Ninja Rantaro: Break Through the Ancient Karakuri Temple!! - A Thorough Analysis of the Moving Story and Character Appeal

"Nintama Rantaro: Break Through the Ancient Karakuri Temple!!" - Movie review and details

overview

"Nintama Rantaro: Karakuri Koji Wo Totsu Seyo!! no Dan" is a short film released on April 27, 2002, based on the popular manga "Nintama Rantaro" by Soubei Amako. The story of the main characters, who attend the Ninjutsu Academy, break through an old temple filled with various traps, is directed by Tsutomu Shibayama and produced by Asiado. Although it is only 12 minutes long, it is a work that fully brings out the charm of the original work.

story

The story of "Nintama Rantaro: Break Through the Old Karakuri Temple!!" is about students from the Ninjutsu Academy who take on the challenge of the Old Karakuri Temple for a certain mission. The main character Rantaro and the other ninjas struggle to overcome the various traps set up in the temple and complete their mission. In a short time, the story unfolds with an exquisite blend of tension and humor, so viewers will not tire of it.

character

The main characters in the movie are:

• Rantaro - The main character and a student at the Ninjutsu Academy. He is always energetic and a bit clumsy, but he cares about his friends.
• Kirimaru - Rantaro's best friend, a calm and intelligent boy. Although he is often thrown off balance by Rantaro's actions, he uses his accurate judgment to save the group from trouble.
• Shinbei - Rantaro's other best friend, he is a bit timid but kindhearted. He cares deeply for his friends.

Background

"Nintama Rantaro: Karakuri Koji wo Breakthrough!!" is a short film created on the back of the popularity of the original work. To bring out the best in the original work, director Tsutomu Shibayama skillfully combined the humor and action of the original work. In addition, the production team at Asiado paid close attention to the details of the film production in order to depict the story well in a short time frame.

Evaluation and Impressions

This movie has been highly praised by fans of the original work. It has been particularly praised for the way it has managed to capture the charm of the original work in such a short time. It has also been praised for the way the characters' personalities are well-drawn, bringing smiles to the faces of viewers. In addition, the depiction of the mechanisms and traps in the old temple is also superb, providing a visual treat.

Recommended points

The reasons we recommend "Nintama Rantarou: Break Through the Ancient Karakuri Temple!!" are as follows:

• The Appeal of the Original - The humor and action of the original is faithfully depicted, making this a must-see for fans of the original.
• Short and enjoyable - The story is well-constructed in a short 12-minute time frame, so even busy people can enjoy it easily.
• The appeal of the characters - The personalities of the characters, including Rantaro, are well-drawn and sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone who sees it.
• Visual treat - The depiction of the mechanisms and traps in the ancient temple is superb, providing a visual treat as well.

More Information

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

April 27, 2002 - January 1, 0000

■Frequencies

12 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: Soubei Amako

■ Director

Tsutomu Shibayama

■ Production

Asia Hall

■Works

©Amako Soubei/NHK・NEP

Related Titles

"Nintama Rantaro: Karakuri Koji wo Breakthrough!!" is a work produced as part of the original "Nintama Rantaro" series. By enjoying the original manga and anime series together, you can feel the charm of this work more deeply. In addition, other "Nintama Rantaro" movies, which were also produced as short films, are also recommended for fans.

summary

"Nintama Rantaro: Break Through the Ancient Temple!!" is a wonderful work that captures the charm of the original work in a short amount of time. The characters' personalities and the depiction of the mechanisms of the ancient temple are also superb, providing visual enjoyment. This work is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who are experiencing "Nintama Rantaro" for the first time. Please enjoy this short film.