Kage Kara Mamoru- [top]

: A ninja who confesses her love to Mamoru upon their first meeting and even uses secret family medicine to save his life. Key Media & Origins Originally a light novel series by Tarou Achi, the franchise expanded into: : A 12-episode adaptation aired in 2006, often titled Guardian Ninja Mamoru in English.

When the anime aired in 2006, it was generally received as a solid, if not revolutionary, comedy. It suffered somewhat from being released during the "Ninja Boom" initiated by Naruto . Audiences expecting high-octane ninja battles were instead treated to a romantic comedy, leading to a split in viewer expectations. Kage kara Mamoru-

At its core, Kage kara Mamoru is the story of Mamoru Kagemori, a high school student with a secret that would make James Bond jealous. By day, he is a bespectacled, clumsy, and utterly forgettable teenager who seems to trip over his own feet. By night (and often during the day, uninvited), he is a ninja. : A ninja who confesses her love to