Amazing Sarutobi
Series Overview
Nikumaru, meaning meatball in Japanese, is a seventeen-year-old student at Ninja High School, a special school for the training of ninja. He is short and chubby, but he possesses a super technique known as the "kamikaze", where he stirs up a whirlwind with his feet. The series introduces his many adventures and pranks as Nikumaru meets with his rivals both in and out of school.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 69 Episodes
25 min per episode
1982 – 1984
Premiered: Sun, Oct 17, 1982
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 69: “Episode 69”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takeshi Shudo
Joe Hisaishi
Akihiko Takahashi
Hajime Okayasu, Keiko Onodera
Hiromichi Mogaki
Department Leadership Roster
Hajime Okayasu
Editor
Keiko Onodera
Editor
Akihiko Takahashi
Director of Photography
Hiromichi Mogaki
Producer
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TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
International Certification Matrix
Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
FV
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What is Amazing Sarutobi about?
Nikumaru, meaning meatball in Japanese, is a seventeen-year-old student at Ninja High School, a special school for the training of ninja. He is short and chubby, but he possesses a super technique known as the "kamikaze", where he stirs up a whirlwind with his feet. The series introduces his many adventures and pranks as Nikumaru meets with his rivals both in and out of school.
How many seasons does Amazing Sarutobi have?
Amazing Sarutobi comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Amazing Sarutobi?
Key cast members in Amazing Sarutobi include Saeko Shimazu, Kenichi Ogata, Norio Wakamoto.
Who created or directed Amazing Sarutobi?
Amazing Sarutobi was developed and directed by Not specified.