BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja

BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja is a 2019 Japanese film. It is a tokusatsu action period film that was produced as a live-action spin-off of the anime film BLACKFOX, which opened in theaters on 5 October 2019. BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja is a prequel to the anime film, as its main character Rikka Isurugi—a female ninja who fought during the Edo period—is the ancestor of the main character of the anime film. The screenplay was written by Naoki Hayashi, who also wrote the screenplay for the anime film. BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja was directed by Koichi Sakamoto, and features actress Chihiro Yamamoto in her first cinematic leading role.

BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja
Directed byKoichi Sakamoto
Produced byMiyagawa Tomoyuki
Screenplay byNaoki Hayashi
StarringChihiro Yamamoto
Music byfripSide
Running time
93
CountryJAPAN
LanguageJapanese/English

Synopsis

The film takes place in Japan during the age of Samurais and Ninjas. Rikka Isurugi, who was raised to be the next head of the Kitsune (Fox)—a ninja clan that does anything for the right price—meets a girl named Miya, who had been wandering around in the mountains looking for the Kitsune.

Miya, whose father was murdered by a gang called the Negoroshu, places an order to Hyoe Isurugi—Rikka's grandfather and the head of the ninja clan—to have the Negoroshu killed.　As a naturally gentle person, Rikka has a problem with killing people. As such, she tries to convince Hyoe to change his mind about accepting the job, but right when she is doing so, the Negoroshu come attacking after Miya.

The hard fight ends in a draw, but as punishment for questioning the head's decision, Rikka is later made to attend to meager tasks. Seeing Rikka clumsily taking on the work, Miya steps in to help, and as the two work together, they become friends. Meanwhile however, an unknown character advances their evil plot as they continue to use the Negoroshu to attack Miya.

Who is the mysterious character out to kill Miya, and what is their reason? When all truths are revealed, Rikka risks her life on a battle to save her friend.

Characters
Rikka Isurugi　石動律花
Played by Chihiro Yamamoto The next head of the Kitsune (Fox) ninja clan.
Miya　宮
Played by: Maimi Yajima.[1][2]A girl with mysterious powers who lives in the mountains. She is determined to avenge her father's death.
Arisa　明里咲
Played by Sakurako Okubo[3]A worker in the Isurugi household. A master of cleaning and doing the laundry, Arisa is Rikka's friend.
Haku　白
Played by Mami Fujioka The head of the Negoroshu. A beautiful woman who uses Chinese martial arts.
Shigetsugu Toda　戸田重次
Played by Yuki Kubota[4]The head of the police patrolmen. A master swordsman and a supervisor to Burado.
Burado　武羅土
Played by Hideo Ishiguro The lord of the Burado Domain. He has a hidden side to him.
Uto　ウト
Played by Kanon Miyahara[5] Ryukyu martial arts practitioner. Member of the Negoroshu. Uto is the one who leads attacks.
Jin　ジン
Played by Masayuki Deai Korean martial arts practitioner. Member of the Negoroshu. Excels at kicking moves.
Kokuryu　黒龍
Played by Koji Nakamura Sumo practitioner. Member of the Negoroshu. Very strong and a big eater.
Aren　亜廉
Played by Kentaro Shimazu Deceased father of Rikka. Craftsman of puppet dolls.
Yuri　百合
Played by Ayaka Nanase[6] A vendor in town.
Sorcery practitioner　妖術師
Played by Seizo Fukumoto Known to visit the Burado mansion.
Roren　呂連
Played by Takeshi Masu Father of Miya. Inventor. Murdered by the Negoroshu.
Hyoe Isurugi　石動兵衛
Yasuaki Kurata Sixth generation head of the Isurugi family and grandfather of Rikka.

Music
Theme song: My Own Way[7]
Lyrics, music, and arrangement by Satoshi Yaginuma Produced by Jun Nishimura (NBC Universal Entertainment Japan) Performed by fripSide

Release

The film was released on more than 20 video platforms in Japan on 5 October 2019.[8]

The film was presented in the Special Invitation category of the 2019 Kyoto International Film Festival, and made its world premiere on 19 October 2019. On 1 December 2019, the film made its Tokyo debut at the 29th Tama Cinema Forum.[9][10]

On 13 and 14 December 2019, the film was screened in Taipei, Taiwan at the Syntrend Creative Park, a facility that features household electric appliances. On 16 December, the film was screened at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo.[11][12][13][14][15][16]

The film was released on Blu-ray and DVD on 18 December.

References
  1. Maimi Yajima (25 October 2019). Maimi Yajima, puts everything on his acting in the Tokusatsu action historical drama "BLACKFOX" "I thought this was a serious responsibility." Interviewer: Hideo Akita. Mynavi. Mynavi News.
  2. Maimi Yajima (October 24, 2019). [Interview with Maimi Yajima] A girl who holds the key to the story is performing in the Tokusatsu action historical drama "BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja." (Interview). Resolution. GirlsNews.
  3. Sakurako Okubo (22 October 2019). "Kyuranger" Sakurako Okubo talks about "BLACKFOX"-I feel like I've learned a new aspect of Sakamoto's director." Interviewer: Hideo Akita. Mynavi. Mynavi News.
  4. Kubota Yuki (24 October 2019). "Kamen Rider Gaimu” Yuki Kubota talks about "BLACKFOX"-"Please pay attention to the beauty of the female cast". Interviewer: Hideo Akita. My Navi. My Navi News .
  5. Kanon Miyahara (17 October 2019). "Kamen Rider Amazons” extermination team Kanon Miyahara talks about "BLACKFOX"-New generation action actresses are thriving." Interviewer: Hideo Akita. Mynavi. Mynavi news.
  6. @BLACKFOX_Ninja (11 October 2019). Ritsuka Ishido, the lead actor, and Lily Ayana Nanase, voice actor in "Anime "BLACKFOX" make a cameo appearance. " (Tweet). From Twitter
  7. "The trailer including fripSide Theme song "My Own Way" released! "BLACK FOX: Age of the Ninja"" (Press Release), Japanese Movie Broadcast, (29 November 2019)
  8. “BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja” distributed by Koichi Sakamoto, a Tokusatsu action historical drama." CINRA.NET (cinra). (5 October 2019)
  9. "BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja” starring Chihiro Yamamoto “An action I've never done, I had a tough time!". The Television (KADOKAWA). (2 December 2019)
  10. Tomohiro Mibu (2 December 2019). "Chihiro Yamamoto is praised by the director for his first starring work!". Cinema Today
  11. "Screening event in Taiwan / Triumph screening and stage greeting at Shinjuku Wald 9 "BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja"" (press release), Japanese movie broadcasting, (December 7, 2019)
  12. "BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja" creates a great sensation in Taiwan, Japan!" (Press Release), Japanese Movie Broadcast
  13. BLACK FOX" Chihiro Yamamoto and Yuki Kubota “Reminiscences”: face thickens as confrontation escalates. The movie Natalie (Natasha)
  14. Do not miss the super powerful Tokusatsu action historical drama! "BLACKBOX-" Japan Triumph". SANSPO.COM (Sankei Digital)
  15. Tomohiro Mibu (December 17, 2019). “Chihiro Yamamoto is eager for the lead sequel! The audience cheers for “waiting!". Cinema Today
  16. Hideo Akita (30 December 2019). "The main cast of “BLACKFOX” is in full force, and cheers for the poses of Ultra Mangaia and Bowken Silver." Mynavi News (Mynavi)
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