Sarutobi Sasuke and the Army of Darkness 1 - The Heaven Chapter

This film is the first installment in the Sarutobi Sasuke and the Army of Darkness Collection. It follows Sarutobi Sasuke as he trains a group of young men in deadly ninja tactics to assassinate Tokugawa Ieyasu and overthrow his rule.

The runtime is 83 minutes, and it features a cast including Hiroki Matsukata, Bunta Sugawara, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, and Nozomi Ando. As part of a four-part series, this film sets the stage for the unfolding story of Sarutobi Sasuke and his conflicts with Tokugawa Ieyasu's forces. Collectors of action and historical films may find interest in this unique blend of genres and the continued narrative it offers.