Series synopsis
Nabari no Ou, also known as 隠の王 is a Japanese animation action & adventure drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on April 6, 2008. It ended on September 29, 2008. It was created by Yuuki Kamatani. It stars Satoshi Hino, Ayumi Fujimura, Mitsuki Saiga and Rie Kugimiya.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Friend and foe prove difficult to tell apart.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Satoshi Hino as Kouichi Aizawa (voice)
- Ayumi Fujimura as Raimei Shimizu (voice)
- Mitsuki Saiga as Yoite (voice)
- Rie Kugimiya as Miharu Rokujo (voice)
- Daisuke Namikawa as Tobari Durandal Kumohira (voice)
- Ryotaro Okiayu as Kotarou Fuuma (voice)
- Akeno Watanabe as Saraba (voice)
- Kimiko Koyama as Jūji Minami (voice)
Supporting cast
- Jouji Nakata as Tojuro Hattori (voice)
- Yuri Amano as Ichiki (voice)
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Kazuhiko Yukimi (voice)
- Yui Kano as Kazuho Amatatsu (voice)
- Junichi Suwabe as Raikō Shimizu (voice)
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Gau Meguro (voice)
- Yukari Tamura as Shinra Banshou (voice)
- Satsuki Yukino as Yae Oda (voice)
- Tetsuya Kakihara as Sōrō Katō (voice)
- Kotono Mitsuishi as Hanabusa Seki (voice)
- Kei Shindo as Shijima Kurookano (voice)
- Akio Suyama as Hyou (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | April 6, 2008 | September 29, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Awakened One Miharu Rokujou is asked by his classmate, Kouichi, to join the school nindou club. After refusing, Miharu is asked by his English teacher, Kumohira, to join the club. Although the two look like a student and teacher, there's more to Kouichi and Kumohira then meets the eye. |
April 6, 2008 |
| 2 |
Raimei, Approaching Now a part of the nindou club, Miharu continues his indifferent ways and doesn't really participate in training. Much to Kouichi's and Kumohira's disappointment. When a girl samurai named Raimei Shimizu comes to see if Miharu would be a good ruler of Nabari, she finds it hard to believe that Miharu is the one she is looking for. |
April 13, 2008 |
| 3 |
Raid Miharu and the others arrive when the Fuuma village is under attack. Although the group takes out a couple of the enemy ninja, they are easily defeated by the strongest of the group. Will Miharu have to use his hijutsu to save himself and everyone else? |
April 20, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2008 |
| Last aired | September 29, 2008 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |