Kunoichi in anime is a part of anime that is seldom discussed. While their male counterparts get a lot of screen time and are generally the focus, the female ninjas do not have their day in the sun.

The Kunoichi are believed to have converted hairpins and other ordinary items into weapons. An Aruki-miko from Tomi, Nagano Pref. It has been said that the Aruki-miko were actually Kunoichi.