Nin x Nin: The Ninja Star Hattori (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, Nin x Nin: The Ninja Star Hattori is an action and comedy film directed by Masayuki Suzuki, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Kanzo Hattori, an apprentice Ninja, leaves his home town of Iga for his final training. He must go to the city of Edo (Tokyo), and the first person he meets shall be his master, whom he must protect with his life, whilst upholding the ninja code. Also while in Edo, Hattori must find out why their rivals, the Koga Ninjas, are flourishing while the Iga Ninjas are dying out. Hattori's master is Kenichi, a 9 year old boy. Kenichi is an introvert and not very popular boy, so he never plays with the other children from school. Kenichi also has a secret crush on a young lady called Midori, yet he's too shy to speak to her. Though as he watches Hattori trying his best, he too begins to try. Meanwhile, people are being found unconscious, their bodies completely unmarked. All the victims have a tattoo (the Koga Ninja crest) and are found with a throwing knife lying close by.

Who’s in it. Nin x Nin: The Ninja Star Hattori stars Shingo Katori as Kanzo Hattori, Rena Tanaka as Midori, Gori as Kemumaki / Sato Sensei and Yuri Chinen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Nin x Nin: The Ninja Star Hattori has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nin x Nin: The Ninja Star Hattori page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nin x Nin: The Ninja Star Hattori tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.