences and acrobatic stunts courtesy of Chiba’s team the Japan Action Club, and co-starring Etsuko Shihomi (Sister Street Fighter) and Asao Koike (G.I. Samurai), Shogun’s Ninja’s frenzied blend of Japanese period drama, hyperviolent karate movie and action-comedy stands out as an unmissable entry in Japanese martial arts cinema.
Limited Edition Features:
- Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Earl Jackson
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Skinner
Features:
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
- Original lossless mono Japanese and English-dubbed mono audio
- Optional English subtitles
- Brand new audio commentary by Asian cinema expert Chris Poggiali
- The Rebirth of Japanese Action Cinema, a brand new interview with Japanese cinema expert Clément Rauger
You can pre-order this title at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!
Watch the Trailer below:
