Ninja Girl & Samurai Master

Ninja Girl & Samurai Master, also known as Nobunaga no Shinobi, was produced by TMS Entertainment and debuted in 2016 as a series of short-form anime episodes. It is based on the four-panel gag manga by Naoki Shigeno, which offers a comedic and lighthearted reimagining of the life of the famous Sengoku-era warlord Oda Nobunaga. The series follows a young, remarkably talented ninja girl named Chidori who pledges her loyalty to Nobunaga with the idealistic goal of helping him unify Japan.

The adaptation was directed by Akitaro Daichi, who is well-regarded for his distinct sense of comedic timing and adaptation of manga works. The visual style prioritizes expressive, simplified character designs that lean into the slapstick nature of the source material while maintaining historical references to the period's key figures. The series was well-received for its ability to condense historical facts and humorous character interactions into three-minute episodes, eventually leading to multiple sequels that expanded on the original premise.