Synopsis

Manmaru goes to ninja school at Nenga, where foxes and raccoons study the art of assassination under a bear ninja master. He is soon thrown in to local rivalry between the Nenga school, the Koga (monkeys), and the Iga (dogs), as well as facing temptations from the Dobe, a group of dropouts from the Nenga. (Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)

Characters & Staff

Gankichi
Gankichi
Supporting
Wataru Takagi (Japanese)
Tanutarou
Tanutarou
Supporting
Kappei Yamaguchi (Japanese)
Tsunejirou
Tsunejirou
Supporting
Tomokazu Seki (Japanese)

Information

Japanese 忍ペンまん丸
Studios Shin-Ei Animation
Source Manga
Licensors None found, add some
Rating 6.2
Broadcast Saturdays at 18:00 (JST)
Aired 05 Jul 1997 – 28 Mar 1998
Synonyms Manmaru the Ninja Penguin

Last updated: 04 Sep 2026