House of Ninjas

Japanese drama

House of Ninjas (2024)

忍びの家 House of Ninjas

  • Drama
  • Action & Adventure

Ended 8 episodes

7.2/10 Drama4U Score · from 175 TMDB votes · How the score works

House of Ninjas (2024) guide: plot summary of Netflix's Japanese ninja family drama, main cast led by Kento Kaku, release date and where to watch in the US.

House of Ninjas plot summary

The Tawara household looks like any ordinary Japanese family, but behind the everyday routine lies a hidden lineage. Its members come from a long line of ninjas, and they once worked in the shadows. That life is now behind them: they stepped away from clandestine work years ago and have been trying to live quietly ever since.

The retirement does not hold. A series of growing threats pulls the family back into the world they left, and they are pressed into covert operations once more. Haru Tawara, played by Kento Kaku, stands at the centre of the story as a reluctant figure who must face a past he would rather forget.

The return to secret missions is complicated by what happens inside the house. Tensions run between generations, rivalry simmers among siblings, and old wounds have not healed. The series combines espionage, undercover assignments, martial arts and a wider conspiracy involving a secret society and a government agency. At its core, House of Ninjas is a family drama about people who must learn to work together again while danger closes in around them.

House of Ninjas — Mood illustration, not a still from the series
Mood illustration, not a still from the series

House of Ninjas review guide: what makes it notable

  • Cast: Kento Kaku leads as Haru Tawara. The Tawara family is played by Yosuke Eguchi (Soichi), Tae Kimura (Yoko), Kengo Kora (Gaku), Aju Makita (Nagi) and Nobuko Miyamoto (Taki). Riho Yoshioka plays Karen Ito, Takayuki Yamada plays Yosuke Tsujioka, Tomorowo Taguchi plays Jin Hamashima and Tokio Emoto plays Masamitsu Oki. All of them appear across the full run of eight episodes.
  • Network and origin: A Japanese-language Netflix series from Japan.
  • Creators: Created by Dave Boyle, who also directed alongside Yoshiaki Murao and Tomoyuki Takimoto. The writing team is Kota Oura, Masahiro Yamaura, Dave Boyle and Kanna Kimura.
  • Format: One season of 8 episodes, each running around 54 minutes.
  • Release date: Premiered on 15 February 2024.
  • Genre: Drama and action-adventure with a strong thriller and espionage flavour.
  • Content rating (US): TV-MA.

Who will enjoy it

  • Viewers who like espionage thrillers with undercover missions and conspiracies
  • Fans of martial arts action and modern takes on ninja lore
  • Anyone drawn to family dramas about generational conflict and sibling rivalry
  • Audiences who enjoy reluctant-hero stories
  • Viewers curious about Japanese-language series on international platforms

Where to watch House of Ninjas in the US

In the United States, House of Ninjas is listed on Netflix (subscription) and Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription, ad-supported plan). Both options require a paid Netflix plan. Use only these official platforms to watch the series legally.

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Cast

  • Kento KakuKento Kakuas Haru Tawara8 episodes
  • Yosuke EguchiYosuke Eguchias Soichi Tawara8 episodes
  • Tae KimuraTae Kimuraas Yoko Tawara8 episodesSee credits →
  • Kengo KoraKengo Koraas Gaku Tawara8 episodes
  • Aju MakitaAju Makitaas Nagi Tawara8 episodesSee credits →
  • Riho YoshiokaRiho Yoshiokaas Karen Ito8 episodes
  • Nobuko MiyamotoNobuko Miyamotoas Taki Tawara8 episodes
  • Takayuki YamadaTakayuki Yamadaas Yosuke Tsujioka8 episodesSee credits →

Photo: TMDB

Episode guide

SeasonEpisodeOriginal air date
11Aired
12Aired
13Aired
14Aired
15Aired
16Aired
17Aired
18Aired

Dates are original broadcast dates in the country of origin (Korea/China). Official streaming platforms in your country may add episodes the same day or later.

FAQ

How many episodes does House of Ninjas have?
House of Ninjas has one season of 8 episodes. Each episode runs around 54 minutes.
When was House of Ninjas released?
The series premiered on Netflix on 15 February 2024.
Who is in the cast of House of Ninjas?
Kento Kaku leads as Haru Tawara. He is joined by Yosuke Eguchi, Tae Kimura, Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Nobuko Miyamoto, Riho Yoshioka, Takayuki Yamada, Tomorowo Taguchi and Tokio Emoto.
Where can I watch House of Ninjas legally in the US?
In the US it is listed on Netflix, both on its standard subscription plans and on Netflix Standard with Ads.
What genre is House of Ninjas?
It is a Japanese drama and action-adventure series with espionage and thriller elements, centred on a family of former ninjas. It is rated TV-MA in the US.

Sources

  1. TMDB
  2. IMDb

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