Nin Shuriken

This article is about a set of collectible devices in Shuriken Sentai Ninninger.

Still otomo-shuriken — The core 5 Otomo Nin Shuriken

The Nin Shuriken (忍シュリケン, Nin Shuriken) are small throwing stars used by the Ninningers to unlock their powers, forms, and Mecha by placing them into the Ninja Ichibantou, then spinning them. The Ninningers can also throw copies of their Transformation Nin Shuriken for various kinds of attacks.

The Nin Shuriken are divided into three types: Transformation Shuriken (変化シュリケン, Henge Shuriken), Weapon-enhancing Shuriken, and Otomo Nin Shuriken (オトモ忍シュリケン, Otomo Nin Shuriken lit. "Companion Ninja Shuriken", derived from "Companion" (お供, Otomo)).

When the Ninningers sharpen their Nintality (忍タリティ, Nintariti, combined form of "Ninja Mentality") enough times, the purified Sealing Shuriken used to create Youkai can transform into new Nin Shuriken to expand their arsenal.

Sealing Shuriken

The Sealing Shuriken (封印の手裏剣, Fūin no Shuriken) are the original set of 48 Shuriken which were used by Yoshitaka Igasaki to seal Gengetsu Kibaoni. Tainted by Kibaoni, they are used to create Youkai by combining with inanimate objects. Once the Youkai is destroyed, the Sealing Shuriken that forms its core is purified and the Ninningers must gather all of them in order to seal Kibaoni once more. Certain Sealing Shuriken can also transform into Nin Shuriken which adds to the Ninningers' arsenal or Yo Shuriken which are used by Kyuemon Izayoi to further the Kibaoni Army Corps.

Youkai Kamaitachi: Created from a Sealing Shuriken that came into contact with a chainsaw following the breaking of Gengetsu Kibaoni's seal. After the Youkai was destroyed by Shurikenjin, the Sealing Shuriken was purified and taken by the Ninningers. TV STORY-Shinobi 1: We're Ninja!
Youkai Kappa: Created from a Sealing Shuriken that came into contact with a fire extinguisher. After the Youkai was destroyed by Shurikenjin Drago, the Sealing Shuriken was purified and taken by the Ninningers. TV STORY-Shinobi 2: Become the Last Ninja!
Youkai Kasha: Created from a Sealing Shuriken that came into contact with a pair of inline skates. After the Youkai was destroyed by Raizo Gabi, the Sealing Shuriken was taken by Kyuemon Izayoi who used it to create the Gashadokuro Yo Shuriken. TV STORY-Shinobi 3: Formidable Enemy Gabi Appears!
Youkai Tsuchigumo: Created from a Sealing Shuriken that came into contact with a refrigerator. After the Youkai was destroyed by the Ninningers, the Sealing Shuriken was purified and taken by the Ninningers. It unlocked access to the Otomo Nin Shuriken: Paon, summoning Paonmaru and forming Shurikenjin Paon for the first time to destroy the enlarged Youkai. TV STORY-Shinobi 4: It's Here! Paonmaru
Youkai Ungaikyo: Created from a Sealing Shuriken that came into contact with a parabolic antenna. After the Youkai was destroyed by the Ninningers, the Sealing Shuriken was purified and taken by the Ninningers. It unlocked access to the Otomo Nin Shuriken: UFO, summoning UFOmaru and forming Shurikenjin UFO for the first time to destroy the enlarged Youkai. TV STORY-Shinobi 5: The Space Ninja UFOmaru!
Youkai Buruburu: Created from a Sealing Shuriken that came into contact with a Spider Viral Core. After the Youkai was destroyed by the Ninningers, Kyuemon took the Sealing Shuriken from Buruburu's remains and gave it to "Doctor D" (Roidmude 089), who combined it with his Core to evolve into the Shocker Buruburu. After Shocker Buruburu was defeated by the combined teamwork of the Ninningers with Kamen Riders Drive and Mach, the Sealing Shuriken was finally purified as it seperated from the Roidmude Core which was subsequently destroyed, and taken by the Ninningers. TV STORY-Shuriken Sentai Ninninger Vs. Kamen Rider Drive Spring Vacation Combining Special
Youkai Tengu: Created from a Sealing Shuriken that came into contact with a clarinet. After the Youkai was destroyed by the Ninningers, the Sealing Shuriken was purified and taken by the Ninningers. TV STORY-Shinobi 6: Tengu's Spiriting Away
Youkai Nekomata: Created from a Sealing Shuriken that came in contact with an abandoned watch. But while the Youkai was destroyed by the Ninningers and their senior Red Sentai Ninjas with his Sealing Shuriken purified and reclaimed TV STORY-Shinobi 7: Spring Ninja Festival!, however his essence still lives on the infected watch, allowing him to endlessly revive until the watch was destroyed. TV STORY-Shinobi 8: The Nekomata Who Leapt Through Time!
An unidentified Youkai whom was defeated by StarNinger off-screen, his Sealing Shuriken was purified and was left by StarNinger for the other Ninningers. TV STORY-Shinobi 9: Ninjutsu vs. Magic, the Great Battle!
Youkai Ittan-momen: Created from a Sealing Shuriken that came in contact with a carpet, he was defeated by StarNinger in BisonKing while he left the Sealing Shuriken for the Ninningers. TV STORY-Shinobi 9: Ninjutsu vs. Magic, the Great Battle!
Youkai Daidarabotchi: Created from a Sealing Shuriken that came in contact with a Power shovel. After the Youkai was destroyed by the Ninningers, the Sealing Shuriken was purified and taken by the Ninningers. TV STORY-Shinobi 10: Yee-haw! The Gold StarNinger

