25 minSeason 1 • Episode 24
LatestAfter the death of Saizou, Kabamaru's horribly strict grandfather and iga ninja-sensei (teacher), an old lady Ran Akoko claims that she received a letter from him asking her to take care of his grandson. So Kabamaru runs off with Lady Akoko to the big city Tokyo to gorge himself on yakisoba, Ramen, chow-mein and attend a regular school which turns out to have weird quirks of its own.
Writing
Gag timing that lands every single food-based punchline.
Production
Vibrant 80s cityscape vs. hidden mountain dojo contrast.
Acting
Arabic dub surprisingly captures Kabamaru's chaotic hunger energy.
Creator
Azuki Yuu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Arabic dub became a cult phenomenon across the Middle East in the late 80s, introducing an entire generation to anime before the term was widely known there.
Kabamaru's name literally translates to 'hippo's circle' — a reference to his round face and enormous appetite, not stealth.
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