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Watari, the Ninja Boy

6.519661h 26mMovieMusicAdventureFantasy

Adapted from Sanpei Shirato's classic manga, a legend unfolds as Watari, a young boy skilled in ninjutsu, takes on the corruption inside the Iga clan and avenges many unjustly killed ninja by the acts of Sandayu Momochi's scheming vice-leader.

DirectorSadao Funatoko

WritersMasaru Igami·Sanpei Shirato

ProducerHiroshi Okawa

Where to watch

Tubi TV

Plex

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sadao Funatoko

Yoshinobu Kaneko

Yoshinobu Kaneko

Chiyoko Honma

Kunio Murai

Shindo no Kotaro

Asao Uchida

Momochi Sandayu

Minoru Ōki

Ryutaro Otomo

Rookie Shin-ichi

Rookie Shin-ichi

Kenji Kusumoto

Akira Shioji

Yasushi Ōshiro

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Watari, the Ninja Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Watari, the Ninja Boy?

Watari, the Ninja Boy is streaming on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Watari, the Ninja Boy on Netflix?

No, Watari, the Ninja Boy is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV and Plex.

Is Watari, the Ninja Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Watari, the Ninja Boy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Watari, the Ninja Boy for free?

Watari, the Ninja Boy is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Watari, the Ninja Boy?

Yes — Watari, the Ninja Boy is followed by Watari the Conqueror (1967) in the Watari Collection.

Is there a prequel to Watari, the Ninja Boy?

Watari, the Ninja Boy is the first film in the Watari Collection.

Is Watari, the Ninja Boy part of a trilogy?

Yes — Watari, the Ninja Boy is part of a trilogy, alongside Watari the Conqueror (1967) and Watari and the Fantasticks (1967).

How many movies are in the Watari Collection?

There are 3 films in the Watari Collection: Watari, the Ninja Boy (1966), Watari the Conqueror (1967) and Watari and the Fantasticks (1967).