|gift=[[File:ConsoleDS_Icon.png|20px]] [[Reading Material (Rhythm Heaven)#Life of a Dog Ninja|Life of a Dog Ninja]]<br>[[File:Console3DS_Icon.png|20px]] [[Flow Ball]]
|gift={{Console|DS}} [[Life of a Dog Ninja]]<br>{{Console|3DS}} [[Flow Ball]]
|stage={{Stage|DSstage5}}{{Stage|3DStower1}}}}
|stage={{Stage|DSstage5}}{{Stage|3DStower1}}}}
{{Nihongo|Dog Ninja|犬忍者|Inu Ninja}} is the 3rd [[Rhythm Game]] of the fifth stage (23rd overall) in ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'' and the 2nd of Lush Tower (29th overall) in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''.
{{Nihongo|Dog Ninja|<ruby>犬忍者<rt>いぬにんじゃ</rt></ruby>|Inu Ninja}} is the 3rd [[Rhythm Game]] of the fifth stage (23rd overall) in ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'' and the 2nd of [[Lush Tower]] (29th overall) in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''.
==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:Dog_Ninja.png|thumb]]
[[File:Screenshot DS Dog Ninja.png|thumb]]
[[File:Dog_Ninja_gameplay_3DS.PNG|thumb]]
[[File:Screenshot 3DS Dog Ninja.png|thumb]]
The player plays as the titular [[Dog Ninja!]], who slices things such as vegetables, tires, and cast-iron skillets. The objects come into the screen from either left or right, or both sides, and must be sliced at the precise moment.
The player plays as the eponymous [[Dog Ninja!]], who slices things such as vegetables, tires, and cast-iron skillets. The objects come into the screen from either left or right, or both sides, and must be sliced at the precise moment.
During practice, [[Dog Ninja!]] can be seen inside a room. In the real game, he is seen outside, with [[Mister Eagle]] appearing at the start with a sign saying "Cut everything!"
During practice, [[Dog Ninja!]] can be seen inside a room. In the real game, he is seen outside, with [[Mister Eagle]] appearing at the start with a sign saying "Cut everything!"
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==[[Timing Display]]==
==[[Timing Display]]==
{{Timing
{{Timing
|Ace!=The item is completely sliced in half.
|just=The item is completely sliced in half.
|Early!/Late!=The item bounces off of the blade, emitting smoke.
|miss=The item bounces off of the blade, emitting smoke.
|Miss...=The object is not sliced.}}
|through=The object is not sliced.}}
==Results==
==Results==
{{Results
{{Results
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|cp_DEF_Ng=Where's your sword technique?<br>Were you seeing double?
|cp_DEF_Ng=Where's your sword technique?<br>Were you seeing double?
|cp_DEF_Hi=Nice sword action!<br>Way to dual-wield!}}
|cp_DEF_Hi=Nice sword action!<br>Way to dual-wield!}}
==Epilogues==
==Epilogue==
{{Epilogue
{{Epilogue
|Console=DS
|Console=DSuk
|NG=Haaaaaiiiii - - Huh?
|NG Image=Epilogue DS Dog Ninja NG.png
|OK Image=Epilogue DS Dog Ninja OK.png
|HI Image=Epilogue DS Dog Ninja HI.png
|NG=Haaaaaiiiii-- Huh?
|OK=I think I've earned a little snack.
|OK=I think I've earned a little snack.
|HI=Nothing beats fresh-<br>sliced veggies!}}
|HI=Nothing beats fresh-<br>sliced veggies!
|NG alt=Haaaaaiiiii... Huh?
|OK alt=I think I've earned a little snack.
|HI alt=Nothing beats fresh-<br>sliced veggies!}}
{{Epilogue
{{Epilogue
|Console=3DS
|Console=3DS
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|OK=Here I come!
|OK=Here I come!
|HI=I can slice anything!}}
|HI=I can slice anything!}}
==Rhythm Item==
==[[Rhythm Item]]==
{{Item
{{item
|name=Mister Eagle
|name=Mister Eagle
|item=Mister Eagle.png
|title=Ninja Poetry
|title=Ninja Poetry
|explain=I, a humble ninja beagle, did<br>battle on high a mighty eagle.<br>I fought for my lord most regal,<br>though it was probably illegal.<br>I was then befouled by a seagull.<br>I pray there is no sequel.}}
|explain=I, a humble ninja beagle, did<br>battle on high a mighty eagle.<br>I fought for my lord most regal,<br>though it was probably illegal.<br>I was then befouled by a seagull.<br>I pray there is no sequel.}}
==Skill Star==
==[[Skill Star]]==
The Skill Star appears on the frying pan midway through the game.
The Skill Star appears on the frying pan midway through the game.
==Challenge Land==
==[[Challenge Land]]==
{{PAGENAME}} appears in the following [[Challenge Train]] courses:
{{PAGENAME}} appears in the following [[Challenge Train]] courses:
*[[Game Gamble: Beginner]]
*[[Game Gamble: Beginner]]
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Dog Ninja practice DS.png|[[Dog Ninja]] ([[Practice]])
Screenshot DS Dog Ninja Practice.png|[[Dog Ninja]] ([[Practice]])
Screenshot 3DS Dog Ninja.png|[[Dog Ninja]]<br>[[Left-Hand Remix]]
Dog Ninja Lush Remix.png|[[Lush Remix]]
Screenshot 3DS Dog Ninja Lush Remix.png|[[Lush Remix]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Video==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The towers in the background look similar to the ones used in [[Ninja Bodyguard]]. Both games feature a ninja of some kind that slice incoming objects.
*The towers in the background look similar to the ones used in [[Ninja Bodyguard]]. Both games feature a ninja of some kind that slice incoming objects.
**Additionally, the prologue for this game shares the same scenario from the one for [[Ninja Bodyguard]]: A big yellow moon with grass in the foreground with a dark blue sky.
**Additionally, the prologue to this game shares the same scenario as the one to [[Ninja Bodyguard]]: A big yellow moon with grass in the foreground with a dark blue sky.
*Although the slicing stance is no longer needed due to the change of controls in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', updated sprites for it still exist.
*[[Mister Eagle]] reappears in [[Super Samurai Slice 2]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''.
*[[Mister Eagle]] reappears in [[Super Samurai Slice 2]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''.
==Video==
==Development History==
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{{Main|Dog Ninja/Development}}
!''[[Rhythm Heaven]]''
!''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''
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|[[File:Rhythm Heaven - Dog Ninja (Perfect) (English)-0|thumb|center]]
|[[File:Rhythm Heaven Megamix - Dog Ninja (Perfect) (English)-0|thumb|center]]
The player plays as the eponymous Dog Ninja!, who slices things such as vegetables, tires, and cast-iron skillets. The objects come into the screen from either left or right, or both sides, and must be sliced at the precise moment.
During practice, Dog Ninja! can be seen inside a room. In the real game, he is seen outside, with Mister Eagle appearing at the start with a sign saying "Cut everything!"
I, a humble ninja beagle, did battle on high a mighty eagle. I fought for my lord most regal, though it was probably illegal. I was then befouled by a seagull. I pray there is no sequel.
The towers in the background look similar to the ones used in Ninja Bodyguard. Both games feature a ninja of some kind that slice incoming objects.
Additionally, the prologue to this game shares the same scenario as the one to Ninja Bodyguard: A big yellow moon with grass in the foreground with a dark blue sky.
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