Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl

Jubei Chan: The Ninja Girl - Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch

Yaguy Jubei was Japan's greatest swordsman. His skill was legendary; his name was whispered reverently by all the other warriors of Japan. But the one enemy he couldn't conquer was death. Before he died though, there would be a successor, and this deserving person would receive all the e power and skill of Yaguy Jubei, along with the Lovely Eyepatch. After 300 years of searching, the disciple has found Jiyu Nanohana, a rather ordinary girl who has just moved to a new town. If going to a new school weren't stressful enough, Jiyu is told that she is heir to the legendary talents of Yagyu Jubei. And she will have to put those talents to good use and stop the assassins of the rival clan! From Madhouse Studios. Genre: Action/Drama/Comedy.

Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl - Complete Set

Improbable as it sounds, perky junior high student Jiyu "Jubei" Nanohana is the reincarnation of the legendary samurai Yagyu Jubei. When she puts on the fabled Lovely Eye Patch, she becomes a devastating swordswoman. Yagyu's loyal retainer Koinusuke, who's spent the last 300 years seeking the Patch's ordained recipient, insists she assume this new identity and its attendant responsibilities--including a 300-year-old vendetta with the Ryujoji clan. Jubei has mixed feelings about this legacy, as she does about the romantic attentions of elegant Kendo champion Shiro and gleefully "unrefined" Bantaro. Shiro's scheming brother, Hajime Ryujoji, hopes to realize an ancient plot to rule Japan "by the sword." Mikage, who attacked Jubei in an earlier episode, returns to reveal the secret of the Eye Patch: warriors struck with Yagyu Jubei's sword receive no wounds, but discover their true hearts. Jubei uses this knowledge to free Hajime from his clan's ancient grudge. But Shiro is possessed by the spirit of Daiyu Taiko Ryujoji, who was defeated by Yagyu Jubei 300 years ago, precipitating the centuries-long vendetta. In a surprisingly deft ending, writer-director Akitaroh Daichi has Jubie's perennially distracted father use his skills as a writer to devise a way to destroy Daiyu and free his daughter from the Lovely Eye Patch. As a result of her adventures, Jubei matures: the ditzy whiner in episode 1 grows into an appealing young woman. (Unrated: suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, minor risqué humor) --Charles Solomon

Jubei-Chan The Ninja Girl - Vol. 3: Heart of Steel

The slapstick adventures of Jiyu "Jubei" Nanohana, a schoolgirl who is the reincarnation of the legendary samurai warrior Yagyu Jubei, take a more serious turn in volume three of the series. After losing a duel--and the "lovely eye patch"--to kendo champion Shiro, Jubei lies unconscious with a high fever. Her usually nutty father desperately cares for her, recalling how her mother died while he was at work. Bantaro and his sidekicks maintain a vigil at her door, and Shiro too is nursed back to health after his battle with the ninja retainers of his evil twin brother, Hajime.

Mikage, who attacked Jubei in an earlier episode, returns to reveal the secret of the eye patch: warriors struck with Yagyu Jubei's sword receive no wounds but discover their true hearts. In a rare, decisive moment, Jubei uses this knowledge to free Hajime from the Ryujoji clan's 300-year-old grudge. At the same time, Shiro is possessed with the spirit of the wicked Daiyu Taiko, setting the stage for further confrontations. Meanwhile, Jubei's father pursues Mikage, who resembles his dead wife. The addition of the more serious notes brings some welcome depth to Jubei's comedic adventures and makes this the most satisfying disc in the series.

Unrated: suitable for ages 13 and up for violence and occasional sexual humor. --Charles Solomon

Jubei-Chan fights off a ninja army, learns the true secrets of Jubei's legendary powers, and comes face to face with Shiro's twin brother. But even with her new knowledge of the lovely eye patch and her own powers, will Jubei be prepared to face the final enemy? She will have to fight someone very close to her if shi is to truly defeat the evil of the Ryujoji curse. *Animated by Studio Madhouse (Ninja Scroll, Trigun) *Created and directed by Akitaroh Daichi (Child's Toy) *Character designs by Takahiro Yoshimatsu (Slayers, Trigun) *"A complete success"- Anime Jump *"Jubei-Chan is a real gem!" - Protoculture Addicts

Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl - Vol. 4: Final Showdown

The comic adventures of Jiyu "Jubei" Nanohana, a high school girl who transforms into the reincarnation of legendary warrior Yagyu Jubei, reach a protracted conclusion in these final episodes. Kendo champion Shiro is possessed by the spirit of Daiyu Taiko Ryujoji, who was defeated by Yagyu Jubie 300 years ago, precipitating the centuries-long vendetta. Jubei defeats the possessed Shiro, but the evil spirit escapes, announcing he will continue the feud. In a surprisingly deft ending, writer-director Akitaroh Daichi has Jubie's scatter-brained father use his skills as a writer to devise a way to destroy Daiyu and free his daughter from her transformation curse. Although the romance between Mikage and Jubie's father ends before it really begins, there's plenty of room for sequels. "Unrefined" boss Bantaro and the martial artist twins Shiro and Hajime still nurture crushes on Jubei, the mysterious blonde Otome is lurking in the wings, and Koinusuke just might return. Best of all Jubei has matured, and the whiny ditz of episode 1 has grown into an appealing young woman. Contains these episodes: 11. "But the Path Curves Ahead," 12. "I Had Met a Daughter That I Never Knew," 13. "Night Gave Way to a Brand New Day." Unrated: Suitable for ages 13 and up for violence and occasional sexual humor. --Charles Solomon

