Ninja Skooler Anime Reveals Pilot Film, Key Visuals and Theme Song

BLUE RIGHTS announced the unveiling of a pilot film and promotional images for Ninja Skooler, an original anime project based on a concept by Kinema Citrus. The company also digitally released the theme song "Knots," written and performed by Takashi Iwami.
Shunsuke Takarai serves as director and supervisor, with character designs by Hami. The story follows Rappa, an orphan who becomes the apprentice to a real ninja named Okachimachi and his master. As Rappa trains to protect his town, he navigates life with his new family while uncovering hidden pain in his mentor's past.
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- Studio
- Kinema Citrus
- Director
- Shunsuke Takarai
- Song Artist
- Takashi Iwami
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- #Anime Film
- #BLUE RIGHTS
- #Kinema Citrus
- #Ninja Skooler
- #Original Anime
- #Shunsuke Takarai
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