NINJA TRUTH — Season 1, Episode 16: The Fuma Ninja
Documentary • 15 min • 1 season, 30 episodes
Episode synopsis
The Hojo clan was a warrior clan that ruled the Kanto region from the 15th to 16th century. Supporting their efforts to defeat enemies and maintain control was a mysterious group called the Fuma ninja. Their leader, Fuma Kotaro, is described in historical documents as a monster, and may have been the reason why they were so feared. We'll look at how the Fuma ninja took over castles and also guarded them for the Hojo clan.
About NINJA TRUTH
Ninja are now seen in popular media around the world. But as their profile rises, their reality gets muddied amid legends and fantasies. The truth about authentic ninja lies unknown, shrouded in mystery. This program carefully examines the fighting skills and tools used by actual ninja, and conducts experiments to determine the "Ninja Truth".
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Episode 1
- E2Episode 2
- E3Shuriken
- E4Ninja Yashiki
- E5Ninja Fire Arts
- E6Concealed Weapons and Hyorogan
- E7In Search of the Kunoichi, the Female Ninja
- E8Extraordinary Ninja Tools: Kunai and Ikibukuro
- E9Shinobi Rokugu: The Six Essential Tools of the Ninja
- E10Poison and Medicine: The Ninja's Double-Sided Coin
- E11Innin and Yonin: The Yin and Yang of the Ninja
- E12Physical Abilities of the Ninja