Ninjaman Ippei

A silly, good-natured cartoon romp full of goofy powers and schoolyard rivalry that kids can dip into without much effort.

Created by

Hideo Takayashiki, Saburo Hashimoto

Genres

Animation, Comedy, Family

Starring

Hiromi Tsuru, Kazue Komiya, Yo Inoue

Overview

Way out in the sticks, the fourth-graders of the local school in Tokio village all have their own superpowers of doubtful merit, including flying eyeballs and missile-hair. Ippei and his friends study hard to be ninjas, but they are constantly under treat from the arrogant cheats from the neighbouring village of Techno. A strange mix of ninjas and school comedy, based on a children's manga by Kawai Kazuyoshi.

How it feels

Whimsical, absurd, light and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Friendship, coming-of-age, identity, loyalty

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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