Ninjala the Animation

About the game

Ninjala is a multiplayer action arena-brawler focused on melee combat, parries, combos, and high mobility, with both team and solo modes. Its signature mechanic is Ninja-Gum (gum), used to form weapons and tools (including crowd-control and movement options). The tone is colorful, youth-oriented futuristic ninja style.

Creator / developer

The game was developed (and published) by the Japanese studio GungHo Online Entertainment.

How closely the anime matches the game

• Setting and core concept match: the futuristic ninja vibe and Ninja-Gum as the basis for weapons/techniques are directly taken from the game.
• The tournament idea fits the source: the game’s core loop is competitive battles, so framing the story around a tournament to find the strongest ninja aligns well with the original.
• Different emphasis by necessity: the game is built around PvP matches and mechanics, while the anime format naturally shifts toward characters, story conflicts, and world rules. As a result, it can capture the game’s look, gum-based gadgets, and fighting style, even if the overall plot structure is less match-driven than an online arena game.