Ninja Hattori-kun
忍者ハットリくん
11-year-old Kenichi Mitsuba is an average kid who goes to secondary school and struggles with his studies, he is very stubborn and is very lazy and therefore always ends up frustrating his parents and teacher. He loves…
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Synopsis
11-year-old Kenichi Mitsuba is an average kid who goes to secondary school and struggles with his studies, he is very stubborn and is very lazy and therefore always ends up frustrating his parents and teacher. He loves to find an easy way of things. He befriends Hattori Kanzo, a ninja from the Iga Clan, and he becomes part of the Mitsuba family along with his brother, Shinzo and his ninja dog, Shishimaru. Hattori helps Kenichi with his problems, and constantly keeps an eye on him, as a good friend. The main antagonist Kemumaki, a Koga ninja and his ninja cat, Kagechiyo always troubles Kenichi, mainly because of their feud over one girl, Yumeko. Kenichi asks Hattori to take revenge as a recurring storyline in many episodes. Although Hattori is a good friend, Kenichi sometimes fights with Hattori due to misunderstandings created by Kemumaki. Sometimes Jippou, Togejirou and Tsubame help him.
About
Ninja Hattori-kun premiered on September 28, 1981. and was created by Fujiko F. Fujio. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family, Kids genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 697 episodes. with each episode running approximately 6 minutes. It airs on tv asahi, ANIMAX. and concluded its run on December 22, 1983.
Why viewers enjoy Ninja Hattori-kun
Ninja Hattori-kun targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family, Kids elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family, Kids sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Ninja Hattori-kun was animated by TV Asahi, Shin-Ei Animation, under the creative direction of Fujiko F. Fujio, and broadcast on tv asahi, ANIMAX.
Critical reception
Ninja Hattori-kun holds a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 33 user reviews on TMDB, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among viewers.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Ninja Hattori-kun include: ninja, based on manga, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Kenichi Ogata
Kaneta Kimotsuki
Yuko Mita
Masako Sugaya
Production credits
- Created by
- Fujiko F. Fujio
- Direction
- Hiroshi Sasagawa · Fumio Ikeno
- Writing
- Fujiko F. Fujio · Masaaki Sakurai
Release dates
Premiered
September 28, 1981
Last aired
December 22, 1983
Seasons & episodes
Season1
September 28, 1981·697episodes
Season1
September 28, 1981·697episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- ninja
- based on manga
- anime
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Frequently asked questions
When did Ninja Hattori-kun premiere?
Ninja Hattori-kun premiered on September 28, 1981.
How many seasons does Ninja Hattori-kun have?
Ninja Hattori-kun has 1 season and 697 episodes in total.
What genre is Ninja Hattori-kun?
Ninja Hattori-kun is classified under Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family, Kids.
What networks did Ninja Hattori-kun air on?
Ninja Hattori-kun aired on tv asahi, ANIMAX.
Who created Ninja Hattori-kun?
Ninja Hattori-kun was created by Fujiko F. Fujio.
Is Ninja Hattori-kun finished?
Yes, Ninja Hattori-kun concluded its run on December 22, 1983.
How long is each episode of Ninja Hattori-kun?
Each episode of Ninja Hattori-kun runs for approximately 6 minutes.
Where is Ninja Hattori-kun from?
Ninja Hattori-kun is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Ninja Hattori-kun?
Ninja Hattori-kun holds a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
