 This article is about a ranger in Shuriken Sentai Ninninger.
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- "The Shimmering Calm! KiNinger! (
煌 めきの凪 ！キニンジャー！ Kirameki no Nagi! Ki Ninjā!)" - ―KiNinger's roll call.[src]
Nagi Matsuo (松尾 凪 Matsuo Nagi) is KiNinger (キニンジャー Ki Ninjā, Yellow Ninja), who is known as The Agile Ninja (
Being 16 years old at the beginning of the series, Nagi is the youngest member out of the Ninningers.[2]
History[]
One of Yoshitaka Igasaki's successors, Nagi was one of his grandchildren chosen to become the Ninningers. He was called by Tsumuji Igasaki, his uncle and Takaharu and Fuka's father to their dojo, which much later turned into a pile of ruins by Hitokarages. After reunited with the other Ninninger candidates, Tsumuji leads them to Gengetsu Kibaoni's resting place, which was sealed by Yoshitaka until the Sealing Shuriken were released by the revived Gengetsu and wandered off to various part of the city. After the Ninningers destroy Yokai Kamaitachi, it grew large and they received five OtomoNin Shuriken, which they used to form Shurikenjin and finished the Yokai. Yoshitaka revealed himself to be much alive, but lectured them for their inexperience and lead them to their new dojo that they will use as their new base. 
TV STORY-Shinobi 1: We're Ninja!
Nagi at first tried to use textbooks as guidance in his fight but after his near-death experience by Yokai Kasha, he decided to use experiences instead, taking Takaharu as an example for not thinking over his actions first. TV STORY-Shinobi 3: Formidable Enemy Gabi Appears!
Alerted to a Yokai appearance, the Ninningers discovered only a Sealing Shuriken found by Fuka, realizing that someone else was now fighting the Yokai. Following this, it was revealed that Yakumo's mother, fashion designer Harukaze Kato, had the End Shuriken as an accessory on a designer dress she made for her new fashion show in Japan. The Ninningers then enacted their plan to recover the End Shuriken and swap it with a fake, with Nagi disgusing himself as a security guard taking a shift to let Takahru and Yakumo in. However, matters were complicated as the Kibaoni Army moved to take the End Shuriken themselves, sending the magic Yokai Ittan-momen and the new Jukkarage grunts. His first act was to use a transformation spell to turn Fuka into a mouse, with Kasumi seemingly following, leading Takaharu to house them in a mouse cage. Nagi was then turned into a rock before the Ninningers caught up with the End Shuriken, with Yakumo being the last one standing when Takaharu was turned into a doll. However, he was able to outsmart Ittan-momen with a combination of magic and Ninpou as Kasumi, having used a decoy, acquired the End Shuriken. Nagi and the others were then changed back to normal when Yakumo used a reverse spell against Ittan-momen. The Ninningers found that the End Shuriken was a fake all along when Kyuemon attempted to take it before receiving unexpected aid from a sixth Ninninger with his own OtomoNin in the giant battle. TV STORY-Shinobi 9: Ninjutsu vs. Magic, the Great Battle!
When Fuka was scouted by a producer for his new movie featuring the popular actor SILVER as Dracula, the Ninningers, suspecting the Western Yokai Dracula was involved, went undercover and accompanied Fuka to her audition, with Nagi and Yakumo disguising themselves as potential actresses alongside Kasumi. Along with all the other candidates bar Fuka; Nagi, Yakumo then Kasumi as well fall victim to Dracula's bite, putting them into a deep sleep allowing him to harvest human fear through induced nightmares. Nagi and the others soon wake up when their life energy is returned following Dracula's defeat by Fuka, Takaharu and Kinji. Nagi, Yakumo, and Kasumi then board their OtomoNin to get back at Dracula, pushing him back enough for Takaharu to destroy the enlarged Western Yokai. TV STORY-Shinobi 25: It's Summer! Beware of Dracula
Nagi finds that he has come 2nd in the mid-point Last Ninja race.
When Yoshitaka announced the mid-point results of the Last Ninja race, Nagi was pleasantly surprised to learn that he had made 2nd place. In reality, however, "grandad" was actually Nekomata's doppelganger Yokai Mataneko in disguise, who intended to get revenge against the Ninningers by breaking them up, hosting a lightning quiz round when the initial results failed. After the Ninningers noticed signs that something was amiss, Kasumi fetched a second Yoshitaka, exposing the first as a fake via catnip. The Ninningers then transformed to fight him, with Takaharu as AkaNininger Chozetsu defeating Mataneko with Shinobimaru after being accidentally enlarged alongside the Yokai. Afterwards, at the request of his grandchildren, Yoshitaka gave his true mid-point results, stating that they were all still at the starting line, with this news only giving them a strengthened resolve to continue training. TV STORY-Shinobi 26: It's Summer! Last Ninja Race Intermediate Announcement!
