Shuriken School

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Shuriken School
Shuriken School.png
From left to right: Okuni, Eizan, Jimmy.
Created byEmilio Gallego
Jesùs Gallego
Developed byPascal Morelli
Directed byPascal Morelli
Starring
Music byHervé Lavandier
Country of originSpain
France
Original languagesSpanish
French
English
No. of episodes26 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerMarc du Pontavice
ProducersMarc du Pontavice
José Maria Castillejo
Running time23 minutes
Production companiesXilam Animation
Zinkia Entertainment
DistributorZinkia Entertainment (Spain, Portugal, Italy, South America)
Xilam Animation (All other regions)[1]
Release
Original networkFrance 3 (France)
Jetix (Europe)
Original releaseAugust 20, 2006 (2006-08-20) –
December 22, 2007 (2007-12-22)
External links
Website

Shuriken School is an animated series that first aired on August 20, 2006. It was produced by Xilam Animation and Zinkia Entertainment in association with France 3 and Jetix Europe.

Characters[]

Main article: List of Shuriken School characters
  • Eizan Kaburagi is an only child, 10 years old, raised in an working-class family from Tokirohama. Eizan is intelligent, hardworking, and eager to learn. His sole aim since childhood has been to become a ninja and to avoid selling rice balls. His signature weapon is a green plastic ruler. He is clumsy, as shown in the episode "Phantom of the Kabuki".
  • Jimmy B. comes from a comfortable New York family, but pretends to be much more streetwise than his true origins. He spent all his time with his rap gang, developing a real talent for break-dancing. His parents, perplexed and fed up with their neighbors' comments, sent him to Tokirohama to stay with his aunt and uncle. Before coming to Shuriken, he went to Katana school, Shuriken's rival school, but was kicked out after a week. His weapon is a skateboard.
  • Okuni Dohan is the sole female member of the main group, and the most well-studied of them. She frequently cites examples from important lessons, and possesses great deductive skills and origami talent. There is also hinted rivalry between Okuni and Ami. Her primary weapon of choice is a jumprope.

Voice cast[]

French-language version[]

  • Hélène Bizot - Eizan Kaburagi
  • Sophie Arthuys - Jimmy B.
  • Emilie Rault - Okuni Dohan
  • Pierre Baton - Principal Sensei, Zumichito
  • Isabelle Volpe - Jacques Morimura
  • Stéphanie Lafforge - Choki
  • Sauvane Delanoë - Marcos Gonsales, Daisuke Togakame
  • Ariane Aggiage - Kita Shunai, Nobunaga
  • Bruno Magne - Vladimir « Vlad » Keitawa
  • Denis Laustriat - Kubo Utamaro
  • Philippe Valmont - Tetsuo Matsura
  • Brigitte Lecordier - Kimura Twins
  • Jean-Claude Donda - Naginata, Yota Suguimura, Cleaning Lady
  • Benjamin Pascal - Bruce Chang
  • Pascal Massix - Principal of Katana

English-language version[]

Episodes[]

# Episode Title Air Date Plot
1 The Winning Ninja August 20, 2006 Eizan has to help his dad make rice balls for the Tokirohama Bonanza Weekend and he’s so tired he fails his school exercises. To motivate him, Okuni secretly signs him up for the Martial Arts Festival Competition, scheduled to close the Fair. The organizer is no other than the leading Ninja Equipment supplier for all schools, Mr. No. He bumps into Kita at the mall, one of his old classmates. He sneers at her because her career has lead her to teach in the most “rundown Ninja school in town”.
2 Catnap Burglar August 28, 2006 Bakufu, the famous Ninja master, offers to teach at Shuriken School. The Principal doesn't dare refuse, but Bakufu's fee is exorbitant. While the Principal attempts to come up with moneymaking schemes, a mysterious thief starts stealing things from the students.
3 Eizan's Shadow September 3, 2006 The Principal is happy. A wealthy man is considering placing his son, Kazumi, in Shuriken School, along with a huge cheque, which would put an end to the school’s financial dilemma. But first, the boy will spend a day at the School, to see if he likes it. Kazumi seems to appreciate Eizan, so the Principal puts him in charge of looking after the boy. But Kazumi is so spoiled rotten and fast-talking, that soon everyone avoids them (even Eizan’s friends avoid him).
4 Vlad's Past September 10, 2006 Eizan, Jimmy and Okuni see a secretive Ninja tell Vlad that he's failed Evasion Techniques for Experienced Ninjas—the final exam for the correspondence course he's been following. When he was still a student, Vlad didn't have time to finish his exams and he doesn't have the require detaching diploma. To his despair, all he can do is resign from the School, but Eizan and his friends come up with a plan to prevent their favorite teacher from quitting.
5 Flip Flop of Fury September 17, 2006
6 Lousy Labyrinth September 24, 2006
7 An XXL Lie October 1, 2006
8 Kubo's Mystery October 8, 2006
9 The Demon and Mrs. Clean October 15, 2006
10 Cherry on the Cake October 22, 2006
11 Super Ninja October 29, 2006
12 Old School Ninjitsu November 5, 2006
13 Class Photo November 12, 2006
14 The Old Master November 19, 2006
15 Okuni for President November 26, 2006
16 Funny Chick March 14, 2007
17 The Lost Treasure March 21, 2007
18 Phantom of the Kabuki March 28, 2007
19 The Saber and Its Shadow April 4, 2007
20 Shuriken School Secrets April 11, 2007
21 The Big Illusion April 18, 2007
22 Pop Star for a Day April 25, 2007
23 The Master of Darkness May 2, 2007
24 Detective Mania May 9, 2007
25 Eyes Wide Shut May 23, 2007
26 Dirty Rice Balls May 30, 2007

Home video[]

In the United States, the entire series was released onto DVD on August 12, 2014 from Cinedigm.

Movie[]

An animated film, entitled Shuriken School: The Ninja's Secret (also known as The Ninja's Secret: A Shuriken School Adventure), has been produced by Xilam. It aired on 21 December 2007 on Disney Channel Asia. In the US, it was released onto DVD on April 15, 2014 from Cinedigm.

Plot[]

"The plot of Shuriken: the Movie follows lead protagonists Eizan, Jimmy and Okuni during the summer holidays. The three friends soon engage an interesting albeit dangerous struggle for reputation, family, and a whole lot more when Eizan's dad is kidnapped by professional ninjas. Upon setting out to find and rescue Eizan's father, the kids must employ the skills and techniques they studied so fervently during their first year of ninja training. Things are difficult however, when they learn that the Jade Shuriken, an ancient symbol of extreme ninja power, threatens Eizan's dreams and potential to become a true ninja. A series of events unravel as Eizan strives to clear his name, realize his dreams and secure his place at Shuriken School."[2]

Voice cast[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Shuriken School ::: Jetix".
  2. ^ Bynum, Aaron (2008-04-18). "'Shuriken School' Movie Animation News". Retrieved 2008-05-28.

External links[]

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