At a time when nations are warring, a sword with mysterious power called "Heaven's Sword" is stolen. The sword is said to give its wielder the power to conquer the world. Various ninja all over Dokutake Castle and beyond also manuevering for this sword of immense power. Rantaro and his classmates are assigned to retrieve the stolen sword, their first real ninja mission.
Practical Effects
Real kids doing real stunts, somehow legal in Japan
Costume
Neon ninja jumpsuits that would make Naruto jealous
Direction
Tasaki treats kid chaos like epic opera
Director
Ryuta Tasaki
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on the 25+ volume 'Rakudai Ninja Rantarō' manga that ran from 1986-2019, making these 'kids' older than most of their parents.
Director Ryuta Tasaki is a Super Sentai veteran—explains why 6-year-olds have better fight choreography than most Marvel entries.
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