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MoiraCarey
Studio Shaft’s body of work is fundamentally defined by the conceptual interplay between form and content. Remarkably, they maintain a unified vision even through adaptations: while the Monogatari series deconstructs the rules of visual storytelling, works like Sayonara Zetsubou-Sensei or Maria Holic prioritize avant-garde chaos and stylistic exercises over plot, utilizing the anime medium's full toolkit.
Their latest series, NinKoro, might initially seem like an outlier due to its lack of typical aesthetic maximalism and sensory overload. However, it functions on the same principles as their earlier works, drawing from genre characteristics, clichés, tropes, and specific directorial techniques. The difference lies in how the anime synthesizes them: instead of fragmented stylistic bursts,…
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I was a little skeptical going into this (which is why I didn't just watch it in the Spring) because it was giving Silly Girlslop vibes but I figured I'd trust Shaft's vision, maybe it'll be like Madoka where it ends up being pretty good
It turns out I was quite right to trust my gut feelings
It actually starts out kind of interesting because Assassin starts the show clearly being an abusive dick to Ninja where she clearly sees Ninja as nothing more than a tool while Ninja is like a little puppy, wanting Assassin's attention
And while that was kind of hard to watch at times, that combined with the dark humor actually was pretty watchable. It gives off a solid impression.
However, it eventually degrades into your standard cookie cutter CGDCT with just a touch of Shaft thrown in the mix.…
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After years without an anime, Shaft studio returns with another masterpiece. NinKoro, a slice-of-life comedy anime where we see the daily life of an assassin and a ninja on the loose. This is one of those episodes where I didn't really expect much, but from just the first episode I knew I was going to love this, to the point where it became the best anime of the season. The comedy is terrific, very well directed, very absurd, and with a good punchline. I must say that there are some rather boring episodes where it feels like they're reusing the same joke too much, but thankfully there aren't many.
Honestly, there's not much more to say; highly recommended if you're looking for a good comedy anime with a slice-of-life touch.
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Luego de años sin ningún anime, estudio Shaft v…
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Cute girls doing cute things but the cute thing is murder. Cute girls doing people in? Not only people though... You get the point (of a knife! I'll stop...).
So this is an odd one. It's not exactly your typical CGDCT show but then again I would expect something less normal from Shaft. It's about a cute but pretty dumb ninja running away from her village (she just kinda went with the flow) and running into an assassin girl who decides to work with her due to her ability to turn inanimate things into leaves (including dead bodies, yes). Ninjas from the village come to hunt the runaway down and they all have distinct designs and hints of personality (some more so) but they often get unceremoniously killed.
Some characters who have nothing to do with either ninjas or assassins get killed an…
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Ninjas and assassins are a powerful combination for a slice-of-life anime with comedic elements. The frequent deaths, while showing how easy it is to die in this world, also highlight the consequences of murder. The protagonists' daily lives constantly lead to comedic situations, creating an entertaining balance between humor and action.
The series focuses more on character development than on battles. We get to see the characters' successes, struggles, relationships, and personal growth. It also explores how they deal with being constantly pursued by enemies and what they want to do with their lives in the future. However, this may disappoint some viewers who were expecting more fights between assassins and ninjas, considering that most of the antagonists are ninjas, while the assassins…
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Summary: I believe that ethics should not matter in watching animation, but it does sometimes.
What's your opinion on characters that are designed only to be killed? Can you just enjoy in the position of a killer, or can you pity him or her if some detail comes before? Everyone will understand the difference between death of an unnamed soldier and a soldier whose name, family, and fiancé are known to the audiences.
To talk about myself, CLAMP's comics RG Veda (1990~1996) - which killed all main characters except two - made me think that "in a well-written story, death of a character must impact the story by changing other characters' mind". (Especially in contrast with Tokyo Babylon, where death of Hokuto becomes big turning point.) I don't remember many now, but Claymore (2001~2014) was…
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Well, this one was ... something . Honestly it's supposed to be a slice of life allright, but it just wears the tattered skin of a slice of life over a featurless corpse. Meaning it really doesn't feel like a slice of life. Cuz underground organizations and the village hidden in the leaf really doesn't categorize as that. The very premise denies it.
Now, as far as a show goes, it's honestly not bad at all. Even with the lack of a story and all. Although it has it's issues. Mainly the MC . She kinda feels more like a self-insert then an actual character. And her relationship with Satoko is straight up abusive. Reminds me of those kinda "romance" anime where the FMC gets treated like a dirty rag and instead of doing the right thing and cutting off contact she's into it or something. The com…
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A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof is what happens when a professional assassin picks op a lousy ninja And makes her, her cleaning lady and accomplish in crime.
The ninja and assassin just work of each other very well. There different personality makes so many hilarious and cute moments and to see the cold harder assassin slowly warm op, to this lousy ninja is just oh, it's a Heart warming thing.
You would think this just a slice of live show which it's is. but it goes in so many fun directions and actually has a conclusion in the ending, which is more than I can see for many like slice of live shows.
It is comfy. It is funny. It is very cute, and it has some very dark moments but oh my god. It's a fun time.
