Hattori Hanzo: Kage no Gundan (1980)

Other name: Shadow Warriors , 服部半蔵・影の軍団 , はっとりはんぞう かげのぐんだん, 服部半蔵 影の軍団

Description:

In 1651, an 11-year-old Tokugawa Ietsuna is installed as the fourth Shogun, immediately sparking intense rivalry among various clans and officials vying for power. As the land teeters on the brink of civil war, the esteemed Hattori Family of Ninja is secretly called upon to uphold their ancient duty: protect the Shogun. Hailing from the formidable Iga Clan and led by the legendary Hattori Hanzo, these skilled warriors live dual lives. By day, they blend into the populace as ordinary citizens. But under the cloak of night, they emerge as the Kage no Gundan, the Shogun's elite and clandestine Shadow Army. Their mission is to meticulously uncover and neutralize the escalating threats, safeguarding the young Shogun and preserving the stability of the realm against all conspiratorial forces.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1980

Genre:Action; Historical