Audience reviews
15 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
mwalimu
The show starts off introducing us to two of the main characters, Kaede and Shinobu. Both quickly won me over as cute and likeable characters, and thus began the fun ride, or so I thought.
The moment Onsokumaru appears, he immediately came across as an annoying character, the kind who might be okay to a point for comic relief and to provide some antics for the more likeable characters to play off of. Unfortunately it wasn't just a little; he was in nearly every scene, and possibly got more total screen time than either of the above mentioned girls. That such an annoying character was a non-stop presence pretty much ruined this anime series for me.
Kaede, Shinobu, and the third main girl Miyabi could have made for a cute, funny and entertaining show, with the support of other characters s…
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2x2=Shinobuden is a 2004 ufotable anime based off of a Koga Ryoichi manga. Yes, the studio behind the Fate anime, Kara no Kyoukai and Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight was responsible for this. Let's have a look and see how they handled it.
Story:
Shinobu is studying at a Ninja school to become a kunoichi. One night she's sent on a surprise exam to steal panties. During the mission she meets Shiranui Kaede who takes pity on her and decides to help her. From there they become friends and Shinobu introduces Kaede to her wacky world of ninja hijinks.
There are two issues with the comedy in this series. First of all, some of the punchlines are way too obvious and you can tell exactly where the joke is going far in advance. Though those are in the minority and most of the time the jokes have a…
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Well you have found some very special anime, congratulation!
However if you like Lucky Star then keep walking annoying kid molester!
This anime is for smart people!
There is something about this anime that can not be found anywhere else. Crazy how unique this parody anime is, maybe it is those very perverted but same time very innocent jokes, maybe those very well written super unique characters. People working on this anime have done exeptionaly good work and while manga was good this anime is clearly superior.
This is a pure commedy, not even a hint of drama, just sit back and relax. There is also some very ecchi scenes but they are part of good jokes and not just fanservice.
So there some shoujo ai subtext, well manga was even marked as shoujo ai.
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Ninin ga Shinobuden (2x2 Ninja Nonsense)
Have you ever wanted to watch a super crazy slice of life that didn’t involve schools, didn’t involve a harem, made no sense at all and had one of the most unique art styles ever? Well, if you did, look no further because Ninja Nonsense is exactly what you’re looking for.
Following the lives of Shinobu, our female ninja in training, Kaede, the girl who just happened to get her house raided for panties by Shinobu, and Onsokumaru, the crazy yellow blob that can change forms whenever he wills it, we’re thrown into a story that makes about as much sense as…. well nothing.
Being a huge slice of life fan, I’m used to watching anime that is very episodic and has no true story, just watching girls do their thing in cute ways, but Ninja Nonsense takes it…
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Ninja Nonsense was something of a surprise to me. Most of the synopsis talks about the first episode as if this were going to be an ecchi type series but it really is not. There’s much to be had in this series, but apparent from episode it might not be for everybody.
Story: 6
Shinobu is a ninja in training so to speak (Although that is questionable), and the series opens with her on a mission to steal the panties of a high school girl for her sensei, Onsokumaru who is a pervert in every respect of the word. This encounter brings her to the bedroom of Kaede where she attempts to steal them unnoticed. Inevitable she is spotted by Kaede, which leads them into an unexpected friendship.
Over the course of the show they get into many hilarious situations together, and the only actual story de…
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Story:
There is none. At least, there is no over arching plot to the whole series. Instead, throughout all 12 episodes, you simply get a specific situation or activity which involves all the members of the group, which is always resolved by the end of the episode.
All of the episodes are actually split into two stories, each one lasting about 12 minutes, so there is not a whole lot of depth to them. However as the series progresses you learn a little bit about each of the main characters, so there is some progression.
Art:
The art is fine. No real flaws, everything is animated smoothly, and it looks good. But it isn't spectacular, and there will be nothing that you see that ever makes you stop and think 'wow'. But it works for the series, no complaints.
Sound:
The op and ed are very typ…
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When I first saw this anime on TV, my mind was blown with laughter! I mean this is the best comedy anime I ever seen! I know that fans of Naruto would be pissed if they saw this anime! I mean it is a parody. So you got a normal school girl who gets involved with a ninja dojo when a ninja girl enters her house to try to steal a pair of panties. Then she decides that having a ninja for a friend is not so bad.
