When released in the United Kingdom by the Vipco video tape label in 1983, Shogun Assassin's extreme violence almost caused it to be banned by the Home Office.
Ketika dirilis di Britania Raya oleh label video tape Vipco pada 1983, Adegan kekerasan yang akstrim pada Shogun Assassin menyebabkan film tersebut dilarang oleh Home Office.