The 2006 ninja comedy Himawari! has arrived on Hulu, complete with English dub and subtitle options. The 13-episode series follows Himawari Hinata, an aspiring kunoichi training at Shinobi Gakuen, who finds herself under the tutelage of Hayato Madenokoji. Hayato, a seemingly ordinary teacher, is actually working to pay off a debt, though Himawari suspects he may be the ninja who saved her years ago.
Produced by Studio Arms, known for series like Queen's Blade and Elfen Lied, Himawari! blends action and martial arts with comedic hijinks. The story centers on Himawari's earnest attempts to become a top ninja, contrasted with Hayato's unconventional methods and hidden past.
This 2006 adaptation of the Himawari Den! manga is a self-contained story, though it was followed by a sequel series, Himawari Too!!. The complete series is now available to stream.
