Despite mixed fan reactions and a lukewarm 57% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, Adult Swim has officially doubled down onNinja Kamui. The action-packed original anime, helmed byJujutsu Kaisendirector Sunghoo Park, is set to return for not one but two additional seasons. The announcement comes after months of speculation and has left the anime community buzzing, some with excitement, others with skepticism.
Originally airing on Adult Swim’s Toonami block,Ninja Kamuimade a splash with its stylized violence, dark tone, and cinematic direction, according toVariety. While some viewers criticized its storytelling and pacing,the anime still managed to pick up significant accolades, including “Best Original Anime” at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.Clearly, critics and award voters saw something fans may have overlooked.
Ninja Kamui Has Mixed Reviews, But High Ambition
Adult Swim’s Ninja Kamui Has High Hopes With Its Upcoming 2 Seasons
The contrast between critical praise and fan reception has been striking.While Rotten Tomatoes users gave the series a middling 57%, anime critics praised its visual storytelling and fight choreography.Directed by Sunghoo Park, known for his sharp eye and kinetic action inJujutsu Kaisen, Ninja Kamuihas been described as ambitious, even if uneven in its execution.
Adult Swim’s decision to renew it for two more seasons suggests the network sees long-term potential beyond current reviews.The show’s international fanbase, strong late-night ratings, and viral action clips on social media all hint at deeper audience engagement than the Rotten Tomatoes score suggests.For Toonami, the series has helped reinvigorate its anime lineup with fresh, original content.
What Will the Next 2 Ninja Kamui Seasons Be About?
What Does Adult Swim Plan on Doing With Their Hit, Yet Mixed Original Anime?
According to the announcement, the upcoming seasons will dive into a new arc involving a conspiracy with “cataclysmic” consequences. That pivot might be exactly what the show needs to win over more skeptical fans. By expanding its world and raising the stakes,Ninja Kamuiseasons 2 and 3 could deliver a deeper and more emotionally resonant narrativethe second time around.
Sola Entertainment, the Japanese production company behind the show, appears committed to refining the series further. With a trusted team and increased investment, the creative direction may sharpen in future episodes. If the next seasons improve upon the original’s flaws while retaining its visual flair,Ninja Kamuimight just turn its mixed reception into a lasting success.
