Kaede is a normal school girl who was studying for her exams for school when suddenly she is interrupted by Shinobu, a girl who is a ninja-in-training, attempting to complete her exam. The problem is, in order for her to successfully complete her exam, she must steal one of Kaede's panties!
In Kaede's attempt to stop Shinobu from stealing her panties, an unexpected friendship is forged between the two. Kaede soon becomes engrossed in Shinobu's world, surrounded by partying ninjas and a yellow pac-man like thing by the name of Onsokumaru, who claims to be the master of all ninjas!
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Retro8bit
Upon seeing the cover for this series, you may think to yourself: This anime seems like a wacky take on the whole ninja plot. Honestly.....you wouldn't be far off. Its not perfect, but does have a lot to offer in its short 12 episode run, which come in the form of two 15 minute shorts. This series banks on nothing more than laugh value, and honestly, it doesn't disappoint. Story: 7/10 While this series is by no means going anywhere with its story, the comedy bits seem to arrive in the right place at the right time, enough to keep you entertained, yet not too frequent to wherethe story relies solely on it alone. All the episode plots conclude at the end, whether it be spring cleaning at the dojo, to watching the gang going mushroom picking. So yeah, you kinda have to take it episode by episode. Sadly none of them will end on any sort of cliffhanger, which doesn't make it the most exciting series out there. To its credit it does do different thing for most of the series, even if some start to feel recycled towards the end.
It should be noted that this series contains a bit of Yuri references, viewers might also find it offensive that the male characters tend to treat the females merely as objects. And I must stress that this "male oriented series" is made only for the laughs, and not the story. So if that isn't your bag, then you probably won't dig this anime.
Artwork: 8/10
The animation is sharp and clear, with bright colorful effects. It truly is nice to look at in the eye candy department. Though I found the backgrounds to be a bit on the bland side (this could be because the animators want you to pay more attention to the characters themselves, and not on the backgrounds), and some of the character's attire come off as more plain than anything else. Certainly not the most well detailed series, but it does have a distinct character design and is bright and colorful!
Sound: 9/10
The opening and closing theme are as you would expect, a party style j-pop song with the cast members doing random activities, high up on the laugh meter. The background beat as well, they have this certain style of circus beat that works good for the theme in the background! My only complaint was the lack in variety with it, that one BG track I mentioned is really the only good track you'll hear, as most others are generic style samurai beats. Overall the music it does have are all catchy and memorable for the most part, and should please the ears.
Characters: 8/10
Each member of this series is well animated and has his/her own different personalities, none of which you will find annoying. Its pretty funny to see Sasuke (head ninja) switch to different ninjas on the fly, whether this was done intentionally is left up for debated. Although there is a good number of cast members, overall you will only get to really know the 5 main characters which you see on the above cover, so its not the most varied cast line up you would otherwise see. Which will be a turn off for some.
Bottom Line: 8/10
If you love comedy with fan service in your anime, then this title was made for you! If you don't, then you will most likely find Ninja Nonsense pointless, as its heart is not with any kind of involving story or deep character development, but simply with its laugh value. For my tastes, this is one of the best comedy anime to come around in a while, what it lacks in substance and story, it makes up for with pure humor!
blank1234567
One word: L-O-L. Story: As with most comedies, there really isn't much a story to speak of. Like in a sitcom, whatever is happening pretty much resolves itself within one episode. This series has 12 episodes split into two parts each; so it's kind of like watching an anime with 24 mini episodes. As far as the comedy comedy goes, all I can say is, you will laugh. And you will laugh hard. (Which is why I gave it the score I did.) Keep in mind however that most of the humour is ecchi in some way and that this show, despite its cute demeanor, is definitelyNOT for kids. :D
I recommend watching this anime with subsitles enabled. When I watched the English dub on Anime on Demand, some of the jokes were presented in the form of captions or other writing, so the jokes were lost on me.
Art:
It's not anything amazing, but the characters are drawn cutely in a semi-typical moe style. The animation is fairly smooth and fluid and I didn't notice any obvious blunders, so that's easily forgiven. A lot of stills and exaggerated facial expressions are used for the comedic effect.
