Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance
[Period covered: 1582-1594]. As the film opens, the warlod Nobunaga Oda rides to Iga Ayanokuni shrine. He is asked if he thinks he has destroyed all the ninja who opposed him and answers that he suspects that there may be more. A servant brings water and tests it first. The paige dies and we hear gunshots as two ninja flee the scene. His suspicions confirmed, Nobunaga oversees the execution of captured ninja and decides that, in the future, he needs a much crueler method of execution. The daimyo Hideyoshi comes to visit.
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Plot Summary
This installment of the Shinobi no Mono series continues the story of Ishikawa Goemon, a legendary ninja. Goemon finds himself entangled in further plots and betrayals within the turbulent Sengoku period. He must navigate treacherous alliances and deadly conflicts as he strives to survive and achieve his goals amidst political intrigue.
Critical Reception
While specific critical reviews for "Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance" are scarce in English-language sources, the Shinobi no Mono series, and particularly its early entries, were generally well-received in Japan for their action sequences and historical drama elements. They contributed to the popularity of the ninja genre in Japanese cinema during the 1960s.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dynamic ninja action and portrayal of historical intrigue.
- Seen as a solid continuation of the Ishikawa Goemon saga.
- Appreciated for its atmospheric depiction of feudal Japan.
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Fun Fact
The "Shinobi no Mono" (Chivalrous Ninja) series, which this film is part of, was instrumental in popularizing the portrayal of ninjas as complex, anti-heroic figures rather than simply assassins in Japanese cinema.
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