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Critical Ninja Theory

Exploring Japanese history, literature, and pop culture, mostly through ninjas.

Newsletter · By Rob Tuck · Official site

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Sep 30, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    Was Shotoku Taishi The Original Ninja Master? (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 26, 2026

    In Defense of Ninja (?) (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Sep 23, 2026

    The Ninja as “Terrorist” (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 19, 2026

    The Weapons of “The Master” (opens the original)

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  5. Issue · Sep 16, 2026

    Attack of the Killer Ninja Blonde (opens the original)

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