The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Ninja vs. Gokudo, the action-comedy manga by Shinsuke Kondō, is officially scheduled to premiere in October 2025. Fans were treated to the first visual, a thrilling trailer, and key production details, including staff and voice cast announcements. This article delves into the background of the manga, the anime’s production team, and what viewers can expect from this explosive series.
About Ninja vs. Gokudo
Ninja vs. Gokudo began serialization on Kodansha’s Comic Days website in January 2020. As of May 2025, the series has been compiled into 15 tankōbon volumes. The manga has garnered significant acclaim, ranking 9th in the 2020 Web Manga General Election poll and 8th in Takarajimasha’s Kono Manga ga Sugoi! A guidebook for the best manga for male readers in 2021. Its unusual combination of intense action and dark comedy has captivated readers, leading to its upcoming anime adaptation.
Ninja vs. Gokudo Trailer & Cast
The anime adaptation is being produced by Studio Deen, known for their work on series like Fate/stay night and KonoSuba. Toshinori Watanabe is directing the series, with Keiichirō Ōchi handling series composition. Character designs are by Toshiyuki Matsutake. The series is scheduled to air on Nippon TV starting in October 2025.
The main characters, Shinoha and Kiwami, will be voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi and Katsuyuki Konishi, respectively. Kobayashi is known for his roles in Tower of God and Wind Breaker, while Konishi has voiced characters in Witch Watch and Gachiakuta.
Plot Overview of Ninja vs. Gokudo
Set in modern-day Tokyo, Ninja vs. Gokudo delves into the age-old conflict between ninjas and the yakuza. Shinoha, a stoic ninja unable to smile due to past trauma, crosses paths with Kiwami, a seemingly ordinary businessman who secretly leads a powerful yakuza syndicate. Their encounter reignites a 300-year-old feud, leading to intense battles and unexpected camaraderie. The story combines over-the-top action with moments of levity, drawing comparisons to Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Fist of the North Star.
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