Nyanki Moves

[B.J.]

We are aware that each of the cats have their own special signature moves.

Yattarou: Hissatsu! Nekome (Cat's Eye) Slash

Sukashii: Hissatsu! Ichimonji Fire
             Nyanki Ninpo: Pikboke Flash

Pururun: Hissatsu! Heartbreaker
             Nyanki Ninpo: Nekomeneki

I can't quite remember what Sukashii and Pururun's other ninpo attacks where one hipnotizes foes and the other claws the others. This is a discussion on what attacks, weapons, moves, ninpo, and hissatsu each one posesses. If anybody wants to make a list or discuss the Nyanki attacks or knows more moves that the ninja cats know, feel free.

[felineki]

Sukashii's hypnotic attack is called "Nyanki Ninpou: Neko Damashi" ("Cat Deception", or "Cat Trickery"). According to my dictionary, this term refers to a sumo technique involving clapping ones hands in the opponent's face to confuse them. Pururun's scratching is called "Nyanki Ninpou: Kakimushiri no Jutsu" ("Scratching Technique", basically).

These and the ones you've already mentioned are the most commonly used, but there are a few others that are used only once or twice. Two of Sukashii's that come to mind are the umbrella-throwing technique used to take out a group of Ninja Crows in "No Talent Guido" (why do I use the SPC titles even when I'm discussing something KNT-specific...? Easier to remember and recognize, I suppose), and one that produced a series of rings that bound up another group of Ninja Crows. I can't remember which episode the latter was used in. Both of those have names, but I can't recall them offhand. Pururun has a bomb that looks like a heart-shaped cushion called "Tokimeki Poppun Bakudan" ("Throbbing ??? Bomb" (not sure what "poppun" means)) which she used in "Samurai Savings Time".

Karamaru's technique that he uses against Yattarou with the Neko Me Slash energy that he caught with the Komusoutector is called "Karakara Ninpou: Hi no Tori" ("Bird of Fire" (Phoenix?)). It's a pretty obvious reference to Gatchaman, one of Tatsunoko's most famous shows (despite Karamaru's insistence to the contrary... in one episode, when the Nyanki quote lines from Gatchaman, Karamaru replies that no one would understand a reference that old). His technique that he comes up with on his own in the finale is called "Majin Shinkuu Giri" (Demon Vacuum(?) Slash"). "Shinkuu" literally means "vacuum", but in the case of fantasy martial arts techniques and such, it seems to refer to an attack that magically hits the opponent from a distance through thin air.

The Otasuke Members have a few different "Gattai Ninpou" ("Combination Ninja Techniques") in which they combine their equipment to form various weapons. The most commonly-used and most powerful is the "Otasuke Bomber", which involves all four of them. Rikinoshin and Nekki can perform "Mizu Machine Gun" ("Mizu" = "Water"), while Gotton and Mietoru can perform "Kamikaze Rotor". The latter was powerful enough to destroy the torso of the separating/recombining robot in "Terror of Prisoner Island".

Usahime and Usanotsubone have their own special attacks, which they like to use on each other.  Usanotsubone's is "Flying Body Attack: Tsubone Special", and Usahime's is "Usahime Superior Rolling Shimanagashi" ("Shimanagashi" = "Exile/banishment to an island", one of Usahime's favorite pastimes, of course). Unfortunately, this scene is pretty sparsely animated, so we don't get a very good look at what these attacks actually entail.

The Yami no Yoninshuu have a few combination techniques of their own. Their ability to summon their giant robot Makkurou seemingly out of thin air was called "Makkurou no Justsu" ("Makkurou Technique", basically). "Yami Karasu" ("Dark Crow") allows the group to fly together, surrounded by a giant bird of black flames. Another technique, used in a different episode involves a formation that fires a beam, along with an apparition of the Karakara "Flying Skull" emblem. According to the Teyandee Daijiten site, this technique is also called "Yami Karasu", but to my ears it sounds a bit different, although I can't be sure what it might actually be. This site had Sukashii's sword named incorrectly when compared to the official script, so it's possible they made a mistake with the name of this technique as well.

On the subject of weapon names, Yattarou's sword is, of course, "Youtou Masamasa" ("Mystical(?) Sword Masamasa"). Karamaru's copy of it is called "Youtou Muramura". The "Masamasa" and "Muramura" names are in reference to Masamune and Muramasa respectively, two legendary Japanese swordsmiths. In mythology, Masamune's swords are considered righteous and calm while Muramasa's are considered evil and violent. Sukashii's sword is "Koutou Pikapika" ("Luminous Sword Pikapika" ("Pikapika" = "glitter", or "sparkle")). Pururun's sword is "Bitou Kirakira" ("Beautiful Sword Kirakira" ("Kirakira" = "glitter", or "sparkle"... again)).

