Place 2: Nintama Rantaro
- Episodes: 2,585
- Completed: still ongoing
What is it about? In Nintama Rantaro, the story takes you to the Sengoku period, about 500 years ago. The focus is on a ninjutsu academy where young boys and girls are trained to become professional ninjas. The students are called Nintama.
The protagonists are first-graders who are not particularly talented. The episodes are usually full of slapstick comedy that showcases a tough school life, eccentric teachers, and failed missions.
Who is the anime intended for? This is also a classic of Japanese children’s television. The humor is easy to understand, the episodes are again just 10 minutes long, and topics like homework and school specifically address this target group.
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