Shinobi no Ittoki

This anime series is centred on Ittoki Sakuraba, an apparently normal school boy who learns that he is the heir to the leadership of the Iga ninja clan following an attempt on his life. He is transferred to Japan's only school for ninjas. Here he finds himself targeted by rivals from the Koga clan, the Iga's centuries old rivals. As the series progresses he makes various friends and learns ninja skills. These involve using special suits that is powered by a special core and gives the wearer increased fighting powers. Inevitably there is plotting, betrayals and fighting.

When I started watching this I had fairly high hopes but soon felt a bit disappointed. Ittoki isn't a particularly interesting protagonist. He is clearly meant to come across as an ordinary boy who gradually learns what it takes to lead but instead he is a bit irritating and quite forgettable; as I'm sure this series will be soon after one has finished watching. The ninja suits may have been an original idea for the ninja genre but they proved less interesting that the unique supernatural powers used by ninjas in series such as 'Basilisk'. The character design and animation is decent enough. Overall I'd not call this a must see; if you want to see Iga versus Koga action watch 'Basilisk'.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

This show had the main character literally forcing emotion , The main character acts emotional and shouts in certain scenes for example trying to show "shock". This might just be bad script writing for a show that could have had an interesting niche. ( why do some producers think the power of friendship can win battles ). This is just cringe. The main character is incompetent.

I'm tired of seeing the forced harem trope (done poorly). The characters are flat and simply uninteresting. But let me repeat this main character is lousy . It feels like bad voice acting/ script. I was interested when I watched the trailer but two episodes into the show and I knew I was done.

This series is not just any other Anime show.....It is unique and that is what I like about it..... It is not fantastical, so you would be able to relate it more.... More importantly it is INSPIRING. Definitely it is worth the watch. You have got my recommendation.

Once you start watching, you can't stop yourself wanting more.

This series is not just any other Anime show.....It is unique and that is what I like about it..... It is not fantastical, so you would be able to relate it more.... More importantly it is INSPIRING. Definitely it is worth the watch. You have got my recommendation.

Just great.