House of Ninjas (Japanese: 忍びの家) is a 2024 Japanese action-drama series developed by Dave Boyle for Netflix, based on a story by star Kento Kaku, Yoshiaki Murao, and Takafumi Imai. The series follows the Tawara family, descendants of the legendary ninja Hattori Hanzo, who retired from their shinobi duties after a mission six years earlier ended in tragedy and are pulled back into the shadows when a new crisis threatens Japan.
Quick Facts
| Title | House of Ninjas (忍びの家) |
| Format | TV series, Season 1 (8 episodes) |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Thriller |
| Creator | Dave Boyle |
| Composer | Jonathan Snipes |
| Release date | February 15, 2024 (Netflix) |
| Status | Released; renewed for Season 2 |
Who Composed the House of Ninjas Soundtrack?
The score for House of Ninjas was composed by Los Angeles-based composer Jonathan Snipes. Snipes is known for his work with Daveed Diggs in the experimental rap group clipping., as well as for scoring films such as Room 237 and A Glitch in the Matrix. His score blends traditional Japanese instrumentation with modern, tense electronic textures to underscore the show’s mix of family drama and ninja action.
House of Ninjas Soundtrack List
Alongside Snipes’s score, the series features a handful of licensed songs placed in specific episodes. You can listen to them on Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Music, and other platforms.
Episode 1
“Our House” by Tomo Nakayama and Yuuki Matthews
“Nothing’s Changed” by The Zombies
Episode 2
“Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)” by Carla Thomas
Episode 4
“Countdown” by Push Pop Jr., Cottage Sounds Unlimited & Eva Luna
“Gotta Get a Hold of Myself” by The Zombies
“This Will Be Our Year” by The Zombies
Episode 5
“Our House” by Tomo Nakayama
Episode 6
“The Way I Feel Inside” by The Zombies
Official Trailer: You can watch the trailer of House of Ninjas below, or view the cast and episode guide on IMDB.
Where to Stream House of Ninjas
House of Ninjas is streaming exclusively on Netflix, with all eight episodes of Season 1 available worldwide since February 15, 2024. The series was renewed for a second season following its strong performance, where it reached number one in Netflix’s Weekly Global Top 10 (Non-English) list.
Cast
Kento Kaku stars as Haru Tawara, the second-oldest son of the ninja family, alongside Yosuke Eguchi as patriarch Soichi Tawara, Tae Kimura as Yoko Tawara, Kengo Kora as the late Gaku Tawara, Aju Makita as Nagi Tawara, and Nobuko Miyamoto as grandmother Taki Tawara.
The supporting cast includes Riho Yoshioka as journalist Karen Ito, Tomorowo Taguchi as Jin Hamashima, Tokio Emoto as Masamitsu Oki, Pierre Taki as Zensuke Omi, Kyusaku Shimada as Kosaku Kuze, Mariko Tsutsui as Touko Mukai, Tenta Banka as Riku Tawara, and Takayuki Yamada as Yosuke Tsujioka.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the House of Ninjas score?
The score was composed by Jonathan Snipes, an LA-based composer known for his work in the group clipping. and for scoring films like Room 237.
When did House of Ninjas premiere?
House of Ninjas premiered worldwide on Netflix on February 15, 2024, with all eight episodes of Season 1 released at once.
Where can I stream House of Ninjas?
House of Ninjas is a Netflix original series and is available exclusively on Netflix.
Is there a House of Ninjas soundtrack album?
There is no standalone official soundtrack album release for House of Ninjas. Individual licensed songs and score cues used in the series can be found on music-identification sites and on the composer’s own channels.
Has House of Ninjas been renewed for Season 2?
Yes. Following its success as a Netflix Global Top 10 hit, House of Ninjas was renewed for a second season.
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