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Which Ninja!

Season 2018 2018

  • 2018-01-21T04:00:00Z
  • 11m
  • 2h 45m (15 episodes)
  • United States
  • Comedy, Documentary
Gaijin Goombah dives into the world of ninja to see how many pop culture shinobi stack up to the real thing.

15 episodes

Season Premiere

2018-01-21T04:00:00Z

2018x01 Is BATMAN A Real Ninja!?

Season Premiere

2018x01 Is BATMAN A Real Ninja!?

  • 2018-01-21T04:00:00Z11m

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!

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!

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"?

2018x04 Is Kirby a "Sucky" Ninja?

  • 2018-03-16T03:00:00Z11m

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!

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!

2018x06 Shantae, True Indie Kunoichi?

  • 2018-04-25T03:00:00Z11m

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!

"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!

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!

2018x09 TF2 Spy is a Ninja, FIGHT ME!

  • 2018-07-23T03:00:00Z11m

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?

2018x10 Power Ranger's Most LEGIT Ninja!

  • 2018-08-09T03:00:00Z11m

When it comes to all of the ninja Power Rangers and their zords, there's one that people really love to joke about, the Frog Ninjazord. I mean, why have a frog when you could have a wolf, bear, or gorilla? But join Gaijin and special guest, the Black Ranger himself, Johnny Yong Bosch as they explain why when it comes to real ninja, nothing tops the toad!

2018x11 The Messenger, Best Retro Ninja!?

  • 2018-10-01T03:00:00Z11m

When it comes to indie games, The Messenger seemed to rock EVERYONE'S socks off. Great gameplay, superb writing, but when it comes to the titular hero of the game, how does The Messenger stack up as a REAL ninja?

Mark of the Ninja Remastered is the PERFECT stealth platformer for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox, and Steam, and the very reason Gaijin started Which Ninja in the first place! But in retrospect, just how much does the game pull from true ninja culture? Is the Marked Ninja a true shinobi, or a tattooed faker?

Taki from Soulcalibur VI is one of the most well known ninja in ALL of fighting games. But just how authentic IS this gal when it comes to real life ninja history and culture? I mean with pups that big... Anyway, learn about some cool real life ninja facts though one of the most recognizable fight games in history!

Mortal Kombat seems plays fast and loose with a LOT of its use of Asian culture in it's games. Especially with Sub Zero's Lin Kuei clan and Scorpions Shirai-ryu clan. But after doing some cultural digging, it may not be as fiction as we thought!

Genji from Overwatch has been a hot item for Which Ninja for a long time. For months you've been asking us to cover him, and today, IT'S TIME! We're break down the good, the bad, and the unexpected of Genji seeing just how true-to-life of a ninja he is!

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