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".

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

NINJA TRUTH

First Air Date

March 31, 2018

Last Air Date

August 17, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

Language

Japanese, English

Production Companies

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NHK WORLD-JAPAN

S01E30

The Ninja and Guns

The arrival of guns in Japan changed the face of warfare. We examine the ninja's use of firearms, particularly in one famous assassination attempt, and the concealed guns they're said to have used.

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