Review of Ninja Scroll (1993) by Tom C — 29 Feb 2008

This movie is a must for anyone who considers themselves an anime/manga fan.

This review of Ninja Scroll (1993) was written by Tom C on 29 Feb 2008.

Ninja Scroll has generally received very positive reviews.

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