Kamen Rider Shinobi 2022: Producer’s Notes — Re:Last Ninpow (transcribed)

<h1>Producer’s Notes — Re:Last Ninpow</h1>

<h2>Preamble</h2>

<p>Hello, everyone.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. We too are rather emotional as of writing this, both good and bad! While this journey for the most part being over brings sadness to us, the newly announced Tycoon-Shinobi special brings us both joy!</p>
<p>That being said, it is with a heavy heart that we must bid the main show adieu. With everyone getting their endings to this chapter of their lives, we hope you will join us in looking forward to their new ones!</p>
<p>And, for the last time… we hope you enjoyed this episode.</p>

<h2>Mobu's section</h2>
<p>Here it is. The word dump you’ve all been waiting for. Around a year and a half ago in 2021, I discovered Shinobi and quickly became a big fan of it. If you knew me from around that time, hi. I was still new to the tokusatsu twitter circle, so I didn’t have much experience, but I feel like I quickly made a name for myself by creating art for shinobi, and being known as the shinobi guy for a while.</p>
<p>In 2022, we found out that Shinobi was not going to be a season. Which of course, should be predictable, but I still had my hopes up. That was when I approached Levi about this project. It started off as a joke but the more we discussed the more we had something of an actual story. That’s when we decided to take it seriously.</p>
<p>In June of 2022, we announced this project and shared it on Twitter. We didn’t expect there to be so many people who supported us so quickly! But I wasn’t overwhelmed, I had to fulfill my promise of turning this into a story.</p>
<p>But I couldn’t have done it all without Levi, he’s the true backbone of this project. Without his writing, we wouldn’t have gotten anywhere. I’m so happy I could spend the past year planning and creating this project with them.</p>
<p>Did you know that we were both in our senior year of high school when we wrote this? As this Producers’ notes comes out, I am currently attending my high school graduation ceremony. On the same day as the final episode is released.</p>
<p>Honestly, I’m so so grateful for everything Shinobi has brought to me. This project, my bond with Levi growing closer, and Rentarou with the original cast. </p>
<p>This project is a symbol of our love for Shinobi, and I’m happy you all walked this journey with us. Even if there were some bumps in the way, we did it! We’ve reached the end!! </p>
<p>Thank you so much for reading or just supporting Kamen Rider Shinobi 2022. We couldn’t have done it without you.</p>
<p>ALSO STAY TUNED FOR THE OFFICIAL TYCOON X SHINOBI CROSSOVER THAT TOEI DECIDED TO ANNOUNCE *TWO DAYS* BEFORE THIS EPISODE CAME OUT.</p>

<h2>Levi's section</h2>
<p>Well, we’re finally here. I’m writing the notes I never wanted to write.</p>
<p>Can I be honest with y’all? The minute I finished the final sentence, I cried. I tried, mind you. I tried so, so hard to not cry, but the dam just broke when I finished. What else could I do, now that I had to realize that the season is actually done?</p>
<p>I really cannot believe I did it. I can’t believe Mobu and I managed to do this for an entire year. Hey, Mobu, I know you’ll see this: I’m proud of you. I really, really am. Thank you so much for being with me! Out of everyone it could have been, I’m really happy that it was you!</p>
<p>Now, onto the actual chapter. Most of it was planned from the beginning! More specifically, everyone except Rentaro and Shun, whose endings were planned early-show and mid-show, respectively. For Shun specifically, it was his job: the fact that he’d continue to live with Atsushi was planned… partially as a joke. I made a joke about the rent, and the rest was history.</p>
<p>Let’s start with Shun! Apart from his housing situation, we figured that him working at Konjou would be fitting! Not only does he have a cushy job, he can make a change but also never work for the government again. Yay!
<br>On top of that, both he and Atsushi are living happy lives, finally able to call their lives however they want. Best of all, Aiko’s safe!</p>
<p>And then there’s Icchi. We extend our heartiest congratulations to him, for he’s finally gotten the crown he deserves. That is all.</p>
<p>Rentaro’s ending was mostly decided by Mobu, who believed he deserved a break. I quickly agreed with him, especially since it overlapped with Iroha being the one to defend the city. As the world’s greatest ninja, we believed the mantle should be passed down to her, both to give her what she wants and give Rentaro that long, long-deserved break.</p>
<p>With Honoka, I’m glad she can spread her wings again! And now, Chihiro’s joining her, though it’s a shame Iroha couldn’t come. Why’d I save those two for last, and not Rentaro, you may ask? Well… it’s because I also wanted to announce something.</p>
<p>See, we couldn’t just end the series like that. We wanted to give it a proper season’s treatment, bells and whistles included. So, I’d like to announce a special! That’s right, it’s not over yet!</p>
<p>There will be some other things on the way, but the one we’re announcing now is the Monomi and Mizuki special. It’ll feature Chihiro and Honoka as they find out about remnants of the Niji no Hebi that linger. Because even the most corrupt governments have their loyalists.</p>
<p>The Monomi and Mizuki special will be coming out in two weeks! Stay tuned until then.</p>
<p>Lastly… oh, my, this is very long. But I really couldn’t end this without a true send-off. It seems I’ve forgotten to thank some very important people: you all! Without your support, I never would have gotten this far. On top of that, writing Shinobi did many things to me. It improved my writing style exponentially, it brought me things to do on rainy afternoons where I would have otherwise twiddled my thumbs, and most of all, it brought me joy that something as beautiful as this was done in part by me.</p>
<p>I guess, from now on, meetings like these will become more sporadic, since this is no longer weekly. Still, see you in two weeks for the beginning of the post-series content.</p>
<p>I’m very proud of it so far.</p>
<p>And, from the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you.
<br>- Levi</p>
<p>Stay tuned for Kamen Rider Shinobi: Special Ninpow: Monomi and Mizuki in two weeks, and the producer's notes we'll have for you then!</p>