ININ Games has confirmed it will publish three collections of Jaleco's classic Ninja JaJaMaru series, bringing multiple retro entries to modern platforms — notably the Nintendo Switch — with English localization and physical editions.
The announcement, made in an ININ Games press release, highlights that the collections include titles that never previously released in Europe or the United States.
ININ said the packages will present both platforming and RPG entries from the franchise and will include newly colorized versions of certain Game Boy material alongside the 2022 revival entry Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle.
What’s included: a breakdown of the three collections
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle Deluxe Edition (digital and boxed) contains:
- Ninja JaJaMaru-kun (1985, Famicom/NES)
- JaJaMaru' no Daibouken (1986, Famicom/NES)
- Oira JaJaMaru!
Sekai Daibouken (1990, Game Boy)
- Ninja JaJaMaru - Gingadaisakusen (1991, Famicom/NES)
- Super Ninja-kid (1994, Super Famicom/SNES)
- Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle (2022)
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Lost RPGs includes:
- Ninja JaJaMaru: Ninpouchou (1989, Famicom/NES)
- Ninja JaJaMaru: Gekimaden - Maboroshi no Kinmajou (1990, Famicom/NES)
JaJaMaru: Legendary Ninja Collection bundles all of the above into a single package, spanning the original Famicom/NES era through Super Famicom and Game Boy entries plus the 2022 title.
Release and availability
ININ Games confirmed that pre-orders for the physical editions will go live on August 21 at midnight CEST via the Strictly Limited website.
The collections are intended for modern platforms including Nintendo Switch; individual titles listed reference their original platforms for context (Famicom/NES, Game Boy, Super Famicom/SNES).
Context and significance
For many Western players the Ninja JaJaMaru series is best known through Ninja JaJaMaru-kun's inclusion on the Nintendo Switch Online service.
These ININ collections will expand access to lesser-known entries and bring two RPGs to English-speaking players for the first time.
The packages combine preservation of original releases with updated presentation and official localization, a practice ININ Games has pursued with other retro catalog releases.
The move underscores ongoing interest in curated retro compilations on Nintendo Switch and the eShop marketplace, and provides collectors with boxed options through Strictly Limited's retail channels.
The announcement, made in an ININ Games press release, highlights that the collections include titles that never previously released in Europe or the United States.
ININ said the packages will present both platforming and RPG entries from the franchise and will include newly colorized versions of certain Game Boy material alongside the 2022 revival entry Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle.
What’s included: a breakdown of the three collections
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle Deluxe Edition (digital and boxed) contains:
- Ninja JaJaMaru-kun (1985, Famicom/NES)
- JaJaMaru' no Daibouken (1986, Famicom/NES)
- Oira JaJaMaru!
Sekai Daibouken (1990, Game Boy)
- Ninja JaJaMaru - Gingadaisakusen (1991, Famicom/NES)
- Super Ninja-kid (1994, Super Famicom/SNES)
- Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle (2022)
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Lost RPGs includes:
- Ninja JaJaMaru: Ninpouchou (1989, Famicom/NES)
- Ninja JaJaMaru: Gekimaden - Maboroshi no Kinmajou (1990, Famicom/NES)
JaJaMaru: Legendary Ninja Collection bundles all of the above into a single package, spanning the original Famicom/NES era through Super Famicom and Game Boy entries plus the 2022 title.
Release and availability
ININ Games confirmed that pre-orders for the physical editions will go live on August 21 at midnight CEST via the Strictly Limited website.
The collections are intended for modern platforms including Nintendo Switch; individual titles listed reference their original platforms for context (Famicom/NES, Game Boy, Super Famicom/SNES).
Context and significance
For many Western players the Ninja JaJaMaru series is best known through Ninja JaJaMaru-kun's inclusion on the Nintendo Switch Online service.
These ININ collections will expand access to lesser-known entries and bring two RPGs to English-speaking players for the first time.
The packages combine preservation of original releases with updated presentation and official localization, a practice ININ Games has pursued with other retro catalog releases.
The move underscores ongoing interest in curated retro compilations on Nintendo Switch and the eShop marketplace, and provides collectors with boxed options through Strictly Limited's retail channels.
