Ninjala the Animation
Season 1
TV-PG
After years of experiments, three researchers finally create Ninja-Gum. This substance awakens dormant power within people descended from ninjas, but its creation isn’t without consequences and will lead them to the mysterious Ninjala Tournament.
Where to Watch Season 1
158 Episodes
- Ninja-Gum Perfected
E1Ninja-Gum PerfectedNinja-Gum is a unique type of gum that unlocks the hidden potential of those descending from the Ninjas of old. Burton, Berecca, and Ron are three researchers who have been developing Ninja-Gum in secret. Three years of experiments have resulted in repeated failures. But one day, after what they thought was just another experiment gone wrong. - A Long Day for Burton and Berecca!
E2A Long Day for Burton and Berecca!Burton and Berecca have been turned into children by Ninja-Gum. The two had been researching Ninja-Gum at a WNA (World Ninja Association) research lab, but it appears that lab has been shut down. With no other options, the two head back to their own homes. However, not only had someone moved them out of their own rooms, but it looks like their phones aren't working either. - Awaken, Young Van!
E3Awaken, Young Van!Van, a young boy with exceptional athletic ability, was enjoying another day playing his favorite sport, basketball. One night, Van has a dream of his father, who is currently living in a far away land. In this dream, his father is attacked by a mysterious assailant. Van, worried about this dream, heads to his father’s house. There, he finds his dad locked in combat with a ninja… - Lucy and the Mysterious Eye
E4Lucy and the Mysterious EyeLucy, a kind and cheerful girl, is walking down the street enjoying some ice cream with her friends, Satsuki and Sally. But then, Satsuki accidentally bumps into a pair of delinquents, getting her ice cream on them. Trouble begins brewing, and Lucy yells “Stop!”, trying to help her friends. Suddenly, Lucy’s right eye began glowing red… - Ninja Dancer Emma
E5Ninja Dancer EmmaOne day, a crime ring was conducting some shady deals in a warehouse. Suddenly, the gifted dance sensation Emma arrived on the scene and took them out with some real stylish moves. Someone in the crowd was recording, and the footage of her fighting bad guys has gone viral, even appearing on the news. This video catches the eye of WNA Agent Warren, who decides to reach out to Emma. - WNA Academy – Let the Battles Begin
E6WNA Academy – Let the Battles BeginBurton and Berecca, who had been turned into children by Ninja-Gum, have entered the WNA Academy and are taking part in the entrance ceremony. Van, Kappei, Lucy, and Emma can also be seen at the ceremony. Then, the Academy Principal, trying to see if they have what it takes to become ninjas, looks into Burton and Berecca's eyes. - Kappei of the Shinobi Village
E7Kappei of the Shinobi VillageEveryone is finally getting settled in at the WNA Academy, and Bruce and Amy have been assigned as teachers for Burton and the gang. While everyone is asking about their concerns about life at the Academy, Lucy suddenly asks Bruce, "Hey, are we allowed to quit and leave if we want?". - Emma and Lucy's Fun-sized Adventure
E9Emma and Lucy's Fun-sized AdventureEmma is enjoying her day off, dancing on a street corner, when she overhears a couple of men up to no good. At the same time, Lucy, who was relaxing on a nearby rooftop, sees two other men attempting to steal a truck. Emma, driven by her strong sense of justice, and Lucy, driven by her boundless curiosity, each begin their pursuit. - New Friends? – Ron & Jane
E10New Friends? – Ron & JaneTwo new students have enrolled in the WNA Academy, and their names are Jane and Ron?. Burton and Berecca can't hide their shock could this be the same Ron who they were researching Ninja-Gum with? Ron and Jane, who hacked into the WNA's servers to enroll in the academy, appear to be plotting something. - Mission: Survival
E11Mission: SurvivalThe WNA Academy Students are attempting their first outdoor training exercise. Burton, Berecca, Ron, and Emma have descended into a jungle from a helicopter, while Van, Kappei, Lucy, and Jane have dropped into a desert. Each team must return to the Academy without relying on the power of their Ninja-Gum. - Hide and Seek with the Unknown
E12Hide and Seek with the UnknownBurton and the gang have arrived at an old, abandoned ghost town. They decide to improve upon the most basic of Ninja skills, the ability to stay hidden by playing Hide-and-Seek. However, Lucy mentions that there's a mysterious creature lurking around this ghost town, and in the bushes surrounding the town, the gleam of someone's eye can be seen. - Captured Ninja
E13Captured NinjaBurton and the gang are continuing their outdoor training in the Jungle. The Ninja hopefuls have split into teams, and have begun an exciting game of Cops and Robbers. Emma and Kappei are on the Cops side, and the other students have scattered, trying to hide from them. But during this training, a mysterious presence is watching over the students. - Ninja Duty
E16Ninja DutyThe WNA forms an extermination squad after their encounter with extra-terrestrial lifeforms, and the students receive their first ninja mission: confirm the identity of the unidentified floating lights in a cave before the extermination squad. When everybody arrives at the entrance of the cave, Chris, a teacher who was specially tasked with this mission, is waiting for everyone. - Headed Home into the Sunset
E18Headed Home into the SunsetThe WNA is at their wit’s end; no matter how many Space Ninjas they defeat, they just keep coming. To better understand their nature, Burton and his friends are sent on a Ninja Mission: follow the Space Ninjas and find out where they live! The mission was off to a great start when they found a lone Space Ninja to follow. But suddenly… - Oranje Sea Terror
E19Oranje Sea TerrorAs news is received of a reported sighting of the extra-terrestrial lifeforms near the shore, Burton and his friends are sent to investigate. Along the way, they meet an unfamiliar lady on the bus. Her name is Daisy, a substitute teacher who's on vacation. The gang eventually makes their way to a seaside village, where they feel a sinister presence. - Tales from the Oedo Hot Springs
E21Tales from the Oedo Hot SpringsBerecca has learned that her father, Sean lost his life when he was attacked by the Shadow Ninjas. Berecca, Jane, and Kappei travel to Oedo to see if they can learn anything from the scene of the crime. Once they arrive, they meet up with Genunsai, Kappei’s grandfather, as well as Goro, who was sent to them by Burton via Ninja Express. Together, they begin tracking the Shadow Ninjas… - Burton & Chocomin
E22Burton & ChocominAfter finishing their Ninja Mission, Burton, Ron, Van, Lucy and Emma return to the WNA Academy by foot. Emma, sensing something behind her, turns around to see a Space Ninja. The Space Ninja has a very friendly expression, and appears to want to pass on a message, but Lucy suddenly attacks the Space Ninja, knocking it out. Burton, seeing the Space Ninja go down incredibly easily, shares a theory he has. - Summer Siege on Eagle City
E23Summer Siege on Eagle CityThe Space Ninjas have gathered around a large electronic billboard on top of a building, and they seem to be plotting something. Meanwhile, Allen, the Director of Intelligence at the WNA, has suggested a to use a large amount of Ninja-Gum to draw out the Space Ninjas and take them all down in one fell swoop. However, the plan entails not only the involvement of the extermination squad but the Academy students as well. - Battling Shadows
E24Battling ShadowsTo celebrate their victory over the Space Ninjas, Allen gives a speech at the WNA headquarters while Ron bitterly watches on. Burton, seeing this, invites Ron to the carnival happening in Eagle City. Meanwhile, Allen, having finished his speech, gives Tsukikage a secret order in his office. - Operation Oedo Ninjas – Part 1
E25Operation Oedo Ninjas – Part 1Berecca and friends are preparing to infiltrate the Oedo excavation site by scouting the area around it. The Shadow Ninjas, however, already have their eye on the excavation site and have been surveilling it as they wait for their prey. The WNA Academy students manage to sneak into the excavation site by hiding in a truck, but someone is guarding the elevator they'll need to use to proceed. - Operation Oedo Ninjas – Part 2
E26Operation Oedo Ninjas – Part 2The WNA Academy students have infiltrated the meteorite excavation site, which turned out to be a Shadow Ninja facility. Lucy and Emma were washed down a waterway when the bridge exploded, while Burton, Berecca, and Ron fell into a deep chasm. Jane and the others, who managed to avoid danger, reach out to Lucy on their MakiPhones, but hear an alarming reply: "Emma isn't waking up. - The Ninjala Championship
E27The Ninjala ChampionshipThe Ninjala Championship, a tournament to decide who will be regarded as "#1" at the WNA Academy, has been announced. The students are all very excited to enter. A determined Berecca tells Burton that she "wants to win, no matter what!" But a mysterious shadow is eavesdropping on the two... what are its intentions? - Burton VS Berecca
E28Burton VS BereccaIn the hopes of winning the Ninjala Championship, Berreca asks Genryusai for a special 1-on-1 training session. Genryusai advises Berreca to imagine a Gum weapon that can enhance her ability the most. When Goro, the cat, rubs against her, a new Gum-weapon offering enhanced speed appears on Berreca's hands. - Keith – The Dainty Diner
E29Keith – The Dainty DinerThe Ninjala Championships have begun. Burton's friends cheer him on as he successfully gets through the preliminaries. In a different classroom, Dan is complaining about the very un-Ninja-like actions of Burton and his friends. Meanwhile, Keith exits the classroom looking to grab his next meal, however Van and Kappei stop him and challenge him to an eating contest. - Stealing Back Stolen TreasureE31
Stealing Back Stolen TreasureKappei is hard at work, training to get past the preliminary stage of the tournament. He encounters May, a fellow student who is also currently training. May's moves appear to be very slow in the beginning, but once she takes off the weights she was wearing, she shows off her true strength by smashing a large log to pieces. Meanwhile, Genunsai has arrived from Oedo to see how much Kappei has grown as a ninja. Genunsai has brought his twin brother Genryusai's favorite snack as a gift, but he looks away for one minute, and Goro snatches it and takes off. - Van – Burning Ninja SpiritE32
Van – Burning Ninja SpiritVan's mother visits the WNA Academy to root for her son in the Ninjala Championship. Van's morale is sky-high after learning from his mother that his injured father is making a steady recovery. Now, Van and his friends begin to unravel the mystery of who was behind the attack on his father. - Blueprint for a New LucyE33
Blueprint for a New LucyWhen Lucy returns to her dormitory at the WNA Academy, she finds a hidden letter from her parents tucked away in her room. Later, when Lucy tells Emma and her friends that her parents are coming to watch the game, a picture falls out of the envelope. The picture was of an eyepatch-less Lucy before entering the academy, almost resembling a different person entirely. - Survival Battle FinalsE34
Survival Battle FinalsThe Ninjala Championship Preliminaries have come to an end and the top ten ninjas who will advance to the finals have been determined. Burton, while reviewing each of the finalists' battles in the preliminaries and planning strategies against them, has a sudden epiphany. Around the same time, Dan reminisces about his time at the WNA Academy... Now finally, the Ninjala Championship Finals are about to begin. - The New Ninjala MasterE35
The New Ninjala MasterThe Ninjala Championship finalists have been narrowed down to four ninjas. The matchups are Ron vs. Tyler and Lucy vs. May, both teams locked in a fierce battle. Despite their intense back and forth, Lucy and May enjoy their standoff. On the other hand, Ron and Tyler's battle is a lot less easy-going, as both of them look for openings to close the gap between them. Everything changes when Ron sees Tyler's stance, and remembers something. - Ninja Beach BreakE36
Ninja Beach BreakThe students arrive at a private beach owned by the WNA Academy. Van and Kappei immediately jump into the sea and are swimming at a high speed when they encounter Keith and Tyler. Hearing Dan's voice, Van and Kappei turn around to see him in full ocean gear; equipped with floaties, snorkel, and underwater goggles. - Touring Oedo Town
E37Touring Oedo TownThe Kurokos run around the dormitory, announcing to everyone: "Today is a holiday!". The cafeteria lady passes by with a box of apples, where one falls off, and lands on a Kuroko's head. The Kuroko collapses and starts spinning around while flapping their arms. Naomi appears and smacks the Kuroko, which seems to have fixed them. The Kuroko tries to return the favor by asking Naomi if she needs any help. - Mission 1: Food SurveillanceE82
Mission 1: Food SurveillanceBurton and the others arrive on Planet Meluz to defeat the Space Ninjas, but the Meluzian army argues they don't need the Earthlings' help. In order to prove their worth as allies, Van and Kappei decide to face off against Robbit, the Meluzian Army’s greatest warrior. Robbit demonstrates overwhelming strength and Van and Kappei strategize how to defeat him. - Oasis RecoveryE83
Oasis RecoveryRobbit, Van, and Kappei successfully gather intel about where the Space Ninjas are and how many are around. Using this intel, they make a plan to take down the Space Ninjas once and for all. Ezet proposes that Burton and the gang lend a hand, and General Gabbot gives them the green light to join in. Subsequently, the mission gets divided into four teams: Team Odette, Team Jhacket, Team Robbit, and Team Gibbet... Get ready for an action-packed showdown! - Twilight at the Ancient RuinsE84
Twilight at the Ancient RuinsTo take down the Space Ninjas, the team split up into four squads, each off to different bases in the city. Burton, Berecca, Ezet, and Gumchi join the Gibbet squad. As they were on their way, they began to feel like someone was watching them, and started to notice Gibbet acting super suspicious... - Come On Baby AcademyE111
Come On Baby AcademyBurton completes the slumber machine to return him to his adult form. However, Gumchi was playing with the machine while Burton wasn’t looking, causing it to start vibrating rapidly and it eventually breaks down, releasing sparks. Gumchi flees from the scene in a hurry. Afterwards, while babysitting the principal’s grandkid, Bruce and the other students go up to the rooftop and come across the slumber machine, only to see… - The Kids Who Leapt Through TimeE113
The Kids Who Leapt Through TimeBurton and Berecca find themselves transported to Shinobi City 500 years in the past due to the lightning strike on the grand cedar tree. To their surprise, they encounter not only Kippei, who bears a striking resemblance to Kappei, but also other ninjas resembling Van, Lucy, Emma, Jane, and Ron! These ninjas, representing the Iga, Koga, Togakushi, Hachiya, Saika, and Fuma clans respectively, have gathered to discuss strategies for dealing with the frequent yokai attacks. In the midst of their discussion, the frog beast that previously ambushed Burton and Berecca reappears, and… - Vanji the Guardian & The Rice RiotE114
Vanji the Guardian & The Rice RiotDespite the victory against the frog beast through their combined efforts, the ninjas from the Koga, Hachiya, Togakushi, Fuma, and Saika clans decide to leave Iga Village after encountering the formidable strength of the Yokai. Even the heroes of the Yokai extermination, Vanji, Oema, Olu, Ronzaburo, and Jien, return to their respective clans, harboring complex feelings about the situation. As Burton investigates the stone statue left behind by the defeated frog beast, he begins to formulate a theory. Meanwhile, a new Yokai is about to be born in the nearby ravine… - Clairvoyant Oema & the Kappa AttackE115
Clairvoyant Oema & the Kappa AttackBurton and the others receive news that a young man gathering twigs in Mount Ayakashi was ambushed by a giant shadow that darts among trees. They decide to head there to defeat the suspected Yokai and seek shelter in a nearby mountain cabin to prepare for the impending Yokai search. However, things escalate when Oema destroys the plates she brought along, due to her frustration with Vanji’s continuous mockery of them. Regretting her actions, Oema returns to the cabin to retrieve the shattered plates, only to find they have mysteriously vanished without a trace… - Rampage of Olu the StrongE116
Rampage of Olu the StrongBurton attempts to explain the concept of airplanes through a scientific demonstration. However, Olu does not believe his explanation and challenges him to show it in action. Burton, in an effort to prove the power of science, tries to create a hang glider, but fails in his attempt. Meanwhile, as the group visits a village affected by Yokai attacks, they encounter a Tengu. With Ronzaburo’s ninjutsu, they manage to successfully repel the Tengu. Witnessing his strength, Olu challenges Ronzaburo to a fight… - Light of Life in the NightE117
Light of Life in the NightWhile Burton and the others walk through the mountain trail at night, the group gets ambushed by armed men hiding within the trees. Turns out, they happened to mistake the lantern Burton was holding with a lantern-shaped yokai that would invade the village every night. The villagers ask Burton’s group to help defeat the yokai, but Jisaku, a member of the village, was heavily against the request. Apparently, Jisaku had a fiancé named Onatsu, who as it turns out… - Kunoichi Jien & The Dust DevilE118
Kunoichi Jien & The Dust DevilWhile the villagers of the Bamboo Grove Village are digging up bamboo shoots, a blade suddenly flies past them at a fast speed, cutting down all the bamboo in the blink of an eye! In the depths of the bamboo grove, there lurks a mysterious creature with gleaming eyes…. Meanwhile, Burton and Berecca question Jien on why she has decided to remain in the village, only for her to reply with vague answers and brush off the question by fleeing the scene. Upon arriving at the village, Ronzaburo warns the two to be careful of Jien because deceiving others is a kunoichi’s forte… - Flaming Kippei & the Haunted ManorE119
Flaming Kippei & the Haunted ManorIn their travels, Kippei finds an old comb with moonflower patterns on the ground and decides to leave the comb in an old shrine nearby. However, the comb keeps reappearing no matter where they go, making the group question its oddity. The group walks towards a faint light in the distance to find a place to rest, only to find a ruined village from the aftermath of a war. However, in the back of the village, there is a single manor that was unscathed from all the disaster and emitting the faint light that the led the group to the village… - Samurai Training With Master Kozaru?!E120
Samurai Training With Master Kozaru?!Burton and the others are caught off guard by the sudden appearance of a giant yokai! Despite their combined efforts, the group fails to deliver any effective attacks and falls down the cliff from the blow of a counterattack. Somehow, the group manages to survive the fall and strategizes a plan against the giant Yokai once they return to Genshusai. To fight against the dangerous threat, Vanji and Kippei seek Kozaru’s help and beg him to take them in as apprentices. But things weren’t as simple as they expected… - Serpent of the Bottomless SwampE121
