I Was A Teenage Ninja

Name: I Was A Teenage Ninja
Director: Yoshikazu Katō
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Released: 2007-01-01
Duration: 75 min
Cast: Saki Ninomiya, Motoko Sasaki, Mari Yamaguchi, Lemon Hanazawa, Tomohiro Okada

2007Dir. Yoshikazu Katō1h 15m

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So, 'I Was A Teenage Ninja' is quite the quirky pick. It’s got this blend of adventure and fantasy that feels both fresh and nostalgic. The story follows Sora, a 19-year-old ninja, who’s caught up in this chaotic world of feuding factions in Japan. The pacing has its ups and downs, but it somehow adds to the feeling of being a teenager—juggling responsibilities and expectations, especially with her impossible mission. You can’t ignore the practical effects either; they bring a certain charm to the fight scenes that CGI just doesn’t replicate. The performances are solid, with Sora’s character really capturing that teenage angst amid the ninja backdrop. It’s a unique mix that stands out for its playful yet serious tone.

Distinctive mix of adventure and teenage angst.Practical effects enhance the fight sequences.Captures the chaos of adolescence amid a ninja backdrop.