These shows offer a diverse range of ninja-themed stories to satisfy the desires of viewers who are ready for stealth and action-packed adventures.

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best ninja anime that have left fans mesmerized with their stories of espionage, combat, and ninja clans. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

10. Brave 10

Brave 10 is set during the Warring States period, one year before the Battle of Sekigahara. Isanami, a young priestess, is forced to watch as a group of evil ninjas burn down her temple and massacre the people inside, leaving her with no choice but to flee into the forest to escape the same fate.

By chance, she encounters Saizou Kirigakure, a masterless ninja from the Iga school. The two travel to war-torn lands in search of ten brave warriors whose combined strength will allow them to change the course of history! Brave 10’s historical setting and supporting cast are sure to please fans.

9. Katanagatari

Katanagatari is a highly stylized anime series by White Fox that features a fluid and dynamic art style. Set in Edo period Japan, this ninja anime series tells the story of Yasuri Shichika, the son of an exiled war hero and the seventh head of the Kyotouryuu (bare-handed) fighting school.

Living out his banishment on the island of Fushou, an ambitious strategist named Togame tracks down Shichika and convinces him to accompany her on a quest to find the Deviant Blades—twelve mystically created “katanas” that take on distinct shapes and have their own specific abilities.

8. Jubei-chan: The Ninja Girl

Jubei-chan's recipe for success can be found in its clumsy magical heroine, who is one of the coolest and cutest female ninjas ever seen in anime. Through its bizarre premise, the series follows Jiyu Nanohana, an ordinary high school student who discovers that she will be the next inheritor of Jubei Yagyu's powers.

With the help of the “Lovely Eyepatch,” Jiyu transforms into the legendary swordsman whenever he needs to use his incredible fighting skills. Now, using his newfound ability, Jiyu must fight against a rival clan that seeks to conquer Yagyu and defeat his latest incarnation.

7. Laughing Under The Clouds

An exception to the shojo genre, Laughing Under The Clouds is a supernatural ninja anime filled with moments of violence, death, and betrayal. Set in feudal Japan, when swords were outlawed, the government built an isolated prison to combat the rising violence.

The Kumo brothers are assigned to deliver criminals to this isolated prison and everything seems to be going well until they discover the legend of the Orochi vessel, a human host possessed by a demonic serpent since ancient times, and only they can destroy it once and for all.

6. Sengoku Basara

The historically rich and action-packed ninja anime series Sengoku Basara derives its source material from a popular video game that is loosely based on real events from the titular Sengoku period in the history of feudal Japan, where many generals fought in a never-ending struggle for national power and unification.

However, one man has proven to be too great a threat: the “Demon King of Owari,” Nobunaga Oda. With Oda’s forces closing in on their respective territories, archenemies Masamune and Yukimura begin to form an unlikely alliance to overthrow the menacing usurper in a political war.

5. Flame Of Recca

90's classic anime by Studio PierrotFlame of Recca deploys strategy-based combat into its original ninja story and follows the titular protagonist Recca, who is a self-proclaimed modern-day ninja and often picks fights with others in an attempt to boast about his bold claim.

Then one day, Rekka comes across a mystical girl and their encounter sets off a chain of events, culminating in a shocking discovery that – Rekka is the last surviving member of a legendary ninja clan and has been chosen to wield the power to control fire.

4. Hell's Paradise

Hell's Paradise is a fantasy horror adventure series set in the Edo period of Japan. Produced by Studio Mappa and hailed as one of the best modern shonen manga and a new generation ninja anime, the series stars an elite shinobi assassin named Gabimaru the Hollow.

After being captured during a mission, Gabimaru is sentenced to death, but nothing seems to kill him. Seeing his absolute determination, the Shogunate offers him the chance to be pardoned of all crimes if he finds the elixir of life on an island where heaven and hell are just a hair's breadth apart.

3. Basilisk

Basilisk is a top of the line product historical manga and anime franchise known for its martial arts elements, particularly ninja culture. Set in 16th century Japan, the story focuses on the rivalry between two ninja clans, the Iga and Kouga, as they are drawn into another bitter war to determine the next shogunate.

However, their rivalry does not stop the heirs of their respective clans, Gennosuke Kouga and Oboro Iga, from falling in love. Torn between their love for each other and their duty to their clans, the duo must ultimately decide the fate of their clans in an action-packed romantic saga.

2. Ninja Scroll

Ninja Scroll is one of the best action-adventure ninja anime movies that follows the story of Jubei who is tempted to kill the members of his own clan full of great ninja warriors. After this incident, he becomes a hired assassin traveling from one village to another in search of work.

During this journey, he meets a certain Demon Ninja Organization, Devils of Kimon, who plan to seize the powers of the Japanese government. As a responsible civilian and an honorable ninja, Jubei tries to stop them with the help of a Shogun spy, Dakuan.

1. Naruto

The early 2000s are considered the best period of the shonen genre and half of its credit goes to Naruto. As an anime whose central theme is martial arts, it popularized ninja culture around the world to such an extent that the anime's hand-to-hand combat has yet to be replicated with the same perfection.

Produced by Studio Pierrot, the story follows Naruto Uzumaki's journey to become Hokage and be recognized by his fellow villagers! With full-on battles, well-developed characters, and compelling villains, Naruto has everything it needs to become a shonen staple for virtually any newcomer.

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