Sound:
The opening and ending theme song are both cute and catchy, though nothing exceptional. I cannot comment on the Japanese dub; however, the English voices sounded pretty natural and were fitting for the characters.
Character:
The main character, Shinobu, is lovable - she's cute and clumsy and completely innocent. I happened to like her friend, Kaede, a lot better, considering she exercises reason in healthy amounts and frequently stands up for herself and Shinobu. Onsakamaru, the flying yellow ball, is more annoying than anything, but you often see him get pummeled by Kaede or Shinobu's sister so it's all good.
Technically, you could say that this anime has a lot of side characters. There are hundreds of faceless ninja present in every episode. They act less like individuals and more like one character, and are incredibly hilarious all by themselves.
Enjoyment:
I had lots of fun watching Ninja Nonsense. I mean - it's ninjas. It's gags galore. It's a cute main character! "Wheee!~" Yeah. The key is not to take it too seriously, as the anime isn't trying to be serious in the very least.
Overall:
If you don't like ecchi humour, you should just give this one a pass. If you do/don't mind, give it a go. Just sit back; laugh; enjoy.
_Arcadia0
Ninin ga Shinobuden (2x2 Ninja Nonsense) Have you ever wanted to watch a super crazy slice of life that didn’t involve schools, didn’t involve a harem, made no sense at all and had one of the most unique art styles ever? Well, if you did, look no further because Ninja Nonsense is exactly what you’re looking for. Following the lives of Shinobu, our female ninja in training, Kaede, the girl who just happened to get her house raided for panties by Shinobu, and Onsokumaru, the crazy yellow blob that can change forms whenever he wills it, we’re thrown into a story that makes about asmuch sense as…. well nothing.
Being a huge slice of life fan, I’m used to watching anime that is very episodic and has no true story, just watching girls do their thing in cute ways, but Ninja Nonsense takes it to another level. I’d honestly say it’s impossible to make sense of every episode, heck, it’s impossible to make sense of the actions of the characters; they just do things because of “reasons”. Onsokumaru is crazy, wild and perverted, always trying to get with Kaede or Shinobu. The ninjas are just as crazy as Onsokumaru. We also have one named ninja who shows up often, Sasuke, but he’s just like every other ninja. There is also Shinobu’s imouto Miyabi who’s super cute and a super strong ninja/mage crossover; of course there are more characters too like the talking and tamed alligator who can walk if he wants, or the ogres who just want to play baseball. Yes, Ninja Nonsense is very much impossible to understand.
So let’s get to the real reason you want to watch this; it’s incredibly funny. Each episode is split into 11-12 minute episodes, so you get two for one! Each short episode is self-contained and full of some the most ridiculous stories ever. Don’t except real ninja action, heck don’t even expect a lot of ninja fights either; I’m still having a hard time decoding what I just watched, all I know is I was incredibly happy and laughed a lot at this anime, it’s really actually a lot of fun, if you want to laugh at jokes and some funny scenes, give this a watch.
The art style and animation, for most of the episodes, great stuff. Ninja Nonsense has one of the most unique and absolutely squeeful art styles in existence, the way everything is drawn just looks so different to any type of anime I’ve ever seen. It’s not that rustic 90’s look, but it’s not the late 2000’s extra smooth shiny look either, it’s also not in-between the art styles, it’s 100% unique to Ninja Nonsense and I think it looks unbelievably fantastic. Animation is also really nice, but towards the end of the series it seems to take a drop in quality, same with the art, it seemed rushed or something, but it’s not that bad, I promise.
Sound and Music in Ninja Nonsense is really fun. We have all the fun and wild ninja types of sounds and the music is always ready to pump you up and make you squee in delight or laugh out loud. I’d say the combination of BGM and the art style with the ridiculous episodes works so well, it’s a must watch for it alone. The OP and ED are addictive and will be stuck in your head for hours, they’re happy, cheerful and full of energy; I was definitely absorbed in it, even bouncing up and down as I watched the anime; so great stuff.
Shinobu and Keade, Onsokumaru, Sasuke, Miyabi, the entire cast of ninjas and then-some, it’s all fantastic and Ninja Nonsense as a whole is without a doubt worth watching. Watch it for its art style, watch it for the really funny comedy, watch it for the interactions between the girls and the ninjas, it’s just a lot of good fun.
