Get ready to gear up for the most epic adventure in the Nintama Rantaro franchise! The official website has just confirmed the returning cast members for the new anime film, Gekijо̄-ban Nintama Rantaro Dokutake Ninja-tai Saikyо̄ no Gunshi, and revealed character visuals!

The film is set to open in Japan on December 20!

The movie is based on Kazuhisa Sakaguchi’s 2013 novel of the same name, which centers on Rantaro’s teacher Hansuke Doi losing a battle against Sonnamon and Zatto Konnamon becoming a teacher at Ninjutsu Academy.

The returning cast includes Minami Takayama as Rantarō, Mayumi Tanaka as Kirimaru, Teiyū Ichiryūsai as Shinbei Fukutomi, and Toshihiko Seki as Hansuke Doi. In addition, Naniwa Danshi members Ryūsei Ōnishi and Jōichirō Fujiwara will appear in the film as guest voice actors.

Masaya Fujimori, who directed the previous film, is returning to helm the new one at Ajia-do, the same animation studio for the television series. Original novel writer Sakaguchi is writing the screenplay.

Naniwa Danshi will perform the film’s theme song, and will also perform the long-time Nintama Rantaro anime series theme song “Yūki 100%” (Courage 100%), which will be used in the movie. Goro Matsui wrote the lyrics and Kōji Makaino composed the music for Naniwa Danshi’s new song, which is specifically created for the film. Matsui and Makaino also wrote the lyrics and composed the “Yūki 100%” theme song.

The franchise’s previous film opened in March 2011.

The 31st series in the Nintama Rantaro anime franchise debuted in April 2023. The 32nd series premiered in April 2024.

So, are you ready for this epic adventure? Stay tuned for more updates!

Sources: Gekijо̄-ban Nintama Rantaro Dokutake Ninja-tai Saikyо̄ no Gunshi film’s website