'NINJA WARS: BLACKFOX VS SHOGUN'S NINJA' Japan Premiere
On May 29, 2021, Japan was treated to a breathtaking premiere of the highly anticipated action period drama,
NINJA WARS: BLACKFOX VS SHOGUN'S NINJA, held at Shinjuku Wald 9. This remarkable event featured a star-studded cast including Yamamoto Chihiro, Miyahara Kanon, Kane Kosugi, and Mizuno Miki, who are some of Japan's finest action performers.
This latest installment merges two beloved series,
BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja and
SHOGUN'S NINJA, the former having already garnered over 25 million views on the
24/7 SAMURAI – SHINOBI streaming brand. The anticipation surrounding this film and its captivating universe has fueled excitement among fans both domestically and abroad.
The screening included a stage greeting with main cast members, including Yamamoto and directors, who shared insights and stories from behind the scenes. Yamamoto expressed her joy at reuniting with familiar faces after nearly seven years since her last collaboration with director Sakamoto Koichi, stating,