"Ninja Hattori" (full Japanese name is "Ninja Hattori-kun") is a Japanese anime and manga series created by Fujiko A. Fujio (the artistic pseudonym of Hiroshi Fujimoto), whose other well-known work is "Doraemon."
Ninja Hattori - interesting facts and information
The plot focuses on the adventures of a young boy named Kenichi Mitsuba, who befriends a young ninja named Kanzo Hattori. Hattori, along with his brother Shinzo and dog Shishimaru, comes to Kenichi from Iga Province and decides to become his permanent household member, protecting him and helping him with his daily problems.
Hattori is extremely skilled in the ninja arts, and is also loyal and generous. However, his unconventional methods often lead to humorous situations. Despite this, Hattori always tries to teach Kenichi important lessons about life and friendship.
"Ninja Hattori" is a series that is primarily aimed at a younger audience. It has been adapted into both manga and anime, and its popularity has led to it being broadcast many times around the world. In Japan, the original anime series aired from 1981 to 1987. Later, in 2012, a new anime adaptation was created, which is still broadcast today.
