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SHINOBI Vol 2 presents three more spectacular tales of ninja action in this continuation of the hugely influential series, for the first time on Blu-ray in a limited edition set from Radiance Films.
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This time, Raizo Ichikawa (SHINOBI 1-3) stars as Mist Saizo, a ninja with a grudge who won't rest until he has assassinated the supreme leader, the Tokugawa shogun. directed by three of the Daiei Studio's top period action specialists, these films feature epic battles, ingenious spycraft and thrilling ninja fights.
In SIEGE (忍びの者 霧隠才蔵, Shinobi no Mono Kirigaku Saizō, 1964), Raizo Ichikawa is Mist Saizo, the legendary folk hero and Iga ninja. Working in the service of warlord Yukimura Sanada (Tomisaburo Wakayama), he plots to assassinate Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, but finds himself facing the might of the nation's supreme ruler.
In RETURN OF MIST SAIZO (忍びの者 続・霧隠才蔵, Shinobi no Mono Zoku Kirigaku Saizō, 1964), our black-clad hero continues his mission to avenge his master, even after Ieyasu has abdicated from the throne. Told as one continuous story, these two films weave their ninja action in and out of Japanese martial history, featuring epic battles, ingenious spycraft and thrilling fight scenes.
In Part 6, THE LAST IGA SPY (忍びの者 伊賀屋敷, Shinobi no Mono Iga Yashiki, 1965), Mist Saizo's son Saisuke takes over his father's name and mission. He is recruited by a rebellious warlord to assist a plot to overthrow the government, but the Shogun hires a rival ninja clan to thwart the uprising. Meanwhile, other forces are also at play. Directed by Kazuo Mori (SHINOBI 3: RESURRECTION, ZATOICHI AT LARGE, DAIMAJIN STRIKES AGAIN ), this film pits ninja against ninja, including a breathtaking rooftop battle scene that is one of the highlights of the entire Shinobi series.
SHINOBI Vol 2 is a limited edition of 3,000 copies presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases for each film and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings.
SHINOBI Vol 2 Limited Edition Blu-ray
Running Time: 267 Minutes
Number of Discs: 2
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Audio: Stereo
US
Region Code: 1
SKU: RAD127BDLE
UPC: 760137187011
Sreet Date: 08/19/25
List Price: $64.95
UK
Region Code: A/B
Product Code: RAD127BDLE
EAN: 5060974682515
UK Rating: TBC
Street Date: 08/18/25
RRP: £30.83
LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- Limited Edition of 3000 copies, presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
- Reversible sleeves featuring artwork based on original promotional materials
- Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Jonathan Clements
- Six postcards of promotional material from the films
- Trailers
- New and improved optional English subtitles
- Interview with Japanese period film historian Taichi Kasuga (2025)
- Uncompressed mono PCM audio
- Interview with ninja film scholar Mance Thompson (2025)
- High-Definition digital transfer of each film presented on two discs, made available on Blu-ray (1080p) for the first time outside of Japan
- Select-scene audio commentary on SIEGE by Tom Mes (2025)
Photo courtesy of Radiance Films. ©KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Photo courtesy of Radiance Films. ©KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Photo courtesy of Radiance Films. ©KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Photo courtesy of Radiance Films. ©KADOKAWA CORPORATION
About Radiance Films
Radiance Films is founded on a passion for cinema. A series of films, books, merchandise and more curated from a variety of genres and modes of filmmaking, from arthouse provocateurs to genre classics. Each release is created from the best available materials and includes a wealth of supplementary features on disc and extensive booklets featuring new and archival writing, where applicable.
About MVD Entertainment Group
MVD Entertainment Group is a full service music and movie distribution firm, exclusively representing thousands of audio and visual products for DVD, Bluray, CD, vinyl, and digital rights, worldwide. MVD also exclusively distributes a growing line of merchandise including limited edition collectibles, tee shirts, and more. “Serving Artists and Audiences†is MVD's purpose statement; it represents a commitment to the interests of the musicians, filmmakers, record labels, producers, managers, and every link in the supply chain. The customers are the Audience, from wholesalers, sub-distributors, major retail chains, online retailers, specialists, and independent mom and pop stores, all the way to the consumer. MVD Entertainment Group was founded in 1986 by Tom Seaman, an industry veteran with prior experience with The Record Hunter, Sam Goody, CBS Retail, and JEM Distribution. Tom, along with his family Elinor, Eve and Ed, initially focused on music videotapes. At the turn of the century, with the advent of DVD, MVD built a large catalog of exclusively distributed audiovisual content on DVDs, with special strength in music concert films, horror movies, documentaries, comedy, cult classics, and much more.