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Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back (1966)

[Period covered: 1616] Kirigakure Saizo returns for the final time as he sets out to assassinate Tokugawa Ieyasu in order to avenge the death of Lord Sanada Yukimura. But first he must contend with Ieyasu’s own ninja group led by the powerful Fuma Daijuro, who has a score to settle with the men of Iga that dates back 280 years to the war between the Genji and the Heike at the Battle of Dan-no-Ura. Tremendous fighting and great plot twists highlight this exceptional look into the lives of the mysterious ninja of Japan.

Directed byKazuo Mori

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  1. 01

    Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege

    Same saga

    1964 · 87 min · Action · Drama · History

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    [Period covered: 1614-1615] Tokugawa Ieyasu is now the ruler of all Japan. But one last loose thread must be tied up before his domination is complete -- the destruction of the Toyotomi clan, now beseiged in Osaka castle. Ieyasu's ninja are the only ones who can penetrate the fortress, but unfortunately for Ieyasu, Kirigakure Saizo and the other Toyotomi ninja can just as easily get out. As armies of samurai maneuver for battle, the fate of the nation will be decided by a desperate struggle in the dark!

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: japan and jidaigeki
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  2. 02

    Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo

    Same saga

    1964 · 91 min · Action · Adventure · Drama

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    [Period covered: 1616] On May 8th, 1615 the summer campaign of Osaka has reached the climax. This film takes place immediately following 'Ninja 4: Mist Saizo, Last of The Ninja'. Staying one step ahead of the Shogun’s forces, “Mist” Saizo tries to save the Sanada Clan, and avenge the death of his lord by assassinating the first Tokugawa Shogun. Following the first four films in this remarkable series, more previously unknown Ninja skills are shown to the world for the first time. The action heats up as Saizo single-handedly attacks the Shogun’s Palace!

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: japan and jidaigeki
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  3. 03

    Ninja, A Band of Assassins

    Same saga

    1962 · 104 min · Action

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    Warlord Oda Nobunaga seeks to unite a fractured Japan. A young man trained in the arts of ninjitsu is manipulated by a ninja master into attempting to assassinate the warlord before he completes his task.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: japan and jidaigeki
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  4. 04

    Shinobi No Mono 6: The Last Iga Spy

    Same saga

    1965 · 89 min · Action

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    [Period covered: 1637-1651] This is one of the most complicated plots of any of the Shinobi no Mono films! This film tells the story of Saizo’s son, Kirigakure Saisuke, who after seeing his father die at the Battle Of Shimabara, grows up to be an expert ninja. Before he dies, “Mist” Saizo tells his children Saisuke, and Yuri that they are not really brother and sister. She, in fact, is the daughter of the late lord Sanada Yukimura, and must be saved from the shogun’s forces. In the chess match of spy versus spy, can Saisuke defeat the shogun’s chief strategist, Matsudaira Izunokami at his own game? Showing many exciting ninja tactics, it is not to be missed.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • the same director
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  5. 05

    Shinobi no mono 8: The Three Enemies

    Same saga

    1966 · 86 min · Action

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    [Period Covered: 1570-1573] Towards the end of the Tenmon Era, Shogun Ashikaga`s powers were weakening by the day and many were there who planned to overthrow him. It was the beginning of the Sengoku (Warring States) period. Three men attack a gunpowder maker in a farmhouse, the first chopping off his arm with his sickle-&-chain weapon, the second blinding him with sword, the third giving the killing blow. His son Kojiro Kosume escapes the attackers as everything he has known up to then explodes into conflagration. He grows up & enters the start of the Tokugawa Era, intent on avenging his father.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: japan and jidaigeki
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  6. 06

    20 Duels of Young Shingo: Conclusion

    Similar atmosphere

    1963 · 93 min · Action · Drama · History

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    While on his journey through the countryside of Japan, Shingo encounters many people whose lives have been affected by his actions. Though the many duels he fought were intended to bring justice to those who sought to do evil, he is faced with the knowledge that his victories have also caused suffering amont the family members of his victims-leading him to question his life's philosophy. This superb film is the final chapter in this part of Shingo's story. A fitting tribute to his quest to be the supreme swordsman.

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    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • shared themes: japan and samurai
    • a closely matched era
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  7. 07

    A Wad of Notes

    Shared themes

    1970 · 94 min · Action

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    A lone gambler tries to keep a yakuza family from taking over a festival in Kitakyushu. After away from his hometown for 13 years, Ryuji comes back and saves the town that is becoming run-down from yakuza’s ill deeds.

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    • substantial genre overlap
    • shared theme: jidaigeki
    • a closely matched era
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    Shingo's Final Duel

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    1964 · 96 min · Action · History

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    After Aoi Shingo, the illegitimate son of Shogun Yoshimune has gained prominence as the finest swordsman in the land, he tries to lead a peaceful life with his mother far away from the seat of government in Edo. Not wanting to inconvenience his father anymore his plan is to stay away from the city and enjoy life like a normal man. Unfortunately for him, his past comes back to haunt him in the person of his mortal enemy, the one swordsman that is skillful enough to defeat him. This is the most perilous moment of Shingo's life as he must face his deadliest foe in a battle to the death!

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    • shared theme: samurai
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