The long-awaited reprint of the special picture book “Rantaro’s Ninja World”! Includes numerous materials that will invite readers into the world of ninjas, as well as original illustrations by Amako-sensei.
Asahi Shimbun Publications Ltd. Press release: October 10, 2025 To Members of the Press The long-awaited reprint of the special edition picture book “Rantaro’s Ninja World”! Contains numerous materials that invite readers into the world of ninjas, as well as original illustrations by Amako-sensei. Asahi Shimbun Publications will release a reprint of “Rantaro’s Ninja World” (written by Amako Sobei) on Friday, December 19, 2025. The reprint edition includes a newly drawn illustration of Doi Hansuke by Amako-sensei.
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Purchase here Asahi Shimbun Publications Co., Ltd. will release a reprint of “Rantaro’s Ninja World” (written by Amako Sobei) on Friday, December 19, 2025. “Rantaro’s Ninja World” was released in 1996. After nine printings, it went out of print, but “Ninja knowledge written in a way that even children can understand, making it very useful.” “A must-read for anyone who loves ninjas, not just Nintama fans. It can also serve as a reference for creative writing.” “I loved this book as a child, but I lost it. I want to read it again.” In response to such long-awaited requests, the decision has finally been made to republish it. To celebrate the publication of this reprint edition, a specially drawn illustration of Doi Hansuke by Amako-sensei has been included. What did ninjas look like? What weapons and techniques did they use? What missions were they entrusted with? Amako-sensei’s illustrations provide a detailed explanation of the historical background of the time in which Rantaro and his friends lived and the secrets of the ninja! Learning about the life, culture, and history of ninjas makes “Rantaro the Failed Ninja” even more interesting! This is an illustrated introduction to the world of ninjas. [Contents] ■First, a little background… Ninja’s Work / Ninja Era / The History of Ninjutsu ■Things you need to know about this tool section… Clothing and equipment / Ninja weapons / Various tools / Medicines and poisons ■Now it’s time for the practical test! Section… Disguise/Walk/Sneak in/Hide/Escape/Communicate …Also included are columns and both endpapers, including “Tobe Shinzaemon’s Sword Lesson” and “Yamada Rikichi’s Matchlock Gun Lesson” ★Includes one original illustration by Amako Soubei and Doi-sensei ★Eligible for the 10 million copies sold gift campaign (deadline: March 31, 2026)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/4702/2233/4702-2233-c225a8827a19ac37af94ddd3f56d0d77-2288×1640.jpg Reprint Edition: Rantaro’s Ninja World Release date: December 19, 2025 ISBN: 978-4-02-258724-4 List price: 2,200 yen (excluding tax) ¥2,000 10% tax) 182mm x 257mm x 5mm Hardcover, hardback, 40 pages
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4022587245 Failed Ninja Rantaro Special Page HP
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