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The 7 Most Iconic Anime Ninjas
The 7 Most Iconic Anime Ninjas,There have been plenty of great examples over the years, but the best anime ninjas always find ways to really set themselves apart from the rest.

The 7 Most Iconic Anime Ninjas

Anime fans can go on epic adventures with some of the most powerful shonen heroes who are also trained ninjas. These unforgettable anime ninjas all have fascinating backstories and are highly skilled warriors who are not afraid to fight their enemies no matter how powerful these foes are.

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Thanks to these heroic ninjas, viewers can see some of the best fighting stances in anime and go on action-filled and emotional adventures. While many anime ninjas are serious martial artists, there are also a couple of eccentric and laugh-out-loud funny ninjas who like to have some fun just as much as they like to train and fight evil.

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1 Tengen Uzui – Demon Slayer

Tengen Uzui is one of the most stylish and eccentric anime ninjas who is kind of full of himself. However, Tengen is also a powerful warrior who was trained to become a great ninja from an early age. He also trained many of the most skilled Demon Slayers.

While his fellow warriors didn't like his flamboyant behavior, they still looked up to him and respected his impressive abilities and fighting skills. Tengen also had to face some of the strongest demons in Demon Slayer. Demon Slayer follows Tanjiro's dangerous adventures as the young boy sets out to avenge his family's murder after they were attacked by demons while also trying to save his sister who was slowly turning into a demon.

2 Speed-o'-Sound Sonic – One Punch Man

One Punch Man also has its very own ninja assassin who was up against some of the fastest characters in One Punch Man. Speed-o'-Sound Sonic aka Sonic is a trained ninja who decided to rent out his services to anyone who pays the most. This villainous ninja also worked as a bodyguard and would mercilessly kill his targets as well as anyone who stood in his way.

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He's a self-confident ninja who was more than happy to finally fight Saitama to see just how powerful the famous superhero is. While this ruthless assassin mostly shows his cynical side, he also has a softer and more honorable side. One-Punch Man follows Saitama's adventures as the overpowered superhero fights all kinds of villains while protecting the residents of City Z.

3 Kouga Gennosuke – Basilisk

Basilisk is one of the greatest action anime series that transports its viewers back in time to Japan's Edo Period and immerses them in a thrilling and dark ninja story. Kouga Gennosuke is one of the deadliest characters of the story and one of its most skilled ninjas.

He was an honorable ninja warrior who fought bravely for his family and his one true love, Oboro. Basilisk has plenty of deadly and highly skilled ninjas, amazing and bloody fight scenes, as well as well-crafted characters. Its story is about two warring ninja clans who each send ten of their best fighters to fight life-and-death battles until they find the next shogun.

4 Shinobu – Ninja Nonsense

Ninja Nonsense is a laugh-out-loud funny comedy anime series with an eccentric female ninja as its lead. Shinobu is a brave and bubbly young girl who is a ninja prodigy and could easily defeat even powerful foes who annoy her. Even though she was still just a ninja apprentice who was trying to pass all her ninja exams, she showed great promise.

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It's one of the silliest ninja series that's a great choice for anime lovers who enjoy unique anime comedy shows with absurd humor. Ninja Nonsense follows Shinobu's adventures after the young ninja tries to steal Kaede's panties, so she can finish one of her ninja exams and becomes friends with the schoolgirl.

5 Rantaro – Nintama Rantaro

Rantaro is one of the cutest anime ninja of all time who attends the prestigious Ninjutsu Academy with his friends. Even though Rantaro has to learn all kinds of difficult new skills he always stays positive and concentrates on his goal of one day becoming a powerful ninja.

Rantaro and his friends go on fun adventures while trying to not fail their next exams. Nintama Rantaro is one of the best school anime that transports its viewers back in time to the Sengoku Period and has all kinds of vibrant and fun characters including ninjas and pirates. Its story follows Rantaro and his friends' daily life and adventures at the ninja academy.

6 Shota Aizawa – My Hero Academia

Shota Aizawa aka Eraser Head is My Hero Academia's secret ninja. This powerful UA High school teacher and Pro Hero is a trained martial artist who uses many ninja moves and stances during his battles. He is a quiet man who likes to keep to himself, but he also has a highly analytical mind as well as an impressive Quirk.

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Eraser Head's fighting style is also very unique and while he spends most of his time sleeping or sitting around, he often shows off his immense stamina during battles. Even though he seems reserved and unemotional, he cares deeply for his students and all innocents. My Hero Academia's story follows Deku's adventures as the young boy studies at UA High to become a Pro Hero.

7 Naruto Uzumaki – Naruto

Naruto Uzumaki is no doubt the anime world's most beloved and popular ninja. The young boy was training from an early age to become a powerful ninja who protects and saves innocents. While he was a playful and spirited young man he grew into a thoughtful and honorable ninja warrior with unmatched skills.

Even though he was shunned by most people in his village and most people didn't believe in his abilities, Naruto never gave up and even inspired others too with his relentless positivity and determination. Naruto's story follows Naruto's adventures as the young boy embarks on a journey to eventually become a respected Hokage in his village.

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