“Ninja Wars: Blackfox vs Shogun’s Ninja” Poster
Craving some ninja action? Then today’s your lucky day. There’s a lot to unpack, so we’ll let the film’s official press release take it from here…
Nihon Eiga Broadcasting Corp. has unveiled the first visual and teaser trailer for Ninja Wars: Blackfox vs Shogun’s Ninja, a new action period film from internationally renowned director Koichi Sakamoto (Power Rangers, Ultraman, Kamen Rider).
The film stars Chihiro Yamamoto (Alice in Borderland Season 2), Kanon Miyahara (Ninja vs Shark), Nashiko Momotsuki (Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna), Kane Kosugi (Bang), Miki Mizuno (Guilty of Romance), and legendary martial arts actor Yasuaki Kurata (Eastern Condors), bringing together some of Japan’s leading action performers.
The project unites the worlds of two hit productions – Blackfox: Age of the Ninja and Shogun’s Ninja – in a crossover story that launches what the creators are calling “Sakamoto’s Ninja Universe.”
Ahead of its global rollout in 2026, the film will premiere internationally on March 30 via membership streaming on the YouTube channel “24/7 SAMURAI – SHINOBI” (available outside Japan and China).
The two franchises have already built a strong international fanbase. Blackfox: Age of the Ninja has surpassed 20 million views online, while Shogun’s Ninja quickly reached over one million views following its debut, signaling growing global demand for high-energy Japanese action period content.
Directed and choreographed by Sakamoto, known for his fast-paced action style and Tokusatsu blockbusters, the film promises large-scale ninja battles and martial arts spectacle, culminating in a major on-screen showdown between Kane Kosugi and martial arts icon Yasuaki Kurata.
The film’s theme song, “My Own Way – version 2026 –,” will be performed by Japanese electronic music unit fripSide, continuing their collaboration with Sakamoto after Blackfox: Age of the Ninja.
Rikka Isurugi (Chihiro Yamamoto), head of the Fox Clan, is investigating the “White Lotus,” a mysterious cult suspected of plotting a rebellion against the Shogunate. During her mission, she encounters Okyo (Kanon Miyahara), a Fuma Ninja dispatched by the Shogun. Their paths converge as they face a formidable common enemy: the Iga Ninja clan, led by Hattori Hanzo (Kane Kosugi), who harbors a deep vengeance against the Tokugawa family. A three-way conflict between the Fox Clan, Fuma Ninja, and Iga Ninja is about to begin.
Watch the Teaser Trailer below:
