Nintama Rantaro Season 7: A new adventure and a path of growth

Nintama Rantaro Season 7 - School life filled with laughter and emotion

"Nintama Rantaro" is a long-running anime series based on the original manga by Soubei Amako, and is a popular series that has been broadcast on NHK since 1993. The seventh season aired from April 5 to July 30, 1999, entertaining viewers with a total of 80 episodes. Many of the episodes from this period depicted the fun of school life, friendship, and growth, and are loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults.

story

Rantaro Inadera enrolled in the Ninjutsu Academy with the goal of becoming a top-class ninja. In his first year class, he meets classmates with unique personalities such as Kirimaru Settsu and Shinbei Fukutomi. They spend their days cheerfully and happily overcoming exams and difficulties. The seventh season depicts incidents that occur during long vacations and incidents at the Ninjutsu Academy at the beginning of the new semester. There are also plenty of school events such as the school festival and summer vacation, and a story about the principal's past also appears.

Commentary

The original work is "Rantaro the Failed Ninja" (written by Amako Soubei) which is currently serialized in the Asahi Children's Newspaper. The anime is a long-running series that has been broadcast on NHK since 1993 and is set in the Warring States period, but the historical background is not depicted very much and it is a children's anime with a strong comedy element. In addition to the long-running animated film, it has also been made into a live-action film and a musical, and is a work that is popular not only with children but also with a wide range of generations.

cast

• Rantaro Inadera - Minami Takayama
• Kirimaru of Settsu - Mayumi Tanaka
• Shinbei Fukutomi - Ichiryusai Sadatomo

Main Staff

• Original story - Soubei Amako
• General Director - Tsutomu Shibayama
• Director: Hideo Kawachi
• Character design - Masaya Fujimori
• Series Composition - Yoshio Urasawa
• Music - Koji Makaino
• Art director: Hamana Otaka
• Sound Director - Akira Okuma
• Producer - Hiroshi Kubota
• Edited by Seiji Morita
• Animation Production - Asiado
• Co-produced by NHK Enterprises 21, Sogo Vision
• Produced and copyrighted by NHK

Main Characters

Inadera Rantaro <br> The protagonist of this work, he is the leader who brings together Kirimaru and Shinbei. He has an honest personality and works hard at everything he does, aiming to become a top-class ninja. He is fast on his feet and is good at drawing.

Kirimaru of Settsu <br> A student who loves money and profit-making stories. Although he lost his family in the war, he has a very bright and cheerful personality. He has a tendency to jump at anything he hears the words "free" or "cheap."

Fukutomi Shinbei<br> The son of a wealthy merchant, he is a glutton who is always smiling. He is chubby, which is unusual for a ninja, but he can also fight using his natural stubborn head and sticky runny nose as weapons. He also likes puns.

