Station:
NHK World (JP)
Status:
Running
Start:
2018-03-31
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Ninja are now seen in popular media around the world. But as their profile rises, their reality gets muddied amid legends and fantasies. The truth about authentic ninja lies unknown, shrouded in mystery. This program carefully examines the fighting skills and tools used by actual ninja, and conducts experiments to determine the "Ninja Truth".
There is no Next Episode of Ninja Truth planned.
S1E30 - The Ninja and Guns
Air Date: 17 Aug 2025 10:00 (CDT)
S2026E1 - The Ninja and the Weather
The ninja developed weather forecasting techniques to help them survive and accomplish dangerous missions. With the help of a meteorologist, we examine several techniques found in the Bansenshukai.
Air Date: 21 Aug 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E2 - The Latest in Ninja Research
A collection of documents known as the Masugikaidake-monjo was discovered in Koka. Covering everything from family feuds to mission details and expenses, it provides new insight into the Koka ninja.
Air Date: 28 Aug 2026 22:00 (CDT)