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9/10
Japan Makes Cool Shows
byson51865 March 2016
It seems apparent that many Americans do not know about this show. Maybe Americans who have lived in Brazil, especially like 25-years ago when this TV show aired. Or, Americans who lived in Japan when this TV show was on T.V. Also, Americans who are studying Japanese TV shows, as this falls under the Metal Heroes category. I'm not too familiar with many other Metal Heroes shows besides this one. Watching this T.V. show will remind lots of Americans of a T.V. show we are more familiar with, which is the Power Rangers. While Power Rangers has an American cast, the action scenes were Japanese. So, we see similar action.

You can watch this TV show from 1988, and seriously not believe that it is almost 30-years old. It will take us back to a simpler time in the late 1980s. This show is different than live action TV shows we'd watch in America from that same era. Jiraiya takes us back to late '80s Japan, so we will see '80s clothes, hear '80s music, along with '80s lifestyle in Japan. Despite how the fashion has changed, it most likely will not look that old because while this show is before the internet era, it will still show technology that is impressive today nearly 30-years later, and an entertaining action plot that is timeless with sword fighting, martial arts, and ninja action.

What also makes this show entertaining, is how it is a family friendly TV show. The show involves a united family, the Yamajis. The main character: Toha/Jiraiya, the father Tetzuzan, the teenage sister Kei/Emiha, and the kid Manabu. A family of ninjas and Martial Artists who protect the treasured map leading to Pako from the evil Sorcerers Clan. There are also many other ninjas and characters who appear on the show. It's very cool to see an '80s Japanese family lifestyle along with how they work together to solve problems, and lessons we can learn from the TV show with ninja action.

While this TV show is Japanese, it most likely is better known in Brazil. If you look up this show on YouTube, the music you hear will be Japanese but most, if not all the footage from the show will be dubbed into Portuguese, and most of the comments will be from Brazilians who talk about missing the time when they were kids and this show aired. I'm not Brazilian, but I have a Brazilian friend who showed me episodes from this show back in 2008. I don't understand everything in Portuguese, but from the day I saw this show I was flabbergasted at the action and interesting story of Japanese ninjas in Modern Day Japan.

Another cool thing about this show, which happens in a lot of Japanese TV shows including Dragon Ball Z. I'm sure you'll like the music in the TV show. Rather than just background music, it has songs written just for the show you hear during certain scenes. So good action, with good music. Most American shows won't have songs written just for scenes that aren't openings.

Anyway, even if you don't understand Portuguese or Japanese, I'm sure if you look at this show online, you will be amazed at how entertaining a Japanese TV show from the '80s is!! I feel like Japan has the best ideas for action shows, more than any other country, and has more relatable plots. I wish this show came out in the U.S. like it did in Brazil, or had DVDs released with English subtitles like they did with Zyuranger. It most likely never will, but I feel lucky to be one of the few Americans that knows about this show!!
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My humble opinion
golden_bladers24 October 2005
This TV show is quite entertaining for both kids and adults.

For kids because there is a lot of action and a generally easy to follow plot. The main characters are a pretty nice role model, they are poor, humble, simple folks, and yet they fight hard for what they believe in. Even if they are minority and so few people acknowledge them, in good or bad times the Togakuri family will stay united.

For adults it gets a bit trickier. Most will soon realize the ambiguity of dialogues and plots that actually don't seen too well planned. Specially if you watch the translated (portuguese) version, you will often notice some lines were probably not carefully translated. For example the word for sign and inscription in the Japanese language, might be the same, and when they are making references to those 2 things at the same time (Dojo Sign, and half of the Insciption), they use the same term, which is pretty confusing. But thats exactly what makes it a very entertaining show for adults. If you have a silly type of humor you will just crack yourself up with this show =)

I never get tired of it. I have seen all episodes when I was young, taped many, and I still watch them back and forth when I need a good laugh.

Its very hard to find them on tape though. They were not a big hit in japan, and in Brazil its dimming away.

Hope this was helpful.
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10/10
best series in world production
diegossan13 July 2023
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Best series in world production l in terms of harmony, action, and history as a whole, since the 80s it has been a home for children, not even the heroes of america can overcome ninja jiraiya, he didn't have vacations, he worked hard, he took care of hojo, he took care of costs and food for the family clan which series does america teach this.... in addition to japanese culture through martial arts and i mark seriousness, generosity, kindness and justice in america most beloved because i teach life is priceless i have not lost value, do not forget that friendship, kindness. The series fulfills connection with the teenagers become adults.
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This is a Ninja Series watched by Brazilian people
Kabuki-331 May 1999
This is the best Tokusatsu ( a Kind of TV series about fight ), like "Jaspion" "Changeman" and "Flashman", ... )

Show many ninja power, fights, ninja women, weaphons, ...
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Yamashi's is the guardian of a powerful treasure for several generations, now Jiraya, has to honor his family name and protect them against the evil Empire of Ninjas...
contato-135 December 2005
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The family Yamashi is the guardian of a powerful treasure for several generations, now Toha Yamashi, as Jiraya, has to honor his family name and protect them against the evil Empire of Ninjas. His adoptive father, Tetsusan Yamashi, when young, fought the leader of the Sorcerer's family, Oninin Dokusai to protect the treasure, now he is too old to do so. That's when Jiraya comes up. Jiraya is a powerful armor and it will help Toha Yamashi against the Empire of Evil, who desperately wants Pako, the treasure of the century. This series has it all, because when the ninja tournament begins, Jiraya has to fight against ninjas from across the globe, which means: an American ninja with a gun, an Arabian ninja with a turbant, an African ninja with a tiger mask, even a templar ninja! Jiraya has equipments like the old fashion ninjas, as well as Batman's alike equipment. He also has a car. And whenever he is going to finish his opponents he's katana turns laser and then he slices the enemy like a fine Jedi.
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