SuperGroupies, the Japanese fashion brand famous for its anime and game collabs, has previously dropped highly-praised collections with Date A Live, Girls Band Cry, and Hatsune Miku.
Now, they're teaming up with the iconic anime series "Nintama Rantaro" – a blast from the past for many – which is finally getting a new theatrical film, "Nintama Rantaro: The Movie: The Strongest Strategist of the Dokutake Ninja Corps." This fresh collection spotlights the fan-favorite teacher, Hansuke Doi, with an exclusive watch, hoodie, and shoulder bag. Pre-orders are live on their official site!
This collab drops just in time for the Japanese premiere of "Nintama Rantaro: The Movie: The Strongest Strategist of the Dokutake Ninja Corps" on December 20th – the third film in the series! The movie is also slated for an international release in early 2025.
The movie is based on the 2013 official novel, "Dokutake Ninja Corps' Strongest Strategist." The story sees Doi-sensei lose his memory after a cliffside tumble during a battle with Sonnamon Moroizumi. He's then brainwashed by Happousai into becoming his ultimate strategist, "Tenki," even turning against the Nintama trio! It's a rare official storyline that puts Doi-sensei front and center.
The collection features a killer lineup: a collaborative watch, a reversible hoodie, and a shoulder bag. Each piece is infused with design elements inspired by both Doi-sensei and his alter ego, Tenki, delivering a truly unique Doi-sensei-style series.
▼ Collaborative Watch Price: 23,100 JPY
This collaborative watch draws inspiration from Doi-sensei's everyday life. The dial numbers are crafted like shurikens, accented with colors inspired by "Ichinen Hagumi" (Year 1, Class Ha). Floating clouds and swaying pampas grass add a touch of delicate beauty.
The moon phase display is packed with nods to Doi-sensei: his attendance book, chalk, and kunai. You'll also spot the pampas grass field where he faced off against Sonnamon Moroizumi, the moon, and the longhouse he shares with Kirimaru. At noon, a radiant sun bursts onto the dial, capturing the bright and lively "Nintama Rantaro" world. Come 6 PM, a fish skewer pattern appears, a sweet callback to Doi-sensei and his students roasting fish by the fire – truly a watch with many faces!
Flip it over, and the watch back subtly reveals a damaged attendance book and white cloth... a clever, understated nod to Tenki's imagery.
▼ Collaborative Reversible Hoodie (Women's) Price: 23,100 JPY
This black hoodie channels Doi-sensei's ninja garb. But here's the kicker: flip it inside out, and boom! It instantly transforms into Tenki's mysterious white ensemble!
On the black side, the right cuff subtly features Doi-sensei's attendance book and chalk. Peep the exclusive tag under the hood on the back, showcasing Doi-sensei's moonlit pampas grass duel with Sonnamon Moroizumi, alongside his everyday life with Kirimaru in the longhouse.
Flip to the Tenki-inspired white side, and you'll find a subtle silhouette of Happousai Hieda, leader of the Dokutake Ninja Corps, on the left chest. It's a clean look, but packed with playful, clever details.
▼ Collaborative Shoulder Bag Price: 15,400 JPY
This shoulder bag takes cues from Doi-sensei's ninja outfit. And yes, it's reversible too! Flip it inside out to rock Tenki's white look, effortlessly switching between two distinct colorways and styles!
via： SuperGroupies 官網