subtitle

• Episode 1 - Kirimaru's Part-time Job (1999/04/05)
• Episode 2 - Go to Kawatake Village (1999/04/06)
• Episode 3 - The Provisional Ninja (1999/04/07)
• Episode 4 - The Village Trap (1999/04/08)
• Episode 5 - The House on the Outskirts (1999/04/09)
• Episode 6 - Gold License Ninja Dan (1999/04/12)
• Episode 7 - The Fallen Traveler (1999/04/13)
• Episode 8 - The Fearful Tool Committee (1999/04/14)
• Episode 9 - The Scary Stock Check (1999/04/15)
• Episode 10 - Ninja Makinosuke (1999/04/16)
• Episode 11 - The Seven Transformations of Tanba (1999/04/19)
• Episode 12 - Various Faces (1999/04/20)
• Episode 13 - The Fake Tanba Seven Transformations (1999/04/21)
• Episode 14 - Tanba Ninja Qualification Examination (1999/04/22)
• Episode 15 - The Swordless Swordsman (1999/04/23)
• Episode 16 - Preparations for the School Festival (1999/04/26)
• Episode 17 - The Mystery of the Sixth Grade (1999/04/27)
• Episode 18 - The Headmaster's Aim (1999/04/28)
• Episode 19 - Dokutama's Ladies? (1999/04/29)
• Episode 20 - My Friend's Angry (1999/04/30)
• Episode 21 - My Friend, See You Again (1999/05/03)
• Episode 22 - Building the Oyasu Takusen again (1999/05/04)
• Episode 23 - The Suspicious Ship (1999/05/06)
• Episode 24 - Save Dokutama (1999/05/07)
• Episode 25 - Dokutama Rescue Ship (1999/05/10)
• Episode 26 - The Code Table! (1999/05/11)
• Episode 27 - Shusaku Komatsuda's Name Tag (1999/05/12)
• Episode 28 - Search for Shusaku Komatsuda (1999/05/13)
• Episode 29 - The Suspicious Master (1999/05/14)
• Episode 30 - What is the code table? (1999/05/17)
• Episode 31 - There Are Ninjas!? (1999/05/18)
• Episode 32 - The Retreat (1999/05/19)
• Episode 33 - The Giant Ataka Ship (1999/05/20)
• Episode 34 - Fishing (1999/05/21)
• Episode 35 - The Headmaster's Special Day (1999/05/24)
• Episode 36 - Auntie's Troubles (1999/05/25)
• Episode 37 - The Journey to Increase the Menu (1999/05/26)
• Episode 38 - Itaino Tobita's Evil Plan (1999/05/27)
• Episode 39 - Dad's Work (1999/05/28)
• Episode 40 - Journey to the Northwest (1999/05/31)
• Episode 41 - Entering the Fortress (1999/06/01)
• Episode 42 - The Three Ninja Friends (02/06/1999)
• Episode 43 - Let's Go Yagyu (1999/06/03)
• Episode 44 - The Bag-Flip Technique (1999/06/04)
• Episode 45 - The Uninvited Guest (1999/06/07)
• Episode 46 - Scary Weapons (1999/06/08)
• Episode 47 - The Mistake (1999/06/09)
• Episode 48 - Embarrassing (1999/06/10)
• Episode 49 - Tarundoru no Dan (1999/06/11)
• Episode 50 - The Good Kids Team (1999/06/14)
• Episode 51 - Go to Sojoji Temple (1999/06/15)
• Episode 52 - Dandelion Group (1999/06/16)
• Episode 53 - The Headmaster's Personality (1999/06/17)
• Episode 54 - There's no permission card to advance (1999/06/18)
• Episode 55 - The Teahouse in the Bush (1999/06/21)
• Episode 56 - Disqualification, Disqualification (1999/06/22)
• Episode 57 - The Leg Pulling Scene (1999/06/23)
• Episode 58 - Hyotayu is a Secret Weapon (1999/06/24)
• Episode 59 - The Priest Runs Away (1999/06/25)
• Episode 60 - I'm Distracted During Summer Vacation (1999/06/28)
• Episode 61 - Getting Caught in an Incident (1999/06/29)
• Episode 62 - The Sakai Port Thieves (1999/06/30)
• Episode 63 - The Deserted Sea (1999/07/01)
• Episode 64 - The Mermaid Bigger than a Sea Lion (1999/07/02)
• Episode 65 - The Kunoichi's Meal Duty (1999/07/05)
• Episode 66 - The Somen Thief (1999/07/06)
• Episode 67 - With Happosai (1999/07/07)
• Episode 68 - The Trap at the Pass (1999/07/08)
• Episode 69 - The Five-wheel Technique (1999/07/09)
• Episode 70 - Summer School Day (1999/07/12)
• Episode 71 - Pickled Radishes (1999/07/13)
• Episode 72 - The Headmaster's Scarecrow (1999/07/14)
• Episode 73 - It Won't Come Off (1999/07/15)
• Episode 74 - I Want to Cool Down (1999/07/16)
• Episode 75 - What is Ninjutsu? (1999/07/19)
• Episode 76 - The Teacher's Textbook (1999/07/20)
• Episode 77 - Whose letter is it? (1999/07/21)
• Episode 78 - Kisanta's Slug (1999/07/22)
• Episode 79 - Professional Helper? (1999/07/23)
• Episode 80 - The Forest Guard (1999/07/30)

Related Titles

"Nintama Rantaro" (TV anime) Seasons 1 to 6, 8 to 22

Theme songs and music

OP1
Period: 1-80
Song title: Courage 100%・1994
Lyrics: Goro Matsui Composition: Koji Makaino Arrangement: Koji Makaino Sung by: Hikaru Genji SUPER 5

Appeal and Evaluation of the 7th Period

The seventh season of "Nintama Rantaro" contains many episodes that depict the fun, friendship, and growth of school life, especially among the series. Rantaro and his friends' growth is depicted through the everyday happenings and school events such as the school festival and summer vacation. In addition, a story related to the principal's past is also introduced, providing viewers with a new perspective.

The episodes during this period are a perfect blend of the realism of school life from the children's perspective and comedy elements. In particular, the comical exchanges between Rantaro, Kirimaru, and Shinbei not only make viewers laugh, but also make them feel the friendship and bond between them. Also, each episode has a different theme and story, so there is something new to enjoy every time.

The individuality of the characters is also one of the attractions. Rantaro's leadership and honesty, Kirimaru's sense of money and cheerfulness, Shinbei's love of food and puns, and other characters' unique characteristics enrich the story. The principal and other students are also unique, and many of the characters are loved by viewers.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of "Nintama Rantaro". The opening theme "Yuki 100%" features the powerful singing voices of Hikaru Genji SUPER5 and an energetic melody composed by Koji Makaino, giving viewers energy. The background music for each episode also changes to match the story, enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

Recommended points

The 7th season of "Nintama Rantaro" is an entertainment piece that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. In particular, the following points are recommended:

• Realistic school life : Through the daily lives of Rantaro and his friends and their school events, viewers can reminisce about their own school life and empathize with the characters.
• Gag Elements : The show is packed with humorous exchanges and mishaps that will make viewers laugh. In particular, the comedy scenes between Rantaro, Kirimaru, and Shinbei are not to be missed.
• Friendship and growth : The friendship and growth of Rantaro and his friends are depicted, which will move the viewers. In particular, the story about the principal's past will provide the viewers with a new perspective.
• Character Personality : Each character has a rich personality and many characters are loved by viewers. In particular, Rantaro, Kirimaru, and Shinbei leave a strong impression on viewers.
• Music : The opening theme "Yuki 100%" and the background music for each episode bring out the emotions of the viewers. The opening theme in particular gives viewers energy.

summary

The seventh season of "Nintama Rantaro" contains many episodes that depict the fun of school life, friendship, and growth. It is an entertainment series that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, and is especially appealing for its comedy elements, character personalities, and music. Be sure to watch the episodes during this period and enjoy the school life of Rantaro and his friends.