Higan aka Joe Logan (Kenjiro Tsuda and Jeremy Gee)
An exiled Ninja, Higan broke the code of the Ninja Clan and has since been on the run, trying to raise a family. However, years later, in an attempt to keep the Ninja Clan’s secrets, he and his family are murdered, but Higan rises from the dead and vows revenge.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
- Kenjiro Tsuda is also known for their role in “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.”
Additional Information
- Ducky (S1E4): Mike’s nickname for Higan
Mike Moriss (Atsushi Ono and Shawn Hamilton)
Mike is an FBI agent, heading toward the end of his career, and despite the trouble working with Higan can bring, he decides to see Higan’s goals through and hopes to eventually arrest him.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
Additional Information
- Family (S01E04): Ariana was Mike’s wife, and they had a daughter who, unfortunately, died
Quotes
Emma Samanda (Yuki Wakai and Luci Christian)
Emma is Mike’s partner, who is relatively new to the FBI and has massive tech knowledge, to the point of modifying her vehicle into a mobile computer.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
- Luci Christian is also known for their role in “Blade Runner: Blackout 2022.”
The Old Man (TBD)
Like much of Higan’s past life, not much is known about The Old Man. It is clear that he is a doctor, seemingly constantly surrounded by cats. But, most importantly, he is someone Higan can trust.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2
Mari, aka Sarah Logan (Christie Guidry)
Mari is Higan, aka Joe’s wife, who was also a ninja.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
Master Yamaji (Luis Galindo)
Master Yamaji is the head of the Ninja organization.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3
Joseph (James Marler)
Joseph is a front-facing representative of the AUZA corporation.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3
Lil (Brandon Hearnsberger)
Lil is a ninja with weird proclivities that lead to him making most things sexual.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3
Zai (Scott Gibbs)
Zai, also known as “The Reaper,” is a ninja who focuses on taking out exiles and those who have left the ninja order.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3
Additional Information
- Special Technique (S01E03): Flying Swallow
- Former Friend (S01E04): It is revealed that Higan, Mari, and Zai were close at one time, or at least were cordial due to learning their special techniques after the same ceremony.
Big D (Joe P)
Big D is a Black ninja who makes sure he always looks good.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 4
Dilly (Elissa Cuellar)
Joseph’s bodyguard and potential secretary.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 4
Aska (To Be Determined)
A female ninja who might be an ally of Higan.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 4
Jason (Joe Daniels)
Jason is a former employee of Auza, noted to be a researcher, who was let go. Because of his firing, he has vowed to destroy the company.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 5
Background Information
| Network(s) | Cartoon Network (Toonami Block) |
| Created By | Shigeru Murakoshi |
| Based On | N/A |
| First Aired | February 11, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Sci-Fi, Animation |
Plot
Higan and his wife Mari were once part of a Ninja Clan that, when they decided to reciprocate each other’s feelings, they broke the code of. After becoming exiles, they were on the run for years, and when they thought they could have peace, they started a family.
Unfortunately for both, they were soon discovered and murdered. But Higan, through will or a special ninja skill, came back to life. Between a drive for vengenance and the help of the FBI, he plans to execute the new head of the Ninja Clan, who didn’t let his family be.
Groups & Organizations
- Ninja Clan (S01E02): Created in Japan, the Ninja Clan’s goal was also to maintain peace. However, at one point, it decided to leave Japan and be under a greater power, leading to a pseudo-merger with Auza.
- Auza (S01E03): A multinational enterprise specializing in developing military weapons, telecommunications, entertainment, and pretty much all things tech. Whatever industry it is in, it has a high market share. Also, they eliminate critics and opposition by utilizing the Ninja Clan.
Notable Locations & Items
- San Francisco (S01E02): Where the show takes place
- Auza City (S01E03): The HQ of Auza
Terminology
- Ninja Code (S01E04): The secrets of the ninja must never be divulged, and they must be emotionally detached, even from their allies, and it is the mission over their life.
Noteworthy Information
- Secret Art (S01E04): When promoted in the Ninja Clan, each person gets a specific secret art that only they and the person who teaches or gives the art to them knows.
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