Nintama Rantarou

Shinbei and Danzou visit the udon shop favored by carriage drivers while excluding Yamada-sensei.

Shinbei and Danzou travel to an udon restaurant well-known among carriage drivers. Yamada-sensei expresses a desire to join them, but the pair refuses the invitation to avoid walking alongside the cross-dressed teacher. Upon arriving at the establishment accompanied by the secretary Komatsuda, they encounter Rikichi standing outside the shop. The group gathers at this popular dining spot, marking a simple social outing for the characters involved in this specific narrative segment.

Rantarou Encounters the Dining Hall Lady with Knee Pain Seeking Help

Rantarou spots the Dining Hall Lady while returning from a part-time job. She is resting due to knee pain that worsens during shopping trips. She requests assistance from Tsugiya San'nosuke, who happens to be passing by. However, he has lost his way and has not yet returned to help her.

Shouzaemon and Kirimaru encounter Kinokoge-sensei during their first part-time job

Shouzaemon, who has never held a job before, takes on his first part-time position alongside Kirimaru. While they are busy cleaning the storefront, they spot Kinokoge-sensei walking toward the Ninjutsu Academy. The two friends are determined to avoid the teacher's notoriously unappetizing ninja cuisine. Their shared goal is to steer clear of his terrible food as they go about their new duties. This narrative focuses on their initial experience with employment and their mutual desire to escape the culinary offerings of their instructor during this specific encounter.

Nomura-sensei seeks relief from stress caused by Ooki-sensei

Nomura-sensei experiences stress while thinking about Ooki-sensei. This distress persists even after he attempts to relax by reading and cooking. Seeking relief, he joins Rantarou, Kirimaru, and Shinbei. He chooses these companions because they are not stressful at all. The group spends time together to help Nomura-sensei unwind from his worries regarding Ooki-sensei.

Rantarou visits newlyweds Sotoimogyouja and Mrs. Maitake during their heated argument.

Rantarou goes to hang out at the house of newlyweds Sotoimogyouja and Mrs. Maitake. Upon arrival, they discover the couple is in the middle of a fight. Sotoimogyouja becomes angry and leaves the house, abandoning Rantarou and Mrs. Maitake. The remaining two attempt to soothe the situation while trying to hide from the departing Sotoimogyouja. The visit intended for casual socializing turns into an awkward effort to manage the domestic dispute left behind by the angry spouse.

Rantarou spends his holiday alone after friends cancel plans

Rantarou anticipates a fun holiday spent with Kirimaru and Shinbei. However, Kirimaru is occupied with a part-time job, and Shinbei has an arrangement to meet his father. Consequently, Rantarou has no choice but to spend the time by himself. The episode details his solitary experience as his companions are unavailable for the planned activities.

Rantarou Hides His Father's Foreign Attire from Guests

Rantarou escorts Kirimaru and Shinbei to his residence, where he unexpectedly observes his father wearing foreign clothing. Deeming such attire inappropriate for a ninja, Rantarou becomes anxious about his guests witnessing this sight. He rushes to hurry them along, aiming to prevent Kirimaru and Shinbei from seeing his father's unusual outfit. This incident highlights Rantarou's concern regarding the expectations of ninja conduct and his desire to maintain a proper image in front of his friends.

Tachibana Sanzou Disguises as Samurai to Investigate Castle

Tachibana Sanzou adopts the appearance of a young samurai in an attempt to secure employment for training purposes to investigate a castle. Meanwhile, Shinbei and Kisanta are currently working part-time jobs within that same castle. They intend to assist Tachibana Sanzou without revealing their identities or causing him to notice their presence. However, the situation develops in an unexpected manner as their secret efforts to help unfold, leading to potential complications regarding their hidden roles and the investigation.