[Daisensei]

Karamaru's technique that he uses against Yattarou with the Neko Me Slash energy that he caught with the Komusoutector is called "Karakara Ninpou: Hi no Tori" ("Bird of Fire" (Phoenix?)). It's a pretty obvious reference to Gatchaman, one of Tatsunoko's most famous shows (despite Karamaru's insistence to the contrary... in one episode, when the Nyanki quote lines from Gatchaman, Karamaru replies that no one would understand a reference that old).

I think  Hi no Tori is a reference to Osamu Tetsuka's manga (see this link). I read some of its stories, and I would say they are very beautiful and bitter too.

[B.J.]

Sukashii's hypnotic attack is called "Nyanki Ninpou: Neko Damashi" ("Cat Deception", or "Cat Trickery"). According to my dictionary, this term refers to a sumo technique involving clapping ones hands in the opponent's face to confuse them. Pururun's scratching is called "Nyanki Ninpou: Kakimushiri no Jutsu" ("Scratching Technique", basically).

These and the ones you've already mentioned are the most commonly used, but there are a few others that are used only once or twice. Two of Sukashii's that come to mind are the umbrella-throwing technique used to take out a group of Ninja Crows in "No Talent Guido" (why do I use the SPC titles even when I'm discussing something KNT-specific...? Easier to remember and recognize, I suppose), and one that produced a series of rings that bound up another group of Ninja Crows. I can't remember which episode the latter was used in. Both of those have names, but I can't recall them offhand. Pururun has a bomb that looks like a heart-shaped cushion called "Tokimeki Poppun Bakudan" ("Throbbing ??? Bomb" (not sure what "poppun" means)) which she used in "Samurai Savings Time".

Karamaru's technique that he uses against Yattarou with the Neko Me Slash energy that he caught with the Komusoutector is called "Karakara Ninpou: Hi no Tori" ("Bird of Fire" (Phoenix?)). It's a pretty obvious reference to Gatchaman, one of Tatsunoko's most famous shows (despite Karamaru's insistence to the contrary... in one episode, when the Nyanki quote lines from Gatchaman, Karamaru replies that no one would understand a reference that old). His technique that he comes up with on his own in the finale is called "Majin Shinkuu Giri" (Demon Vacuum(?) Slash"). "Shinkuu" literally means "vacuum", but in the case of fantasy martial arts techniques and such, it seems to refer to an attack that magically hits the opponent from a distance through thin air.

The Otasuke Members have a few different "Gattai Ninpou" ("Combination Ninja Techniques") in which they combine their equipment to form various weapons. The most commonly-used and most powerful is the "Otasuke Bomber", which involves all four of them. Rikinoshin and Nekki can perform "Mizu Machine Gun" ("Mizu" = "Water"), while Gotton and Mietoru can perform "Kamikaze Rotor". The latter was powerful enough to destroy the torso of the separating/recombining robot in "Terror of Prisoner Island".

Usahime and Usanotsubone have their own special attacks, which they like to use on each other.  Usanotsubone's is "Flying Body Attack: Tsubone Special", and Usahime's is "Usahime Superior Rolling Shimanagashi" ("Shimanagashi" = "Exile/banishment to an island", one of Usahime's favorite pastimes, of course). Unfortunately, this scene is pretty sparsely animated, so we don't get a very good look at what these attacks actually entail.

The Yami no Yoninshuu have a few combination techniques of their own. Their ability to summon their giant robot Makkurou seemingly out of thin air was called "Makkurou no Justsu" ("Makkurou Technique", basically). "Yami Karasu" ("Dark Crow") allows the group to fly together, surrounded by a giant bird of black flames. Another technique, used in a different episode involves a formation that fires a beam, along with an apparition of the Karakara "Flying Skull" emblem. According to the Teyandee Daijiten site, this technique is also called "Yami Karasu", but to my ears it sounds a bit different, although I can't be sure what it might actually be. This site had Sukashii's sword named incorrectly when compared to the official script, so it's possible they made a mistake with the name of this technique as well.

On the subject of weapon names, Yattarou's sword is, of course, "Youtou Masamasa" ("Mystical(?) Sword Masamasa"). Karamaru's copy of it is called "Youtou Muramura". The "Masamasa" and "Muramura" names are in reference to Masamune and Muramasa respectively, two legendary Japanese swordsmiths. In mythology, Masamune's swords are considered righteous and calm while Muramasa's are considered evil and violent. Sukashii's sword is "Koutou Pikapika" ("Luminous Sword Pikapika" ("Pikapika" = "glitter", or "sparkle")). Pururun's sword is "Bitou Kirakira" ("Beautiful Sword Kirakira" ("Kirakira" = "glitter", or "sparkle"... again)).