List

Chip-less Nin Shuriken

Transformation Nin Shuriken

AkaNinger Shuriken (アカニンジャーシュリケン, Akaninjā Shuriken) - Allows AkaNinger to transform, marked with the kanji for "red" (赤, Aka).
AoNinger Shuriken (アオニンジャーシュリケン, Aoninjā Shuriken) - Allows AoNinger to transform, marked with the kanji for "blue" (青, Ao).
KiNinger Shuriken (キニンジャーシュリケン, Kininjā Shuriken) - Allows KiNinger to transform, marked with the kanji for "yellow" (黄, Ki).
ShiroNinger Shuriken (シロニンジャーシュリケン, Shironinjā Shuriken) - Allows ShiroNinger to transform, marked with the kanji for "white" (白, Shiro).
MomoNinger Shuriken (モモニンジャーシュリケン, Momoninjā Shuriken) - Allows MomoNinger to transform, marked with the kanji for "pink" (桃, Momo).
StarNinger Shuriken (スターニンジャーシュリケン, Sutāninjā Shuriken) - Allows StarNinger to transform, marked with the kanji for "star" (星, Hoshi).

Weapon/Attack Nin Shuriken

Goton Shuriken (五トンシュリケン, Goton Shuriken lit. "Five Release Shuriken") - An elemental Nin Shuriken marked with the kanji for "five" (五, Go), this Shuriken is capable of launching Ninjutsu attacks based on five elements marked with their respective kanji by turning the blade to the appropriate setting of choice before being inserted into the Ninja Ichibantou, making it announce the name of the Ninjutsu the current setting would unleash. This Shuriken was given to the Ninningers by Yoshitaka during the start of their training. TV STORY-Shinobi 2: Become the Last Ninja!
- Fire (火, Hi) - Uses the Shuriken Ninja Art: Flame Technique (手裏剣忍法・火炎の術, Shuriken Ninpō - Kaen no Jutsu), making the Ninja Ichibantou announce "Mera Mera Ja!" (メラメラじゃ, "Mera Mera Ja!"). First used in Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie by AoNinger.
  - Makes the Ninja Ichibantou shoot a stream of fire at the enemy.
  - Allows anything that can conduct fire to ignite in flames upon contact.
  - Allows the user to use the Shuriken Ninja Art: Great Flame Technique (手裏剣忍法・大火炎の術, Shuriken Ninpō - Dai Kaen no Jutsu), where, if slammed into the ground, makes many great pillars of fire to erupt from the ground. Care must be taken when using this super-charged Ninja Art, as the user can get caught up in the attack's blast radius.
- Water (水, Mizu) - Uses the Shuriken Ninja Art: Water Technique (手裏剣忍法・木の術, Shuriken Ninpō - Mizu no Jutsu), making the Ninja Ichibantou announce "Jabu Jabu Ja!" (ジャブジャブじゃ, "Jabu Jabu Ja!").
  - Makes the Ninja Ichibantou release a stream of water that splashes onto the enemy.
  - Turns the weapon into a self-propelled surfboard for the user to ride.
  - Makes the weapon release a white steam for overshadowing purposes.
  - Allows the user to perform the Shuriken Ninja Art: Mirror Flower Water Moon (手裏剣忍法・鏡花水月, Shuriken Ninpō - Kyōka Suigetsu), which releases a mass of water and turns it into a watery mirror that can reflect enemy attacks back at the opponent.
