Yoma Ninpouchou

Released in arcades by Nihon Bussan in 1986, Ninja Emaki is a seminal title that helped shape the early era of ninja action games. Players control a ninja navigating a world infested with demons, embodying the "ninja boom" that defined the era’s gaming landscape. With its simple yet challenging difficulty and diverse moveset utilizing various ninjutsu, the game captivated arcade fans of the time. Featuring pixel art that remains striking even today, this is a valuable work packed with the quintessential thrill of early action gaming.

As the world is plunged into darkness by an army of evil spirits, a young hero named Shinbei rises up to rescue a kidnapped princess. Shinbei heads toward the enemy stronghold, where countless yōkai and ninja await, and challenges them to battle. Along the way, he utilizes scrolls he recovers to master a wide variety of ninja arts, throwing himself into the fight against the evil spirit army.