Ranked #720

Shinobi Life (Manga)

Ninja in a Shoujo genre? You don't read that often in these sort of series.

In my own opinion, most of shoujo series often revolves around in school. You got your typical popular main character then for some reason most of the entire campus have a crush on them. Others would form a club that protects him/her and if you are unworthy to get the attention of these popular people you'll be threaten and be bullied etc.... So this series is a nice change from the usual stuff.

Kagetora is a ninja who for unknown reason ended up in the future where he meets his master's (great) grand daughter. Thinking she is the real Princess he protects her from harm. The story is somewhat shallow especially Beni's family problems and the things that revolves around (pretty much most of the stuff on the 1-2 chapters). Although it started somewhat mediocre the series proved to be one of a kind cause it is more focused on Ninja rather than love, love, love. Pretty fast paced for a shoujo series but it's definitely well done (suitable) for its theme.

The art is nice. Clean, not too heavy. I haven't noticed any of the usual stuff most shoujo panels have.. No flowers, bubbles, sparkles etc.... Though (well for me) the art seems it was done with laziness cause sometimes the shading looked rushed but nothing else to complain here. Though it felt like a lazy art it is also quite relaxing hehe.

The characters are a bit mixed. Well of course Kagetora's personality is what you should expect from a ninja. A disciplined, honest, etc.. So he's a great character. In the other hand the female lead (isn't as likeable) the first time she gets introduce you might feel that she isn't a good female lead. But slowly the readers will come to like her. I think Beni's character is developed rather slowly but in a good way. Heck I don't like her the first time but when you read more and more bit by bit you'll end up liking her.

Just as I expected, I enjoyed reading this series. I can't wait to read more. The thing I like about this series is the somewhat "unrequited love". One of the thing I like is the feel of bitter but yet sweet moments.... It has the master X servant theme so the series is much more enjoyable and memorable. I also enjoyed stories that involves ninjas.

If you are looking for a nice shoujo packed with action and dreamy ninja, then this is for you. What makes this series stand from the other, is it doesn't have the over dramatic, cheesy, lines. It doesn't have those typical word of wisdom when it comes to love etc. If you are getting tired of the usual cliche shoujo romance, but still craving for more romance junk, then this one is worth a try! read more

Well i like a lot about this manga but i would have to say what i like the most is the overall story a ninja that falls in a time hole to the future thats freaking awesome the art is pretty good very funny parts and it keeps getting more tense with the romance and story and very dramitic at times so i like this manga i hope they make a anime when the manga is done i recommend.