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The Best Episodes of Ninja Scroll: The Series

Every episode of Ninja Scroll: The Series ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ninja Scroll: The Series!

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Fourteen years after defeating the immortal warrior Himuro Genma and thwarting the Shogun of the Dark's evil plans, Kibagami Jubei continues to roam all over Japan as a masterless swordsman. During his journey, he meets

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 12 - Dynasty Restoration
    7.0/10(39 votes)

    #1 - Dynasty Restoration

    S1:E12

    How far can you trust your senses? Jubei's commitment to save Shigure pays off when he, Dakuan, and Tsubute execute a successful rescue mission. But something is wrong, and Shigure is acting strangely. The outcome of war may depend on Jubei finding out why!

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 9 - A Dragon Within
    6.8/10(41 votes)

    #2 - A Dragon Within

    S1:E9

    Until now, no one has fully understood the secrets of the Light Maiden. But they are revealed at last when the Hiruko warrior Zofu saves Shigure from a clan of assassins and forces her to face a place and purpose she did not choose.

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 1 - Tragedy in the Hidden Village
    6.4/10(56 votes)

    #3 - Tragedy in the Hidden Village

    S1:E1

    What is destiny? One Hiruko ninja has stolen the sacred Dragon Stone with the hopes of setting his clan free from a life of darkness. The Kimon Clan, however, has other plans for the Stone as well as the Light Maiden.

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 13 - Farewell Jubei
    6.4/10(38 votes)

    #4 - Farewell Jubei

    S1:E13

    The memories of the Light Maiden are awakening inside Shigure's head. But her recovery comes too late—Jubei has fallen in battle, and this leaves only Shigure to unlock the powers of the Light Maiden that will decide the fate of them all. She must face a finale without Jubei and witness one final fight that will decide who comes out alive.

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 3 - Forbidden Love
    6.2/10(45 votes)

    #5 - Forbidden Love

    S1:E3

    The battles heat up as both the Kimon and Hiruko Clans search for the Dragon Stone and the Light Maiden. Neither side is willing to give up the Stone, and it is a bloody free-for-all to see who can get both the Stone and the Maiden.

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 11 - Yagyu Renya
    6.2/10(35 votes)

    #6 - Yagyu Renya

    S1:E11

    The action moves to sea as Jubei's party searches for Shigure, who is stranded on the water with the Kimon clan. Onboard Jubei's ship is a mysterious samurai. Is he friend or foe? The group must find out as passengers on the ship start turning up dead.

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 2 - Departure
    6.1/10(50 votes)

    #7 - Departure

    S1:E2

    With no other choice, Shigure sets out with Dakuan and Tsubute to find the answers about who she really is. Meanwhile, Jubei must fight off both Hiruko and Kimon ninjas and deliver the Dragon Stone to Shigure.

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 7 - Blossom
    6.1/10(39 votes)

    #8 - Blossom

    S1:E7

    Azami is back, and after the half of Dragon Stone she could not get the first time, determined not to lose it to the Kimon clan. Meanwhile, Jubei learns the truth about the Dragon Stone and the treasure of the Lost Dynasty, and he's slowly figuring out just how precarious of a position they are all in.

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 8 - The Fate of Rengoku
    6.1/10(37 votes)

    #9 - The Fate of Rengoku

    S1:E8

    Rengoku has her mission to get the other half of the Dragon Stone from Jubei. This is also her chance to avenge the death of her beloved brother, but at what cost? With revenge on her mind, what will Rengoku sacrifice for the ability to kill Jubei?

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 10 - The Heart of the Hiruko
    6.1/10(37 votes)

    #10 - The Heart of the Hiruko

    S1:E10

    Who is Rokai? When Shigure is threatened by Yamidoro and his clan, a protector appears in the form of a strange little man with amazing abilities. However, even he cannot prevent the Kimon from kidnapping Shigure. Someone must save the Light Maiden!

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 6 - Shelter From the Rain
    5.9/10(41 votes)

    #11 - Shelter From the Rain

    S1:E6

    Apart from the others, Jubei finds himself poisoned in battle with Nenmu, a ninja who can use the bodies of people. Caught in a rainstorm, with the help of a woman and her young son, Jubei slowly recuperates from the poison. But with Nenmu's ability to manipulate anybody, who can tell a friend from the enemy? Will Jubei's newfound allies turn against him?

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 5 - The Diamond Child
    5.8/10(41 votes)

    #12 - The Diamond Child

    S1:E5

    Meet Tatsunosuke, a young thief with a special gift and nothing to lose. Matched against Tsubute, which thief will come out with the Dragon Stone in his pocket? Faced with the opportunity to join the Kimon, will Tatsunosuke take the chance, and pay for it with his life?

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Ninja Scroll: The Series Season 1 Episode 4 - Broken Stone
    5.4/10(45 votes)

    #13 - Broken Stone

    S1:E4

    For the Kimon and Hiruko, not only is fighting each other difficult, but also trying to steal the Stone from under the watchful eye of Jubei is nearly impossible. One almost-successful attempt at taking the Stone results in splitting the stone in half: Jubei has one half, while the Kimon manage to get the other half.

    Director:Tatsuo Sato
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dynasty Restoration" is the best rated episode of "Ninja Scroll: The Series". It scored 7/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Tatsuo Sato and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/30/2003. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Dragon Within".