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I Was A Teenage Ninja
It's hard enough being a teenager, but being a 19 year old ninja with an impossible assignment is even worse! Unfortunately for Sora, she is and she's got one... impossible mission that is. As Japan is torn apart by warring factions, it falls ... Full Descriptionupon the master assassins to carry out the tasks at which even great armies have failed. There just aren't enough ninja to go around, so when a plot to eliminate a rising shaman becomes known, the ninja who gets dropped into the frying tempura batter is Sora. Sora may not know which end of a ninjaken to stick her sheath on, but she's young, willing and her skills at seduction are just fine! Famed AV girl Saki Ninomiya gives it all she's got in I WAS A TEENAGE NINJA!
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Plot Summary
A group of misfit teenagers discovers that they are descendants of a secret ninja clan. They must band together to fight an evil sorcerer who has stolen a magical artifact. Along the way, they learn to harness their newfound powers and embrace their destinies.
Critical Reception
The film garnered a cult following for its low-budget charm and humorous take on the ninja genre. While not a critical darling, it was praised by fans for its creativity and entertainment value.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its quirky humor and inventive, albeit low-budget, action sequences.
Appreciated by fans of independent horror-comedy for its unique premise and energetic execution.
Some found the plot thin and the effects rudimentary, but these were often overlooked in favor of its overall charm.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's fun, B-movie appeal and its ability to deliver laughs alongside its action.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a shoestring budget, with many of the special effects and props being created by the filmmakers themselves.
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