Ninkuu
Synopsis
In the war, a group of warriors called Ninku fought against the Imperial Army and almost annihilated it. But in the end, the Ninku lost and got shattered. After the war, the imperial army established themselves as the defender of the people with the help of propaganda. They also managed to get the people to think the Ninku were the villains and had started the war. Fusuke looks like a child but he is the former captain of the first Ninku division. His mother was taken during the war and after the Ninku were defeated, he goes on a journey to find her. On his journey he meets Aicho and Touji, both also former Ninku captains, and together they fight against the imperial army that tries to kill the last remaining Ninkus. The ninku is a clan of extinct ninjas who command esoteric and powerful techniques, hence a lot of other groups are constantly trying to steal their techniques to take over the country. Their primary target is Fusuke, a weird looking kid but one of the most powerful Ninku ninja. Fusuke, together with other Ninku ninja with different specialties must fight those threat that caused the downfall of the Ninku clan. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Ninkuu is a generally well-regarded shonen anime, especially praised for its likeable characters, world-building, and fight scenes. While some find the plot simple and the villains underdeveloped, most agree that it's a fun and enjoyable adventure. The series holds up well against other fighting anime of its time and is considered underrated.
Strengths
- Likeable characters with realistic interactions
- Good world building through side stories
- Well-executed fight scenes
- Satisfying ending
Weaknesses
- Simple, straightforward plot
- Underdeveloped villains with limited screen time
- Some unidimensional characters