Ninja Kamui
Ninja Kamui is a Japanese original anime television series produced by E&H Production and Sola Entertainment, and directed by Sunghoo Park.
Ninja Kamui is a Japanese original anime television series produced by E&H Production and Sola Entertainment, directed by Sunghoo Park. It follows a former ninja, Higan, who lives under an alias in rural America until an attack on his family drives him to seek revenge against his former clan. The series premiered in February 2024 on Adult Swim's Toonami block and later aired on Tokyo MX.
Premise
Ninja Kamui follows Higan, a former ninja who has abandoned his clan and is living quietly with his family in rural America under the name Joe Logan. When assassins attack and kill his family, he begins a revenge campaign against the organization that once controlled him.
Production
The anime was produced by E&H Production and Sola Entertainment, with Sunghoo Park as director. It is an original series associated with Adult Swim's programming in the United States.
Broadcast and availability
The series aired on Adult Swim's Toonami block in the United States and later on Tokyo MX in Japan. Sources indicate it has been available through Max/HBO Max in the United States. Adult Swim Canada simulcast the series, making it relevant to Canadian viewers who follow late-night anime programming.
Reception
Coverage of the series describes it as a violent, action-driven revenge anime with strong visuals. Some reviews praise the action and style while noting that the plot is straightforward.
Key facts
- The series is an original anime, not an adaptation of a manga or light novel.
- It premiered in the United States on Adult Swim's Toonami block in February 2024.
- A Japanese broadcast followed on Tokyo MX from July to September 2024.
- The story centers on Higan, a former ninja seeking revenge after his family is killed.
- The first season consists of 13 episodes.
Adult Swim Canada simulcast the series, making it relevant to Canadian viewers who follow late-night anime programming.[1]
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja_KamuiSupports: Producer credits, director, premise, and broadcast history
- Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=25712Supports: Episode count, runtime, and streaming availability
- DIRECTV Insider — https://www.directv.com/insider/ninja-kamui-watch-guide/Supports: Director, premise, and viewing options
- Stack Up — https://www.stackup.org/post/series-review-ninja-kamuiSupports: Viewing platforms and general reception
- IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/ninja-kamui-reviewSupports: Reception and description of the premise
- Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/ninja-kamuiSupports: Premise and tone of the series