Jajamaru
The young ninja controlled by the player. He uses jumps and shuriken to fight through the stages.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad Left/Right | Move left or right |
|---|---|
D-pad Up/Down | Climb ladders Use when Jajamaru is aligned with a ladder. |
A | Jump |
B | Throw a shuriken |
Start | Start or pause the game |
How it plays
How does Ninja Jajamaru-kun play?
Each stage is presented as a fixed-screen platform arena filled with platforms, ladders, enemies, and breakable or interactive objects. The objective is to defeat the monsters on screen and advance, while avoiding contact and falls.
Jajamaru can run, jump, climb, and throw shuriken. Power-ups and stage objects can change the pace of a battle, while later stages demand tighter timing and more careful positioning. The game is a single-player progression with limited lives and no character-selection or save system.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Ninja Jajamaru-kun?
Treat each screen as a pattern puzzle rather than rushing directly at enemies.
- Use ladders and platforms to control enemy spacing.
- Throw shuriken from a safe distance, then reposition before enemies recover.
- Learn the timing of moving enemies and avoid jumping into crowded platforms.
- Preserve lives by prioritizing survival over risky item grabs.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Princess Sakura
The princess whom Jajamaru must rescue from the invading monsters.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the edges of platforms to create distance before attacking.
- 2
Climbing a ladder at the wrong moment can leave Jajamaru exposed.
- 3
Memorize enemy movement in difficult screens instead of repeating the same approach.
Community discussion
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