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A Japanese Photographer Specializes In 'Ninja Cats' And The Photos Are Adorable

Sophia
by Sophia
27 Oct 2017

Japanese photographer Hisakata Hiroyuki has turned cat photography into something a little more cinematic, and the results are hard to scroll past. His playful series captures cats mid-pounce, mid-spin, and mid-stare, making them look less like house pets and more like tiny martial arts masters.

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The images lean into the idea that cats are always one step away from chaos, and Hiroyuki’s lens catches every dramatic move. From flying kicks to stealthy poses, the collection gives cat lovers plenty to smile about. Read on.

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1. Say hello to my little friend

1. Say hello to my little friend
Hisakata Hiroyuki
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2.

A playful ninja cat pose, captioned “Monkey Knuckle”
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3. I call this one the Monkey Knuckle

3. I call this one the Monkey Knuckle
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4.

Two ninja cats crouch like fighters, “Monkey Knuckle” mentioned
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The action only gets more ridiculous from here.

5. Bring it on!

5. Bring it on!
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6.

Ninja cats training outdoors in sunny weather, ready for action
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7.

A ninja cat practicing training moves outdoors, “Excellent weather” caption
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8. Excellent weather for some training!

8. Excellent weather for some training!
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9. Ninja level 12/10

9. Ninja level 12/10
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10.

Close-up of a ninja cat with a “fight club” themed caption
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11. First rule of fight club...

11. First rule of fight club...
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12. ... never talk about fight club

12. ... never talk about fight club
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These cats are fully committed to the bit.

And if you thought ninja training was intense, these 15 photos of cats with alien origins are next-level surprising.

13. Have cats also learned to use the Force?

13. Have cats also learned to use the Force?
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14.

Ninja cat appearing to use the Force, playful surprise theme
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15.

Ninja cat making a dramatic stance, “element of surprise” caption
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16. They have the element of surprise!

16. They have the element of surprise!
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17.

Ninja cat performing a martial-arts move, “Wax on, Wax off” theme
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18.

Ninja cat watching and learning, “grasshopper” style martial arts reference
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19. Wax on. Wax off.

19. Wax on. Wax off.
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20. Watch and learn, grasshopper...

20. Watch and learn, grasshopper...
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Somehow, the poses keep getting better.

21.

Ninja cat focused in training, captioned “Concentration is key”
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22.

Ninja cat flying through the air, surprised reaction caption
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23. Concentration is key!

23. Concentration is key!
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24. I never thought I'd see a cat fly...

24. I never thought I'd see a cat fly...
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25. They're the masters of camouflage

25. They're the masters of camouflage
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26.

Camouflaged ninja cats grouped together, blending into surroundings
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27.

Multiple ninja cats in coordinated camouflage, “group work” emphasized
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28. Group work is essential

28. Group work is essential
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29. They begin training young

29. They begin training young
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30. Tiny, furry, adorable assassins.

30. Tiny, furry, adorable assassins.
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These ninja cats are impossible not to love.

Want more chaos? Check out 50 mesmerizing cat pictures that will steal your attention.

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