Shinobi: Art of Vegeance’s Ankou Blends Real-World Mythology in the Best Way
In the narrative of “Shinobi: Art of Vengeance,” Ankou shows up quite early, serving as a character resembling the Grim Reaper and forming an alliance with Joe Musashi following Lord Ruse’s theft of his distinctive scythe. In the Shinobi universe, the title of Ankou is transferred to the next selected individual by giving away the scythe, implying that Ankou cannot escape this role until it is retrieved from Lord Ruse. The game draws on real-world history and mythology associated with Ankou, which provides an intriguing blend of Eastern and Western folklore.