"We named him Blindstrike because we never see him coming."
The Ninja and The Ghost is episode 3 of the first season of Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters.
Synopsis[]
During a demonstration, Rook Unlimited is attacked by a ninja called Blindstrike. Jake does some investigating and discovers that Blindstrike is in league with Rook's former partner and co-founder, Dr. Racine Cleo, who was long thought to be dead. Meanwhile, Nathan and Ricardo begin having issues when the latter's jock-like attitude gets on the former's nerves.
Continuity from previous episode(s)[]
Major Events[]
- The Flex Fighters are officially introduced to the public by Rook.
- Blindstrike and Dr. C debut.
- Erika Violette debuts.
Plot[]
Characters[]
Flex Fighters[]Rook Unlimited[] |
Enemies[]
Academy of Future Leadership[]
Others[]
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Locations[]
- Rook Unlimited
- Experimental campus
- Rook Tower
- Academy for Future Leadership
- Principal's office
- Football field
- Old Town
Weapons & Items[]
- Flexarium swords
- Time bomb
- Rook tablet
- Tracer
- Flexarium weapon molds
Notable Quotes[]
“ We named him Blindstrike because we never see him coming.”
— Jonathan Rook, talking about Blindstrike
“ Probably better to be flexible. Yeah, I just said that.”
Food for Thought[]
- Riya's very first lines are her sharing a clear disdain for Rook Unlimited.
Trivia[]
- This is the first episode to feature the series' full intro.
Inconsistencies[]
- According to the news anchor, Multi-Farious was given this name by the media. However, Jake first used it in the previous episode.
Production[]
Voice Cast[]
- Scott Menville as Jake Armstrong/Stretch / the Train Engineer
- Steven Yeun as Nathan Park/Wingspan
- Ogie Banks as Ricardo Perez/Omni-Mass / King Nerd
- Wil Wheaton as Jonathan Rook
- Keith David as Malcolm Kane
- Kate Mulgrew as Dr. Racine Cleo (Dr. C)
- Felicia Day as Erika Violette
- Nazneen Contractor as Riya Dashti / Mrs. Bayer / Cheerleader #2
- Josh Keaton as Gabe Bannerman / King Jock
- Tom Kenny as Principal Lewis Wilson
- Walter Koenig as Mr. Oleg Savic
- Kelly Hu as Miya Kimanyan / Cheerleader
Music Score[]
- The Outfit
Main Title Music By[]
- Mike Tavera
Main Title Lyrics By[]
- Mike Tavera
- Victor Cook
- Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt
Main Title Song Performed By[]
- Holy White Hounds