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Lady Ninja Chiyome
In 1561, in a fierce battle with Uesugi, the Takeda group lost a great number of military commanders, including Kansuke Yamamoto, a warrior, and Yukimura, a younger brother of Shingen. Hirao, Chiyome Mochizuki, who lives up to the world as a walking shrine maiden, is also Kunoichi from Koka, and lost her beloved husband, Mochizuki Moritoki, and was in disappointment. Chiyojo who wishes for the world of Taihei... She lives with a strong heart and abandons her, and even spares her naked body for Shingen. One day, Chiyojo and his group help a traveling entertainer girl, Kasumi, who was raped by a thief. When Kasumi, who has no relatives, hears that Chiyo women are serving Shingen, she begs for her to be taken with her. In the world of dying or living, Chiyome decided to raise her as Kunoichi. Kasumi grew up as a ninja without being overwhelmed by adversity. Eventually, she began to yearn for Chiyojo like her sister. Chiyojo also forgives her heart for such a healthy haze...
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Plot Summary
In the midst of warring states, a young woman named Chiyome trains to become a kunoichi, a female ninja. She is tasked with a mission to infiltrate an enemy camp and gather crucial intelligence. Facing betrayal and danger at every turn, Chiyome must rely on her skills and cunning to survive and complete her assignment.
Critical Reception
Lady Ninja Chiyome received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its predictable plot, low production values, and reliance on gratuitous action sequences. While some praised its attempts at historical action, many found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic action sequences, though often criticized for being overly violent.
Noted for its attempts at historical accuracy in ninja depictions, but often fell short in execution.
Generally considered a low-budget B-movie with a thin plot.
Google audience: Audience reception for Lady Ninja Chiyome is largely absent from public platforms, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes. However, general online commentary suggests it appeals to a niche audience interested in low-budget martial arts films.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a series of "Lady Ninja" movies, which often feature different directors and casts, focusing on female ninja protagonists.
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