Serpent of the Bottomless SwampOn their way back, Burton and the others find a sign on the road leading to a nearby village that reads, “Those who can defeat the serpent will be rewarded.” The group heads to the said village to assist in defeating the serpent. According to the mayor, the serpent lives within the bottomless swamp, but when the villagers attempted to cover up the swamp, strange occurrences began happening within the village, and yet the serpent was nowhere to be seen. While wrapping their heads around this phenomenon, Burton and the group meet a mysterious young boy named Kanta… - The Swordsman & the Soaring SpecterE122
The Swordsman & the Soaring SpecterA man named Matsuzaemon wanders into Iga Village from his journey while training. Matsuzaemon seeks to fight the strongest person in the village, so Olu steps up as his opponent. After being defeated by Olu, Matsuzaemon claims he “still needs more training,” so he leaves the village. Olu decides to follow Matsuzaemon after being left unsatisfied with the duel. Meanwhile, villagers keep hearing a mysterious voice calling out the words “Let’s Play” within Mount Konyaku. Coincidentally, Mount Konyaku is also in the direction Olu was heading towards… - One-Inch Oema and the Magic MalletE123
One-Inch Oema and the Magic MalletOema is secretly training in the mountains when she chants out a spell that makes the branches and leaves freeze in the air. Oema thought of using this spell to assist in fighting the yokai, but was concerned about being told by the Hachiya Clan to not use the spell in front of other clan members. A sudden downpour of rain begins, so Oema shelters in a cave. However, she ends up encountering a Mallet-shaped yokai and is attacked! Suddenly, Oema’s body began to shrink rapidly! - Warring States Ninjala Battle?!E124
Warring States Ninjala Battle?!In the Iga Village plaza, Vanji and Kippei are arguing yet again about which clan is stronger: The Iga Clan or Koga Clan. Getting tired of the two’s continuous arguments, Olu mentions how they should just “Battle it out right here and now.” Suddenly, Genshusai appears and proposes a “Mock Battle” using only wooden swords. Also overhearing this discussion, Burton suggests the group use his new invention, “Stick-Stuck Balls.” The Warring States Ninjala Battle between the 8 ninjas, including Burton and Berecca, has now begun! - From the Cafeteria with LoveE125
From the Cafeteria with LoveWhile Burton and Berecca are fighting yokai in the historic lands of Oedo 500 years ago, back in the modern world, the entire academy is going wild with the news that the cafeteria lady quit her job! However, Ron, Jane, and Emma all hear different rumors about why the cafeteria lady has quit. This makes the ninjas start suspecting that the cafeteria lady is the legendary female ninja spy “Julieta”… - Big Boss BattleE126
Big Boss BattleWhen a traveler was sheltering in a cave from the evening dew, they heard a terrifying snarl and saw a pair of glowing eyes at the end of the cave. In a panic, the traveler escaped with one’s life to the village Oema and the group were at. Meanwhile, Burton and Berecca were investigating the grand cedar tree that caused the two to travel back 500 years in the past. But then, the tingling noise from the bell Berreca has been wearing catches the attention of the Yokai boss… - The Search for GumchiE127
The Search for GumchiBurton realizes that they may be able to take down the Boss Yokai with the help from Gumchi. When Burton explains the plan to Genshusai, Genshusai tells the group a story passed down from the ancestors about a creature that resembled Gumchi arriving in Oedo long ago in the past. That creature was named “Dangochi” and currently lives with Genshusai’s twin brother, Genkusai. After hearing about the legendary folklore, Burton and the other ninjas decide to visit Genkusai to seek out the mythical creature… - Ronzaburo on the BattlefieldE129
Ronzaburo on the BattlefieldWorried the armored yokai may attack the village again, Ronzaburo suggests to Genshusai that they should strengthen the patrols around the village. Jien, however, is suspicious of Ronzaburo’s actions. Remembering the words she received on the outskirts of the village from the Fuma Clan, she decides to call him out. Ronzaburo, displaying a stern expression, asks Jien, “Why aren’t you on watch?”. Jien responds, “I am, right now.” And the tension rises between the two ninjas… - Thunderclap at the Great Cedar BattleE130
Thunderclap at the Great Cedar BattleThe fated day in which lightning strikes the Great Cedar has finally come … At the base of the Great Cedar, a shrine to seal the boss yokai is built. As people prepare for the encounter, Oema decides to use her forbidden sealing techniques. Meanwhile, Burton stumbles across something while looking for spare glasses to replace his broken pair. And at last, the boss yokai raids the Grand Cedar by taking the form of a yokai serpent! The final confrontation between Yokai and Ninjas has ignited…