Sakki seeks to become Jirenjukoshi's disciple despite their enmity

Dokutake ninja Sakki desires to acquire superior skills and become the disciple of Jirenjukoshi, the illusionist. However, Jirenjukoshi is an enemy of Dokutake. Sakki hopes that Jirenjukoshi will open his heart and teach him. The narrative focuses on Sakki's anticipation that his enemy might change his stance and accept him as a student, leading to an uncertain outcome regarding their relationship and the potential transfer of knowledge.

Yamanoto Shina-sensei's Birthday Party Planning and Dilemma

Yiki, Tomomi, and Oshige organize a birthday celebration for Yamanoto Shina-sensei. Although the teacher is pleased by the gesture, she remains uncertain whether to attend the event in her youthful form or her elderly appearance. To resolve this confusion, she requests assistance from Rantarou. He is tasked with investigating the specific details of the occasion, including the menu and decorative arrangements. This information is intended to help Yamanoto Shina-sensei make an informed decision regarding her attendance and the appropriate version of herself to present at the party hosted by her students.

Yamabuki Complains About Boys' Playful Sword Fighting During Classroom Cleaning

Students in the Dokutake Ninjutsu Classroom engage in pretend sword fighting while cleaning. Yamabuki becomes angry at the behavior and travels to Ninjutsu Academy to lodge a complaint. As Rantarou listens to Yamabuki's grievances, Fubuki and Shibuki pursue Yamabuki. The events unfold within the classroom setting before the chase begins. This sequence highlights the interactions between the students and their reactions to the disruption caused by the playful combat during maintenance duties.

Rantarou and Friends Attend Supplementary Bean-Throwing Lessons at Ninjutsu Academy

During a break, Rantarou, Kirimaru, and Shinbei arrive at Ninjutsu Academy for supplementary lessons, only to find the campus empty of other students. Doi-sensei instructs the trio to practice Mame-wo-utsusu Narai, a specific bean-throwing technique. While the group begins their training, Fifth-year student Fuwa Raizou appears and requests to join their supplementary session. The episode focuses on this unique instructional setting where the younger students are guided through the required exercises under the teacher's supervision, with the unexpected arrival of the senior student adding a new dynamic to their isolated practice time.

Rantaou and Fuwa pursue their respective goals while Yamada-sensei and Rikichi chase a mystery

After acquiring the Mame-wo-utsusu Narai technique from Fuwa, Rantaou begins walking through town. Meanwhile, Fuwa engages in training to enhance his Intuition skill. During this time, Rikichi and Yamada-sensei, who is dressed in women's clothing, appear. Both individuals are actively pursuing something that has caused them significant concern. The narrative focuses on these parallel activities as the characters move through their environment, with Rantaou and Fuwa developing their abilities while Rikichi and Yamada-sensei deal with their urgent matter.

Fuwa Enhances Intuition While Happousai Faces Assassination Threats

Fuwa continues to improve his Intuition skill during this period. However, Happousai stands as an obstacle to their progress. Simultaneously, an assassin who is targeting Happousai is present in the vicinity. Happousai explicitly requests that Rantarou provide him with protection against this imminent assassination threat. The narrative focuses on these intersecting dangers and the defensive measures taken by the characters involved in this specific situation.

Fuwa and Hachiya attempt to remove the dangerous Hisou weapon from Happousai.

An assassin launches a hazardous weapon known as Hisou, which successfully strikes and becomes lodged in Happousai. Following this incident, Fuwa and Hachiya work together to try and extract the object from him. The narrative also introduces a mystery regarding the identity of the individual who commissioned the assassin to carry out this attack on Happousai. The characters must deal with the immediate physical threat while uncovering the hidden motives behind the assassination attempt. This sequence focuses on the physical struggle to remove the weapon and the unfolding investigation into the mastermind behind the order.

Happousai Remains Unbothered by the Assassin Incident

Following the departure of the assassin, Happousai displays no anger regarding the targeting incident. Meanwhile, Tamada-sensei and Yamada Rikichi conduct an investigation into the Dokutake Ninja. Through their inquiries, they uncover the truth behind Happousei's trick. The narrative focuses on the characters' reactions and the resolution of the mystery surrounding the ninja's actions and the master's unexpected composure.

Rantarou attends supplementary lessons with Fuwa Raizou and faces Dokutake ninjas in town

Fifth-year student Fuwa Raizou invites Rantarou to attend supplementary lessons on Mame wo Utsushu Narai once more. The pair travels to town, where they are captured by Dokutake ninjas disguised as local residents. These ninjas are busy counting beans to determine the number of private houses and businesses in the area. This mission serves as a cover for their espionage activities, putting Rantarou and Raizou in a precarious situation as they navigate the deception. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between the students and the Dokutake ninja forces, who continue to employ clever disguises to gather intelligence on the village's infrastructure and population density.

Fuwa and Hachiya observe Dokutake Ninja while others head to the academy

Fuwa and Hachiya are tasked with watching over Dokutake Ninja. However, they are not the only ones keeping an eye on him. Rantarou, assisted by Yamada-sensei and Rikichi, follows the directions given by Fuwa and Hachiya. The group runs toward the Ninjutsu Academy. This coordinated effort involves multiple parties tracking the same target from different angles. The narrative focuses on the movement of these characters as they converge on the educational institution under specific guidance.

Disciple faces pillow theft test while awake girl seeks mask training

A student of Kouga Bunmei Roushi undergoes a practical examination involving the theft of a pillow belonging to a young woman staying at an inn. The target of this stealth exercise is not asleep as expected. Instead, she is awake and actively engages with the intruder. She expresses a desire to learn the specific techniques required for putting on a mask. This interaction shifts the dynamic of the traditional ninja training scenario, as the intended victim becomes a student herself. The episode focuses on this unusual exchange between the practicing disciple and the young lady during their encounter at the lodging.

Fujidana Doujuurou Claims He Will Stop Stealing But Rantarou Remains Suspicious

The robber Fujidana Doujuurou declares that he intends to quit his life of crime. However, he simultaneously expresses a desire to locate the wealthy Battenbou household. This conflicting behavior leads Rantarou to suspect that Fujidana Doujuurou is merely planning to steal again rather than truly reforming. The situation creates tension as Rantarou questions the robber's true intentions regarding his future actions and the potential threat to the Battenbou family.

Komochiwana entrusts his son Daifukumaru to Kirimaru for safekeeping during a dangerous mission.

A ninja named Komochiwana arrives at the Ninjutsu Academy accompanied by his young child, Daifukumaru. He is seeking a reliable person to watch over his son while he undertakes hazardous assignments. Consequently, Kirimaru agrees to babysit Daifukumaru. While Kirimaru stays behind to care for the boy, Komochiwana departs to carry out his job. This arrangement allows the father to focus on his duties without worrying about his child's safety during the dangerous work.

Haisuikou trains at night after dreaming of losing to Tobe-sensei

Haisuikou experiences a dream in which he is defeated by Tobe-sensei. Believing that his current level of preparation is insufficient, he decides to begin rigorous martial arts training during the middle of the night. His disciple, Iika Gen'nan, witnesses this dedicated practice session. Upon seeing his master's commitment, Iika Gen'nan becomes excited and optimistic about the possibility of Haisuikou eventually defeating Tobe-sensei in the future. This sequence highlights Haisuikou's determination to improve his skills despite his past failures, while Iika Gen'nan's enthusiasm reflects his strong belief in his master's potential for victory.

Learn Self-defence

Iba and Kaibera attempt to steal the Nintama No Tomo textbook from Torsuan Bouta.

Iba Tooru and Kaibera Tarou, beginner ninjas from Ōmagatoki Castle, believe possessing the Nintama No Tomo textbook is the key to success at Ninjutsu Academy. Consequently, they plan to steal this essential educational resource from Torsuan Bouta, a former educational intern. The episode focuses on their initial attempts to acquire the book, driven by their conviction that the textbook will help them achieve their ninja goals. This narrative highlights their early struggles and motivations as they navigate their training journey under the guidance of their peers and instructors.