Adult Swim remixes ninja traditions and delivers a beautiful, blood-soaked ode to vengeance and vindication with Ninja Kamui.
You just couldnt die, could you?
Fortunately,Ninja Kamuisblade goes beyond a skin-deep incision and the pathos is as pronounced as the pain.
Its the musical equivalent of the two warring sides of Joe Higan.
Sometimes life is a greater tragedy than death.
Theres a heavy philosophical backbone to this bloodbath.
Ninja Kamuidoes sell its characters and makes sure that they feel real rather than just embody empty action tropes.
Theres so much excess brutality on display that blood splatters stain the screen.
The right visuals and aesthetics are fundamental in an anime likeNinja Kamui.
Its still early on, butNinja Kamuisweakest link is currently special agent Mike Morris and his fellow investigative partner.
Just prepare to get soaked.
Ninja Kamui premieres Feb. 10 at midnight on Adult Swim with next day streaming on Max.
Rating:
4 out of 5