Finding Takaharu bringing a girl to the house, Nagi along with Yakumo, Kasumi and Kinji, discussed this new development while eavesdropping on the two, wondering what Fuka would make of her brother having a girlfriend. Inadvertently revealing themselves when Fuka arrived, it turned out that Takaharu's 'girlfriend', Kikyo Kousaka, was an old friend of his from his days traveling while training as a ninja, having returned due to the opening of a new ninja school by the ninja master Kiroku Ise, where she was to instruct new students. However, Kiroku was being manipulated by the Puppet Ninja Kuroari who intended to recruit ninja initiates to the Kibaoni Army. Nagi and the others later helped the students escape from the school before saving Takaharu, Kikyo and Kiroku from Puppet Ninja Kuroari who had been manipulating Kiroku, with the Ninningers proceeding to defeat the dark ninja. After Takaharu said goodbye to Kikyo, the Ninningers were amused that he misunderstood what Kikyo meant by wondering what they would be when they next met, assuring him that he didn't have to worry about it yet. TV STORY-Shinobi 30: Targeted Ninja School!
Beyond KiNinger, Nagi fought through the Yokai horde alongside Fuka in Shurikenjin before reuniting with the others as they backed-up Takaharu against Sakuya Kyuemon. With their unwavering resolve, all six Ninningers were able to restore their Nintality, transforming together and overcoming Sakuya Kyuemon, managing to get through to him before he was absorbed by Gengetsu who, as a giant, would be finally destroyed by the Ninningers in Gekiatsu Dai-Oh with help from Kyuemon, who left behind the End Shuriken before passing away. With the End Shuriken in their grasp, the Ninningers used it to wish for a world without the End Shuriken, finally wiping out the Yokai and restoring the damage that had been done to the world. With the title of Last Ninja passed onto them, the six Ninningers elected to go their separate ways and meet back in two years to recollect what they have each done.
At the end of the Last Ninja race, Yoshitaka identified him as a considerate ninja whom others can most rely on for support.
Nagi living his school life in peace.
Naming himself the Last Support Ninja, Nagi studied to get into college while providing a helping hand to his classmates. TV STORY-Shinobi Final Chapter: To a Future Without Hiding, Wasshoi!
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
The Ninningers working together with the Zyuohgers.
He and the Ninningers are tasked by "Runrun" to take down the Zyuohgers for killing his kind. He would later be separated from his team after their first encounter with the Zyuohgers, he would later fight the Zyuohgers with the Ninningers resulting in their "death". "Runrun" thought both teams have died but it was all staged by both teams without Takaharu and Yamato's knowledge to trick "Runrun" into exposing himself. 
MOVIE STORY-Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai
As a memento of their team-up, Misao Mondou made a set of Zyuohger vs. Ninninger menko cards bearing the heroes' likenesses. TV STORY-Ep. 44: Monarch of the Humans
Zenkaiger[]
KiNinger in Zenkaiger.
A manifestation of KiNinger alongside his team was summoned by Juran through the Ninninger Sentai Gear which allowed Juran to perform an attack similar to the Ninja Retsu Zan to deal with the Swarm of Kudakks attacking him. TV STORY-No. 1-kai! The World of Kikai is Kikikaikai!
A manifestation of KiNinger was summoned by Hakaizer through the Zenryoku Hakai Gun to fight the Zenkaigers. TV STORY-No. 30-kai! Is the Machine Next Door Persimmon-Eating Destruction?!
Personality[]
Nagi is a very friendly young man. He may seem to not be thinking of anything but is actually very observant and street smart. He is obsessed with getting licenses and certifications for different things to make good use of. Knowing of his grandfather's title as the Last Ninja, he decided to compete against his teammates to inherit it, thinking the title would help him in looking for jobs. [3]
Like most Ninningers except Takaharu, he initially refused to become a Ninninger, having no courage until Takaharu encouraged them. At first, Nagi tried to use textbooks as guidance, but none of them helped him in his battle against Yokai Kasha. After that, he decided to use his experience in battle and instinct instead, taking Takaharu as an example.
Disguise[]
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KiNinger[]
KiNinger
- "Ki Ja! Ninja!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Ninjutsu Expertise: Being trained to be a ninja for many years, he is skilled in ninjutsu and Shuriken Ninja Arts.
