NINJA TRUTH - Season 1 - Eps 21: The Koka Ninja - Their Light and Shadow
Along with Iga, the Koka region is synonymous with ninja. The Koka Ninja are often depicted in anime and movies as the arch rivals of the Iga Ninja or as villains. But what were they really like? In this episode, we explore the Koka region with Professor Yuji Yamada of Mie University, learning about the turbulent history of the Koka Ninja, from their stunning success at the battle of "Magari-no-Jin" to the disaster that culminated in the "Koka Yure." Their democratic practices and deep bonds to each other as well as their homeland reveal a rather different side, and bring us ever closer to the ninja truth.
About NINJA TRUTH
Title: NINJA TRUTH
First Air Date: 2018-03-31
Last Air Date: 2024-08-21
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 26
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
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".
Cast
Chris Glenn
Self - Presenter
