Which Ninja - Season 1

First aired: 5/11/2017 18 episodes

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Episodes

1. Specter Knight, Reaper or Shinobi!?

Aired: 5/11/2017

Discover the true shinobi origins in one of the most unlikely video game characters, Specter Knight.

2. For Honor's Shinobi Cultural Origins!

Aired: 5/16/2017

For Honor's Shinobi has some CRAZY moves and incredible reach with their kusarigama, but did real ninja have such crazy fighting capabilities with the ol' chain and sickle? Or is video game logic taking over historical accuracy?

3. ARMS Ninjara is a Living Ninja Weapon!?

Aired: 6/10/2017

ARMS is ALMOST out for the Nintendo Switch, but Ninjara has been on my mind ever since the game was announced. Why? Because Ninjara's origin goes far and beyond the shuriken hair and teleport jutsus.

4. Shredder's REAL WORLD Identity in TMNT!?

Aired: 7/1/2017

Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is one of the most recognizable ninjas of all time. But after being defeated by the turtles time and time again, is he really that good of a shinobi? Today, we discover the real world roots in shredders original design and discover some... "interesting"

5. One-Punch Man's Sonic is a TERRIBLE Ninja!?

Aired: 7/29/2017

Speed O Sound Sonic from One Punch man is an incredibly cool character. Faster than sound, deadly with a blade, and has a very unique design. But for all his talk to Saitama about being an ultimate ninja, just how good of a ninja is he REALLY? Today, Gaijin breaks down one of anime's most recognized ninja to see just how good culturally and historically Sonic truly is! (Side note, this video was demonitized for the use of the word "punch". Goes to show how much patreon matters for the continuation of my content.)

6. TRUE Shinobi Origins of Mega Man's Shadowman!

Aired: 8/29/2017

In honor of Mega Maker, for this month's Which Ninja, we look back on Mega Man 3's Shadowman to see if he's just a Wiley weeb or a true shinobi! The answer may surprise you!

7. Naruto's True Folklore of Jiraiya!

Aired: 9/29/2017

Naruto's Jiraiya is one HECK of a character. Mentor, sage, pervert. He's one of the most beloved characters in the franchise. But there is an even GREATER folkstory to Jiraiya that is over 200 years old. Today, we look at how close Jiraiya of Naruto matches his centuries old inspiration!

8. How the Sheikah Are Legend of Zelda's Real World Shinobi!

Aired: 11/2/2017

The Legend of Zelda's Sheikah have always been a mysterious people in Hyrule, but after seeing their latest incarnation in Breath of the Wild, I began to see breadcrumbs into their real world ninja origin. You won't believe how deep this goes.

9. Greninja's TRUE Ninja Origins in Pokemon!

Aired: 12/9/2017

Pokemon's Greninja has not only been a fan favorite to many, not only had a star role in the Pokemon X&Y anime, but has been one of the most requested ninja in gaming for Gaijin to analyze! So let's break down everything about it, to learn just how ninja IS Greninja!

10. Is BATMAN A Real Ninja!?

Aired: 1/20/2018

There's always been a debate whether or not DC Comic's Batman is a true ninja or not. With the Ninja Batman movie coming out in 2018 you'd think at this point he would be, but why is he wearing samurai armor? Let's put the debate to an end and see just how real of a ninja Batman really is!

11. Zer0, Borderlands Real Life Ninja! feat. The Anime Man!

Aired: 2/5/2018

You've asked for it for months now, so here's the MANY reasons why Zer0 from Borderlands 2 might just be one of the most historically accurate, OP ninja in gaming!

12. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are REAL Ninjas!?

Aired: 3/1/2018

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are almost solely responsible for the term "ninja" becoming a household name. But after thirty years of TV shows, movies, and merchandise, how "ninja" are they REALLY? And what will it mean for the new series, "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"?

13. Is Kirby a "Sucky" Ninja?

Aired: 3/15/2018

With the release of Kirby Star Allies for the Nintendo Switch, a lot of my Patrons and I have been really curious about just how ninja Ninja Kirby is. Does he "suck" pretty hard, or is Kirby's ninjitsu legit? Let's find out!

14. Why Hanzo is the Most Legit Ninja in Overwatch!

Aired: 4/6/2018

A lot has happened to Hanzo in Overwatch recently. Sonic Arrow nerf, removal of Scatter Arrrow, some new rapid fire ability. But what Blizzard might not realize is the things they are removing is what makes Hanzo such a legit ninja in the first place! That and his dark past with his old clan the Shimada. How legit? Gaijin's got the answer!

15. Shantae, True Indie Kunoichi?

Aired: 4/24/2018

Shantae, Half Genie Hero and her ninja costume DLC pack for Nintendo Switch and Steam might look as stereotypical as you can get, but what truths behind this adorable genie girls visage could their be? Is she 100% kunoichi, or just a crappy cosplayer? Let's find out!

16. My Hero Academia's Aizawa is a NINJA!?

Aired: 5/19/2018

"What are you, some kind of ninja?" Ever since Aizawa "Eraserhead" Shouta strung up Todoroki like a pinata in the hit anime, My Hero Academia, We've been wondering that very question. And after analyzing Aizawa's fighting technique, strategies, strengths, and weaknesses, you'll be AMAZED at how much the joyless and exhausted Aizawa sensei compares to the sneakiest warriors in the world, the shinobi!

17. Which Ninja: Legend of Zelda's Greatest Shinobi Sheik!

Aired: 7/3/2018

Legend of Zelda has had some pretty crazy ninja in their game like the Sheikah and the Yiga clans, but how about THE ninja from Legend of Zelda? From Ocarina of Time, to Smash Bros, to Hyrule Warriors, how does Zelda... I mean Sheik stand up to the real life history and culture of true shinobi? You might be surprised!

18. TF2 Spy is a Ninja, FIGHT ME!

Aired: 7/22/2018

Team Fortress 2's Spy has been requested for Which Ninja for a LONG time now, and it's easy to see why. A lot of his cosmetics definitely give him a shinobi vibe. But just how ninja is TF2's international man of mystery? And how closely related ARE ninja and our modern take on spies?