It might be a habbit that fans use the SPC names and titles, considering that it is indeed easier to remember. ?? Try to use the KNT titles and maybe put the SPC titles in parenthesis, though. The way you translated Pururun's "Nyanki Ninpou: Kakimushiri no Jutsu" sort of tells me that these ninpos are jutsus as well. So many comparisons to KNT and Naruto, LOL.

[KageReneko]

I've wondered about the special moves (Second level Ninpos) that the cats have in the Famicom game... Could those moves be canon? Yattaro has the Neko Chirashi (After the babylon dictionary Chirashi is a kind of dish with sushi and decoratice rice), Sukashii has an attack named kasasukashi (Throws his umbrella as a boomerang) and Pururun has the Super Neko Maneki (This one is dumb)

[felineki]

I came across some pictures of pages of the Famicom game's manual not too long ago, there were names for all of the Otasuke Members' techniques, too.

[Violet]

I have the manual and game, I could scan it f there is some demand to see it.

[B.J.]

I have the manual and game, I could scan it f there is some demand to see it.

Please do, Princess Vi. Glad to see that your website is still up.

[B.J.]

Does Pururun have a specific weapon of choice? Yattarou usually chooses his katanas, Sukashii uses his parasol, but Pururun doesn't seem to have a preferred weapon of choice.

[Blackcat]

Does Pururun have a specific weapon of choice? Yattarou usually chooses his katanas, Sukashii uses his parasol, but Pururun doesn't seem to have a preferred weapon of choice.

Mostly she uses her claws, sometimes she uses the heart shaped shurikens, and her sword and flute for the special ... or are you talking just about the game?

[B.J.]

I'm talking about the series. You'd think her flute would be her weapon but then again...I just want to know what her 'main' weapon is.

[felineki]

Claws, I would guess. She uses them more often than her sword. She only uses the flute for Heart Breaker.

[Tigriss]

I'm talking about the series. You'd think her flute would be her weapon but then again...I just want to know what her 'main' weapon is.

Her frying pan. ^_~ Nah, it's probably her short sword (Kirakira) or her claws. Maybe the heart shuriken. The flute just by itself isn't used as a weapon. She doesn't seem to have a preference like Speedy or Guido. I guess you'd have to count how many times she uses those items during the series.

[KageReneko]

Hmmm... ANy of you know the accurate name of Pururun's Hissatsu Move Otome no Ikari?

[Blackcat]

Hmmm... ANy of you know the accurate name of Pururun's Hissatsu Move Otome no Ikari?

Polly's 'finisher' in this episode is the "Otome no Ikari Slash". There are a couple of ways to translate this, but it would equate to something like "Angry Maiden's Slash" or "Furious Girl's Slash".

The forums with episode reviews are there for a reason 

[KageReneko]

This forum also is here for a reason BlackCat...

I just want to remember the moves of GennariMan (Gennariosai + Ultraman is just the greatest idea Ever)

GennariMan KICK!!
GennariMan PUNCH!!
GennariMan DOBURU KICK (This one is my favorite)

[Teyandee]

Pururun's scratching is called "Nyanki Ninpou: Kakimushiri no Jutsu" ("Scratching Technique", basically).

Is scratching is really a Ninpo? I though she has only one : Neko Maneki.
In the end of KNT 02 "Machiju osushida Panic da" I can only hear Ninpou when the narrator is talking about Neko Maneki.

[KageReneko]

Each Nyankee has a popular technique (Yattaro's Neko Me Slash, Sukashi's Neko Damashi and Pururun's Neko Maneki) but they have lots of different techniques or Ninpos (Call them Jutsus if you are a Narutard)... Specially Sukashi...

[KageReneko]

Ninpo is just another way for call a special technique... At least in KNT the Ninpos are the regular but "special" techniques while the master techniques (The most powerful ones) are called Hissatsu (We also have the HIssatsu moves or Desperation moves in the KOF games)

Let's take Terry Bogard as an example; Rising Tackle, Power Wave and Burning Knuckle are the ninpo techniques and the Power Geiser is the Hissatsu technique...

[felineki]

"Ninpou" is literally "ninja art". KNT uses the term pretty loosely, which Gennarisai comments on in one episode ("Do you call everything a ninja technique?!").