- Wood (木, Ki) - Uses the Shuriken Ninja Art: Wood Technique (手裏剣忍法・木の術, Shuriken Ninpō - Ki no Jutsu), making the Ninja Ichibantou announce "Moku Moku Ja!" (モクモクじゃ, "Moku Moku Ja!").
  - Creates a flurry of leaves and twigs that sends the enemy flying.
  - Summons a green net from the ground for catching purposes.
  - Turns a leaf into a big kite which works like a jetpack.
- Metal (金, Kin, Note: this is typically the kanji for "Gold") - Uses the Shuriken Ninja Art: Metal Technique (手裏剣忍法・金の術, Shuriken Ninpō - Kin no Jutsu), making the Ninja Ichibantou announce "Kin Kira Ja!" (キンキラじゃ, "Kin Kira Ja!").
  - Summons a gold-colored metal washing pan that falls onto the head of the enemy.
  - Creates a bigger energy version of the same pan to use as a barrier.
  - Summons a barrage of gold-colored kunai.
- Earth (土, Tsuchi) - Uses the Shuriken Ninja Art: Earth Technique (手裏剣忍法・土の術, Shuriken Ninpō - Tsuchi no Jutsu), making the Ninja Ichibantou announce "Don Don Ja!" (ドンドンじゃ, "Don Don Ja!").
  - Creates an explosion that sends dirt near the enemy to blind and disorient them.
  - Makes the ground under the enemy protuberant.
  - Summons a pitfall trap under the enemy.
Fuurai Nin Shuriken (風雷忍シュリケン, Fūrai Nin Shuriken, lit. "Wind and Lightning Nin Shuriken) - A dual-mode elemental Nin Shuriken that is capable of launching Ninjutsu attacks based on either wind or lightning by simply turning the Shuriken itself to the desired setting of choice, with the settings being marked with their respective kanji. This Shuriken comes with StarNinger's Star Sword-Gun and can be inserted into the weapon for attacks. There are two types of attacks for each element depending on the mode the Star Sword-Gun is used (Sword and Gun Modes). The sounds created by the Shuriken in this instance contains words of English and Japanese in them in line with the Western-Japanese combination theme of StarNinger.
- Wind (風, Kaze) - Uses the Shuriken Ninja Art: Wind Technique (手裏剣忍法・風の術, Shuriken Ninpō - Kaze no Jutsu).
  - When the Star Sword-Gun announces "Wind Magic" (風マジック, Kaze Majikku) in Sword Mode, StarNinger performs a spinning move that creates hurricanes and slashes enemies with the Star Sword-Gun in the process.
  - In the same mode that the Star Sword-Gun announces "Hurricane Ja!" (ハリケーンじゃ, Harikēn Ja) in Sword Mode, StarNinger creates a hurricane that traps enemies in it to deal sustained damage, especially useful against Youkai.
- Lightning (雷, Kaminari) - Uses the Shuriken Ninja Art: Lightning Technique (手裏剣忍法・雷の術, Shuriken Ninpō - Kaminari no Jutsu).
  - When the Star Sword-Gun announces "Lightning Magic" (雷マジック, Kaminari Majikku) in Sword Mode, StarNinger can stab and paralyze enemies with a powerful lightning beam using the Star Sword-Gun.
  - In Gun Mode where the Star Sword-Gun announces "Thunder Ja!" (サンダーじゃ, Sandā Ja), StarNinger can fire off power high-voltage electric beams to hit multiple enemies at once.