JustJuice
Ninja Nonsense: The Legend of Shinobu T.V Series: 12 Episodes Original run: July 7/04 – Sept 25/04 Genre: Comedy Original Author: Royichi Koga Anime Director: Hitoyuki Matsui Plot: In the world of ninjas, danger is imminent and lives are always at stake, but that’s not the case in this series, instead of focusing on the essence of a ninja, the show strays on a more comedic path. Despite this minor alteration, the series remains one of the best of its genre. The series focuses on the world of Shinobu, which is done through comedic snippets revolving around the protagonist. Despite not having an actual plot, the series does well to please itsviewers through facetious plot lines. In the world of Shinobu, mysteries events unfold and our heroin is faced with physically and morally questionable tasks that are concocted by her devious and lechers instructor, Onsokumaru. Absolutely absurd Assignments such as stealing underwear, abolishing taxes, pinching a marchman and making him cry, stum wrestling a bear, drying a river of tears, hitting a home run while holding the bat between your legs, to crossing the Pacific Ocean on a rubber raft. The comedic aspect of this show is incredible, and viewers are sure to get kick out of this series.
Characters:
Shinobu:
Voiced by: Nana Mizuki (Japanese), Emily Blau (English)
Shinobu is the focal star of the series. She is affectionate, and painstakingly devoted to her work. But her credulous behaviors sometimes conflict with her duty, making the simplest of tasks appear complicated. Despite these minor defects in her design, she is able to maintain an honest and caring relationship with Kaede through out the entire series, albeit sometimes their relationship escalates to a level that far exceeds the normalcy of companionship, which makes it insurmountable for the viewer to correctly assume the nature of their relationship. Shinobu’s state of simplicity is her strongest charm, which is wonderfully depicted through out the entire series.
Kaede Shiranui:
Voiced by: Ayako Kawasumi (Japanese), Zoe Martin (English)
Normally one would associate blonde with deaden, but Kaede is the opposite image of that notion. She’s intuitive, more self-aware (despite being the same age as our heroin), and the most rational character in the series. However, her lack of knowledge of the zany world of ninjas is the reason why she is the most victimized in the series, but this certainly doesn’t diminish any of her established merits, as she remains astute through the series.
Onsokumaru:
Voiced by: Nario Wakamoto (Japanese), Sean Schemmel (English)
Onsokumaru’s an enigmatic figure, and a very distinguished character in the series. He’s portrayed as a yellow spherical creature with a face, which is capable of metamorphism, and can freely change the shape of his physical being. One of his most notable transfigures is the muscular human body he takes when he reaches the emotional precipice. Onsokumaru is pervert that transcends the normal level of perversion. He constantly fantasizes about sexual situations to satisfy his sexual urges. He’s also the leader of the Sasuke army. Despite these foul exterior traits, Onsokumaru does have a decent side to him.
Summation:
For the die hard fans of the comedic art, this series will definitely shed a new perspective on comedy as a whole. Ninja Nonsense immerses the viewer into the world of the ninjas and Shinobu, through a series of incredible sketches filled with witty humor. The standard of comedy depicted in this series is above precision, and the zany world of shinobu reinforces this point beautifully. With a dash of comedy, and perversion, this series is sure to appeal to the mass audience of the craft.
Theme:
Ninja Nonsense as a comedic anime and manga solely intended for mature audiences is filled with sarcasm used to blemish other anime works. The standpoint of the series focuses more on the sex-related aspects of the show. These range from Onsokumaru’s perversion, which is at times illustrated with incredible measures, to Shinobu’s innocent care for Kaede, which is often misinterpreted by Onsokumaru as something sinister and sexually appetizing. The use of the fourth wall is a crucial element in the show, as it’s used as a mean to keep the viewer’s appetite riveted. The series heavily relies on this to invoke laughter from its audience.
Media related:
The character design used in this series is more soft and playful, which is certainly favored in comedic animes. This is surely to appeal to the viewers, and is definitely and excellent way to present the atmospheric nature of the show. The Voice acting was superb, both the subbed and dubbed version were terrific. The audio quality and animation are wonderful and are an immense asset to the show.
