NINJA TRUTH — Season 1, Episode 25: SARUTOBI Sasuke - The Original Ninja Hero
Documentary • 15 min • 1 season, 30 episodes
Episode synopsis
The modern image of the ninja—an agile shadow warrior with impressive techniques—is derived from a fictional ninja named Sarutobi Sasuke. Yet he, in turn, was inspired by the real-life Sanada ninja.
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