Miharu Rokujo's normal and seemingly boring life was messed up when one day a group of ninjas tried to kill him and another tried to protect him from the attack. Apparently, the apathetic Miharu possessed the Shinra Banshou, a powerful ninja art that can grant the possessor's wishes. He doesn't remember or know anything about it at all and he has no choice but to immerse himself in the world of the Nabari trying to understand why it's all happening to him.
Miharu was introduced to Banten, his protectors, and to the other groups: Fuuma, Grey Wolves, and Togakushi. Each group had different reasons for wanting to either protect or kill him.
At first Miharu wanted to get rid of the Shinra Banshou, but when he met Yoite, a Kira user, he decided to grant the latter's wishes so he can save the others. Yoite told Miharu that if he dies because of his constant use of kira, the people he attacked will also disappear and that included Miharu's friends. Yoite asked Miharu to erase his existence. In order to do that they have to collect the secret art of the villages to use them for the Shinra Banshou. As the story progressed the two became close friends and it seemed like Miharu's motives changed.
The pace was very slow and it took a long time to establish the whole point of the series. It was only in the last 5 episodes that everything fell into place. The action scenes nearing the final episode weren't bad and at least the battles weren't made up of mostly bragging and goading from the characters.
Miharu and Yoite, the main characters, are not exactly boisterous boys so I don't recommend this to those who don't like impassive and reserved characters.
Other than the slow development of the story, the series has a great concept but it didn't keep me excited although I did like the unemotional Miharu and Yoite. I'm giving this 26-episode series a 7 out of 10 rating.
