---
title: "Ninjala the Animation"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ninjala-the-animation-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 152271
imdb_id: "tt17163876"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 205
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Ninjala the Animation (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ninjala-the-animation-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ninjala the Animation is an anime television series based on the video game of the same name. The series premiered on January 8, 2022, on TV Tokyo and is produced by OLM. The story follows a main cast of eight characters named Van, Berecca, Ron, Lucy, Burton, Emma, Kappei, and Jane. These characters attend WNA Academy and perform missions as ninjas. The narrative begins after three researchers spend years of experimentation to create a substance known as Ninja-Gum. This substance is capable of awakening dormant power within individuals who are descended from ninjas. However, the creation of this substance carries consequences and eventually leads the characters to participate in the mysterious Ninjala Tournament. The series was directed by Mamoru Kanbe for the first sixty-three episodes, after which Nanako Shimazaki assumed the role of director starting with episode sixty-four. The voice cast includes Takahiro Sakurai, Akari Kito, Megumi Han, and Hiroki Yasumoto. The show is documented to have an active run spanning from 2022 through 2026.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Researchers create a powerful substance that awakens dormant ninja abilities in descendants."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced action
- intriguing premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited character development
- Tone & Suitability: The series features fantasy combat suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, supernatural, competitive

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (205 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 205
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (4%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 196 (96%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Kobe Mamoru
- **Networks / Studios**: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Takahiro Sakurai** as *Burton (voice)*
- **Akari Kito** as *Berecca (voice)*
- **Hiroki Yasumoto** as *Ron (voice)*
- **Junko Minagawa** as *Jane (voice)*
- **Yumiko Kobayashi** as *Van (voice)*
- **Aoi Yuuki** as *Lucy (voice)*
- **Ayumu Murase** as *Kappei (voice)*
- **Megumi Han** as *Emma (voice)*
- **Honoka Inoue** as *Gumchi (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main catalyst for the story?
The story begins after researchers create a substance called Ninja-Gum.

### Q: Who does the Ninja-Gum affect?
It affects individuals who are descended from ninjas.

### Q: What is the primary goal of the characters?
The characters are drawn into the mysterious Ninjala Tournament.

### Q: Is this based on a game?
The series is based on the Ninjala franchise.

### Q: What genre is this show?
It is an action-adventure animation.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ninjala the Animation (TV Series 2022- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17163876/)
- [Ninjala (anime) | Ninjala Wiki | Fandom](https://ninjala.fandom.com/wiki/Ninjala_(anime))
- [Ninjala the Animation (TV Series 2022- ) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/152271)
- [List of Ninjala episodes - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ninjala_episodes)
- [Ninjala the Animation (2022-2026) - TV Show | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/ninjala-the-animation/4WIBQwizyKXDq8Qi7senx/)
- [Ninjala the Animation (2022) - Episodes, Trailer, Cast & Seasons](https://newmovietowatch.com/shows/ninjala-the-animation/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*