A dark overlord casts a memory-erasing jutsu on the town. Kenichi forgets ninjas exist. But Sonam, due to her strong subconscious attachment, suffers from partial amnesia. She only remembers a "blue figure" who smelled of soy sauce and always appeared when she was sad. She becomes obsessed with sketching a ninja she doesn't remember.
This mutual respect creates a foundation stronger than Kenichi’s puppy love. While Kenichi chases Sonam for her looks, Hattori values her mind. This subtle distinction is what fuels the romantic "ship" in the fandom. Kenichi is the classic underdog: lazy, academically weak, and prone to jealousy. His love for Sonam is one-sided and comedic. Sonam treats Kenichi with a mix of irritation and polite friendship. She never blushes for him. She never seeks his advice. In contrast, whenever Hattori saves the day using a clever Ninpou (ninja art), Sonam looks at him with genuine admiration—the kind of admiration that, in any other anime, would be the first spark of romance. Part 2: Re-imagining Romantic Storylines – The Unwritten Future What if the producers decided to age the characters? Imagine a sequel series titled Ninja Hattori: Next Generation , where Kenichi, Sonam, and Hattori are teenagers. This is where the "Hattori x Sonam" romantic storyline becomes not only plausible but compelling. Storyline 1: "The Forbidden Shinobi Law" The most logical romantic conflict would stem from the Ninja Code. Ninja Hattori’s greatest weakness is his rigid adherence to rules. In this storyline, Hattori realizes he has fallen in love with Sonam. However, the Iga Ninja Clan has a strict law: A shinobi must not fall in love with a civilian , as it compromises the mission and risks exposure. Ninja Hattori Sex With Sonam
Hattori must choose between returning to Iga to face punishment or staying in the modern world to protect the person who makes him feel human. The romance is not in grand gestures, but in quiet moments: Hattori using Ninpou: Shadow Clone to walk her home safely, or Sonam learning to cook his favorite Japanese sweets. Storyline 2: "The Rival Returns – The Jealousy Arc" A classic trope in anime is the introduction of a rival. In this storyline, a handsome, modern-day ninja from the rival Koga clan enrolls in Kenichi’s school with one goal: to woo Sonam and break Hattori’s spirit. A dark overlord casts a memory-erasing jutsu on the town
One popular fan theory suggests that in the original, unproduced final script of the manga, Hattori’s ultimate test was to sacrifice his ninja identity for a normal life—and that the person he wanted that normal life with was not his master, but the girl who saw him not as a ninja, but as a boy. To be clear: The original Ninja Hattori anime is a children’s comedy. It never intended to cross the line from friendship to romance between Hattori and Sonam. The show's charm lies in its innocence. She only remembers a "blue figure" who smelled