In the long-running anime series Nintama Rantarou, known internationally as Ninja Kids!!!, the character referred to simply as Mother or Rantarou's Mom is the unnamed mother of the protagonist Rantarou Inadera. In her youth she was a beautiful and exceptionally talented kunoichi, a female ninja, but she has since retired from active duty to live a quiet life with her family. She and her husband, a low-ranking ninja, work undercover as farmers, a cover that allows them to remain inconspicuous while still occasionally taking on ninja missions when the need arises. Her personality is warm, hardworking, and loving, and she manages the household with a practical, down-to-earth demeanor. She fully supports her son's decision to attend the Ninjutsu Academy, understanding the importance of ninja training, though she also hopes he will become a more successful ninja than his father. Throughout the series, she appears as a supportive but no-nonsense parent who can still display the skills and resourcefulness of her kunoichi past when her family is in danger. Her relationship with Rantarou is caring and encouraging, and she maintains a strong bond with her husband as they work together to run the farm and raise their son. While her role in the broader story is primarily as a background family figure, she represents the everyday life of a retired ninja and the values of perseverance and duty that Rantarou carries with him. Her notable abilities include proficiency in classic ninja techniques and the practical knowledge gained from years of fieldwork, though she rarely showcases them in the present day.