- Shuriken Ninja Art (シュリケン忍法 Shuriken Ninpō): Thanks to his Nintality inherited from Yoshitaka Igasaki, Nagi can perform a wide variety of abilities through ninja techniques in addition to those accessed using the Ninninger arsenal.
Attacks[]
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Abilities[]
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Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
- Nin Shuriken
- KiNinger Shuriken
- OtomoNin Shuriken: Yellow
- Ninja Ichibantou
- Gama Gama Gun
- Ninnin Buckle
- Karakuri Hengen
- Gekiatsuto
TV STORY-Shinobi 37: Shuriken Legend ~The Road to Last Ninja~ - Shingo Hammer (loaned by ToQ 3gou)
Mecha[]
Ki Ja! Ninja!
The Shimmering Calm! KiNinger!
KiNinger Chozetsu
- "The Chozetsu! Chozetsu Ninja!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
KiNinger Chozetsu (キニンジャー超絶 Aka Ninjā Chōzetsu) is KiNinger's power-up form accessed through the Chozetsu Shuriken and Chozetsu Shoubu Changer with Shishi-Oh's blessing, allowing him to fight with the power of the lion OtomoNin.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
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Attacks[]
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Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
- Ninja Ichiban-shoubu-tou
Mecha[]
This form is exclusive to Ninninger Episode 35
OtomoNin Genbumaru (オトモ忍ゲンブマル lit. "Companion Ninja Black Tortoise Circle") is a tortoise-based OtomoNin designed by Nagi. It forms the chest, torso, waist and thighs of Gekiatsu Dai-Oh. It also forms the head of Gekiatsu Dai-Oh during the Ha-Oh Gekiatsu Dai-Oh formation.
Appearances: Ninninger Episodes 32-39, 41, 42, 45, 47, Ninnin Girls vs. Boys FINAL WARSRelationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Ninningers - Teammates
- ToQgers
- Zyuohgers
Family[]
- Doshun Igasaki - Ancestor
- Former Last Ninja - Great-grandfather
- Yoshitaka Igasaki/AkaNinger (III) - Grandfather
- Tsumuji Igasaki/AkaNinger (II) - Uncle
- Sakurako Igasaki - Aunt
- Takaharu Igasaki/AkaNinger (I) - Cousin
- Yoshiharu Igasaki - First cousin once removed
- Fuka Igasaki/ShiroNinger - Cousin
- Takaharu Igasaki/AkaNinger (I) - Cousin
- Harukaze Kato - Aunt
- Yakumo Kato/AoNinger - Cousin
- Unnamed aunt
- Kasumi Momochi/MomoNinger - Cousin
- Yoshitaka Igasaki/AkaNinger (III) - Grandfather
- Former Last Ninja - Great-grandfather
Others[]
to be added
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Kibaoni Army Corps[]
- Gengetsu Kibaoni
- Raizo Gabi
- Kyuemon Shingetsu Kibaoni
- Ariake no Kata
- Masakage Tsugomori
- Mangetsu Kibaoni
- Yokai Nekomata
- Hitokarage
- Jukkarage
- Hyakkarage
Family[]
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Others[]
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Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Nagi Matsuo is portrayed by Kaito Nakamura (中村嘉惟人 Nakamura Kaito). As KiNinger, his suit actor is Yasuhiro Takeuchi (竹内 康博 Takeuchi Yasuhiro).
Design[]
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Etymology[]
Nagi's family name is based on Matsuo Bashō, the most famous poet of the Edo period in Japan.
Legend Sentai Devices[]
KiNinger Ranger Key
- "Ninninger!"
- ―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement[src]
The KiNinger Ranger Key (キニンジャーレンジャーキー Ki Ninjā Renjā Kī) is Nagi's personal Ranger Key released as part of a set of Ninninger Ranger Keys in Premium Bandai. The KiNinger Ranger Key was mainly used by Luka Millfy (Gokai Yellow), who used it to fight as KiNinger.
Ninninger Avataro Gear
The Ninninger Avataro Gear allows any of the Core Donbrothers to transform into their respective Ninningers counterpart, it can be used by Haruka Kitou to transform into KiNinger.
Notes[]
- In Shinobi 11, Nagi is heard to comment at breakfast that he likes curry in the morning, following the Sentai tradition of Yellow heroes eating curry which started with the original Kirenger in Himitsu Sentai Gorenger.
Appearances[]
- Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie (voice only as KiNinger)
- Shuriken Sentai Ninninger
- Shinobi 1: We're Ninja!
- Shinobi 2: Become the Last Ninja!
