by “Nintama Rantarou the Movie: Dokutake Ninja Corps Strongest Strategist” is currently in theaters. The box office has exceeded 1 billion yen, accelerating its momentum. With the release approaching three weeks, new scene cuts that better convey the film’s content and appeal have been released, and a comment has also arrived from the original author, Soubei Amako.
“Nintama Rantarou” is based on the manga “Rantaro the Failed Ninja” that Soubei Amako began serializing in the “Asahi Elementary School Newspaper” in 1986, and has been broadcast as a TV series since 1993, and is an anime that continues to be loved by a wide range of generations. Set in the Sengoku period, it depicts the bright, fun, and enjoyable days of the “ninja trainees” (ninja trainees) centered around the trio of Rantaro, Kirimaru, and Shinbei as they study at the Ninjutsu Academy.
“Nintama Rantarou the Movie: Dokutake Ninja Corps Strongest Strategist” is a film adaptation of the highly popular novel “Rantaro the Failed Ninja: Dokutake Ninja Corps Strongest Strategist.” The story begins with Mr. Doi going to a duel with Tasogaredoki ninja Moroizumi Cinnamon, disappearing, and a serious development awaits, different from the usual “Nintama.” The scene cuts released this time capture scenes not seen in the TV anime, such as the anxiety, anger, and earnest expressions shown by Rantaro, Kirimaru, Shinbei, and the sixth graders regarding the disappearance of Mr. Doi.
In addition, the appearance of young Kirimaru, who was drawn for the first time in this film, and the musical scene of the Dokutake Ninja Corps that will be performed in the movie were also unveiled. I want to enjoy the precious episodes and expressions of the characters that can only be seen in this film, which scenes from the story these cuts are from, at the movie theater.
Furthermore, after watching the finished work, the original author, Soubei Amako, commented on this work, which is said to be the most profound work of “Nintama” to date. He talks about Kirimaru’s childhood, which was never depicted in the original work or anime, the bond between Kirimaru and Doi-sensei, and the friendship of “RanKirishin,” so be sure to check it out.
“Nintama Rantarou the Movie: Dokutake Ninja Corps Strongest Strategist” is currently in theaters. ‘Full comment below’ Soubei Amako A cut of young Kirimaru, who does not appear in the original work or TV anime, wrapped in a straw mat as the snow falls steadily, becoming small. It was only for a moment, but when I saw that scene, I thought, “Yes, that’s right.” Kirimaru’s childhood, when he was a war orphan earning his tuition for the Ninjutsu Academy, is something I have never drawn, but that is what a war orphan looked like in that era. Doi was the person who gave Kirimaru, who was all alone in the world, a place to return to. Director Fujimori carefully portrays the relationship between Doi, a father, an older brother, and a teacher in this movie.
The fact that Doi and Kirimaru care for each other even when they are silent is conveyed through every detail of the film. Rantaro and Shinbei immediately notice something strange about Kirimaru, who is anxious and alone, not knowing the safety of Doi, who is such a significant presence for Kirimaru and unable to tell anyone. When someone fails, something doesn’t go well, or they feel down, they all think, “So what should we do?” That’s what “ninjas” are like. Although Ran and Kirishin are all in different situations, they don’t pity each other, they don’t make fun of each other, and they are friends who love each other. So why are the three friends? They happened to be together when they paid the entrance fee for the Ninjutsu Academy (laughs).
But that’s how friends usually start. “Nintama Rantarou the Movie: Dokutake Ninja Corps Strongest Strategist” is now a big hit! Original story: “Rantaro the Failed Ninja” by Amako Soubei (published by Asahi Shimbun Publications) TV anime series “Nintama Rantarou” “Novel: Rantaro the Failed Ninja: Dokutake Ninja Corps, The Strongest Strategist” (original story and illustrations: Amako Soubei/novel: Sakaguchi Kazuhisa/published by Asahi Shimbun Publications) Cast: Takayama Minami, Tanaka Mayumi, Ichiryusai Sadatomo, Seki Toshihiko, Otsuka Akio, Okano Kosuke, Mamiya Yasuhiro, Morikubo Shoutarou, Tainaga Tsubasa, Narita Ken, Hoshi Souichiro, Shibuya Shigeru, Kanna Nobutoshi, Okiayu Ryuutaro, Suzuki Chihiro, Oda Toshimitsu, Kanamaru Junichi, Yamazaki Takumi, Azuma Ryuichi Special guests: Onishi Ryusei, Fujiwara Joichiro Director: Fujimori Masaya Screenplay: Sakaguchi Kazuhisa Music: Makaino Koji Theme song: “Thank You From the Heart” / Theme song: “Yuki 100%” Naniwa Danshi (Storm Labels) Character design: Emiko Niiyama Assistant director: Hiroki Negishi Action animation director: Masayuki Sekine Art director: Masaaki Kawaguchi (Atelier Roku 07) Director of photography: Kojiro Hayashi (Graphinica) Color design: Eriko Murata (Graphinica) Editor: Masaki Sakamoto (Morita Editing Office) Sound director: Akira Okuma Sound effects: Masahiro Shoji Sound production: AUDIO PLANNING U Animation production: Asiado Dist
