Ninja Kamui is an upcoming anime series that will debut on Adult Swim’s Toonami block on February 10, 2024, and on Max the following day. The series is directed by Sunghoo Park, who is known for his work on Jujutsu Kaisen and The God of High School. The character design is by Takeshi Okazaki, who has worked on Afro Samurai, Star Wars: Visions, and Batman Ninja. The production is by Sola Entertainment, who has produced Lord of The Rings: War of The Rohirrim, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, and Ultraman.
What is Ninja Kamui about?
Ninja Kamui follows the story of Joe Higan, a former ninja who fled from his clan and lives a peaceful life with his family in rural America. However, his past catches up with him when he is attacked by a group of assassins from his old organization, who seek revenge for his betrayal of their ancient code. Joe survives the attack and returns to his ninja identity, Ninja Kamui, to avenge his loved ones. He faces a series of challenges, such as fighting against trained killers, cyborgs, and rival ninjas, as well as overthrowing the clan that created him.
Ninja Kamui is a 21st-century ninja, who uses his ancient skills and modern weapons to fight his enemies. He is a dark and complex character, who struggles with his identity and morality.
What did the director say about Ninja Kamui?
Sunghoo Park, the director of Ninja Kamui, said that the series is an original work that he created with his team at E&H Production. He said that he wanted to make an anime that has a different action and plot than the existing ninja-based films. He also said that he tried to combine live-action and animation styles in the series, and that the music and dubbing are also important aspects of the series. He expressed his hope that the viewers will enjoy watching the series until the end.
Is there a video game based on Ninja Kamui?
Yes, there is a video game inspired by Ninja Kamui, called Ninja Kamui: Shinobi Origins. The game will be released in Spring 2024, and it will allow the players to experience the world and the story of Ninja Kamui in an interactive way. The game will feature various missions, characters, weapons, and locations from the anime series. The game will also have an original soundtrack composed by the same team that worked on the anime series.
