In ancient times, there were skilled warriors known as ninjas who served powerful individuals on missions involving intelligence gathering, sabotage, or assassination. Although times have changed, the demand for these elite fighters remains high. At a specific institution, a group of young women are secretly undergoing training to become ninjas. These trainees - Asuka, Katsuragi, Hibari, Ikaruga, and Yagyuu - each possess their own unique scroll containing a confidential technique that they must safeguard at all times. Their journey is depicted in this narrative, highlighting the challenges they face as they strive to master the art of ninjutsu.
Senran Kagura: Shoujo-tachi no Shinei was published in English as Senran Kagura: Skirting Shadows by Seven Seas Entertainment from November 5, 2013 to January 5, 2016.