UNDER NINJA (2023)
Synopsis
Thousands of ninjas live in secret across Japan. One underachieving ninja spends his days doing nothing — until he receives a special mission.
Creator
Shinya Watanabe, Shin Furukawa
Network
TBS
Episodes
Episodes
Throw a Rock, Hit a Ninja
Kumogakure Kuro is a modern day ninja, but that doesn't mean his life is exciting. Bereft of any missions for a long time, he's an underachiever whiling away his days in obscurity, until he receives a special delivery.
I Want to Be a Ninja
Kuro's been assigned a mission to infiltrate Kodan High School, but while waiting for his enrollment to finish, he's tasked with confronting a mysterious assailant with a very particular target.
Boobs: So Close, Yet So Far
Kuro sets a trap and catches a high school boy named Eita. Upon returning home Eita encounters Junna who wants to borrow his drone. Eita agrees to let her if she can find the blond foreigner.
Do You Know What the Ninja Code Says?
The confrontation between the Foreigner, Suzuki and Hibi continues. Junna's stepfather arrives at the location of the conflict and begins to yell at her for being outside. Then the Foreigner attacks him.
Kumogakure Is Within the Top 10 Common Family Names in Japan (Lying)
Kuro goes to take his placement tests for school where he meets Noguchi who is there for extra lessons. After the tests Kuro and Noguchi walk home together and Kuro introduces her to Kawado.
The Lid on This Hellish Cauldron Has Come Off
After coming to Eita's aid in a conflict with some school delinquents, Kuro makes his way to the school's boiler room where he confronts the director. Later on the defeated Noheji requests Kuro's aid in fighting some students from Yankii High.
Meow Meow, Meow Meow, Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow?
After the lady at the convenience store is attacked by an invisible individual and killed, an Emergency Shinobi Notice is sent out and an investigation is launched in an effort to ascertain the identity of the culprit.
Every Last Ninja on the Surface Will Be Annihilated
Kuro scares Noguchi after sneaking into her room to tell her not to go to school. Yoshida recounts his history of being a writer and how it was influenced by various ninja.
I'm Gonna Go Down in Shinobi History
Ranran finishes her analysis of the UN's invisibility suit and sends her findings to Kato. Saruta begins his attack on the school and starts cutting down the students and faculty.
Kuro Finally Took Up a Sword
Hibi loses his fight to Yamada and now it's time for Kuro to step up to the plate. Noguchi encounters Sato and Suzuki while following orders from the Director and he leads them into a secret underground facility formerly run by the Japanese army.
Business as Usual, Wrapped Up Tidy
The battles at the schools reach their climax. When all is said and done who will be left standing and what will be the outcome?
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
アンダーニンジャ
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
Production
Pony Canyon, Tezuka Productions, Kodansha
