‘Ninja to Gokudou’ Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Key Visual, and First Promo Ahead of Premiere

May 9, 2025 Da'omiete Cotterell Anime, Entertainment 0

"Ninja to Gokudou" Reveals Main Cast, Key Visual, and Promo Ahead of October 2025 Premiere
On May 9, 2025, anime fans received an exciting update as the action TV anime “Ninja to Gokudou” (Ninja vs. Gokudo) unveiled its main cast, staff lineup, first key visual, and promotional video.

The series, scheduled for an October 2025 premiere, will be helmed by Toshinori Watanabe, renowned for his work on “Fairy Tail: 100-nen Quest” and produced by Studio Deen.

“Ninja to Gokudou” Brings Together an All-Star Cast

The anime features a strong voice cast led by:

  • Chiaki Kobayashi (Jigokuraku) as Shinoha Tanaka, a fearless ninja warrior
  • Katsuyuki Konishi (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann) as Kiwami Kimura, a ruthless yakuza boss
  • Sumire Uesaka (Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san) as Gamute, a cunning strategist

Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Konishi shared, “Kiwami Kimura is a character that balances brutality with wisdom. I’m thrilled to bring him to life with all his complexities.”

“Ninja to Gokudou” Delivers an Intense Battle of Power and Honor

The anime, based on the seinen action manga by Shinsuke Kondou, dives into the deadly rivalry between ninjas and yakuzas, set against the backdrop of modern Tokyo’s criminal underworld. As Shinoha and Kiwami clash in a battle for supremacy, survival, and honor, their worlds unravel into chaos.

Top-Tier Production Staff Elevates the Series

The production boasts a stellar creative team, including:

  • Director: Toshinori Watanabe (Fairy Tail: 100-nen Quest, Tokyo Ghoul:re)
  • Series Composition: Keiichirou Oochi (Sentai Daishikkaku, Under Ninja)
  • Character Design: Tokuyuki Matsutake (Dimension W, Medarot)

Speaking about the project, Watanabe noted, “Our goal is to craft an anime that delivers not only breathtaking fight sequences but also deep emotional stakes. Fans can expect a gripping story filled with surprises.”

Set for Worldwide Distribution

The anime will premiere on NTV in October 2025, with Kodansha USA overseeing the English-language release of the manga. International licensing deals are already underway, ensuring that global audiences can experience the high-stakes action and drama.

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