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

Cats acting like ninjas is a big trend on the internet, and now there are high-quality photos of some super cute cats in action!

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

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

3. I call this one the Monkey KnuckleHisakata Hiroyuki
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Two ninja cats crouch like fighters, “Monkey Knuckle” mentionedHisakata Hiroyuki
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The action only gets more ridiculous from here.

5. Bring it on!

5. Bring it on!Hisakata Hiroyuki
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Ninja cats training outdoors in sunny weather, ready for actionHisakata Hiroyuki
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A ninja cat practicing training moves outdoors, “Excellent weather” captionHisakata Hiroyuki
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8. Excellent weather for some training!

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

9. Ninja level 12/10Hisakata Hiroyuki
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Close-up of a ninja cat with a “fight club” themed captionHisakata Hiroyuki
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11. First rule of fight club...

11. First rule of fight club...Hisakata Hiroyuki

12. ... never talk about fight club

12. ... never talk about fight clubHisakata Hiroyuki

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?Hisakata Hiroyuki

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Ninja cat appearing to use the Force, playful surprise themeHisakata Hiroyuki

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Ninja cat making a dramatic stance, “element of surprise” captionHisakata Hiroyuki

16. They have the element of surprise!

16. They have the element of surprise!Hisakata Hiroyuki

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Ninja cat performing a martial-arts move, “Wax on, Wax off” themeHisakata Hiroyuki

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Ninja cat watching and learning, “grasshopper” style martial arts referenceHisakata Hiroyuki

19. Wax on. Wax off.

19. Wax on. Wax off.Hisakata Hiroyuki

20. Watch and learn, grasshopper...

20. Watch and learn, grasshopper...Hisakata Hiroyuki

Somehow, the poses keep getting better.

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Ninja cat focused in training, captioned “Concentration is key”Hisakata Hiroyuki

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Ninja cat flying through the air, surprised reaction captionHisakata Hiroyuki

23. Concentration is key!

23. Concentration is key!Hisakata Hiroyuki

24. I never thought I'd see a cat fly...

24. I never thought I'd see a cat fly...Hisakata Hiroyuki

25. They're the masters of camouflage

25. They're the masters of camouflageHisakata Hiroyuki

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Camouflaged ninja cats grouped together, blending into surroundingsHisakata Hiroyuki

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Multiple ninja cats in coordinated camouflage, “group work” emphasizedHisakata Hiroyuki

28. Group work is essential

28. Group work is essentialHisakata Hiroyuki

29. They begin training young

29. They begin training youngHisakata Hiroyuki

30. Tiny, furry, adorable assassins.

30. Tiny, furry, adorable assassins.Hisakata Hiroyuki

These ninja cats are impossible not to love.

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