My favorite character is Onsakamaru. The perverted leader of the dojo who sometimes acts like a spoiled child and trys to get Shinobou's love.
I got to say if you never seen this anime, you got to watch it. Best anime comedy I've seen.
Read at the sourceJustJuice
Ninja Nonsense: The Legend of Shinobu
T.V Series: 12 Episodes
Original run: July 7/04 – Sept 25/04
Genre: Comedy
Original Author: Royichi Koga
Anime Director: Hitoyuki Matsui
Plot:
In the world of ninjas, danger is imminent and lives are always at stake, but that’s not the case in this series, instead of focusing on the essence of a ninja, the show strays on a more comedic path. Despite this minor alteration, the series remains one of the best of its genre. The series focuses on the world of Shinobu, which is done through comedic snippets revolving around the protagonist. Despite not having an actual plot, the series does well to please its viewers through facetious plot lines. In the world of Shinobu, mysteries events unfold and our heroin is faced with physically and morally questionabl…
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Once upon a time, many moons ago, I hated anime comedies, then along came Tenchi Muyo and opened my eyes. Now many years (and uncountable hours of watched anime) later I find that I really like comedy anime. Especially the really absurdist stuff like this or Excel Saga or Galaxy Angel. I suppose the difference is that now I'm able to spot the various cultural cues, in-jokes and satires that comedy relies on.
Anyhow, that amazingly interesting piece of introspection aside, Ninja Nonsense is an absurdist comedy piece with vague ninja themes; if you like this brand of humour then you'll more than likely enjoy it - if you don’t then you probably wont. Though this is one of the more accessible of the "pure" comedy anime shows so it may be worth your while to have a look at an episode or two an…
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i must say,it was MUCH better then i was expecting,i mean come on.
pervy ninjas and bad jutsu and stupid girls?
everything i would have not expected from a ninja anime.
the opening has a good beat too and the dub is great and called ninja nonsense.
the only thing i could have wished from it was too be longer.
Read at the sourceVoidHawk
If you wnat to see something to relax and laugh, to have fun watching, this is the right choice.
Nothing inovative or very different, but just plain fun to watch. Art is cute and decently done, and characters are cute.
The humor is well applyed and I laughed every single episode.
I do recomend it to have a good laughing time ^^
Read at the sourceRetro8bit
Upon seeing the cover for this series, you may think to yourself: This anime seems like a wacky take on the whole ninja plot. Honestly.....you wouldn't be far off.
Its not perfect, but does have a lot to offer in its short 12 episode run, which come in the form of two 15 minute shorts. This series banks on nothing more than laugh value, and honestly, it doesn't disappoint.
Story: 7/10
While this series is by no means going anywhere with its story, the comedy bits seem to arrive in the right place at the right time, enough to keep you entertained, yet not too frequent to where the story relies solely on it alone. All the episode plots conclude at the end, whether it be spring cleaning at the dojo, to watching the gang going mushroom picking. So yeah, you kinda have to take it episode by ep…
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I watched that anime randomly with my brother and sister and i was like " WHAT THE....." i admit that i laughed hysterically specially at Onsokumaru this anime is so random and so quirky .. if you love some ninja comedy you shoud give that a shot
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One word: L-O-L.
Story:
As with most comedies, there really isn't much a story to speak of. Like in a sitcom, whatever is happening pretty much resolves itself within one episode. This series has 12 episodes split into two parts each; so it's kind of like watching an anime with 24 mini episodes.
As far as the comedy comedy goes, all I can say is, you will laugh. And you will laugh hard. (Which is why I gave it the score I did.) Keep in mind however that most of the humour is ecchi in some way and that this show, despite its cute demeanor, is definitely NOT for kids. :D
I recommend watching this anime with subsitles enabled. When I watched the English dub on Anime on Demand, some of the jokes were presented in the form of captions or other writing, so the jokes were lost on me.
Art:…
Read at the sourcemorbidly_sexy
What can I say? This was certainly a quirky anime, I think it's best watched in the original japanese version, with hints as to what the jokes are about. This anime is very much a comedy, and as far as a plot... Well, other than Shinobu and Kaede's friendship there isn't really much as far as storyline. Good ecchi comedic series, overall.
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