Web site of the Week:
Ninjai, The Little Ninja

What do Uma Thurman, Quentin Tarantino and a small boy with a bird have in common? To find out, go to www.ninjai.com.

Ninjai, The Little Ninja, is an online action/adventure animation series created by the Ninjai gang, “a group of young stuntmen by day and animators, musicians, and artists by night.” It follows the story of Ninjai, a small boy and his little bird friend. The boy is sweet, unassuming, and cares for beauty, truth, and love. However, he is aware that there are demons in the world who mean to harm and need to be destroyed. Mixed with Japanese philosophy and lore, modern-day animation (completely done with Flash 5 animation program), and grassroots participation from The Ninjai Gang, Ninjai, The Little Ninja, delivers the beginnings of a cult classic.

The Little Ninja is already in its 11th episode. The 12th is to be released on March 15. Each episode follows the adventures of Ninjai, who is cuter than your nephew and deadlier than Bruce Lee. Martial arts fans will adore it and lovers of the underground will find it an instant hit. But be forewarned, the little guy packs a punch as most of the episodes are gory. Those who deplore violence should stay clear.

As for me, I have been a fan for quite some time.

Josef Firmage
Culture Writer

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