Ninpen Manmaru
忍ペンまん丸 / Manmaru the Ninja Penguin
| Genres: Anthropomorphic, Comedy, Samurai, Shounen | |
| Themes: Anthropomorphic, Samurai | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: Shin-Ei Animation | |
| Rank: #21137 | |
| Popularity: #15601 | |
| Users Listed: 768 | |
| Users Scored: 122 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 05/06/2020 | |
| Aired: July 5, 1997 – March 28, 1998 (Summer) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 30 | |
| Broadcast: Saturday at 18:00 (JST) |
Synopsis:
In the secluded mountain village of Nenga, young Manmaru embarks on a rigorous training in the clandestine arts. Here, amidst a student body comprised primarily of foxes and raccoons, he navigates the demanding curriculum under the watchful eye of a formidable bear ninja master. Manmaru quickly becomes entangled in the age-old power dynamics between Nenga, Koga (monkeys), and Iga (dogs) schools, each vying for dominance. Beyond academic pursuits, he faces personal challenges as he grapples with the allure of the Dobe, a group of disillusioned students who have abandoned traditional ninja training. The series explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the path to self-discovery within a unique martial arts setting, offering a blend of character development and subtle rivalry.
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Characters:
- Manmaru (Main) - Voice Actors: Ikezawa, Haruna
- Gankichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagi, Wataru
- Tanutarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Kappei
- Tsunejirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Seki, Tomokazu
Staff:
- Kaji, Atsushi (Producer)
- Yasumi, Tetsuo (Director)
- Kobayashi, Katsuyoshi (Sound Director)
- Yuasa, Masaaki (Storyboard, Key Animation)
- Adachi, Yumi (Theme Song Performance)
- Komatsu, Miho (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance)
- Hayashi, Shizuka (Key Animation)
- Igarashi, Mikio (Original Creator)
- Nakamura, Takashi (Art Director)
- Okayasu, Hajime (Editing)
- Sueyoshi, Yuuichirou (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
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- Ninpen Manmaru (manga - Adaptation)