Ninja Hattori-kun English Sub & Dub

About Ninja Hattori-kun

Here is what Ninja Hattori-kun is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, shounen and slice of life anime by Shin-Ei Animation (1981). What the story covers: The everyday Sanyo family gets a sudden surprise in the shape of a new lodger-Hattori is a ninja boy who has come down from the Iga mountains to attend normal school. Befriending Kenichi Sanyo, who is the same age as he, Hattori starts attending school undercover, occasionally accompanied by his brother, Shinzo, Shishimaru the ninja dog, and Kenichi's girlfriend, Yumeko.

As things develop, the gang is also threatened by the rival Koga ninja, Kemumaki, and his evil sidekick, Kagechiyo the Shadow-cat.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Shin-Ei Animation, which means the visual identity of Ninja Hattori-kun follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 1981, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.