is a Japanese tokusatsu series that serves as the 39th installment in the Super Sentai franchise and the 27th entry in the Heisei era.
Main characters Ninningers The eponymous Ninningers are five descendants of the , ninja, practitioners of the ninjutsu who battled Gengetsu Kibaoni during Japan's Sengoku Era, and the grandchildren of Yoshitaka Igasaki and their friends, who prepared them for Gengetsu's predestined return. In time, they are joined by an American Yokai Hunter who seeks to become Yoshitaka's apprentice.
In combat, the Ninningers' arsenal revolves around their and honing their . The primary members transform by utilizing a Nin Shuriken in conjunction with the ninjatō, which can also be used to perform either the finisher via their personal Nin Shuriken, elemental ninjutsu via the Nin Shuriken or unique ninjutsu via a Nin Shuriken, and summon their Otomonin. Additionally, they each carry a , which doubles as a Yokai detection system, and a shuriken, which can switch between its , , and modes, as their sidearms.
After acquiring the bracelet, any one of the Ninningers can utilize it to assume an armored form. They can also combine the Chozetsu Shobu Changer and a Ninja Ichibantou to form the , which allows them to perform the finisher.
Takaharu Igasaki is the leader of the Ninningers and an impulsive optimist who acts like a big brother to his teammates and serves as the red-colored . Out of the group, he is most adamant about being a ninja and wishes to become the type that his grandfather is. Following the Ninningers' final battle with Gengetsu Kibaoni, Takaharu opens a ninjutsu school and goes on to get married and have a son named Yoshiharu.
Takaharu Igasaki is portrayed by . As a child, Takaharu is portrayed by .
Yakumo Kato is a cold yet quick-tempered realist who was originally in England to learn magic before he was called back to Japan despite displaying no desire to carry on Yoshitaka's legacy. Instead, Yakumo prefers to prove himself as the most skilled practitioner of the Shuriken Ninja Arts while serving as the blue-colored . Following the Ninningers' final battle with Gengetsu Kibaoni, Yakumo returns to England with Kasumi to finish magic school with a combination of magic and his ninja skills.
During the events of the crossover film Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Ultra Super Hero Taisen, the Game World version of Yakumo temporarily assumes the form of where he commands Kamen Rider Kiva's Castle Doran.
Yakumo Kato is portrayed by .
Nagi Matsuo is a friendly and observant prankster, high schooler, and youngest member of the team with a desire to master various things who serves as the yellow-colored . Following the Ninningers' final battle with Gengetsu Kibaoni, Nagi studies with Fuka to enter university.
Nagi Matsuo is portrayed by .
Fuka Igasaki is Takaharu's reliable yet clumsy younger sister and high schooler who initially believes the Igasaki Clan's history was a fairy tale before joining the Ninningers as the white-colored . Following the Ninningers' final battle with Gengetsu Kibaoni, Fuka studies with Nagi to enter university while setting her sights on becoming an idol.
Fuka Igasaki is portrayed by . As a child, Fuka is portrayed by .
Kasumi Momochi is a reserved yet sharp-tongued university student who aims to become a scientist despite being unable to take a hint and serves as the pink-colored . Following the Ninningers' final battle with Gengetsu Kibaoni, Kasumi travels to England with Yakumo so she can continue researching her team's arsenal through scientific means.
Kasumi Momochi is portrayed by .
Kinji Takigawa is a from the United States who was trained by his father before the latter and Kinji's older brother were killed by the Western Yokai Okami-otoko. In his quest to become a legendary Yokai hunter, Kinji seeks out Yoshitaka to become his apprentice and followed him to Japan, where the former learns to speak in an old Japanese Edo dialect after watching jidaigeki and rakugo. While undergoing Yoshitaka's tests, Kinji goes on to form bonds with and join the Ninningers and assist them in their battles with Gengetsu Kibaoni. Following their final battle with him, Kinji inherits Yoshitaka's oden business and starts operating it in the United States.
Unlike the primary Ninningers, Kinji utilizes the cellphone, which has a Yokai alert system and can be used to summon his Otomonin, to transform into the gold-colored . He also wields the electric guitar, which has a for performing the finisher and a for performing the finisher.
Utilizing a variant of the Ninja Ichibantou called the , Kinji can transform into the evolved . His finishers in this form are the and the .
Kinji Takigawa is portrayed by . As a child, Kinji is portrayed by .
