TV-Series
Description
"Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi" centers on the unlikely cohabitation of two individuals from vastly different worlds: a ninja named Shinobi and a hitman known as Koroshiya. Shinobi, a skilled and disciplined warrior from a hidden ninja village, is sent on a mission to the modern world to retrieve a powerful artifact. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, Shinobi becomes stranded in the city and must adapt to urban life. Meanwhile, Koroshiya, a cold and efficient assassin, lives a solitary existence, carrying out contracts with precision and detachment. Their paths cross when Shinobi inadvertently interferes with one of Koroshiya’s missions, leading to a tense confrontation.

Despite their initial hostility, the two form an uneasy alliance after realizing they share a common enemy: a shadowy organization seeking the same artifact Shinobi is tasked with recovering. This organization employs advanced technology and ruthless tactics, posing a significant threat to both characters. Forced to rely on each other’s unique skills, Shinobi and Koroshiya begin living together in a small apartment, blending their contrasting lifestyles. Shinobi’s traditional ninja techniques and moral code clash with Koroshiya’s modern, pragmatic approach to combat and life in general.

As the story progresses, the duo navigates a series of missions and challenges, each revealing more about their respective pasts and motivations. Shinobi’s unwavering sense of duty and loyalty to his village contrasts with Koroshiya’s jaded worldview, shaped by a life of violence and betrayal. Their evolving dynamic is marked by moments of camaraderie, conflict, and mutual growth, as they learn to trust and understand one another. The narrative explores themes of identity, morality, and the impact of one’s environment on their choices.

The series balances action-packed sequences with quieter, character-driven moments, delving into the complexities of Shinobi and Koroshiya’s partnership. The artifact they seek becomes a focal point of the plot, with its true nature and significance gradually unveiled. The shadowy organization’s relentless pursuit adds tension, culminating in a climactic confrontation that tests the limits of their alliance. Through their shared experiences, Shinobi and Koroshiya challenge each other’s perspectives, ultimately forging a bond that transcends their differences.
Information
A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof
忍者と殺し屋のふたりぐらし
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 23 min.
Date: 04/10/2025
Categories
Genre
ActionEveryday DramaComedy
Settings
School
Tags
Ninja
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Cast
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Staff
  • Original creator
  • Series Composition
    Fuyashi Tou
  • Episode Director
    Shūji Miyazaki
    Yukihiro Miyamoto
    Shōhei Fujita
    Satoru Kakutani
    Kōji Matsumura
    Naoaki Shibuta
    Midori Yoshizawa
    Yumena Tokutome
  • Music
    Ryūnosuke Kasai
  • Chief Animation Director
    Kazuya Shiotsuki
  • Animation Character Design
    Kazuya Shiotsuki
  • Director of Photography
    Kazui Fujita
  • Director
    Yukihiro Miyamoto
  • Storyboard
    Shōji Saeki
    Kazuya Shiotsuki
    Yuki Yase
    Shūji Miyazaki
    Yukihiro Miyamoto
    Satoru Kakutani
    Kōji Matsumura
    Naoaki Shibuta
    Midori Yoshizawa
    Rina Iwamoto
    Yūya Takahashi
    Yumena Tokutome
    Shiyo Hatsumida
  • Unit Director
    Shōji Saeki
    Rina Iwamoto
  • Art Director
    Hisaharu Iijima
  • Animation Director
    Kazuya Shiotsuki
    Rina Iwamoto
  • Sound Director
    Toshiki Kameyama
Production
  • Production
    MOVIC
    AT-X
    Kadokawa
    Pony Canyon
    SHAFT
    Nippon BS Broadcasting Corporation
    Kansai Telecasting Corporation
  • Animation Production
    SHAFT