Sashface
Story: There is none. At least, there is no over arching plot to the whole series. Instead, throughout all 12 episodes, you simply get a specific situation or activity which involves all the members of the group, which is always resolved by the end of the episode. All of the episodes are actually split into two stories, each one lasting about 12 minutes, so there is not a whole lot of depth to them. However as the series progresses you learn a little bit about each of the main characters, so there is some progression. Art: The art is fine. No real flaws, everything is animated smoothly,and it looks good. But it isn't spectacular, and there will be nothing that you see that ever makes you stop and think 'wow'. But it works for the series, no complaints.
Sound:
The op and ed are very typical of the genre, two short and catchy j-pop tunes. The background music is there, not always noticeable, but it generally fits into whatever is happening on screen, and adds to the comedy in some places.
The sound effects are very good, always hitting right on the mark, usually to greatly enhance the comedy.
The characters are also voiced quite well, all the voices fit the characters, and the seiyu seem to be having a fun time with it.
Character:
This is one area where this series really shines. Whilst none of the characters are very deep, the personalities that they do have are defined very well. Each character has a specific trope that they adhere too, and it is this clashing of personalities that makes the comedy work so well. Onsokuramu's obsession with all things ecchi, and the lengths to which he will go to put the female leads in embarrassing situations is hilarious on its own, but when coupled with Shinobu's innocence and Kaede's straight, no-nonsense personality, it really takes the laughs to another level.
Overall:
2x2 Shinobuden is a light hearted comedy, and anyone looking for an anime they can watch without having to think too much should give it a chance. The laughs start almost immediately in the first episode, and they won't stop coming until the final credits of the last episode. Sure, most of the humor is ecchi humor, but funny is still funny, and if there is one thing this anime is good at, it's being very, very funny.
Mahikodo
I watched that anime randomly with my brother and sister and i was like " WHAT THE....." i admit that i laughed hysterically specially at Onsokumaru this anime is so random and so quirky .. if you love some ninja comedy you shoud give that a shot
AngelTeamGo
i must say,it was MUCH better then i was expecting,i mean come on. pervy ninjas and bad jutsu and stupid girls? everything i would have not expected from a ninja anime. the opening has a good beat too and the dub is great and called ninja nonsense. the only thing i could have wished from it was too be longer.
TrisTops
When I first saw this anime on TV, my mind was blown with laughter! I mean this is the best comedy anime I ever seen! I know that fans of Naruto would be pissed if they saw this anime! I mean it is a parody. So you got a normal school girl who gets involved with a ninja dojo when a ninja girl enters her house to try to steal a pair of panties. Then she decides that having a ninja for a friend is not so bad. My favorite character is Onsakamaru. The perverted leader of the dojo who sometimes acts like a spoiledchild and trys to get Shinobou's love.
I got to say if you never seen this anime, you got to watch it. Best anime comedy I've seen.
FreakyTy
Ninja Nonsense was something of a surprise to me. Most of the synopsis talks about the first episode as if this were going to be an ecchi type series but it really is not. There’s much to be had in this series, but apparent from episode it might not be for everybody. Story: 6 Shinobu is a ninja in training so to speak (Although that is questionable), and the series opens with her on a mission to steal the panties of a high school girl for her sensei, Onsokumaru who is a pervert in every respect of the word. This encounter brings her to the bedroom ofKaede where she attempts to steal them unnoticed. Inevitable she is spotted by Kaede, which leads them into an unexpected friendship.
Over the course of the show they get into many hilarious situations together, and the only actual story development doesn’t even occur until the last episode. The rest I guess can be considered as “training”, but it felt like there was a large portion missing from the show in this respect. Even the climax of the last episode is very short and otherwise forgettable.
Where NN really shines though is the comedy. Most of which to me is on a comparable level to Baka to Test. The show takes itself lightly and because of this it is open to the craziness that creates some hilarious moments (Like a talking ninja alligator for instance.) that will leave a lasting impression in your hearts.