Jubei's father has only now discovered her secret dual life as master swordsman. But the ultimate test of skill and courage is at hand as Jubei faces off with her final enemy - 300 hundred years of "the grudge" takes over the body of the one person she loves more than anyone else in the world, can Jubei prevail or will a new chapter be written in the Yagyu Jubei history books? Don't miss the exciting conclusion to Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl.

Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl - Vol. 1: The Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch - A Legend Reborn

Jiyu "Jubei" Nanohana and her ineffectual father recently moved to the country from Tokyo, so she's a new student at Hontsuru Junior High. She immediately wins the hearts of the proudly "unrefined" Bantaro and the elegant kendo champion, Shiro. Every male she encounters takes one look at her breasts and is instantly smitten. Although she's unaware of it, Jubei is the reincarnation of master swordsman Yagyu Jubei. His loyal retainer Koinusuke has spent the last 300 years looking for the person destined to inherit the "lovely eye patch" that transforms the wearer into an unbeatable warrior. In addition to Yagyu's soul, Jubei has inherited a 300-year-old vendetta: the Ryujoji clan wants to eliminate her so they can rule Japan by the sword.

Jubei-chanisn't the first anime series to mix off-the-wall sexual comedy and samurai drama, but the characters are too silly to support that drama. Jubei's blithe inability to grasp the situation--or react to her transformations into a warrior--negates the bizarre threat posed by the Ryujoji. The premise may work if the filmmakers manage to give the characters some depth in the later episodes, but Jubei makes Usagi from Sailor Moon sound like Descartes.

Unrated: Suitable for ages 13 and up; sexual humor, violence; parents may object to leering humor about an adolescent girl's breasts. --Charles Solomon

Yagyu Jubei was Japan's greatest swordsman. His skill was legendary but the one enemy he couldn't conquer was death. Before he died, though, he gave his disciple hope. There would be a successor, and this deserving person would receive all the power and skill of Yagyu Jubei, along with the Lovely Eyepatch. After 300 years of searching, the disciple finds Jiyu Nanohana, a rather ordinary girl who has just moved to a new town and started going to a new school. As if going to a new school weren't stressful enough, now Jiyu is told that she is heir to the legendary talents of Yagyu Jubei. And she will have to put those talents to good use and stop the assassins of the rival clan!

Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl - Complete Set

Improbable as it sounds, perky junior high student Jiyu "Jubei" Nanohana is the reincarnation of the legendary samurai Yagyu Jubei. When she puts on the fabled Lovely Eye Patch, she becomes a devastating swordswoman. Yagyu's loyal retainer Koinusuke, who's spent the last 300 years seeking the Patch's ordained recipient, insists she assume this new identity and its attendant responsibilities--including a 300-year-old vendetta with the Ryujoji clan. Jubei has mixed feelings about this legacy, as she does about the romantic attentions of elegant Kendo champion Shiro and gleefully "unrefined" Bantaro. Shiro's scheming brother, Hajime Ryujoji, hopes to realize an ancient plot to rule Japan "by the sword." Mikage, who attacked Jubei in an earlier episode, returns to reveal the secret of the Eye Patch: warriors struck with Yagyu Jubei's sword receive no wounds, but discover their true hearts. Jubei uses this knowledge to free Hajime from his clan's ancient grudge. But Shiro is possessed by the spirit of Daiyu Taiko Ryujoji, who was defeated by Yagyu Jubei 300 years ago, precipitating the centuries-long vendetta. In a surprisingly deft ending, writer-director Akitaroh Daichi has Jubie's perennially distracted father use his skills as a writer to devise a way to destroy Daiyu and free his daughter from the Lovely Eye Patch. As a result of her adventures, Jubei matures: the ditzy whiner in episode 1 grows into an appealing young woman. (Unrated: suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, minor risqué humor) --Charles Solomon

Yagyu Jubei was Japan's greatest swordsman. His skill was legendary; his name was whispered reverently by all the other warriors of Japan. But the one enemy he couldn't conquer was death. Before he died though, there would be a successor, and this deserving person would receive all the power and skill of Yagyu Jubei, along with the Lovely Eyepatch. After 300 years of searching, the disciple has found Jiyu Nanohana, a rather ordinary girl who has just moved to a new town. If going to a new school weren't stressful enough, Jiyu is told that she is heir to the legendary talents of Yagyu Jubei. And she will have to put those talents to good use and stop the assassins of the rival clan! All 13 episodes collected in one 2 disc set!

Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl - Vol. 1: The Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch

Improbable as it may seem, perky junior high school student Jiyu "Jubei" Nanohana is actually the reincarnation of the legendary warrior Yagyu Jubei. When she dons the fabled "lovely eye patch," she transforms into a sword fighter of devastating skill. Yagyu's retainer, Koinusuke, who's spent the last 300 years seeking the patch's ordained recipient, insists she assume this new identity and its attendant responsibilities.

One of those responsibilities is the resolution of a 300-year-old feud with the Ryujoji clan. The current head of the clan is Hajime, the scheming brother of school kendo champion Shiro. Hajime sends assassins after Jubei, hoping to realize an ancient plan to rule the world "by the sword," but under the spell of the lovely eye patch, Jubei dispatches these attackers handily.

Jubei has mixed feelings about the situation, as she does about the romantic attentions of the elegant Shiro and the gleefully "unrefined" Bantaro. She's more interested in checking out the local dessert shops and cooking for her perennially distracted writer-father.

Jubei seems poised to become the next Usagi, the star of Sailor Moon. Both characters are cute, cheerfully dim schoolgirls who acquire superpowers in spite of themselves, then fight to insure the good guys win. Unrated: Suitable for ages 13 and up for violence and occasional sexual humor. --Charles Solomon

Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl - Vol. 4: Final Showdown

The comic adventures of Jiyu "Jubei" Nanohana, a high school girl who transforms into the reincarnation of legendary warrior Yagyu Jubei, reach a protracted conclusion in these final episodes. Kendo champion Shiro is possessed by the spirit of Daiyu Taiko Ryujoji, who was defeated by Yagyu Jubie 300 years ago, precipitating the centuries-long vendetta. Jubei defeats the possessed Shiro, but the evil spirit escapes, announcing he will continue the feud. In a surprisingly deft ending, writer-director Akitaroh Daichi has Jubie's scatter-brained father use his skills as a writer to devise a way to destroy Daiyu and free his daughter from her transformation curse. Although the romance between Mikage and Jubie's father ends before it really begins, there's plenty of room for sequels. "Unrefined" boss Bantaro and the martial artist twins Shiro and Hajime still nurture crushes on Jubei, the mysterious blonde Otome is lurking in the wings, and Koinusuke just might return. Best of all Jubei has matured, and the whiny ditz of episode 1 has grown into an appealing young woman. Contains these episodes: 11. "But the Path Curves Ahead," 12. "I Had Met a Daughter That I Never Knew," 13. "Night Gave Way to a Brand New Day." Unrated: Suitable for ages 13 and up for violence and occasional sexual humor. --Charles Solomon

Jubei-Chan The Ninja Girl - Vol. 3: Heart of Steel

The slapstick adventures of Jiyu "Jubei" Nanohana, a schoolgirl who is the reincarnation of the legendary samurai warrior Yagyu Jubei, take a more serious turn in volume three of the series. After losing a duel--and the "lovely eye patch"--to kendo champion Shiro, Jubei lies unconscious with a high fever. Her usually nutty father desperately cares for her, recalling how her mother died while he was at work. Bantaro and his sidekicks maintain a vigil at her door, and Shiro too is nursed back to health after his battle with the ninja retainers of his evil twin brother, Hajime.

Mikage, who attacked Jubei in an earlier episode, returns to reveal the secret of the eye patch: warriors struck with Yagyu Jubei's sword receive no wounds but discover their true hearts. In a rare, decisive moment, Jubei uses this knowledge to free Hajime from the Ryujoji clan's 300-year-old grudge. At the same time, Shiro is possessed with the spirit of the wicked Daiyu Taiko, setting the stage for further confrontations. Meanwhile, Jubei's father pursues Mikage, who resembles his dead wife. The addition of the more serious notes brings some welcome depth to Jubei's comedic adventures and makes this the most satisfying disc in the series.

Unrated: suitable for ages 13 and up for violence and occasional sexual humor. --Charles Solomon

Jubei Chan the Ninja Girl - Vol. 2: Basic Ninja Training

Improbable as it may seem, perky junior high school student Jiyu "Jubei" Nanohana is actually the reincarnation of the legendary warrior Yagyu Jubei. When she dons the fabled "lovely eye patch," she transforms into a sword fighter of devastating skill. Yagyu's retainer, Koinusuke, who's spent the last 300 years seeking the patch's ordained recipient, insists she assume this new identity and its attendant responsibilities.

One of those responsibilities is the resolution of a 300-year-old feud with the Ryujoji clan. The current head of the clan is Hajime, the scheming brother of school kendo champion Shiro. Hajime sends assassins after Jubei, hoping to realize an ancient plan to rule the world "by the sword," but under the spell of the lovely eye patch, Jubei dispatches these attackers handily.

Jubei has mixed feelings about the situation, as she does about the romantic attentions of the elegant Shiro and the gleefully "unrefined" Bantaro. She's more interested in checking out the local dessert shops and cooking for her perennially distracted writer-father.

Jubei seems poised to become the next Usagi, the star of Sailor Moon. Both characters are cute, cheerfully dim schoolgirls who acquire superpowers in spite of themselves, then fight to insure the good guys win. Unrated: Suitable for ages 13 and up for violence and occasional sexual humor. --Charles Solomon