NINJA TRUTH (2018) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch NINJA TRUTH online in HD.
NINJA TRUTH — Storyline
Ninja are now seen in popular media around the world. But as their profile rises, their reality gets muddied amid legends and fantasies. The truth about authentic ninja lies unknown, shrouded in mystery. This program carefully examines the fighting skills and tools used by actual ninja, and conducts experiments to determine the "Ninja Truth".
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Chris Glenn
NINJA TRUTH — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2018-03-31 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 30 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
| Status | Returning Series |
NINJA TRUTH — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (2018-03-31) — The ninja had over 400 distinctive tools and weapons to fight with and defend themselves. The most familiar was one called the "kusari-gama," a chain and sickle that could do serio
- E2: Episode 2 (2018-03-31) — The ninja used short swords when faced with imminent danger, such as in enemy territory. We'll see when these were used, and how they differed from warrior's katana swords. Also, a
- E3: Shuriken (2018-12-18) — The ninja employed over 400 special weapons and tools to accomplish their missions, and the shuriken is undoubtedly one of the most famous. In this episode, we'll examine not just
- E4: Ninja Yashiki (2018-12-25) — The ninja were often given the important mission of infiltrating enemy territory and bringing back key information. Meanwhile, their own residences were cleverly rigged to thwart i
- E5: Ninja Fire Arts (2019-01-15) — The ninja are said to have been proficient in the use of gunpowder long before guns were brought to Japan, and to have invented over 230 uses for it. In this episode, we'll introdu
- E6: Concealed Weapons and Hyorogan (2019-01-22) — The ninja used various tools and weapons on their secret missions. To protect themselves in dangerous situations, they used concealed weapons. Portable and hidden from view, some w
- E7: In Search of the Kunoichi, the Female Ninja (2019-10-01) — Before modern times, the ninja worked secretly in the shadows, and a particularly shadowy figure is the female ninja or Kunoichi. While often portrayed as female spies, we're left
- E8: Extraordinary Ninja Tools: Kunai and Ikibukuro (2019-10-08) — The ninja employed a wide range of tools to accomplish their missions. In this episode, we introduce the kunai and examine what it was made of and how it was used. With the help of
- E9: Shinobi Rokugu: The Six Essential Tools of the Ninja (2020-02-04) — Like all famous movie spies, the ninja had a wide array of spy tools at their disposal, and the shinobi rokugu were six tools that were considered essential for any mission. These
- E10: Poison and Medicine: The Ninja's Double-Sided Coin (2020-02-11) — Well-versed in astronomy, biology and other fields of natural science, the ninja used their knowledge of botany to create both poison and medicine. Poison's portability and efficac
- E11: Innin and Yonin: The Yin and Yang of the Ninja (2020-03-17) — The ninja had two modes of operation: Innin and Yonin. Innin covered assassinations, sabotage and other covert operations requiring stealth, while Yonin covered operations performe
- E12: Physical Abilities of the Ninja (2020-03-17) — Jumping down from 15-meter heights. Running 100 kilometers in a day. These are just some of the feats that the ninja were said to be capable of. And if these are true, how did they
- E13: Ninja Mnemonics (2020-12-15) — The ninja are said to have been capable of remembering extensive details about the estates and castles they infiltrated. To learn how they were able to recall large amounts of info
- E14: Ninja in Tokyo (2020-12-22) — Although the ninja are known for working in the shadows, the early Edo period found them serving in one-hundred-man units. Join Chris Glenn and Professor Yuji Yamada as they explor
- E15: Ninja Communication (2021-11-10) — Since ninja were engaged in espionage, they had to gather information and accurately convey it without anyone knowing. Typical means of information transmission included smoke sign
- E16: The Fuma Ninja (2021-11-17) — The Hojo clan was a warrior clan that ruled the Kanto region from the 15th to 16th century. Supporting their efforts to defeat enemies and maintain control was a mysterious group c
- E17: Iga, Home of the Ninja (2022-02-27) — While the ninja moved unseen throughout Japan, Iga, in present-day Mie Prefecture, has been called the birthplace of the ninja arts. Join Chris Glenn and Professor Yuji Yamada as t
- E18: The Ninja Art of Escape (2022-02-27) — The ninja art of escape, or tonsojutsu, frequently took advantage of the human psyche. We examine some ninja tactics and get a psychologist's perspective on them. In the latter hal
- E19: The Bansenshukai (2022-03-27) — The Bansenshukai is a compilation of ninja techniques from 49 Iga and Koka ninja schools. It covers everything from ninja principles to various ninja techniques and tools. However,
- E20: Ninja Tools of Clay and Stone (2022-03-27) — Ninja tools of clay and stone were unearthed at sixteenth-century archaeological sites. They were clay makibishi and stone tsubute. However, iron-working techniques were already we
- E21: The Koka Ninja – Their Light and Shadow (2022-07-20) — Along with Iga, the Koka region is synonymous with ninja. The Koka Ninja are often depicted in anime and movies as the arch rivals of the Iga Ninja or as villains. But what were th
- E22: Flying Ninja (2022-07-27) — Ninja have often been depicted flying on large kites in manga and anime. Was such a feat really possible? With the help of an expert in fluid dynamics as well as a traditional Japa
- E23: THE LAST NINJA (2023-01-25) — Two men have been called "the last ninja." The first is Fujita Seiko, who lived over a hundred years ago. Introducing himself as the last ninja, he held demonstrations throughout J
- E24: The Forefront of Ninja Research (2023-02-01) — We meet with two specialists at the forefront of ninja research. In 2021, Fukushima Takamasa found the Kanrinseiyo. Known to exist but never seen before, it's said to be the source
- E25: SARUTOBI Sasuke – The Original Ninja Hero (2024-08-14) — The modern image of the ninja—an agile shadow warrior with impressive techniques—is derived from a fictional ninja named Sarutobi Sasuke. Yet he, in turn, was inspired by the real-
- E26: Ninja to Keep the Peace (2024-08-21) — Join us as we uncover the secrets of the ninjas who helped the Tokugawa shoguns to maintain order by collecting intelligence and investigating cases of unrest among the populace.
- E27: The Ninja and Disaster Preparedness (2025-03-22) — The ninja tried to prepare for all emergencies. We'll examine how their survival mindset and techniques can be applied today and recent discoveries on their actions following a nat
- E28: Ninja Arts Inspired by the Animal Kingdom (2025-03-29) — The ninja observed animal behavior and applied them to their techniques. Meeting with experts, we'll examine some inspired by cat movements and a weapon said to be made with a veno
- E29: The Hayamichi-no-mono of the North (2025-07-20) — A ninja group known as the Hayamichi-no-mono operated in the northern Hirosaki Domain for about two hundred years. We examine the role they played and the unique martial arts they
- E30: The Ninja and Guns (2025-08-17) — The arrival of guns in Japan changed the face of warfare. We examine the ninja's use of firearms, particularly in one famous assassination attempt, and the concealed guns they're s
- E31: The Ninja and the Weather (2026-08-22) — The ninja developed weather forecasting techniques to help them survive and accomplish dangerous missions. With the help of a meteorologist, we examine several techniques found in
- E32: The Latest in Ninja Research (2026-08-29) — A collection of documents known as the Masugikaidake-monjo was discovered in Koka. Covering everything from family feuds to mission details and expenses, it provides new insight in
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does NINJA TRUTH have? 1 season(s) with 30 episodes.
Where can I watch NINJA TRUTH? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
