Sarutobi Sasuke will appear in Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu confirms. In Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru, the ninja Sasuke is the pupil of Hattori Hanzo.

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.

Naruto is a series with a lot of influences and Sasuke's name is no different (Image via Studio Pierrot). Several different myths and historical events from Japanese culture played a big role in the ...

Sugiura Shigeru, trans. from the Japanese by Ryan Holmberg. New York Review Comics, $24.95 trade paper (250p) ISBN 978-1-68137-785-8 “Ninjutsu Is Awesome!” blares the opening of this rollicking ride ...

While the fast paced brawler Sengoku Basara 4 will only grace Sony’s PlayStation 3 next year, more details are being put forth by Capcom on the cast and system. Latest to be unveiled are poster boy ...

During the 17th century, Lord Tokugawa waged a ruthless war of domination across Japan. Among his targets are the mighty Sarutobi clan, whose most formidable warrior is Daisuke Ozaru. When Ozaru's ...