Otomo Nin Shuriken

Otomo Nin Shuriken: Red (オトモ忍シュリケン・アカ, Otomo Nin Shuriken - Aka) - Summons the Otomo Nin Shinobimaru. Also completes the helmet for Shurikenjin. This Shuriken, along with the other color-marked Otomo Nin Shuriken, are marked with the kanji for "machine" (機, Ki). The Ninningers gained these Otomo Nin Shuriken from Yoshitaka Igasaki when Youkai Kamaitachi was enlarged.
Otomo Nin Shuriken: Blue (オトモ忍シュリケン・アオ, Otomo Nin Shuriken - Ao) - Summons the Otomo Nin Dragomaru. Also completes the helmet for Shurikenjin Drago. This Shuriken, along with the other color-marked Otomo Nin Shuriken, are marked with the kanji for "machine" (機, Ki). The Ninningers gained these Otomo Nin Shuriken from Yoshitaka Igasaki when Youkai Kamaitachi was enlarged.
Otomo Nin Shuriken: Yellow (オトモ忍シュリケン・キ, Otomo Nin Shuriken - Ki) - Summons the Otomo Nin Dumpmaru. This Shuriken, along with the other color-marked Otomo Nin Shuriken, are marked with the kanji for "machine" (機, Ki). The Ninningers gained these Otomo Nin Shuriken from Yoshitaka Igasaki when Youkai Kamaitachi was enlarged.
Otomo Nin Shuriken: White (オトモ忍シュリケン・シロ, Otomo Nin Shuriken - Shiro) - Summons the Otomo Nin Wanmaru. This Shuriken, along with the other color-marked Otomo Nin Shuriken, are marked with the kanji for "machine" (機, Ki). The Ninningers gained these Otomo Nin Shuriken from Yoshitaka Igasaki when Youkai Kamaitachi was enlarged.
Otomo Nin Shuriken: Pink (オトモ忍シュリケン・モモ, Otomo Nin Shuriken - Momo) - Summons the Otomo Nin Byunmaru. This Shuriken, along with the other color-marked Otomo Nin Shuriken, are marked with the kanji for "machine" (機, Ki). The Ninningers gained these Otomo Nin Shuriken from Yoshitaka Igasaki when Youkai Kamaitachi was enlarged.
Otomo Nin Shuriken: Paon (オトモ忍シュリケン・パオン, Otomo Nin Shuriken: Paon) - Created from a purified Sealing Shuriken after AkaNinger sharpened his Nintality through the power of teamwork against Youkai Tsuchigumo, this Shuriken is marked with the kanji for "elephant" (象, Zō).
- Summons the Otomo Nin Paonmaru. Also completes the helmet for Shurikenjin Paon.
- Uses the Shuriken Ninja Art: Stretching Technique (手裏剣忍法・蜿蜿長蛇の術, Shuriken Ninpō - En'en Chōda no Jutsu) to elongate and even enlarge the user's limbs, as well as their strength, to reach and attack Youkai from a considerable distance, making the Ninja Ichibantou announce "Pao Pao Ja!" (パオパオジャ, "Pao Pao Ja!"). This technique reflects the natural ability of an elephant's trunk, which Paonmaru itself is modeled upon.
Otomo Nin Shuriken: UFO (オトモ忍シュリケン・UFO (ユーフォ), Otomo Nin Shuriken - Yūfo) - Created from a purified Sealing Shuriken when the Ninningers refused to give up in pursuing Youkai Ungaikyo and ending his schemes, this Shuriken is marked with the kanji for "orbit" (宙, Chū).
- Summons the Otomo Nin UFOmaru. Also completes the helmet for Shurikenjin UFO.
- Uses the Shuriken Ninja Art: Heaven and Earth Reversal Technique (天地逆転の術, Shuriken Ninpō - Tenchi Gyakuten no Jutsu) to manipulate the gravity around the user's target so that they can slam them into the ground several times, making the Ninja Ichibantou announce "UFO Ja!" (UFO (ユーフォ)ジャ, Yūfo Ja). This technique reflects the outer space nature of a flying saucer, which UFOmaru itself is modeled upon.
Otomo Nin Shuriken: Surfer (オトモ忍シュリケン・サーファー, Otomo Nin Shuriken - Sāfā) - This Shuriken is marked with the kanji for "wave" (波, Nami).
- Summons the Otomo Nin Surfermaru. Also completes the helmet for Shurikenjin Surfer.
Otomo Nin Shuriken: Rodeo (オトモ忍シュリケン・ロデオ, Otomo Nin Shuriken: Rodeo) - Summons the Otomo Nin Rodeomaru. Also completes the helmet for BisonKing. This Shuriken is marked with the kanji for "cattle" (牛, Ushi).

Legend Sentai Shuriken

The Legend Sentai Shuriken are a special type of Nin Shuriken associated with the Ninningers' Super Sentai predecessors. They have a similar appearance to the Transformation Shuriken, only with the faces of the represented past Sentai heroes (particularly Red) as opposed to the Ninningers, making them somewhat similar to the Legend Sentai Zyudenchi. They also sport the symbols of that team, such as the Hurricaneger Shuriken's Hayate School emblem and the Kakuranger Shuriken's stylized kanji for "Shinobi". These Nin Shurikens can be used on the Otomo Nins, and to a lesser extent, the combinations resulted from them.

