: Jubei is aided by Kagero , a female ninja ( kunoichi ) whose body is infused with deadly toxins, and Dakuan , a crafty government spy who coerces Jubei into helping by poisoning him and offering the antidote as a reward.
( Jūbē Ninpūchō ) is a seminal 1993 Japanese animated action-thriller directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri . It is widely recognized as one of the most influential anime films of the 1990s, alongside titles like Akira and Ghost in the Shell , and was instrumental in popularizing adult-oriented anime in Western markets. Core Premise & Plot Ninja Scroll
: The Eight Devils use their grotesque and inhuman mastery of supernatural forces to pursue their goal of ruling Japan with an "iron fist". Key Characters : Jubei is aided by Kagero , a
: A poison taster whose body is so toxic that anyone who touches her—including through physical intimacy—will die. Core Premise & Plot : The Eight Devils