In Indonesia, Nintama Rantaro better known by the title "Ninja Boy". This anime was aired on Indosiar in 2004 and became one of the children's favorites of its time. The story is about the adventures of students at the Ninjutsu Academy full of humor and action.
Now, the franchise is back with a new movie titled Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The Dokutake Ninja Team's Strongest Strategist. The movie presents an exciting new story and a special musical collaboration.
New Story in Movie
After 13 years without a feature film, Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The Dokutake Ninja Team's Strongest Strategist is the latest anime film in the franchise since the last release in 2011. The movie is adapted from a novel by Kazuhisa Sakaguchi published in 2013.
The story focuses on Hansuke Doi, a teacher at the Ninjutsu Academy, who lost his position after losing out to Sonnamon Moroizumi and Zatto Konnamon. The two become the new teachers at the academy, creating new challenges for students like Rantaro, Kirimaru, and Shinbei.
The film blends signature humor and compelling conflicts, delivering a fresh story that stays connected to the classic elements of the world. Nintama Rantaro.
Iconic Music Collaboration
One of the main attractions of the movie is the collaboration with idol group Naniwa Danshi. They re-sang the classic theme song "Yūki 100%"This is the first time we've seen the new song, which has become an icon of the franchise. In addition, a new song titled "Arigatō Kokoro kara" was created especially for this movie by Goro Matsui and Kōji Makaino.
It brings nostalgia to old fans while introducing a new appeal to the younger generation. This collaboration is an important element that strengthens the emotional connection with cross-generational audiences.
Cast and Characters
The movie brings back some of the original voice actors from the anime series, namely:
- Minami Takayama as Rantaro
- Mayumi Tanaka as Kirimaru
- Teiyū Ichiryūsai as Shinbei Fukutomi
In addition, Yasuhiro Mamiya replaced the late Shōzō Iizuka as Happōsai Hieta. Member of Naniwa Danshi, Ryūsei Ōnishi and Jōichirō Fujiwara, also appears as a guest voice actor, adding an exciting new element to the movie.
Nintama Rantaro Popularity
Franchise Nintama Rantaro originated from manga Rakudai Ninja Rantarō by Soubee Amako. The manga chronicles the lives of students at the Ninjutsu Academy with a touch of humor and adventure. The anime first aired in Japan in 1993 and continues until the 32nd season in 2024.
In Indonesia, this anime is known as "Ninja Boy" and became one of the most popular shows of the early 2000s. The franchise has also been adapted into two previous anime films as well as a live-action movie. This latest movie continues the legacy of Nintama Rantaro as one of the classic anime that is still relevant today.
Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The Dokutake Ninja Team's Strongest Strategist presents a fresh new story with a touch of nostalgia through musical collaborations and the return of iconic characters. The film will hit theaters in Japan on December 20, 2024. Until now, there is no information whether this movie will be released in Indonesia.
Source: Anime News Network
