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The first of these revival projects, ninja adventure Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, slashed its way on to some critics' game of the year shortlists when it came out last month.

Global content giant Lionsgate is reportedly developing Naruto, an anime about a young, underdog ninja who works his way up to become the village protector.

After the house fell silent, they rifled through pockets of clothes inside the closet, finding a manicure kit and a ninja star inside a box of childhood mementos.

Ronan's Law, named after her son, will outlaw the manufacture, supply, sale, possession and importation of ninja swords.

“But even then, success is a coin toss. Our 8-year-old could pop up like a ninja, asking for water.”