Red Shadow: Akakage

Aug 11 2001 N/A 1h 48m
Action, Adventure, Comedy

The secret warriors of feudal Japan were the ninja. Sent on impossible missions, the ninja were trained to work in shadows, gather information and defeat the enemy to build a world of peace. Akakage, Aokage, and Asuka are rookie ninjas under the tutelage of Shirokage. Their life is a series of perilous missions that entail intrigue, deception and intimidation.

Plot

Aka Kage, Aoi Kage and Asuka are trio of ninjas sent to perform dangerous secret missions for their master. Although Aka and Aoi are both in love with Asuka, the friendship built from their years of training together prevents any jealousies from forming. When Asuka is killed during a mission, however, the heartbroken Aka and Aoi both go their separate ways before returning to avenge their friend's death.

Written by

Mitsuteru Yokoyama

Directed by

Hiroyuki Nakano

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Toei Company

Languages

Awards

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Average Rating
5.5 out of 10
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