- Shinobi 3: Formidable Enemy Gabi Appears!
- Shinobi 4: It's Here! Paonmaru
- Shinobi 5: The Space Ninja UFOmaru!
- Shuriken Sentai Ninninger Vs. Kamen Rider Drive Spring Vacation One-Hour Combining Special
- Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3
- D-Video Special: Kamen Rider 4
- Episode 1: Deathmatch! The Kamen Rider Died Three Times!!
- Episode 2: Fighting!! The Airstrike of Sky Cyclone
- Episode 1: Deathmatch! The Kamen Rider Died Three Times!!
- Shinobi 6: Tengu's Spiriting Away
- Shinobi 7: Spring Ninja Festival!
- Shinobi 8: The Nekomata Who Leapt Through Time!
- Shinobi 9: Ninjutsu vs. Magic, the Great Battle!
- Shinobi 10: Yee-haw! The Gold StarNinger
- Shinobi 11: Shinobimaru, Come Back!
- Shinobi 12: Ultimate Battle! Miracle Combination
- Shinobi 13: Burning! Ninja Sports Day
- Shinobi 14: Beware of the 'Help-Me' Scam!
- Shinobi 15: Youkai, I Never Failed
- Shinobi 16: The Father Tsumuji Is a Super Ninja!?
- Shinobi 17: Good Bye, StarNinger!
- Shinobi 18: The Youkai That Yakumo Loved
- Shinobi 19: Search For It! The OtomoNin of the Sky
- Shinobi 20: The Chozetsu! Lion Ha-Oh
- Shinobi 21: Burn! Ninja Baseball of Dreams
- Shinobi 22: Super Combination! Ha-Oh Shurikenjin
- Shinobi 23: It's Summer! Ninja Courage Test
- Shuriken Sentai Ninninger The Movie: The Dinosaur Lord's Splendid Ninja Scroll!
- Shinobi 24: It's Summer! The Chilling Arrival of Western Yokai!
- Shinobi 25: It's Summer! Beware of Dracula
- Shinobi 26: It's Summer! Last Ninja Race Intermediate Announcement!
- Shinobi 27: It's Summer! Chozetsu Star is Born!
- Shinobi 28: Race to It! The Kibaoni Ninja Squad
- Shinobi 29: Definitive Edition Ninja Sugoroku!
- Shinobi 30: Targeted Ninja School!
- Shinobi 31: The Runaway Ninja!
- Shinobi 32: Extremely Hot Ninja! Acha!
- Shinobi 33: The Kunoichi That Loved Yakumo
- Shinobi 34: Enter Jiraiya, Legendary World Ninja!
- Shinobi 35: Kinji Enters the Yokai Labyrinth!
- Shinobi 36: Kinji, the Glorious Super Star
- Shinobi 37: Shuriken Legend ~The Road to Last Ninja~
- Shinobi 38: The Witch Girl Loves Yakumo?
- Shinobi 39: Kibaoni's Son, Mangetsu Appears!
- Shinobi 40: Look Out For Santa Claus!
- Shinobi 41: The Five Games of the Kibaoni Party!
- Shinobi 42: OtomoNin Wars! Nekomata Strikes Back
- Shinobi 43: The Legendary Ninja! Yokai Karuta Tactics
- Shuriken Sentai Ninninger vs. ToQger The Movie: Ninjas in Wonderland
- Shinobi 44: The Final Battle! The Ordeals of the Last Ninja
- Shinobi 45: Three Generations of Fathers and Sons! All Ninjas Gathered
- Shinobi 46: The Last Shuriken Appears!
- Shinobi Final Chapter: To a Future Without Hiding, Wasshoi!
- Come Back! Shuriken Sentai Ninninger: Ninnin Girls vs. Boys FINAL WARS
- Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger
- Ep. 29: The Monarch of the Monarchs (transformed archive footage only)
- Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai
- Ep. 44: Monarch of the Humans (KiNinger image only)
- 4 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!
- Battle2: The Secretive Armor of Mystery (flashback; archive footage only)
- No. 30-kai! Is the Machine Next Door Persimmon-Eating Destruction?! (as KiNinger only)
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
KiNinger is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base, with his Chozetsu form also being available.
Shuriken Sentai Ninninger: Game de Wasshoi!![]
KiNinger appears with his team in Shuriken Sentai Ninninger: Game de Wasshoi!!, where they are controlled by the player to fight the Yokai as on the show.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
Ninninger as seen in Super Sentai Legend Wars.
See Also[]
- Calvin Maxwell - Power Rangers counterpart in Ninja Steel. See comparison page.
References[]
Footnotes[]