Ninja Cadets (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, Ninja Cadets is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Eiji Suganuma, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. In feudal Japan, Sakura, Matsuri and four of the pair's Ninja Cadet companions from the Byakuro clan get their first mission: To sneak inside the Byakuro Castle and steal a secret scroll from the Kabusu clan. The result is an action-packed adventure for younger anime fans, in the tradition of Ninja Scroll and Tenchi Muyo. Also includes a dozen more trailers for Media Blasters releases.
Who’s in it. Ninja Cadets stars Harunori Miyata as Pochi (voice), Hiroko Konishi as Sakura (voice), Hitomi Miyajima as Yume (voice) and Katashi Ishizuka as Hayashi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Ninja Cadets has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ninja Cadets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ninja Cadets tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ninja Cadets (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ninja Cadets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ninja Cadets worth watching?
- Ninja Cadets holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ninja Cadets?
- Ninja Cadets stars Harunori Miyata, Hiroko Konishi, Hitomi Miyajima, Katashi Ishizuka and Kenichi Suzumura.
- When was Ninja Cadets released?
- Ninja Cadets was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.