Ninja Hattori-kun (1981)
Ninja Hattori-kun is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Ratings on Ninja Hattori-kun stayed too thin to say where this Japanese series lands. Episodes clock in around 6 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation, leaning action & adventure.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
11-year-old Kenichi Mitsuba is an average kid who goes to secondary school and struggles with his studies, he is very stubborn and is very lazy and therefore always ends up frustrating his parents and teacher. He loves to find an easy way of things. He befriends Hattori Kanzo, a ninja from the Iga Clan, and he becomes part of the Mitsuba family along with his brother, Shinzo and his ninja dog, Shishimaru. Hattori helps Kenichi with his problems, and constantly keeps an eye on him, as a good friend.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~6 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Fujiko F. Fujio
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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