Character: 6
There is close to no character development in NN, but that is not bad considering it is a comedy. The small amount that there is does not even appear until the very later parts of the show, and unless you love the characters to death will give little in the way of satisfaction. However like I said since this is a comedy firstly the characters I find are pretty well done for the situations they provide.
As Kaede grows closer to Shinobu she gets more involved in the world of ninjas, and is often there when Shinobu gets into strange situations. During most of these encounters are the group of faceless ninjas under the beck and call of Onsokumaru, one of which is known as Sasuke. Like the others though you never see his face, and it’s unknown if Sasuke is actually one ninja using some sort of Naruto inspired ability like Shadow Clone or is in fact an individual amongst all of them.
Onsokumaru has to be one of the most memorable characters in any show I’ve seen. He is the definition of a pervert who constantly puts the moves on Shinobu, all while looking like Pac-man. He tends to grow or maybe transform a body at certain times (A very muscular one) and flaunts around calling himself the “Master of Ninjas”. Many times he has “Soft-core” fantasies of Shinobu and Kaede that he uses to coerce the band of faceless ninjas into his pervy schemes. As far as odd characters go, I’d say he would be at the top of my list.
There’s one more character I’d like to mention which is Shinobu’s younger sister, Miyabi. She is rather absent from the show, but she has her moments. Unlike her sister she follows a path of “Magical Summoning” instead of traditional ninjitsu, and is actually more skilled than Onsokumaru. She openly dislikes Onsokumaru in most cases. I feel that she should have had more screen time, because she was a good character and added balance to Onsokumaru’s perverted antics.
Art: 8
This is one of the better aspects of the show. I really appreciate the art style and feel it has a very pleasing look to it. All the characters have unique looks to them and their designs remain consistent throughout all the episodes. The backgrounds are simple, yet unique. The whole show has very soft feel to it as well. Simply put especially considering when this show was aired it looks good, and is fun to watch.
Sound: 7
The sound in this show is nothing truly special, but what I do like is the dub. None of the characters have annoying voices, and I think the cast is pretty much perfect. The OP and ED are both very well chosen too. Each has a different feel in tone; however they both reflect the attitude of Ninja Nonsense very accurately. The OP is a more upbeat and catchy song and shows the cast in the same respect. Then the ED is a more mellow song with Onsokumaru being mischievous as that tends to be the center of the shows plot.
Enjoyment: 9
In terms of enjoyment it’s hard for someone like me to not like it. There are tons of moments that are plain funny, others that have some fanservice, and all the while being completely unserious. This show reminds me much of Disgaea, and FLCL in the terms of feel, and that is something I enjoy very much. Most shows fail to keep me interested to the point I literally watch the entire show in one sitting, but NN does this while keeping a high re-watch value.
Overall: 7
In the end Ninja Nonsense is much like any comedy. High re-watch value coupled with a cast of entertaining characters that are both loveable and hate-able (Onsokumaru mainly for me). It looks really good for its time of release with a nice atmosphere and fluid animation. Even better yet this is one of the few a far in between series that delivers a good English dub, that allows those who wish; to get even more involved with the characters. Unfortunately it has its pitfalls too. Mainly due to it being short with almost no character development, and a weak; virtually non-existent story. That said Ninja Nonsense has much to offer to those who are fans of comedy, and it is hard to find out if you will like it otherwise. Your best bet is to just try it out and watch an episode.
Rasly2
Well you have found some very special anime, congratulation! However if you like Lucky Star then keep walking annoying kid molester! This anime is for smart people! There is something about this anime that can not be found anywhere else. Crazy how unique this parody anime is, maybe it is those very perverted but same time very innocent jokes, maybe those very well written super unique characters. People working on this anime have done exeptionaly good work and while manga was good this anime is clearly superior. This is a pure commedy, not even a hint of drama, just sit back and relax. There is also some veryecchi scenes but they are part of good jokes and not just fanservice.
