Description
"Ninku" is an anime series set in a fictional world where ninja clans possess unique abilities known as Ninku techniques. The story revolves around Fuusuke, a young and carefree ninja from the Ninku clan, who awakens after a 15-year slumber to find the world drastically changed. The Ninku clan, once revered for their skills, has been disbanded, and its members are hunted by the imperial army under the orders of Emperor Horusu. Fuusuke, unaware of the events that transpired during his sleep, embarks on a journey to uncover the truth and reunite with his scattered comrades.
Fuusuke’s journey introduces him to a diverse cast of characters, including his loyal companions Aicho and Rihoko. Aicho, a former Ninku clan member, is a skilled fighter with a serious demeanor, while Rihoko, a young girl, provides emotional support and a sense of innocence to the group. Together, they face numerous adversaries, including the imperial army and rogue Ninku users who have turned against their own kind. The series explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the struggle to preserve one’s identity in a world that seeks to erase it.
The plot is driven by Fuusuke’s quest to confront Emperor Horusu and dismantle the oppressive regime targeting the Ninku clan. Along the way, the group encounters other Ninku users, each with their own motivations and tragic pasts, adding depth to the narrative. The series balances action-packed battles with moments of camaraderie and introspection, highlighting the bonds formed between the characters as they navigate a world filled with danger and betrayal.
The anime’s structure follows a mix of episodic encounters and overarching storylines, with each arc revealing more about the Ninku techniques, the history of the clans, and the political machinations of the empire. The climax builds toward a confrontation with Emperor Horusu, whose true intentions and connection to the Ninku clan are gradually unveiled. The series concludes with a resolution that ties together the characters’ personal journeys and the fate of the Ninku legacy, leaving a lasting impact on the world they fought to protect.
Fuusuke’s journey introduces him to a diverse cast of characters, including his loyal companions Aicho and Rihoko. Aicho, a former Ninku clan member, is a skilled fighter with a serious demeanor, while Rihoko, a young girl, provides emotional support and a sense of innocence to the group. Together, they face numerous adversaries, including the imperial army and rogue Ninku users who have turned against their own kind. The series explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the struggle to preserve one’s identity in a world that seeks to erase it.
The plot is driven by Fuusuke’s quest to confront Emperor Horusu and dismantle the oppressive regime targeting the Ninku clan. Along the way, the group encounters other Ninku users, each with their own motivations and tragic pasts, adding depth to the narrative. The series balances action-packed battles with moments of camaraderie and introspection, highlighting the bonds formed between the characters as they navigate a world filled with danger and betrayal.
The anime’s structure follows a mix of episodic encounters and overarching storylines, with each arc revealing more about the Ninku techniques, the history of the clans, and the political machinations of the empire. The climax builds toward a confrontation with Emperor Horusu, whose true intentions and connection to the Ninku clan are gradually unveiled. The series concludes with a resolution that ties together the characters’ personal journeys and the fate of the Ninku legacy, leaving a lasting impact on the world they fought to protect.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Fusuke the Ne-nin!
2The Appearance of the Tori-nin Captain
3Touji of the Land
4The Attackers
5The Smoke of Concealment!
6The Terrifying Base
7Ice of Onjun!
8The Sealed Heart
9Mother's Lullaby
10Sad Parting
11The Trial
12The Method to Become Strong
13A Faraway Promise
14Overcome the Pain
15True Courage
16The Legendary Forest
17Ninku Trap!
18Desperation!!
19Till the Ends of the Battle
20Dolphin and Youth
21The Hole of Hell
22Terror of the Fist
23Flame of Sekirai!
24Rebellion for Freedom
25Father and Son!
26Farewell, Hiroyuki
27The Valley and Fuusui
28The Three Demonic Warriors
29The Sky Dragon Appears!
30The Shapeless Sniper
31Breakthrough the Barrier
32The Awakened Sekirai!!
33Prologue to Crisis
34The Magic that Summons Death
35Heroes of the Sky!
36The Mysterious Youth
37A Departing Promise
38Fuusui's Cape
39The Crushed Ice!? The Sky Dragon Reappears
40Confrontation! The Use of Fog VS The Use of Wind
41Rihoko's Tears, Father's Hometown
42The Fist of Wrath! The Man who Slashes Ninku
43The Horror Building! The Mysterious Haunted House
44A Confrontation!? Friendship that Uses Secret Weapons
45Miss Ninku! Operation Breakthrough!
46Assassin of the Night! The Sealed Technique
47To the Capital! The Rebels of Justice
48The Revived Memories! The Man who Captured Mother
49The Unleashed Power! The Time of Battle
50Fuusuke Overcomes Power! The Strongest Ninku!!
51The Employed Bodyguard! Duel in the Evening
52The Decline of Fuusuke's Adversary! Mystery of the Masked Man
53The Stage of Friendship! Hiroyuki's Secret
54The Missing Bills!! Who is the Culprit?!
55Fuusuke becomes a Movie Star?!
Cast
- Touji Ninku
- Fusuke Ninku
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorNoriyuki Abe
- ScriptShinzō FujitaRyu TamuraTsutomu KamishiroHiroshi HashimotoRyou TamuraToshinobu Ooi
- Episode DirectorNoriyuki AbeAkiyuki SimboMasami ShimodaShigeru UedaKazunori MizunoHitoyuki MatsuiYorifusa YamaguchiKazuo NogamiGenjuro TachibanaShigehito TakayanagiJunya Koshiba
- Original creator
- ArtHitoshi Nagasaki
- Sound DirectorKan Mizumoto
- ProducerKenji ShimizuKōji KanedaKyōtarō KimuraKen Hagino
- Series CompositionHiroshi Hashimoto
- StoryboardHidehito UedaNoriyuki AbeHiroyuki KanbeMasami ShimodaKazunori MizunoHitoyuki MatsuiYorifusa YamaguchiMasatsugu ArakawaMasayoshi NishidaGenjuro TachibanaMasayuki YoshiharaAkihiro EnomotoShigehito TakayanagiMotosuke TakahashiJunya Koshiba
- MusicYusuke Honma
- Art DirectorYūji Ikeda
- Animation DirectorTetsuya NishioHiroyuki KanbeFumihide SaiRyō TanakaMichinori ChibaKazunobu HoshiMasayoshi NishidaMasayuki YoshiharaAkihiro EnomotoAtsuko InoueMotosuke TakahashiAtsushi Wakabayashi
- Director of PhotographyToshiyuki Fukushima
Production
- ProductionYomiko Advertising, Inc.Fuji Television NetworkStudio Pierrot
- Animation ProductionStudio Pierrot
Music
Ending
“Sora-no-namae”
“Sorezoreno Ashitae”


