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Netflix: 'House of Ninjas' could dethrone 'One Day' of the number 1 spot worldwide

While the romantic drama "One Day" has dominated the Netflix's global charts these days, there is competition from a new original thriller series on the platform.

"House of Ninjas"
© Netflix"House of Ninjas"

For the past two weeks, “One Day” has been the reigning series on Netflix worldwide. The romantic drama, starring Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall, has captured the hearts of audiences, and received positive reviews from critics. However, another Netflix original could dethrone it from the number 1 spot.

According to FlixPatrol, the second most watched series on the platform worldwide (as for Feb. 20th) is “House of Ninjas,” a spy thriller from writer-director Dave Boyle. It’s a Japanese action drama that follows a ninja clan in the modern world.

The series stars Kento Kaku, who also wrote the concept (alongside Yoshiaki Murao and Takafumi Imai) co-executive produces the show, which has received positive reviews. Here’s all you need to know about the plot and cast.

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What is ‘House of Ninjas’ about?

The show, filmed in Fujinomiya, Odawara, and Tokyo, centers around the Tawara family. While they appear to be an ordinary family, they harbor a secret: they were once a clan of ninjas but retired after the death of Gaku, their first-born. However, when an evil clan threatens Japan, they are called upon to return to their former ways.

We met Haru (Kaku), who stocks vending machines, his mom, Yoko, who is bored of the domestic life; his dad, Soichi, who is grieving the loss of Haru’s older brother Gaku; as well as his siblings Nagi and Riku, and his grandmother Taki.

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Who is in the cast of ‘House of Ninjas’?

  • Kento Kaku (The Family, Tokyo MER) as Haru Tawara, the second-born son of the Tawara family
  • Yosuke Eguchi (Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins) as Soichi Tawara, Haru’s dad, who runs a sake brewery
  • Tae Kimura (Gururi No Koto) as Yoko Tawara, Haru’s mom
  • Tenta Banka (Kamen Rider Saber) as Riku Tawara, Haru’s kid brother
  • Aju Makita (Shoplifters) as Nagi Tawara, Haru’s younger sister, a college student
  • Kengo Kora (Shin Godzilla) as Gaku Tawara, Haru’s older brother who died six years ago
  • Nobuko Miyamoto (Tampopo) as Taki Tawara, Haru’s grandmother
  • Riho Yoshioka (Fukushima 50) as Karen Ito, a journalist and Haru’s crush
  • Tomorowo Taguchi (Meikenchiku de Chushoku wo) as Jin Hamashima, the head of the Bureau of Ninja Management (BNM), aka the Agency for Cultural Affairs
  • Tokio Emoto (Norwegian Wood) as Masamitsu Oki, a tech geek who works at BNM
  • Mariko Tsutsui (A Girl Missing) as Toko Mukai, a congresswoman
  • Takayuki Yamada (The Naked Director)

Natalia is a seasoned journalist with over eight years of experience in digital media. Currently, she serves as a sports journalist at Bolavip US, where she covers soccer, tennis, and a wide range of sports topics. Her previous role as an entertainment journalist at Spoiler US allowed her to delve into the film industry, series, reality TV, and celebrity news. Natalia has also contributed her bilingual skills in English and Spanish to outlets such as Revista Exclusiva and Cambio16, enriching her diverse reporting background in sports, fashion, and culture.

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