Otomonin The are mecha created by Yoshitaka using alien technology that are normally hidden in the city until they are summoned by the Ninningers via their Ninja Ichibantou in conjunction with a corresponding . The Ninningers later create their secondary Otomonin themselves by giving them life with their own spirits. The Otomonin can also combine via . : Aka Ninger's personal humanoid ninja-themed Otomonin that forms the control unit of Shurikenzin and the left arm of Shurikenzin Drago. : Ao Ninger's personal European dragon-themed Otomonin capable of breathing and performing the attack that forms the left arm of Shurikenzin and the control unit of Shurikenzin Drago. : Ki Ninger's personal dump truck-themed Otomonin capable of tossing that forms the torso and right arm of Shurikenzin (Drago). : Shiro Ninger's personal dog-themed Otomonin, also known as a , that normally rides in Byunmaru and forms the left shin of Shurikenzin (Drago). : Momo Ninger's personal maglev-themed Otomonin capable of tossing that forms the legs and hips of Shurikenzin (Drago). : Star Ninger's personal humanoid bull rider-themed Otomonin that he created using Yoshitaka's autobiography. : Star Ninger's personal ATV/bull/karakuri machine-themed Otomonin that he created using Yoshitaka's autobiography. : An elephant-themed auxiliary Otomonin capable of performing the attack and assuming a humanoid form. : A flying saucer-themed auxiliary Otomonin and the prototype of the other Otomonin capable of assuming a humanoid form. : A shark/submarine-themed auxiliary Otomonin capable of assuming a humanoid form. : A lion/castle-themed Otomonin, also known as the , capable of assuming a humanoid form called that dual wields the twin , which allows it to perform the attack. Its finisher is the . Additionally, Lion HaOjo's essence can assume a human form named . ShishiOh is portrayed by . : Aka Ninger's Vermillion Bird/fighter aircraft-themed secondary Otomonin that forms the headdress of Gekiatsu DaiOh. : Ao Ninger's Azure Dragon/motorcycle-themed secondary Otomonin that forms the right arm of Gekiatsu DaiOh. : Ki Ninger's Black Tortoise/tank-themed secondary Otomonin that forms the main body of Gekiatsu DaiOh. : Shiro Ninger's White Tiger/4WD vehicle-themed secondary Otomonin that forms the right leg of Gekiatsu DaiOh. : Momo Ninger's panda/helicopter-themed secondary Otomonin that forms the left leg of Gekiatsu DaiOh. : Star Ninger's black carp/motorcycle-themed secondary Otomonin that forms the left arm of Gekiatsu DaiOh. : Kamen Rider Drive's sports car that is temporarily enlarged and converted into an Otomonin capable of assuming a humanoid form. This Otomonin appears exclusively in the crossover film Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3. : A Tyrannosaurus-themed auxiliary Otomonin capable of assuming a humanoid form that was originally Tatsunosuke Hakkaku's cursed form, the "terrible dragon", before Shinobimaru broke off Hakkaku's horn. This Otomonin appears exclusively in the films Shuriken Sentai Ninninger the Movie: The Dinosaur Lord's Splendid Ninja Scroll! and Come Back! Shuriken Sentai Ninninger: Ninnin Girls vs. Boys FINAL WARS.
Shuriken Combinations : The Ninningers' first giant robot composed of the five main Otomonin that wields the , which allows it to perform the finisher, and the . While Shinobimaru serves as the main "pilot", other Otomonin can take the former's place while it becomes an arm. : An alternate formation of Shurikenzin that swaps Shinobimaru and Dragomaru's positions. Its finisher is the . : A combination of Shurikenzin and Paonmaru that dual wields the twin , which allows it to perform the finisher. : A combination of Shurikenzin and UFOmaru that wields the shotgun, which allows it to perform the finisher. : A combination of Shurikenzin and Surfermaru that is equipped with the , which allows it to perform the finisher. : A combination of Shurikenzin and Kamen Rider Drive's Tridoron. Its finisher is the . This combination appears exclusively in the crossover film Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3. : A combination of Shurikenzin and Dinomaru that wields the , which allows it to perform the attack. Its finisher is the . This combination appears exclusively in the films Shuriken Sentai Ninninger the Movie: The Dinosaur Lord's Splendid Ninja Scroll! and Come Back! Shuriken Sentai Ninninger: Ninnin Girls vs. Boys FINAL WARS. : Star Ninger's personal giant robot composed of Rodeomaru and Bison King Buggy that wields the , which allows it to perform the finisher. : A combination of Bison King and Dragomaru that wields the Drago Sword. : The of Shurikenzin and Bison King that wields the , which allows it to perform the finisher. : The of Shurikenzin, Bison King, and Lion HaOjo. Its finisher is the . : The Ninningers' second giant robot composed of Hououmaru, Seryumaru, Genbumaru, Byakkomaru, Pandamaru, and Magoimaru that can perform the and attacks. Its finisher is the . : The of Gekiatsu DaiOh, Bison King, and Lion HaOjo that can perform the attack. Its finisher is the . : The of Lion HaOjo, ToQ-Oh, and the Build Ressha that is controlled by the Ninningers and ToQgers. Its finisher is the . This combination appears exclusively in the crossover film Shuriken Sentai Ninninger vs. ToQger the Movie: Ninja in Wonderland.
Recurring characters Kibaoni Army Corps The is an army of Yokai based in the that seeks to conquer the world through the . After being revived as an oni in the 20th century, Gengetsu Kibaoni and his forces were sealed within forty-eight by the Ninningers' grandfather Yoshitaka Igasaki. After decades of waiting, Kyuemon Izayoi manages to break the seal and release the Kibaoni Army Corps in the present so he can restore their leader and resume their campaign with the power of the .
Gengetsu Kibaoni is the leader and namesake of the Kibaoni Army Corps who was originally a human feudal warlord from the Sengoku period who believed that fear was the best method to unite the war-torn Japan. After being killed by Igasaki Clan ninjas, Gengetsu vowed to return in 444 years to resume his campaign. Centuries later, he sacrificed his humanity to return as an oni before he was sealed by Yoshitaka Igasaki. Nevertheless, due to a miscalculation, Gengetsu returned once more in 2015 with Kyuemon Izayoi's help.
Initially lacking a physical form, Gengetsu tasks his retainers with gathering fear so he can reconstitute himself. Eventually succeeding after absorbing his wife Ariake no Kata's grief over losing their son Mangetsu before absorbing Ariake herself and Kyuemon, Gengetsu enlarges himself to face the Ninningers in a final battle, during which he is permanently killed by Gekiatsu DaiOh after Kyuemon breaks free of his body.
In combat, Gengetsu wields the naginata and can perform the and attacks.
Gengetsu Kibaoni is voiced by .
Kyuemon Izayoi