Unmasking Movie Fights: Jinichi Kawakami Rates Ninja Scenes with Expert Insight

In the world of ninja cinema, few possess the expertise and legacy of Jinichi Kawakami, the last heir of the Ban clan of Kōka-ryū ninjutsu.

Renowned as an expert practitioner and the honorary director of the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum, Kawakami lends his insightful commentary to some of Hollywood's iconic ninja movie fights.

In this riveting video, Kawakami rates eight ninja movie scenes, offering a unique perspective on the accuracy of ninja missions and the interplay between ninja and samurai in films like "Batman Begins" and "The Last Samurai". As a historical-ninjutsu researcher and lecturer at Mie University, Kawakami brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion, delving into the martial arts choreography of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and assessing the realism of ninja weapons in "Naruto: Shippuden".

Get ready for an insider's look at the realism of ninjutsu training and skills as Kawakami dissects scenes from "Revenge of the Ninja" and "Ninja Assassin". Enjoy a cinematic journey where the last heir of Kōka-ryū ninjutsu unveils the secrets behind the shadows, separating movie magic from authentic ninja mastery.

Discover the world of ninja cinema like never before – click to watch as Jinichi Kawakami unravels the mysteries of these iconic ninja movie fights.