New Shadow Warriors

"The new Iga shadow warriors against Koga and Fuma"

In the time of the peaceful Toyotomi Era, Shinotada, the master of Kochi Family, a source of revenue for the Tokugawa, is trying to marry his younger sister Princess Fuji to Akinobu Sunekazura, who has connections with the rival Toyotomi, in order to bring peace. One of sixteen great warriors of Tokugawa, Hattori Hanzo, entrusts his wish and gathers the remnants of Iga Village, which was destroyed by Oda Nobunaga, and orders them to guard Princess Fuji. The Council of Elders of Sunekazura, hire the Fuma Ninja led by Fuma Kotaro, joined by the Koga Ninja, led by Sarutobi Sasuke, who is serving Hideyoshi Toyotomi, to assassinate Princess Fuji! Can Hanzo Hattori with the Iga remnants prevent this evil plot and protect the princess? Once again, Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba plays the leading role of Hanzo Hattori with his old enemy, Sarutobi Sasuke, played by Hiroki Matsukata. The presence of both famous actors will overwhelm any audience!

Release Date

March 22, 2003

Status

Released

Original Title

新・影の軍団

Runtime

1h 24min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

Cinema Paradise

Part of

New Shadow Warriors Collection

Includes: New Shadow Warriors, New Shadow Warriors II, New Shadow Warriors III: Jiraika 1, New Shadow Warriors IV: Jiraika 2, New Shadow Warriors V: Hattori Hanzo vs Onmyoji, New Shadow Warriors VI: The Final Chapter