The latest original anime from acclaimed director Norihiro Naganuma, renowned for his breathtaking visuals and emotionally nuanced storytelling in The Apothecary Diaries, is Jurassic Shadows—an all-new action epic that combines two universally beloved motifs, dinosaurs and ninjas, with the unexpected modern element of “kesho” (make-up). Marking Naganuma’s first venture into full-scale action, the project reunites him with key staff from The Apothecary Diaries, including character designer Yukiko Nakatani and color designer Misato Aita. Together, they bring to life a dazzling and stylish battle spectacle that transforms familiar themes into something entirely original.

Tokyo, 2029 -

Long believed to have vanished after the asteroid impact that caused their extinction, dinosaurs secretly survived by passing their DNA into humanity through interbreeding. Hidden among ordinary people, they now prey upon humans while living unnoticed within society.

Standing against them is a covert order of ninjas who wield Ryugesho, a special pigment infused with ancient memories. By applying this mysterious pigment, they awaken the powers of dinosaurs within themselves and fight back against the predators threatening humanity.

As the dinosaurs launch their campaign to wipe out humankind, the ninjas rise to stop them. The battle for the survival of two species begins.