Little great ninja

A young orphan named Taro, who possesses extraordinary ninja skills, lives a secluded life with his wise master. When his master is kidnapped by a shadowy organization, Taro embarks on a perilous journey to rescue him. Along the way, he befriends a plucky young girl and together they must overcome numerous obstacles and battle skilled assassins.

Little Great Ninja is a lighthearted action-comedy primarily aimed at younger audiences. While not a critical darling, it was generally seen as an entertaining and harmless family film with some enjoyable martial arts sequences for its time.

• Praised for its family-friendly tone and spirited young protagonist.

• Admired for its simple, engaging plot and martial arts action.

• Criticized by some for its predictable story and formulaic execution.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but generally indicate enjoyment of the film as a nostalgic children's martial arts movie with a cute lead character.

The film features a young Hiroshi Katsuno in the lead role, who would go on to have a notable career in Japanese television and film.