Series synopsis
Ninja Slayer From Animation, also known as ニンジャスレイヤー フロムアニメイシヨン is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Niconico on April 16, 2015. It ended on October 8, 2015. It stars Toshiyuki Morikawa, Mugihito, Yosuke Akimoto and Risa Taneda.
Kenji Fujikido is a salaryman whose wife and child were killed in a ninja turf war. In a brush with his own death, Fujikido is possessed by an enigmatic ninja soul known as Naraku Ninja. Fujikido cheats death and becomes "Ninja Slayer" -a Grim Reaper destined to kill evil ninja, committed to a personal war of vengeance. Set in the dystopian underworld of Neo-Saitama, Ninja Slayer takes on Soukai Syndicate ninja in mortal combat.
Premise
Kenji Fujikido is a salaryman whose wife and child were killed in a ninja turf war. In a brush with his own death, Fujikido is possessed by an enigmatic ninja soul known as Naraku Ninja. Fujikido cheats death and becomes "Ninja Slayer" -a Grim Reaper destined to kill evil ninja, committed to a personal war of vengeance. Set in the dystopian underworld of Neo-Saitama, Ninja Slayer takes on Soukai Syndicate ninja in mortal combat.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as NINJA Slayer
- Mugihito as Naraku Ninja
- Yosuke Akimoto as Dragon Gendosoh
- Risa Taneda as Dragon Yukano
- Chiwa Saito as Nancy Lee
- Show Hayami as Dark Ninja
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | April 16, 2015 | October 8, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Born in Red Black Seeking vengeance after nearly being slain by ninjas who also killed his wife and child, Fujikido Kenji merges with the spirit of Naraku Ninja to become Ninja Slayer, the ninja that kills ninjas. |
April 16, 2015 |
| 2 |
Machine of Vengeance After a massive drug deal is interrupted, Arson, one of the Soukaiya's ninjas, faces Ninja Slayer in a battle to the death. Ninja Slayer has his hands full while taking on a techno-ninja named Cloud Buster. |
April 23, 2015 |
| 3 |
Last Girl Standing, Part 1 Yamoto Koki, a girl possessed by the Ninja Soul of Shi Ninja, uses her powers to save herself and her friend Asari from a gang attack. Shogo, a transfer student, is bailed out of jail and given an ultimatum. |
April 30, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Niconico |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 16, 2015 |
| Last aired | October 8, 2015 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | Ended |