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Shuriken School

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Shuriken School
Company typeAnimated television series
IndustryAnimation, Entertainment
Founded2006
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsAnimated TV series, Animated feature film
ParentXilam Animation, Zinkia Entertainment

Shuriken School is an animated series co-produced by French and Spanish studios that debuted on August 20, 2006. The show was developed through a collaboration between Xilam Animation and Zinkia Entertainment—the latter recognized for Pocoyo. This production involved partnerships with France 3 and Jetix Europe.

Main

  • Eizan Kaburagi (voice by Nathan Kress) is a diligent and intelligent 10-year-old ninja trainee determined to master the art of ninjutsu. He harbors feelings for Okuni and competes with Naginata. His chosen weapon is a green plastic ruler.
  • Okuni Dohan (voice by Jessica DiCicco) is an 11-year-old female ninja apprentice, noted for her academic excellence, sharp deductive reasoning, and origami skills. She wields a jump rope as her weapon. Okuni has a crush on Eizan and maintains a rivalry with the Kimura Twins from Katana.
  • Jimmy B (voice by Kimberly Brooks) is an 11-year-old student hailing from New York, proficient in breakdancing. After being expelled from Katana School, he now uses a skateboard as his weapon.
  • Nobunaga (voice by Brooks) descends from a family of sumo wrestlers and is admired for his formidable strength despite slower agility. His name pays homage to the historical warlord Oda Nobunaga.
  • Tetsuo Matsura (voice by Charlie Adler) is a talented yet embittered second-year pupil whose progress is impeded by his temper. He is frequently accompanied by his awkward assistant, Yota.
  • Yota Sugimura (voice by Jessica DiCicco) serves as Tetsuo's bumbling but stealthy sidekick, often reflecting the traits of those around him.
  • Ami Saeki (voice by Jessica DiCicco) is an attractive yet conceited girl skilled in disguise and deception. She has romantic feelings for Jimmy B. Initially chosen for the cheerleading squad, she relinquished her position to Okuni.
  • Marcos Gonzalez (voice by Nathan Kress) is a Latin-American student evading the 3-Saints Gang from Mexico; he excels in stealth attacks and comprehensive ninja techniques.
  • Jacques Morimura (voice by Nathan Kress) is a perplexed French pupil who specializes in aquatic combat, mistakenly believing Shuriken to be a diving academy.
  • Choki (voice by Kress) is a Tibetan monk endowed with telepathic and psychokinetic powers, characterized by his calm and meditative demeanor.
  • Daisuke Togakame (voice by Maurice LaMarche) is an arrogant yet cowardly student renowned for his tailoring abilities and persistent pursuit of Ami.
  • Pork: An anthropomorphic pig who communicates through musical instruments and possesses clairvoyance along with mind control capabilities.
  • Principal of Shuriken (voice by Charlie Adler) leads the school with exceptional ninja expertise but prioritizes financial concerns; he also suffers from an animal allergy.
  • Vladmir Keitawa (voice by Charlie Adler) is the Russian instructor known for his immense strength and fear of examinations; he eventually earns certification as a ninja teacher after overcoming personal obstacles.
  • Kubo Utamaro (voice by Maurice LaMarche) teaches theory classes with aspirations of becoming principal; he secretly admires Kita.
  • Kita Shunai (voice by Jessica DiCicco) stands as the sole female educator, highly skilled in ninja weaponry with a fiery disposition; she previously taught at Katana School.
  • Zumichito (voice by Maurice LaMarche) serves as the groundskeeper and former student, possessing extensive knowledge of the school's hidden secrets.
  • Mrs. Clean (voice by Charlie Adler) works as the cleaning staff with ninja capabilities who transforms into a demon if interrupted while working.

Katana School

  • Naginata (voiced by Maurice LaMarche): An 11-year-old pupil at Katana and Shuriken's main adversary. Self-centered and sly, he is skilled in deception and employs his ninjutsu to bring misfortune to others. Along with his group, he seeks the principal’s favor through flattery and frequently resorts to cheating when defeated. Unlike his companions, he fears no one and maintains a heated rivalry with Eizan after being bested in "The Winning Ninja".
  • Bruce Chang (voiced by Kimberly Brooks): A 10-year-old ninja trainee devoted to Naginata, known for his fiery temper and outspoken nature that often leads to conflict. Courageous but impulsive during combat, he has an ongoing rivalry with Jimmy B.
  • The Kimura Twins (voiced by Jessica DiCicco): Ten-year-old ninja students who follow Naginata. They focus on intelligence gathering and present a united front, though individually they are less formidable. They display prejudice against Okuni.
  • Doku: A large yet easily tricked member of Naginata’s faction. His mother still prepares and delivers his lunch daily.
  • Principal of Katana (voiced by Charlie Adler): An intimidating authority figure who harbors strong dislike for Shuriken and its students. He is often flattered by Naginata’s group to win his approval. He is constantly accompanied by a small pet chick called Chirpy Chick.

Voice cast

Episodes

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Broadcast

The show first aired worldwide on ITV within the CITV programming block in January 2006. It launched in France on France 3 in July and later expanded to Jetix channels throughout Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, as well as Latin America. Additional networks broadcasting the series included Nickelodeon and Nicktoons Network in the United States, Australia, Italy’s Mediaset, Denmark’s TV2, and Asia’s Disney Channel.

Home video

In the United States, Cinedigm issued the full series on DVD on August 12, 2014.

Movie

An animated feature titled Shuriken School: The Ninja's Secret (also referred to as The Ninja's Secret: A Shuriken School Adventure) was created by Xilam. It premiered on December 21, 2007, on Disney Channel Asia and was subsequently released on DVD in the US by Cinedigm on April 15, 2014.

Plot

Set during summer break, the movie follows Eizan, Jimmy, and Okuni as they face a perilous challenge involving the kidnapping of Eizan’s father and the legendary Jade Shuriken, a powerful ninja artifact. Utilizing their ninja skills, they endeavor to prove Eizan’s innocence and secure his rightful place at Shuriken School.

Voice cast

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