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Anime Adaptation of Cyberpunk Novel 'Ninja Slayer' Announced [Update 4/11]

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Apr 2, 2014 8:23 AM
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The official Twitter account of Ninja Slayer announced an anime adaptation of the cyberpunk title. Further details will be released on April 11th.

Ninja Slayer is a series of novels which follow Kenji Fujikido who vows to hunt down and kill ninjas after his family is slain during a ninja battle. The stories are set in the futuristic city of Neo Saitama.

The story was apparently written by Americans Bradley Bond and Philip Ninj@ Morzez, and subsequently translated by a Japanese team. However, many readers believe that this backstory is a ruse designed by the true creators. Upon gaining popularity online, the series was published by Enterbrain and subsequently adapted into three manga series by Enterbrain and Kodansha.

Source: Tweet, ANN


Update April 6
The studio will be Trigger.

Source: Scan via Tweet


Update April 11
The official website for the anime can be found here. The website also mentions that the anime will be appearing at Anime Expo 2014.

Source: ANN

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Apr 2, 2014 8:25 AM
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Now that looks awesome. Will give it a try once it airs.
Apr 2, 2014 8:26 AM
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This sounds like the drama from the 3rd case of Ace Attorney's first game.
Apr 2, 2014 8:31 AM
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Ninjas and Cyberpunk? Hell yeah, count me in for this although I'm curious to see more details next week.
Apr 2, 2014 8:34 AM
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I haven't read the novel but I'm really into cyberpunk anime. I'm looking forward to read more details about it, it definitely sounds intresting.
Apr 2, 2014 8:37 AM
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I saw "cyberpunk" and I instantly became interested. I look forward to watching this!
Apr 2, 2014 8:41 AM
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It's one of those shows where I really need to watch the first episode to forge an opinion.
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Apr 2, 2014 8:51 AM
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Ninja + Futurestic... wait what

But it's cyberpuuuunk! and ninjas!!! and future and stuff!!
I'll look into more details on April 11 and decide whether to watch this or not ^^

But it's cyberpunk so it has high chances :D
Apr 2, 2014 8:52 AM
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cyberpunk? I'm in.
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Apr 2, 2014 8:52 AM

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I'm in. The world needs to be more cyberpunk animes!
Apr 2, 2014 8:58 AM

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The backstory is one big troll and they should've announced this on the 31st (1st in Japan) for better results.

The art looks very stylish and I'll watch this.


Apr 2, 2014 9:03 AM
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Cyberpunk and ninjas, let's how that plays. I wonder if it'll be like Ninja Gaiden.
Apr 2, 2014 9:38 AM

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I'm not a huge fan of the name, but whatever I'll check it out.
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Cyberpunk in the 2010's IS NOT REAL Cyberpunk. Just a cheap bastardization.
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Apr 2, 2014 9:43 AM
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The American origins of the story sounds fishy. If you wrote something in English why would you only publish it in Japanese?

They're possibly anime fans who only released it in Japan to try and get an anime made, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. But if it's at all serious, they should be launching the English version of the books at the same time as the anime. Otherwise you'd have to ask if they hate making money?
Apr 2, 2014 9:54 AM

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Cyberpunk? Count me in.
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I saw "cyberpunk" and I instantly became interested. I look forward to watching this!


Same here. I'll definitely check it out when the first promotional stuff shows up.

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Apr 2, 2014 10:53 AM

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looking forward to this o.o

Apr 2, 2014 11:01 AM

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Looks good.
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Apr 2, 2014 11:10 AM

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Sweet I love cyberpunk probably my favorite genre. Can't wait to hear more.
Apr 2, 2014 11:11 AM

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Well this sounds promising 0_0 Will try
Apr 2, 2014 11:29 AM

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CYBERPUNK + Ninja?! Count me in!
Apr 2, 2014 12:30 PM

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Cyberpunk ninja? HAHAHAHA, I bet they'll have nazis, vampires, zombies and aliens too.
Apr 2, 2014 12:45 PM
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cipheron said:
The American origins of the story sounds fishy. If you wrote something in English why would you only publish it in Japanese?


Probably targeting Japanese audiences. Douglas Coupland, one of my favorite authors, did one too.

http://coupland.com/portfolio/god-hates-japan/
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I don't like futuristic crap. But I see Ninjas.
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Apr 2, 2014 2:26 PM

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FUCK YES.

Anything in cyberpunk genre instantly gets me attention. Way not enough shows in that genre nowadays.
Apr 2, 2014 3:02 PM

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Sounds pretty awesome, cyberpunk is a promising genre
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Most likely,but the book actual exist,i mean,i have one
Apr 2, 2014 3:47 PM

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You had me at cyberpunk. >:D
Apr 2, 2014 3:51 PM

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Will definitely give it a try. If only because we've rarely seen decent cyberpunk anime in recent years (Psycho Pass immediately came into mind). My biggest worry though. How's this show even going to fare? Because anime that try to be serious, grounded, and generally dark/violent tend to be more hit or miss when it comes to finding their target audience.
Apr 2, 2014 4:12 PM

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cyberpunk and ninja in the same sentence, now I would like to see that.
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Cyberpunk in the 2010's IS NOT REAL Cyberpunk. Just a cheap bastardization.


That was my first thought as well, but honestly Mardock Scramble wasn't too bad... you know aside from that really long and kinda arbitrary gambling segment. As for Arise... well it's better than nothing I guess, but it simply doesn't match up to the series and definitely doesn't come close to the first movie... Psycho-pass was just crap through and though, no redemption for that show, no idea how it got a 2nd season. Ninjas and cyberpunk though sounds like a damn good time. Even if its shit in terms of story and chars it will probly atleast have some cool action scenes.
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Apr 2, 2014 4:45 PM

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Nice. I'm interested.
Apr 2, 2014 5:25 PM
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I'll be keeping my eyes on this.
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Hopefully this isn't a main character.. maybe enemy.
Apr 2, 2014 8:28 PM

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That sounds pretty cool, better than the average novel adaption!
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Apr 2, 2014 8:33 PM

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You had me at 'cyberpunk'.
I probably regret this post by now.
Apr 2, 2014 9:40 PM

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Cyberpunk ninjas I'm in :D
Apr 2, 2014 9:44 PM

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Cyberpunk = WIN

Now we need a Transmetropolitan anime
Apr 2, 2014 9:49 PM

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Cyberpunk and Ninja's? Euhh.... I don't know :/
Apr 2, 2014 10:29 PM

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So, cyberpunk definitely has me, though that could also easily turn out terrible-- will watch though.
Apr 3, 2014 3:42 AM

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As long as it's cheesy to the max, I'll watch. Hopefully it's not something serious, since a serious tone would just get in the way.

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Apr 3, 2014 5:17 AM
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so Striker Hiryu x Ninja gaiden i love it ;3
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Apr 3, 2014 6:21 AM

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Cyberpunk + Ninja ? I think I will not like this .
Apr 3, 2014 7:39 AM

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Hopefully this isn't a main character.. maybe enemy.
I hope this IS the main character. Maybe it's like Serial Experiments Lain BUT WITH NINJAS
Apr 3, 2014 7:41 AM

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SteampunkDalek said:
skudoops said:


Hopefully this isn't a main character.. maybe enemy.
I hope this IS the main character. Maybe it's like Serial Experiments Lain BUT WITH NINJAS


Yeah she looks awesome what are you talking about? :D
Apr 3, 2014 7:48 AM

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Cyberpunk + Ninja ? I think I will not like this .


This.
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Okay the character design is very worrisome. -____-
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