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Is Nobunaga no Shinobi Finished? Everything You Need to Know Before Watching

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What is Nobunaga no Shinobi?
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Nobunaga no Shinobi (known in the anime as Ninja Girl & Samurai Master) is a comedy series that transports viewers back to the Warring States era. The story follows Chidori, a young and determined female ninja who dreams of supporting the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga in achieving his ambitious goals.

If you enjoy lighthearted comedies blended with ninja themes and historical figures, this series is a great choice. It balances the action of the shinobi world with comedic beats, making it accessible for those looking for a fun, low-stress watch. You can watch the anime on Prime Video to start your journey with Chidori.

Is the Anime Really Finished?
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Whether the story is “finished” depends on whether you are watching the anime or reading the manga.

The anime adaptation, Ninja Girl & Samurai Master, consists of three seasons that aired between 2016 and 2018. While these seasons provide a significant amount of content, the anime is based on the Nobunaga no Shinobi manga.

According to recent reports, the manga created by Naoki Shigeno is scheduled to end in its 23rd volume in the fall of 2025. Because the manga continued long after the third season of the anime concluded in 2018, viewers who watch only the anime will likely miss the final conclusion of the story. To get the full, satisfying ending, you will need to continue with the source material. You can buy the Nobunaga no Shinobi manga here to see how the story wraps up.

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Recommended Watch Order#

Navigating the release of this series is straightforward, but there are different paths depending on your goals. Please refer to the relationship tree below the article for a visual breakdown of the connections.

Release Order
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For those who want to experience the show as it originally aired, follow the sequence of the anime seasons:

  1. Ninja Girl & Samurai Master (Season 1)
  2. Ninja Girl & Samurai Master 2nd (Season 2)
  3. Ninja Girl & Samurai Master 3rd (Season 3)

Completionist Order
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If you want every single detail and the definitive ending to Chidori’s journey, the completionist path is:

  1. Watch Ninja Girl & Samurai Master Seasons 1, 2, and 3 in order.
  2. Read the Nobunaga no Shinobi manga to cover the remaining plot and the final volume releasing in 2025.

Source Material Path
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For those who prefer reading or don’t mind jumping from animation to ink, you can start with the manga from the beginning to get the most complete version of the story from the start.

Useful Extras
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If you’ve fallen in love with Chidori and the chaotic energy of the Warring States era, you might want to expand your collection. You can find Nobunaga no Shinobi merchandise here to bring a piece of the shinobi world into your home.

Nobunaga no Shinobi • manga • 2008-06-13 (serialized in Young Animal, 2008 #12)
  └─(adaptation)→  Ninja Girl & Samurai Master • anime • 2016-10-04
   └─(sequel)→   Ninja Girl & Samurai Master 2nd • anime • 2017-04-05
    └─(sequel)→    Ninja Girl & Samurai Master 3rd • anime • 2018-04-06

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