Parents' Guide to

Hello Ninja

By Jenny Nixon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 4+

Knee-high ninja kids save the day, learn valuable lessons.

TV Netflix Kids' Animation 2019
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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Based on 3 parent reviews

jefferyhunt
jefferyhunt Adult
August 31, 2021
age 3+

Daughter loves it! Healthy dose of imagination.

I love that there’s a good story each time that reminds me of the adventure shows I watched as a kid but these are very age appropriate for older toddlers and preschoolers.

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
bigDaddyB
bigDaddyB Adult
July 25, 2020
age 4+

A poor model for gender roles

The girl character asks questions and the boy answers them. The girl is worried about problems and the boy solves them. The girl makes bad suggestions and the boy corrects her. The boy is praised by other characters while the girl is on the periphery. As a father I don’t want my daughter or son to have these messages reinforced. If you like the show I recommend PJ Masks instead. Better all around, including treatment of gender roles.
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What's the Story?

HELLO NINJA is the story of BFFs Wesley and Georgie, a young boy and girl who tackle everyday situations like finding a lost pet or whipping up a PB&J by disappearing into a world of imagination. In this world, they're not just kids, they're brave little ninjas with a penchant for turning seemingly banal tasks -- like cleaning up spilled jelly -- into "critical missions" that help them learn values like personal responsibility and teamwork. Like any good heroes, the kids have a sidekick, too -- a goofy orange cat named Pretzel.

Is It Any Good?

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Parents say (3 ):
Kids say (1 ):

Though the animation is nothing special, it's pleasant enough, and young viewers are likely to dig the hyper-colorful, not-too-long episodes for their sweet humor and imaginative storylines. Hello Ninja sets up Wesley's grandmother, Baa Chan, as a major influence on the kids. It's refreshing to see an older female character portrayed as not only wise, but also active and vital. Baa Chan is often the person introducing the life lessons they'll learn -- like patience and honesty -- when the team enters the "ninja realm," and she is cleverly represented there by a vibrantly-hued dragon named Kuma. Hello Ninja is a sure bet for fans of similar action-oriented shows with a message, such as PJ Masks.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the power of imagination. How does pretending to be ninjas help Georgie and Wesley get things done? Do you need to be a "hero" to have confidence?

  • How do the characters in Hello Ninja demonstrate teamwork? Why is this an important character strength?

  • How does the Hello Ninja TV show compare to the book of the same name? What are other favorite TV shows or movies you enjoy that are based on books?

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