Amazing Sarutobi (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 1982, Amazing Sarutobi is an animation, action & adventure and comedy series.
What it’s about. Nikumaru, meaning meatball in Japanese, is a seventeen-year-old student at Ninja High School, a special school for the training of ninja. He is short and chubby, but he possesses a super technique known as the "kamikaze", where he stirs up a whirlwind with his feet. The series introduces his many adventures and pranks as Nikumaru meets with his rivals both in and out of school.
Who’s in it. Amazing Sarutobi stars Saeko Shimazu as 霧賀魔子, Kenichi Ogata as 霧賀校長 and Norio Wakamoto as 緒方先生.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Amazing Sarutobi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amazing Sarutobi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amazing Sarutobi tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amazing Sarutobi (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amazing Sarutobi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Amazing Sarutobi worth watching?
- Amazing Sarutobi holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amazing Sarutobi?
- Amazing Sarutobi stars Saeko Shimazu, Kenichi Ogata and Norio Wakamoto.
- When was Amazing Sarutobi released?
- Amazing Sarutobi was released in 1982.