TV-Series
Description
"Sarutobi Ecchan" is a comedic anime series centered around the daily life of Ecchan, a young ninja girl from the Sarutobi clan. The story is set in a modern-day Japan where ninja traditions coexist with contemporary society. Ecchan, despite her ninja heritage, is an ordinary schoolgirl who attends a regular high school. Her life is a blend of typical teenage experiences and the peculiarities of her ninja background, often leading to humorous situations.

Ecchan’s ninja skills, such as stealth, agility, and the use of traditional ninja tools, frequently come into play, but her attempts to balance her secret ninja identity with her school life often result in comedic mishaps. Her classmates and teachers are unaware of her ninja lineage, and Ecchan goes to great lengths to keep it hidden, though her efforts are often undermined by her own clumsiness or the unpredictable nature of her ninja training.

The series features a cast of supporting characters, including Ecchan’s friends and family, who add to the comedic and sometimes chaotic tone of the story. Her family, particularly her father, is deeply rooted in ninja traditions, and their interactions often highlight the contrast between old-world ninja values and modern life. Ecchan’s school friends, unaware of her ninja background, provide a backdrop of normalcy against which her secret life unfolds.

Episodes typically revolve around Ecchan’s attempts to navigate everyday challenges, such as school events, friendships, and family obligations, while also dealing with the demands of her ninja training. The humor arises from the juxtaposition of her extraordinary abilities with the mundane aspects of teenage life, as well as the absurdity of her attempts to keep her ninja identity a secret. The series maintains a lighthearted tone, with occasional moments of action and adventure that showcase Ecchan’s ninja skills.

Overall, "Sarutobi Ecchan" is a blend of comedy, slice-of-life, and light action, offering a unique take on the ninja genre by placing its protagonist in a modern setting. The series explores themes of identity, tradition, and the challenges of balancing multiple roles, all while delivering consistent humor and charm.
Information
Sarutobi Ecchan
さるとびエッちゃん
Ecchan the Ninja
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 26
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 10/04/1971 – 03/27/1972
Official Website:Toei - Sarutobi Ecchan
Categories
Genre
Comedy
Settings
School
Tags
Magic
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Strange Transfer Student
2My House
3Mother's Participation Day
4This Is My First Sports Meet/Aa, Friendship
5Yoch Yoch Ababa
6Together/Happiness Of The Two
7The Youth From The Stars
8Hometown Which Is So Near Yet So Far
9Farewell and Farewell
10Mother's Hand
11Even If Its Small
12I Like Christmas
13Song Of The Snow Mountains
14Look Here, Puppy/The Happy Fellow Ecchan Cards
15Merry Of My Love
16My Animal Classroom
17Seven Colors in my Dream Movie
18The Oni is grasping! Buku's Hauchi!
19Buku and Chibimaru
20Father's Home Economics
21The Strange, Strange Assistant
22Ah, God...!
23The Dream Seeing Girl
24The Small Garden
25Etsuko, The Wolf Girl
26Two Etsukos
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Episode Director
    Minoru Okazaki
    Yūgo Serikawa
    Hiroshi Ikeda
    Hiromi Yamamoto
    Yoshio Takami
    Katsutoshi Sasaki
    Toshio Katsuta
    Takashi Hisaoka
    Masayuki Akehi
  • Art Director
    Fumihiro Uchiyama
  • Music
    Seiichirō Uno
Production
  • Production
    Toei Animation