Jiyu Nanohana
main character
TV
6.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 6, 1999 – June 29, 1999
- Season
- Spring 1999
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Akitarou Daichi, Hiroaki Sakurai
- Original creator
- Akitarou Daichi
- Music
- Toshio Masuda
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
- Also known as
- Jubei Chan, Jubei Chan - The Ninja Girl - Le secret du Lovely Bandeau, Jubei-chan
- Score across sites
- 6.64/10
- Official site
- starchild.co.jp/special/j2
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Family Life79%Slapstick79%Henshin73%Female Protagonist60%Samurai60%Swordplay60%Male Harem60%Martial Arts10%
TVFINISHED1999 SPRING6.4 / 10 AniList score
Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch
十兵衛ちゃん -ラブリー眼帯の秘密-• Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu
Synopsis
Improbable as it sounds, perky junior high student Jiyu "Jubei" Nanohana is the reincarnation of the legendary samurai Yagyu Jubei. When she puts on the fabled Lovely Eye Patch, she becomes a devastating swordswoman and assumes all related responsibilities - including a 300-year-old vendetta with the Ryujoji clan. (Source: Media Blasters)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and comedy, especially stories with family life, slapstick, henshin.
Reception is lukewarm: 64/100 on AniList, with 31% of 1.2K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #36 highest-rated anime of 1999.
About 9.3% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akitarou Daichi
- Director
- Akitarou Daichi
- Director
- Hiroaki Sakurai
- Character design
- Takahiro Yoshimatsu
- Music
- Toshio Masuda
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Jubei Chan the Ninja Girl 2: The Counterattack of Siberia Yagyu (2004)
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Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch FAQ
How many episodes does Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch have?
Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch?
About 5 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch finished?
Yes. Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch has finished airing — the final episode aired June 29, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch?
Yes — the story continues in Jubei Chan the Ninja Girl 2: The Counterattack of Siberia Yagyu (2004).
Where do I start Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch?
Start here: Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch is the first entry, followed by Jubei Chan the Ninja Girl 2: The Counterattack of Siberia Yagyu.
Is Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch based on a manga?
No. Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch?
Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Akitarou Daichi and Hiroaki Sakurai.