So there some shoujo ai subtext, well manga was even marked as shoujo ai.
morbidly_sexy
What can I say? This was certainly a quirky anime, I think it's best watched in the original japanese version, with hints as to what the jokes are about. This anime is very much a comedy, and as far as a plot... Well, other than Shinobu and Kaede's friendship there isn't really much as far as storyline. Good ecchi comedic series, overall.
ktulu007
2x2=Shinobuden is a 2004 ufotable anime based off of a Koga Ryoichi manga. Yes, the studio behind the Fate anime, Kara no Kyoukai and Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight was responsible for this. Let's have a look and see how they handled it. Story: Shinobu is studying at a Ninja school to become a kunoichi. One night she's sent on a surprise exam to steal panties. During the mission she meets Shiranui Kaede who takes pity on her and decides to help her. From there they become friends and Shinobu introduces Kaede to her wacky world of ninja hijinks. There are two issues with the comedyin this series. First of all, some of the punchlines are way too obvious and you can tell exactly where the joke is going far in advance. Though those are in the minority and most of the time the jokes have a pretty strong surprise factor. Another issue is that some of the gags come across as more of an excuse for fan-service than actual jokes.
With that out of the way, there are a lot of things this series does well. Its very good at making its zany humour work well. It also generally knows how far to go with its dirtier jokes so that they aren't overly crass while still providing that variety of humour. The series is also pretty strong with setting up cutesy moments betwixt Kaede and Shinobu.
Characters:
By far the worst character in the series is Onsokumaru. He's just another dirty old sensei character and, while it can be satisfying to see him get his comeuppance, he's also very much the type of character we've seen in many, many other gag anime.
Overall, the characters do work pretty well for a comedic work. They don't have the complexity to carry a more serious work but they have the strong comedic quirks and dynamics to make this kind of series work. And I do quite like Kaede and Shinobu as comedic characters. I think Kaede works really well as the straight man type character while also being capable of getting some good gags off while Shinobu functions very well as a shounen action character parody. She's basically the very determined and eager type of character but put into an absurd scenario.
Art:
The biggest issue with the artwork is that it delves into overly fan-service territory at times. There are a lot of risque sequences in this series. On a more positive note, the character designs are pretty good and the series features a lot of really strong visual gags.
Sound:
There are a lot of strong actors in this series. Mizuki Nana, Kawasumi Ayak, Kugimiya Rie, Wakamoto Norio & Seki Tomokazu all deliver strong performances. The only issue with the acting is that it can be overly exaggerated during certain segments. Because this is one of those comedies that feels the need to go into over the top territory for its gags. The music is really good. It's upbeat and hectic which matches the show's tone perfectly.
Ho-yay:
There's quite a bit. It's clearly shown that Shinobu has romantic feelings towards Kaede and it's also implied that Kaede reciprocates those feelings.
Areas of Improvement:
1. The series would benefit from more zany humour and less fan-service. Ultimately, the zany humour is what it excels at while whereas the fan-service comes across as overly crass.
2. The acting could use more subtlety. I get it, zany humour frequently comes with over the top performances but it also generally works better when the delivery errs more on the nuanced side.
3. The pervy old man character is just over-used. We really didn't need another extreme example.
Final Thoughts:
2x2=Shinobuden is a pretty good anime. It has its issues. It can be overly pervy and there are some obvious gags with performances that are far too over the top but it also has a lot of strong zany humour. It has some nicely done character interactions and the relationship between Shinobu and Kaede is pretty cute. Overall, I give it a solid 7/10.
VoidHawk
If you wnat to see something to relax and laugh, to have fun watching, this is the right choice. Nothing inovative or very different, but just plain fun to watch. Art is cute and decently done, and characters are cute. The humor is well applyed and I laughed every single episode. I do recomend it to have a good laughing time ^^
Uthred
Once upon a time, many moons ago, I hated anime comedies, then along came Tenchi Muyo and opened my eyes. Now many years (and uncountable hours of watched anime) later I find that I really like comedy anime. Especially the really absurdist stuff like this or Excel Saga or Galaxy Angel. I suppose the difference is that now I'm able to spot the various cultural cues, in-jokes and satires that comedy relies on. Anyhow, that amazingly interesting piece of introspection aside, Ninja Nonsense is an absurdist comedy piece with vague ninja themes; if you like this brand of humour then you'll more than likely enjoy it- if you don’t then you probably wont. Though this is one of the more accessible of the "pure" comedy anime shows so it may be worth your while to have a look at an episode or two and see what you think.
