Cast
Y没ko Moriyama
Ochie
Kazuki Takeda
Osawa
Momoka Saeki
Ofue
Non
Okei (as NON)
Kaoru Ukawa
Oshina
Fuyu Ooba
Otori (as Fuyu Ohba)
Sugawara Akiko
Sakura
Tomorowo Taguchi
K么shichir么 Urushido (as Tomoroo Taguchi)
Toshihide Wakamatsu
Yoshihiro Takayama
Rensuke Washinosu
Hiroshi Miyasaka
Takekazu Shigehisa
(as Gohichi Shigehisa)
Masahiro Yamashita
Hidehiko Ishikura
Tomomi Kuribayashi
Crew
Director
- Hitoshi Ozawa
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 2 distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Hitoshi Ozawa brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1998, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 2 took approximately 26 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 82 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 141 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 60 unique compositions.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The costume department created over 369 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 1998, when this film was released:
- Digital technology was transforming the entertainment industry.
- The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 23, 1998
- Runtime: 1h 22m