Ninja vs. Gokudo Season 1 Episode 6: Chaos, Gut Punches, and Fan Drama Galore

Episode 6 of Ninja vs. Gokudo is the kind of episode that makes you lean forward in your seat, eyes wide, and go “wait, did that actually just happen?” If you loved the chaos of previous episodes, this one turns it up to 11—with wild fights, emotional gut punches, and enough fan drama to fill a Reddit thread.

First off, let’s talk about the scene blowing up on social media: Shinoha vs. Yajima. When Yajima hits Shinoha with his absurdly named “Pistol Disco” and pierces his skull, I thought that was it for our ninja hero. But no—Shinoha somehow ricochets the bullet inside his head and survives by the skin of his teeth. Let’s be real, that’s the over-the-top nonsense that makes this anime so fun. Fans on MyAnimeList are calling it “peak insanity,” and I can’t disagree—you don’t see a bullet ricochet in someone’s skull every day.

Then there’s the quiet, tense moment with Keisuke, the young gokudo guy who’s never killed anyone. Shinoha rushes to help Nodoka and runs into him, and you can tell Shinoha doesn’t want to hurt the kid. But Keisuke’s all “I have to prove myself to the crew” and forces Shinoha to act. It’s a sad reminder that even in this war between ninjas and gangsters, there are real people caught in the middle who don’t want to fight.

But the part dividing fans the most? Shiki’s fight with Gamude. Shiki was such a badass—poison-wielding, cool ninja vibe, everyone loved her. So when Gamude wakes up from Shiki’s poison and takes her down easy, fans lost it. One comment said it felt like the author just “wanted to balance the death toll” (since so many gokudo guys died earlier), while another defended it: Shiki relied too much on poison, so when that failed, she had no backup. Either way, RIP Shiki—we’ll miss your badassery.

And let’s not forget the end scene where Shinoha and Kiwami take that late-night drive. They’re still hiding their true identities (Shinoha’s a ninja, Kiwami’s a gokudo leader), but they’re bonding over… well, probably anime (since the show loves that hidden connection). Oh, and side note: some fans were lowkey crushed when they found out Kiwami has a family—ruining their ship with Shinoha. Oops, sorry shippers—maybe next time?

So, is this episode worth watching? Highkey yes. Even with the frustrating character deaths, the fights are insane, the stakes are real (ninjas die left and right, making every battle feel tense), and the hidden identity drama between Shinoha and Kiwami keeps you hooked. Whether you’re here for the action or the “will they/won’t they” (but not romantic… yet?) vibe between the two leads, this episode has something for everyone. Just don’t get too attached to any characters—you never know who’s gonna bite the dust next.

Can’t wait to see what chaos Episode 7 brings. Until then, let’s keep debating Shiki’s death and whether Shinoha and Kiwami will ever find out each other’s secrets. Peace out!