The animation looks good, both in ac…
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This anime was okay. The premise is in the title; it's a cute girl doing cute things anime about a ninja and an assassin living in the same house. It is what you see on the tin. It kind of reminded me of In The Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki, not in terms of the premise very much, but in terms of the comedic style. I didn't like this one as much as that one, but it was still fine. The girls are super cute, the comedy it hit or miss but when it hits it really hits, I like t heir differing personalities and how they interact with each other and bounce off of each other, and while there's not a ton of action when we do get it it's surprisingly well animated and intense.
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This is a VERY FUNNY anime with two MCs: Konoha (stoic and voluptuous dark/gloomy girl) and Satoko (cute and cheerful ninja girl that can turn anything into leaves). You will find hilarious entertainment from time to time including some ecchi jokes & little fanservices.
The funniest part is Satoko, along with other ninja girls, was living a long time in remote village and don't know how to live in modern world so her naive-ness causes her to do stupid and funny things.
This is an ideal anime for those who want pure comedy anime with cute ninja girls. There are some Yuri moment (PS: no male characters here) where the girls develop feeling to each other and doing "something" that you might find interesting.
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Now take any expectations for how this show will play out and throw them out the window.
In reality Ninkoro is an unrelentingly cruel comedy, where death is quick and meaningless. No flashy action scenes, long monologues, or tragic backstories. Instead time and time again this series shows you these people, how they lived, who they loved. Where we watch their corpses get turned to leaves, their homes empty, their jobs replaced. And then it asks you to LAUGH! And this is where you’ll know if this is a series for you or not, but if you see this and think “that’s interesting!” You’re in for a hell of a ride
Now let’s start with the titular ninja and assassin. They have great comedic chemistry with the classic cynical and deadpan Konoha bouncing off of a more naive and emotional Satoko. What…
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When this show originally started airing, it wasn't on my radar (for some unknown reason cause this dumb humor is up my alley), but I'm so happy I decided to watch this series cause it was a a lot of fun.
The characters themselves are so much fun. A ninja girl who is completely lost on world outside of her village. An assassin who is so deadpan and matter of fact is hilarious. Put them together and it's such a fun duo. They feed off of each other in terms of their attitudes and demeanor and It really shows as the show progresses. They themselves even get development as time goes on regarding how they feel about each other. Truly, well done 👏👏.
The animation for this show is great. I mean it's SHAFT, duh. they always deliver. But especially for this, It felt extra clean. I'm also just…
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Ninkoro is a comedy CGDCT SoL with a slight twist, the twist being the two main characters are not doing cute things and are rather murderous without mercy while still being somewhat lighthearted about it.
The show is filled with many shenanigans and is sprinkled with a lot of SHAFT's trademark things such as the pastel cards and the famous head tilt. It's mainly comedy focused with how the two girls go on their work and their obstacles that most of the time aren't involved in assassination.
The characters design are very unique, even the ones that only appear for 20 seconds or less and the VA cast are very stacked even for those that only appear for such a short time. Personality wise the main 2 characters are the typical straight/funny man duo while the other side characters have pers…
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Now this is a comedy done right! Man, what a great pleasure this was. Among all the animes this season, I dare say that this was the one that best delivered the results of what it set out to do.What I value most in a work is whether it succeeds in doing what it set out to do. And in this case, it was delivered masterfully.
Extremely charismatic, unique characters, full of personality, each fulfilling their role in the story in a convincing way. Animation outside the standards of anime of this genre, as well as the soundtrack and the creativity of the direction.
By the way, I want to highlight the care that was put into the production of this work. The impeccable animation and Japanese dubbing that maintain the high standard of quality are just a few examples that show how everything was d…
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This anime is beside All Perfect Saint and Apocalypse Hotel one of the hidden gems of Spring 2025 Season Anime. It was a wild and disturbing ride from start to end and I love every minute of it.
Animation and sound: it's studio SHAFT so expect great animation and a lot of titled heads. xD But in all seriousness animation was fluid throughout entire show, the few battle scenes we have here and there are great and I must praise for character models - each of them are excellent despite many of them having really short screen time. Music is also good, the opening and ending theme are quite memorable.
Overall animation and music - top stuff as expected form studio SHAFT.
Characters: this is where anime really shines as you cannot decide which character is bigger sociopath. MC's Konoha and S…
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Ninkoro was one of the weirdest watches of the season for me because on one hand, I liked everyone in this show(besides Konoha), but on the other hand it’s an extremely disturbing story masked by cute cute girls and yuri undertones. It’s a very odd mix of cute girls doing cute things with the backdrop of them killing other cute girls, some NTR and emotional abuse. Episodes will make you laugh, but also make you feel horrible for laughing given what some characters are going through. It’s a unique viewing experience that I had a love hate relationship with. Despite that, I’d say it’s an easy recommended watch if you like CGDCT or shaft’s production style.
What’s going to make or break this show for you is Konoha and Satoko’s relationship. For me, it started out really cute with some good Y…
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A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof — Hey, it's Lv1 Maou to One Room Yuusha, but better in every way! *tilts head with the Essence of Monogatari vibes*
Everyday mundaneness. This is the reality that as the sorry-ass humans we are, we go about day and night and do things that sum up the everyday life that seems to repeat endlessly in a body clock's cycle. But what if there is that element that somehow gets you out of that rut and enables quite the spark to life that you can't go one step away from that premise to see life as anything but normal? This is the outcome and result with mangaka HundredBurger's lone work of Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi a.k.a A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof (shortened to NinKoro), which I think is the better version of Summer 2023's Lv1 Maou to On…
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