Ninku (1995)
A 1995 Japanese anime following a young wind-wielding martial artist on a quest to reunite the last survivors of the Ninku warrior order.
Ninku - Series Information
- Original Title: Ninkuu-忍空-
- First Air Year: 1995
- Last Air Year: 1996
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 55
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 14, 1995 (United States - TV-PG), January 14, 1995 (Australia - PG)
- Networks: Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, Kansai TV, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, Iwate Menkoi Television, Sendai Television, TNC, OHK, Television Shin Hiroshima System, TV Shizuoka
- Alternative Titles: Ninku (IN)
- Production Companies: Pierrot, Fuji Television Network, YOMIKO Advertising
- Production Countries: Japan
Ninku - Plot
The story in Ninku is about an odd-looking 12-year-old named Fūsuke (Fūsuke of the wind) who is a powerful warrior from the Ninku school of martial arts, a style that mixes ninjutsu and karate. It is explained that before the present time in the story that those who could use Ninku were targeted by an evil empire and the Ninku corps were formed to combat the menace. The names of the corps were taken from the twelve Chinese zodiac animals (Eto) and each captain of the corps was called the zodiac animal Ninku master (Etonin). When the war was over, the Ninku were defeated and almost all of them were killed since they were useless and were also dangerous for the rulers. At the beginning of the story, three years later, Fūsuke, the young former captain of the 1st Ninku corps and controller of the wind and Hiroyuki, his flatulent penguin, start searching for the other Ninku captains...
Ninku - Cast & Crew
Writers
- Hiroshi Hashimoto
- Tsutomu Kamishiro
- Ryo Tamura
- Shinzo Fujita
- Shinobu Oito
Ninku - FAQs
What is Ninku about?
Ninku follows Fūsuke, a 12-year-old former captain of the 1st Ninku corps, who wields wind-based martial arts blending ninjutsu and karate. After a war nearly destroys their order, he sets out with his penguin companion Hiroyuki to reunite the surviving Ninku captains scattered across the world.
When did Ninku first air?
Ninku first aired on January 14, 1995, on Fuji TV in Japan. The series ran for a single season of 55 episodes, concluding in 1996. It was produced by animation studio Pierrot, known for later producing major titles like Naruto and Bleach.
Is Ninku based on a manga or true story?
Ninku is based on the manga of the same name by Koji Kiriyama, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1993 to 1995. It is not based on a true story. The anime adaptation was produced by Pierrot and aired on Fuji TV, closely following the manga's action-driven storyline.
How many episodes does Ninku have?
Ninku consists of 55 episodes across a single season. The series aired from January 1995 to early 1996 on Fuji TV and its affiliated regional networks across Japan. Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes, making the full series around 22 hours of content.
What is the content rating for Ninku?
Ninku carries a TV-PG content rating in the United States and a PG rating in Australia. The series features martial arts action and battle sequences appropriate for general audiences, though some combat themes make parental guidance advisable for younger viewers.
What genre is Ninku?
Ninku is an animated action-adventure series. It blends martial arts combat with a classic shonen journey narrative, following a young warrior on a quest to reunite his scattered comrades. The series shares genre DNA with other 1990s Weekly Shonen Jump anime adaptations.
What are shows similar to Ninku?
Fans of Ninku may enjoy other action-driven anime series such as TRIGUN (1998) and Naruto Shippūden (2007), which share themes of powerful warriors navigating a world shaped by conflict. X-Men: Evolution (2000) and Bobby's World (1990) are also among recommended picks for animation enthusiasts.
Who wrote the Ninku anime series?
The Ninku anime was written by a team of screenwriters including Hiroshi Hashimoto, Tsutomu Kamishiro, Ryo Tamura, Shinzo Fujita, and Shinobu Oito. The music was composed by Yūsuke Honma, with cinematography handled by Toshiyuki Fukushima.
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