TV-Series
Description
"Ninja Robots" is a science fiction anime series that blends elements of mecha action with traditional ninja themes. The story is set in a futuristic world where advanced technology coexists with ancient ninja clans. The central conflict revolves around the struggle between the benevolent Kōga ninja clan and the malevolent Iga ninja clan, both of whom possess powerful robotic suits known as Ninja Robots. These mechas are equipped with advanced weaponry and stealth capabilities, making them formidable tools in battle.

The protagonist, Sasuke, is a young and skilled ninja from the Kōga clan. After the Iga clan launches a devastating attack on his village, Sasuke inherits the legacy of the Kōga Ninja Robot, a highly advanced mecha designed to protect the clan. Alongside his allies, including the resourceful ninja Kagerō and the tech-savvy scientist Dr. Saizō, Sasuke embarks on a mission to thwart the Iga clan's plans for global domination. The Iga clan, led by the ruthless Hanzo, seeks to harness the power of their own Ninja Robots to subjugate the world, leading to intense battles and strategic confrontations.

Throughout the series, Sasuke and his team face numerous challenges, including infiltrating enemy strongholds, deciphering ancient ninja scrolls, and mastering the full potential of their Ninja Robots. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the balance between tradition and technological advancement. Key plot points include the discovery of hidden ninja techniques, the unveiling of long-buried secrets about the origins of the Ninja Robots, and the eventual showdown between Sasuke and Hanzo.

The series is structured around episodic missions that gradually build toward a climactic final battle. Each episode features a mix of high-stakes combat, tactical planning, and character development, with a focus on the evolving dynamics within the Kōga team. The interplay between the human characters and their robotic counterparts adds depth to the story, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between ninja and machine. "Ninja Robots" combines action-packed sequences with a coherent narrative, making it a notable entry in the mecha-ninja genre.
Information
Ninja Robots
忍者戦士 飛影
Ninja Warrior Tobikage
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 43
Movie/Episode length: 25 min.
Date: 10/06/1985 – 07/14/1986
Categories
Genre
AdventureAction
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
Mecha
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Open Door
2The Unknown World
3The Wounded Princess
4The Legendary Ninja
5Battle at Polar Cap
6The Terrestrials
7Return to the Planetoid
8The Wandering Warriors
9The Parting
10Two Souls
11Murmurs of the Devil
12Time to Leave
13Destiny's Torrent
14The Secret Disappearance
15So Far Away
16The Unwelcome Return
17Never-ending Relationship
18Old Soldiers Never Die
19Powerful Enemies
20Grathan's Gone
21The Shocked Universe
22Run Towards the Hope
23The Recorded Road Mark
24Dropping Wings In Dance
25A Short Meeting
26Heavy Quickening
27The Transform of Position
28New Arousal
29The Forgotten Agen of Seventeen
30The Closed Legend
31The Respective Confusion
32The Endless Fight
33The Walk by Oneself
34Women Ninja. Red Shadow
35Small Cranny
36Collapsed Authority
37The Expanding Ambition
38The Final Harmony
39The Final Battle of Defence
40End of Aggression
41Another Door
42Summary & Preface
43Limitless Milky Way
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Masami Anno
  • Screenplay
    Masami Annai
  • Episode Director
    Kazuyoshi Katayama
    Takaaki Ishiyama
    Kazuhito Hisajima
    Kiyoshi Murayama
    Akira Shigino
    Saeko Aoki
    Kazuhiko Ikegami
    Minoru Shinbayashi
    Masami Hayashi
    Yoshizō Tsuda
    Akira Yahiro
    Takashi Akimoto
    Hiroshi Amami
    Kazuhiko Umetsu
    Tomoyuki Yokokawa
    Tsutomu Sayama
  • Character Design
    Kōichi Ōhata
    Shigeru Katō
  • Animation Director
    Narumi Kakinouchi
    Nobuyoshi Habara
    Masaki Kudō
    Yoshinori Tokiya
    Yasushi Tanaka
    Shigemi Aoyagi
    Hideaki Shimada
    Toyomi Sugiyama
    Tadashi Yahata
    Tamotsu Tanaka
    Hiroyuki Ikegami
    Yoshihiro Matsushita
    Emi Sakamoto
    Hitoshi Okada
    Tetsuya Yamamoto
    Masami Ōbari
    Takeshi Ōsaka
  • Sound Director
    Naoko Asari
  • Executive producer
    Yūji Nunokawa
  • Series Composition
    Yūji Watanabe
  • Script
    Hideo Takayashiki
    Kazuhito Hisajima
    Saeko Aoki
    Minoru Shinbayashi
    Rei Hidaka
    Yūji Watanabe
  • Storyboard
    Kazuyoshi Katayama
    Hiroyuki Yokoyama
    Takaaki Ishiyama
    Kazuhito Hisajima
    Hiroshi Yoshida
    Akira Shigino
    Saeko Aoki
    Minoru Shinbayashi
    Masami Hayashi
    Yoshizō Tsuda
    Masami Annai
    Akira Yahiro
    Takashi Akimoto
    Hiroshi Amami
    Tomoyuki Yokokawa
    Keiji Komano
  • Music
    Eiji Kawamura
  • Art Director
    Geki Katsumata
  • Mecha design
    Yasuhiro Moriki
    Kōichi Ōhata
  • Director of Photography
    Masayoshi Miyakojima
  • Producer
    Norio Hatsukawa
    Masaaki Fushikawa
    Yoshitaki Suzuki
Production
  • Animation Production
    Studio Pierrot
  • Production
    Studio Pierrot
    Magic Bus