Episodes: 55

Year: 1995

Status: Complete, but hard to find!

Subbed by: Shinsen Subs (but stalled)

Official Ninku Site (Japanese)

Rating: Alright

Review: Ninku is a powerful martial arts which is based on the elements of the world. Before the war began, the ninku were a powerful force which were targetted by an evil empire now currently ruling Japan. The Ninku corps were to combat this tyranny. Each corp had a captain – a master in the element he controlled. Fuuske, a young kid who always leaves his tongue hanging out was is the former 1st division captain – controller of the wind. Despite his age, he is considered the strongest among all the ninku survivors. Fuuske’s mother was kidnapped when he was just a little kid and Fuuske begins his journey to find her. Moreover, people are living in poverty and oppression under the Empire’s rule with the Empire blaming it all on Ninku. Fuuske and his companions are out to clear the Ninku’s name and combat the tyranny of the empire!

Before I say anything about this, let me just clarify that I watched this series way back in my early years of high school – and I haven’t been able to get hold of the series since. So forgive me if my memory is a bit hazy. Ninku is overall an interesting anime – although by today’s standards the animation style is a bit old. I will not lie – there are a bunch of fillers in the story from time to time – some of them extremely lame. But when the real action is up, boy does Ninku deliver. Ninku remains one of my favourite martial arts series just because its so different from other martial arts anime which usually employ sword fights and such. So Ninku does have that unrealistic tinge to it – but in my opinion, thats what makes it fun to watch. Ninku is definitely worth a shot at the very least. But you know what – good luck trying to get your hands on it!

Recommendations:

Gensou Maden Saiyuki

Flame of Recca

Shura no Toki