Background
Did you know that the Senran Kagura anime is actually an adaptation of a super-popular video game series? The first game was produced by Marvelous Entertainment and developed by Tamsoft in 2011. The theme of the entire series revolves around a group of female high school ninjas who train to fight against rival shinovi. Due to its erotic content, these video games fit perfectly into the Ecchi genre.
Ninjas
Hanzo Academy
From left to right: Yagyuu, Hibari, Asuka, Ikaruga, and Katsuragi.
Crimson Squad
From left to right: Homura, Hikage, Mirai, Yomi, and Haruka.
Hebijo Clandestine Girl’s Academy
From left to right: Imu, Murasaki, Miyabi, Ryona, and Ryobi.
Gessen Girl’s Academy
From left to right: Minori, Yozakura, Yumi, Murakumo, and Shiki.
Games
Senran Kagura Burst for Ninendo 3DS
Senran Kagura Burst (2012) is a side-scrolling beat ‘em up game filled with over-the-top characters, Ecchi comedy, a leveling system, and a big set of fighting skills. The roast of playable characters includes the girls from the Hanzo Academy and the Crimson Squad.
Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus for PS Vita
Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus (2013) follows the rivalry developed in the previous game and adds another faction to the brawl―the Gessen Girl’s Academy. This release lets you play as any of the four ninja clans, allowing you to experience the game from four different story perspectives.
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson for Nintendo 3DS
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson (2014) starts its story right after the events of Senran Kagura Burst. This time, however, the opposing ninja clans ally to fight a bigger evil, introducing a dual character combo system for joint attacks. It also features improved graphics and an online co-op mode.
Senran Kagura: Estival Versus for PS4 and PS Vita
Senran Kagura: Estival Versus (2015) is the latest game released by the Senran Kagura franchise. For this game, the girls from the four ninja clans are transported to a parallel dimension, where they have to face each other again. Apart from the usual cast and the traditional gameplay, this game adds new ninjas with a whole set of new abilities and techniques into the equation, as well as a wider range of options for character customization and better graphics.
The Senran Kagura video games don’t have a very deep or intriguing story. However, if you’re looking for a game with awesome gameplay as well as a ton of funny scenes, then this series is the perfect choice!
