TV series

Ninja Boy Rantaro

1993 · 28 seasons

A cheerful, episodic cartoon comfort watch full of silly schoolboy mischief and slapstick, easy to dip into without following any long story.

Overview: Rantarō, Shinbei and Kirimaru are ninja apprentices in the Ninja Gakuen, where first grade ones are called "Nintamas". They must learn everything a ninja must know, but as for our heroes, money, food or playing are more interesting. The series show the everyday adventures of our heroes.
How it feels: Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Friendship, coming-of-age, education, family
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
coming-of-age
education
family
Places: school
small town
Era: period
Audience: kids
Form: animated
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: comedy, action & adventure, kids, animation, family
Created by: Soubee Amako
Starring: Mahito Tsujimura, Minami Takayama, Mayumi Tanaka, Chikao Ohtsuka, Teiyu Ichiryusai, Toshihiko Seki, Mami Matsui, Chie Sato
Length: 28 seasons, 2068 episodes, 30 min each
Network: NHK BS1, NHK G, NHK Educational TV
Country: Japan
Languages: Japanese