Mamoru is actually a highly skilled ninja from a clan that has spent 400 years secretly protecting their neighbors, the Konnyaku family. Mamoru’s specific assignment is Yuuna Konnyaku, his clumsy, naive childhood friend who possesses an uncanny knack for wandering into mortal peril.
: The 12-episode TV series remains the most accessible version of the story. Directed by Yoshitaka Fujimoto with music by Takeshi Watanabe, it aired in the Winter 2006 season. The anime is currently licensed by Sentai Filmworks. Kage kara Mamoru-
A refined, wealthy girl who commands a faction of modern-day ninjas. Airi initially acts as an antagonist, seeking to prove her clan's superiority over the Kageki family. After being soundly defeated and subsequently saved by Mamoru, she shifts into a fiercely loyal—and incredibly wealthy—suitor. Hotaru Kumogakure Mamoru is actually a highly skilled ninja from
A popular and beautiful girl who falls for Mamoru, complicating the romantic tension. She represents a more "normal" love interest compared to the chaotic bond between Mamoru and Yuna. Directed by Yoshitaka Fujimoto with music by Takeshi
