Black Fox: Age of the Ninja (2019) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 92 mins · Japanese

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Directed by

Koichi Sakamoto

Starring

Yasuaki Kurata, Maimi Yajima, Hideo Ishiguro, Kentarō Shimazu, Koji Nakamura, Masayuki Deai

Set in Japan during a time when samurai and ninja coexisted, this story follows Rikka Isurugi, a young woman raised within a secluded ninja clan. Her life changes when she discovers Miya, a girl possessing a mysterious power, wandering lost in the mountains. As Rikka investigates who might be seeking Miya, she also seeks permission from her clan's leader to avenge her father's death. Facing danger from the attacking Negoro group, Rikka must confront her past and protect those she cares for.