TV-Series
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.
Information
Ninku
忍空
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 55
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 01/01/1995 – 02/01/1996
Official Website:Pierrot's Ninku Website
Categories
Genre
AdventureAction
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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
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Noriyuki Abe
  • Script
    Shinzō Fujita
    Ryu Tamura
    Tsutomu Kamishiro
    Hiroshi Hashimoto
    Ryou Tamura
    Toshinobu Ooi
  • Episode Director
    Noriyuki Abe
    Akiyuki Simbo
    Masami Shimoda
    Shigeru Ueda
    Kazunori Mizuno
    Hitoyuki Matsui
    Yorifusa Yamaguchi
    Kazuo Nogami
    Genjuro Tachibana
    Shigehito Takayanagi
    Junya Koshiba
  • Original creator
  • Art
    Hitoshi Nagasaki
  • Sound Director
    Kan Mizumoto
  • Producer
    Kenji Shimizu
    Kōji Kaneda
    Kyōtarō Kimura
    Ken Hagino
  • Series Composition
    Hiroshi Hashimoto
  • Storyboard
    Hidehito Ueda
    Noriyuki Abe
    Hiroyuki Kanbe
    Masami Shimoda
    Kazunori Mizuno
    Hitoyuki Matsui
    Yorifusa Yamaguchi
    Masatsugu Arakawa
    Masayoshi Nishida
    Genjuro Tachibana
    Masayuki Yoshihara
    Akihiro Enomoto
    Shigehito Takayanagi
    Motosuke Takahashi
    Junya Koshiba
  • Music
    Yusuke Honma
  • Art Director
    Yūji Ikeda
  • Animation Director
    Tetsuya Nishio
    Hiroyuki Kanbe
    Fumihide Sai
    Ryō Tanaka
    Michinori Chiba
    Kazunobu Hoshi
    Masayoshi Nishida
    Masayuki Yoshihara
    Akihiro Enomoto
    Atsuko Inoue
    Motosuke Takahashi
    Atsushi Wakabayashi
  • Director of Photography
    Toshiyuki Fukushima
Production
  • Production
    Yomiko Advertising, Inc.
    Fuji Television Network
    Studio Pierrot
  • Animation Production
    Studio Pierrot
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Music
Ending
“Sora-no-namae”
“Sorezoreno Ashitae”