Ninja 5 — American

(released July 10, 1993) is the fifth and final installment in the American Ninja franchise. Curiously, it was not originally intended to be part of the series; it was filmed under the working title American Dragons (and sometimes Little Ninja Man ) before being rebranded to capitalize on the existing franchise's name. Key Production Details

Unlike the gritty tone of earlier entries, American Ninja 5 leaned into the "kid ninja" craze of the early 1990s, incorporating comedic elements and a younger sidekick. American Ninja 5

: Stars David Bradley as Joe Kastle, Lee Reyes as Hiro, and Pat Morita as Master Tetsu. (released July 10, 1993) is the fifth and

The story follows Joe Kastle, a martial arts instructor who is asked by his master, Tetsu, to look after his grandnephew Hiro. When a scientist's daughter, Lisa, is kidnapped by a villainous ninja named , Joe and the young Hiro travel to Venezuela to rescue her. They must stop an evil rich man named Glock, who is forcing Lisa’s father to develop a deadly nerve gas. Reception and Style : Stars David Bradley as Joe Kastle, Lee

: It is the only film in the series to receive a PG-13 rating , as the previous four entries were all rated R.