Randy Cunningham 9th — Grade Ninja - Season 1

You cannot talk about Season 1 without discussing the best "best friend" in animation. Howard is lazy, gluttonous, and morally flexible, but he is also the only person who knows Randy’s secret. Their chemistry drives the show. In "Monster Dump," Howard’s desire to skip gym class accidentally unleashes a trash monster. In "Sword Quest," Howard almost ruins Randy’s destiny because he wanted a cool sword of his own.

Randy Cunningham isn't smart. He isn't brave. He isn't even particularly athletic. He’s just a ninth grader at Norrisville High who accidentally stumbles into the suit of the "NinjaNomicon." The twist? The Ninja’s identity must remain secret, not to save the world from a dark lord, but to maintain his "social grade." Randy Cunningham 9th Grade Ninja - Season 1

The writing respects the audience. The villains aren't just dumb goons; they are cursed students, ex-friends, or fragments of the Sorcerer’s broken psyche. You cannot talk about Season 1 without discussing

Currently available on Disney+ (as of 2025). In "Monster Dump," Howard’s desire to skip gym

Stay sneaky, Norrisville.

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