Mini Ninjas (TV Series)

Mini Ninjas is an American Comedic-Drama Ninja series based on the game of the same name. It is the second Television adaption of the game and the first adaption of the game in live-action. The series follows the Ninjas through their quests to keep the balance of nature in the Ancient Region of Kujma. The first and second season follows the Ninjas on a quest adapted from the game, however, the third season is created with an original storyline using plans for the games sequel as source material.

The first season of the show was well received by critics while the second was criticized for it's plot holes. However, the third season was deemed a redeemer as well as having one of the episodes deemed some of the best story-telling of the 21st century. Tom Holland has been nominated for a golden glob for his portrayal of Shun.

Overview
This season sees Hiro and Futo leave Ninja Mountain and rescuing Suzume and Shun, losing Futo during a battle in the Jadestone Forest. Hiro defeats Boss Lumbering Fool with the help of Suzume and attempts to defeat Boss Windy Pants with the help of Shun, however, they are defeated and split up resulting in Shun and Suzume rescuing Hiro and escaping. They decide to return to the Night Castle when they are stronger. Heading towards the Grassy Hills, they hope to find Tora who was previously at the Night Castle.

This season adapts quests 1-9 of the game as well as using scrapped concepts from the game to twist the plot.

Overview
Heading up to the grassy Hills, the trio find Tora who is stalking a large group of Samurai through the Hills, they defeat the group but Suzume is gravely injured resulting in them heading to the Salt Castle to find treatment for her. Hiro, Shun and Tora infiltrate the Castle; Hiro runs into Boss Timid Swimmer and kills him while Shun and Tora escape with the medicine. They head North to their meet up point, discovering their path is blocked, they decide to go through the mountains. While pushing through the mountains, they find Kunoichi, who has been captured, while attempting to rescue her, Shun is separated from Tora and Suzume who flee thinking he and Kunoichi are dead. Suzume and Tora head back towards the Night Castle to plot their next move. Shun and Kunoichi meet up with Hiro and the trio push for the Peaks Castle. Hiro and Shun infiltrate the castle while Kunoichi helps locals push the Samurai back from their village. Shun blows up the castle while Hiro defeats Boss screeching Owl, still inside. Shun, devastated over the thought of accidentally killing Hiro, heads back towards Ninja Mountain with Kunoichi, with no hope of taking on the Warlord.

Overview
Heading back towards the Night Castle, Suzume and Tora discover Shun and Kunoichi, alive. They meet up and find Hiro is dead. Shun reveals that Windy Pants is indeed still alive and that he and Hiro lied before, telling them they defeated him. Suzume scolds him before declaring they shall defeat him and avenge Hiro, she then states that after that they shall finish Hiro's quest. Avenging him and Futo. Hiro however, is alive. He defeated Screeching Owl long before the castle blew up. He wanted to go ahead without Shun and Kunoichi as he did not want them to be in any more danger. Hiro moves towards the Fortress of Ashida facing many challenges along the way. Returning to the Night Castle, the four infiltrate the castle using a passage Tora previously found. This time Windy Pants was unaware of their attack until it was too late and they manage to kill him with Shun firing the killing blow. They now head for the Fortress of Ashida, finding the route is strangely clear. They fight their way through the castle before something changes everything. Hiro sneaks through the fortress, saving his strength. Upon touching the door, Ashida animates the castle, bringing it to life. Hiro sneaks through and engages Ashida. Outside, the four fight the castle which rampages, they are almost killed when a portal opens; the Ninja Master steps through and brings them back to Ninja Mountain. Inside the Castle, Ashida looks into Hiro's mind and finds the location of Ninja Mountain. He begins to march on it. With Hiro in his custody. Back at Ninja Mountain, they prepare for the attack. Shun, Suzume and the Ninja master prepare the defenses while Kunoichi and Tora help the civilians flee. The Ninja Master briefly attempts to teach Shun and Suzume Kuji empowerment which they could use to save Hiro. He tells them that they will need to fight their way into the castle and save him. They agree and he teleports them to the Earth Castle where the Living Castle approaches. They sneak in and free Hiro. As the Living Castle reaches Ninja Mountain with the Samurai Army the battle begins. Tora and Kunoichi assist the Tengu in repelling the Samurai while the Ninja Master creates his own Kuji warrior to fight the Castle. Shun and Suzume fight their way into the castle and almost save Hiro but are caught. However, while detained; Hiro teaches them how to truly tap into Kuji and the trio frees themselves killing Ashida. They escape the castle, only to find the Ninja Master has been mortally wounded. He declares Hiro the new master, however, Hiro declares that Shun and Suzume should share the role of training a new generation of Ninjas as he does not wish to stay at Ninja Mountain. Instead, he sets off to do what had once been done before. It is implied that Hiro sets off to scatter the Kuji Magic similar to what the Ninja Master had done before, he then is implied to take up Sanctuary where Ashida's Fortress once stood. Guarding the crater of pure Kuji, forever.

Cast and Characters

 * Tenzing Norgay Trainor as Hiro the Young (season 1-3)


 * Jacob Batalon as Futo the Large (season 1; special guest star season 3)


 * Sydney Park as Suzume the Elegant (season 1-3


 * Tom Holland as Shun the Archer (season 1-3)


 * Aramis Knight as Tora the Wild (guest season 1; season 2-3)


 * Melody B. Choi as Kunoichi the Sleek (guest season 1; season 2-3)


 * Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Ashida the Samurai Warlord (recurring season 1-2; season 3)