by After making a splash on Adult Swim, Ninja Kamui soon rose to prominence as one of Cartoon Network’s best original anime programs.
In addition to hits like FLCL: Shoegaze and Fena: Pirate Princess, audiences have been enthralled with Joe Higan’s story. Warner Bros. recently revealed that this animation, which is directed by Jujutsu Kaisen’s creator, has grown to be one of Adult Swim’s most popular shows.
Fans of Ninja Kamui have been speculating about the potential for a second season since the show’s first twelve episodes. There hasn’t been an official announcement yet, but there are hints that the series might indeed return to Adult Swim.
The Effect of Ninja Kamui
Warner Bros. noted a notable rise in viewership and emphasized Ninja Kamui’s contribution to Adult Swim’s success. In Q1, the network had a 23 percent increase in Adults’ prime ratings, and Ninja Kamui helped drive a 21 percent increase in viewing over the prior year.
When talking about recent achievements, Warner Bros. highlighted how adult animation titles like Ninja Kamui have become hits on several platforms. These accomplishments have cemented Adult Swim’s standing as a top option for nightly cable audiences, along with the success of other programs and premium sports programming.
If you haven’t watched Ninja Kamui yet, you may do so by streaming it on Crunchyroll. New episodes of the show appear on Adult Swim on a regular basis.
According to Warner Bros., the show centers on Joe Higan, a former ninja who lives with his family in a remote area of America. Joe becomes Ninja Kamui to exact revenge on his former clan after being brutally attacked by assassins from his past. He uses a combination of traditional fighting techniques and cutting-edge weapons in an exciting conflict with both old and new foes.
