TV series

Nabari no Ou

2008 · 1 season

A moody, twisty ninja drama where loyalties shift constantly and a reluctant boy is dragged into a hidden war.

Tagline: Friend and foe prove difficult to tell apart.
Overview: In the shadows of society, rival ninja clans fight to control an ancient technique which holds untold strength. This coveted power dwells within apathetic Miharu, a fact the guy really couldn’t care less about—until the clans bring their war to him.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, identity, betrayal, loyalty
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
identity
betrayal
loyalty
isolation
Places: big city
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none

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Genres: animation, action & adventure, drama, sci-fi & fantasy
Created by: Yuuki Kamatani
Starring: Satoshi Hino, Ayumi Fujimura, Mitsuki Saiga, Rie Kugimiya, Daisuke Namikawa, Ryotaro Okiayu, Akeno Watanabe, Kimiko Koyama
Music: Michiru Oshima
Length: 1 seasons, 26 episodes, 24 min each
Network: TV Tokyo
Country: Japan
Languages: English, Japanese