Ninja BoyAfter the death of Saizou, Kabamaru's horribly strict grandfather and iga ninja-sensei (teacher), an old lady Ran Akoko claims that she received a letter from him asking her to take care of his grandson. So Kabamaru runs off with Lady Akoko to the big city Tokyo to gorge himself on yakisoba, Ramen, chow-mein and attend a regular school which turns out to have weird quirks of its own.
DirectorTameo Kohanawa
WritersAzuki Yuu, Shigeru Yanagawa, Tokio Tsuchiya
Enter the Funny-Yet-Serious Ninja!
Oct 20, 1983
Kabamaru, a ninja boy from the mountain village of Iga, arrives in Tokyo and turns heads with his earnest yet hilarious ways.
Unexpectedly Popular?!
Oct 27, 1983
Kabamaru unexpectedly finds himself the most popular kid at his new school, Kingyoku Academy.
Give It Your All! Yakisoba D
Nov 3, 1983
Bursting with energy and his bottomless love of yakisoba, Kabamaru throws himself into a new challenge with everything he's got.
Sweet Mai… Excuse Me, Kabamaru!
Nov 10, 1983
Tender feelings start to bloom between Kabamaru and Mai amid an awkward, comical mix-up.
The Mejiro Discovery Chronicle
Nov 17, 1983
An unexpected discovery leads Kabamaru into a fresh confrontation and adventure.
Troubled Minds and the Transformation Game
Nov 24, 1983
Kabamaru's worries spiral into a playful game of disguises and transformations.
The Loneliness of the Yakisoba Runner
Dec 1, 1983
Between endless running and his love of yakisoba, Kabamaru tastes the loneliness of the long-distance runner.
Side Story! The Two from the Ninja Village
Dec 8, 1983
A side story returns to the ninja village of Iga, reuniting Kabamaru with his comrade Hayate.
Dazzling! Kaoru the Kunoichi
Dec 15, 1983
Kaoru the kunoichi shows up to dazzle everyone with her skills and charm.
Jigsaw Love on a Holy Night
Dec 22, 1983
On a holy night, the threads of love tangle like a scattered jigsaw waiting to be pieced together.
Secret Art! The Resurrection Elixir
Dec 29, 1983
A closely guarded ninja secret — an elixir that brings the dead back to life — sets off a string of bizarre situations.
Surprise! The Guardman
Jan 5, 1984
Pranks and surprises pile up when someone takes on the role of a stern guardman.
Don't Hold Me in Bed
Jan 12, 1984
A comic bedroom mix-up turns the whole night upside down.
Starlight Encounter
Jan 19, 1984
A romantic encounter under the starlight brings two hearts unexpectedly closer.
Athletic in Iga
Jan 26, 1984
Grueling athletic training and contests take the gang back to their roots in Iga.
Brotherhood Code of the Ninja Village
Feb 2, 1984
In the ninja village of Iga, the bond of brotherhood between Kabamaru and Hayate is put to the test.
Troubled… Mai… Love
Feb 9, 1984
Kabamaru is gripped by confused feelings for Mai and can't figure out how to confess.
The Man Who Summons Storms!
Feb 16, 1984
A storm blows in along with a loud newcomer who turns everything upside down.
Mai's Detective Story
Feb 23, 1984
Mai plays detective in a mysterious yet comical case.
Secret! The First Loves of Ran & Su
Mar 1, 1984
A charming secret comes to light about the first loves of Madam Ran and Madam Su.
Secret Technique! The Yakisoba Baseball Mystery
Mar 8, 1984
A secret ninja technique and a strange mystery wrap around a baseball game with a yakisoba flavor.
Stormy Mai-jack
Mar 15, 1984
Mai is kidnapped in the middle of a raging storm, and Kabamaru races to the rescue.
Showdown in the Night Fog! A Man's Resolve
Mar 22, 1984
In the night fog, a decisive showdown unfolds as the men settle their scores with honor.
What You Might Call a Goodbye Day
Mar 29, 1984
The hour of farewell arrives, bringing Kabamaru's adventure to a moving close.
