Nintama Rantarō (1993)

Nintama Rantarō is a comedy anime produced by Ajiado that first aired April 10, 1993 on NHK General TV. The series runs 2,321 episodes. It is based on Rakudai Ninja Rantarō. It has 2 recorded adaptations, including Nintama Rantarō: Invincible Master of the Dokutake Ninja and Eiga Nintama Rantarō.

Of the 18 Ajiado titles in this guide, this is the 4th by release date (the catalogue spans 1984 to 2025). 4 other comedy anime premiered in 1993, among them The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, Slam Dunk and Ghost Sweeper Mikami. It was directed by Tsutomu Shibayama, who also directed Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops, Doraemon: Nobita and the Spiral City and Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds.