The front cover of this birthday greetings card bursts with a whimsical ninja party scene set in a lush, cherry blossom-laden dojo courtyard. Imagine a vibrant tapestry of pink cherry blossoms drifting gently through the air against a backdrop of serene, mist-shrouded mountains. At the center, an exuberant group of cartoon ninjas—each with a distinct personality—are engaged in a playful birthday melee.

The lead ninja, a quirky character with oversized, expressive eyes reminiscent of Osamu Tezuka’s style, is clad in a traditional black ninja suit, but with a twist: the fabric is interspersed with colorful party confetti patterns. This ninja, mid-air in a perfectly executed, yet comically exaggerated, somersault, clutches a brightly wrapped present with ribbon trailing behind like a kite tail.

To the left, a diminutive, Charles Schulz-inspired ninja holds a birthday cake with precariously tall, flickering candles, all atop a platter that somehow also balances a rubber chicken. This ninja grins sheepishly as a curious monkey—emerging from behind a scroll-decorated paper lantern—tries to snag a candle.

On the right, a ninja modeled after Calvin and Hobbes' mischievous style, peeks from behind a large shoji screen door. They’re preparing to launch a barrage of colorful, yet harmless, balloon shurikens at their friends. The shurikens, adorned with goofy, exaggerated faces, appear more like cartoonish characters from The Far Side, ensuring a chuckle at first glance.

Above, a cheeky sparrow, wings flapping in Winsor McCay’s detailed dreamscape fashion, clutches a banner in its beak. The banner unfurls across the top of the card, playfully stating, "Another Year, Another Ninja Skill!" in bold, comic lettering.

The scene is framed by ornate Japanese torii gates, their wood rich in detail and subtly imbued with a hint of R. Crumb’s textured line work. The gates subtly convey the timelessness of this ninja birthday escapade, inviting the recipient into this imaginative, laughter-filled world.

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