Quick overview
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005) leans into its genre DNA with a straightforward setup and a clear, watchable rhythm. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Yukie Nakama, Joe Odagiri, and Tomoka Kurotani—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.4/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005)
Shinobi, Shinobi A Batalha, 刀锋下的爱, Shinobi Heart Under Blade, SHINOBI-HEART UNDER BLADE-, シノビ-ハート・アンダー・ブレイド-, Shinobi, 忍 SHINOBI-
Released: September 17, 2005
Runtime: 107 min
: 4.439/10 from 171 votes
Even though Gennosuke and Oboro are from rival ninja villages, they are secretly in love. At an annual conference with the Lord, it is dictated that a competition--a fight to the death--will take place between the five best shinobi from each village. Gennosuke and Oboro's love is made even more impossible when they each got picked as the leader of the five to represent their respective villages.
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