Nin Shuriken representing AkaNinger's Ninja Sentai predecessors NinjaRed and HurricaneRed appear in episode 7.

Kakuranger Shuriken (カクレンジャーシュリケン, Kakurenjā Shuriken) - Uses the Ninja Art: Cloning Technique (忍法・分身の術, Ninpō - Bunshin no Jutsu). This Shuriken bears a likeness to NinjaRed and is marked with the kanji for "bun" (分, "bun"), reflecting NinjaRed's special ability of using the Clone Jutsu to fight the Yokai. When used on Shurikenjin, it allowed the mecha to cast illusions of itself onto the target before striking them.
- It can also be used by a Ninninger to create physical clones of themselves, with the individual clones being capable of passing themselves off as the Ninninger who summoned them.
Hurricaneger Shuriken (ハリケンジャーシュリケン, Harikenjā Shuriken) - Uses the Super Ninja Art: Air Gallop (超忍法・空駆け, Chō Ninpō - Sora Gake). This Shuriken bears a likeness to HurricaneRed and is marked with the kanji for "sky" (空, Sora), reflecting HurricaneRed's aerial superiority and also his official title as a Air Ninja (空忍, Soranin). When used on Shurikenjin, it allowed the temporarily ejected Shinobimaru to move and gave the Otomo Nin super speed to rapidly strike the opponent.

Movie-Exclusive Nin Shuriken

Shuku Shaku Shuku Sho Shuriken - Forces something of giant size to shrink down to a normal, human size. This Shuriken is marked with the kanji for "small" (小, Ko). Used exclusively in Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie, where the Ninningers use it on a Kuliner Robo before finishing it off with the Tower Ninja Whirlwind attack.
Tridoron Shuriken (トライドロンシュリケン, Toraidoron Shuriken) - Transforms Kamen Rider Drive's Tridoron into an Otomo Nin, which can also combine with Shurikenjin to form Shurikenjin Tridoron. This Shuriken is marked with the kanji for "car" (車, Kuruma). Used exclusively in Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3. where Shinnosuke is given this Nin Shuriken by Yoshitaka while watching Shurikenjin fight Rider Robo. This Nin Shuriken more than likely faded out of existence with the timeline being restored.

Yo Shuriken

The Yo Shuriken (妖シュリケン, Yō Shuriken, lit. "Phantom Shuriken") are evil counterparts of the Nin Shuriken which are utilized by Kibaoni Army Corps. These Yo Shuriken can be created from one of Yoshitaka Igasaki's purified Sealing Shuriken, provided one had fallen into Kyuemon's hands.

Goton Yo Shuriken (五トン妖シュリケン, Goton Yō Shuriken, lit. "Five Release Yo Shuriken") - Used by Kyuemon Izayoi for various purposes, mainly to allow Youkai to grow giant size, it can also grow other monsters such as Roidmudes as seen in the incident in the Kamen Riders' world. TV STORY-Shuriken Sentai Ninninger Vs. Kamen Rider Drive Spring Vacation Combining Special It is marked with the kanji for "evil" (邪, Aku).
Gashadokuro Yo Shuriken (ガシャドクロ妖シュリケン, Gashadokuro Yō Shuriken) - Created from Youkai Kasha's purified Sealing Shuriken and transformed into its current state by Kyuemon Izayoi, this Yo Shuriken can be used to summon the Giant Youkai Gashadokuro. It is marked with the kanji for "smash" (砕, Sai).

Notes

The Goton Nin Shuriken is based on five days of the week in Japanese.
- Fire = Tuesday (火曜日, Kayōbi)
- Water = Wednesday (水曜日, Suiyōbi)
- Wood = Thursday (木曜日, Mokuyōbi)
- Metal = Friday (金曜日, Kinyōbi)
- Earth = Saturday (土曜日, Doyōbi)
This is the first Collectible Item collected from the defeated Monsters-of-the-Week. This concept was previously used in the Kamen Rider Series with the Undead from Kamen Rider Blade as well as the Greeed and Yummy from Kamen Rider OOO.
This is also the first Collectible Item in Super Sentai to be mainly used by both heroes and villains. This trend has been applied in the Kamen Rider Series since Kamen Rider W's Gaia Memories.