Picture: House of Ninjas – Netflix Studios
House of Ninjas, Netflix’s fascinating new Japanese drama, is coming to Netflix in February 2024. Kento Kaku will be taking on the lead role in the series. We’ll keep track of everything you need to know about House of Ninjas, including the plot, cast, trailers, and Netflix release date.
House of Ninjas is an upcoming Japanese Netflix Original drama co-written, produced, and starring Kento Kaku. A large writing team accompanies Kento, including Takafumi Imai, Kanna Kimura, Yoshiaki Murao, Masahiro Yamaura, Kôta Ôura, and director Dave Boyle.
Tokyo-based studio Toho Studios is the production company behind the series’ development.
When is the House of Ninjas Netflix release date?
Previously, a preliminary release of March 11th, 2024, had been set. However, we have since learned that House of Ninjas is coming to Netflix on February 15th, 2024.
A trailer has yet to be released.
What is the plot of House of Ninjas?
The synopsis of House of Ninjas has been sourced from IMDb;
“The Tawara family, the last ninja clan. It had abandoned its roots after an incident in the past, but now the family must take on the greatest crisis in Japanese history, one that threatens to shake the nation to its core.”
Who are the cast members of House of Ninjas?
Kaku Kento plays the lead role of Haru. Kento won’t be too familiar with Netflix subscribers, other than those who have watched the live-action adaptation of the comedy The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. The actor was recently seen in the Disney+/Hulu J-drama My Family in the supporting role of Miwa Aoi.
Picture: Kaku Kento as Kuboyasu Aren (right) in The Disastrous Life of Saiki.
Eguchi Yosuke plays the role of Souichi. Previously starring in three licensed Originals for Netflix, subscribers will recognize the Japanese actor for his roles as Kurosaki Isshin in BLEACH, and as Saito Hajime in Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning and Rurouni Kenshin: The Final.
Kimura Tae plays the role of Yoko. Tae will be making their official Netflix debut in House of Ninjas. The actress is known for starring in dramas such as Gurui no Koto, Rasen, and Zero Focus.
Kora Kengo plays the role of Gaku. Another Netflix debutant, Kengo, is most well known for starring in Shin Godzilla and the Japanese drama Shoplifters.
Makita Aju plays the role of Nagi. The Japanese actress will be making her Netflix debut in the upcoming Japanese drama In Love and Deep Water.
Miyamoto Nobuko plays the role of Taki. The veteran Japanese actress will debut on Netflix in House of Ninjas. She is most well known for her roles throughout the 80s, starring in dramas such as A Taxing Woman, Tampopo, and The Funeral.
Additional cast members have also been confirmed;
- Riho Yoshioka as Karen Ito
- Tomorowo Taguchi as Jin Hamashima
- Tokio Emoto as Masamitsu Oki
- Pierre Taki as Zensuke Omi
- Kyusaku Shimada as Kosaku Kuze
- Mariko Tsutsui as Toko Mukai
- Tenta Banka as Riku
What is the production status of House of Ninjas?
Official Production Status: Post Production (Last Updated: 24/01/2024)
Filming reportedly began on September 15th, 2023, and ended as recently as January 20th, 2024.
What is the episode count?
IMDb has listed the series with six episodes.
Episode titles have yet to be revealed.
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