Minami-ke

みなみけ / Minamike / The Minami Family
Minami-ke
Genres: CGDCT, Comedy, School, Seinen
Themes: CGDCT, School
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Daume
Producers: Eye Move, Magic Capsule, Starchild Records, Sunny Side Up
Rating: 7.64 / 10
Rank: #1509
Popularity: #1458
Users Listed: 179,723
Users Scored: 72,826
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 09/10/2024
Aired: October 8, 2007 – December 31, 2007 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Monday at 01:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

The daily lives of the three Minami sisters form the heart of this slice-of-life series. Haruka, Kana, and Chiaki navigate adolescence within the confines of their home, sharing responsibilities and forging a unique dynamic without parental guidance. Haruka’s practicality contrasts with Kana's carefree spirit and Chiaki’s blunt observations, creating a lively household atmosphere. The narrative explores the small joys and challenges of everyday life: from managing household chores to navigating friendships and fleeting romantic interests. The anime offers an intimate portrayal of sisterhood, highlighting the evolving bonds formed through shared experiences and playful banter, all set against a backdrop of ordinary, yet relatable, moments. It’s a gentle exploration of personal growth and the complexities of family relationships.

Trailer:

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Three Minami Sisters (Aired: 10/08/2007)
  • Episode 2: Weird School (Aired: 10/15/2007)
  • Episode 3: The Delinquent Football Player Returns (Aired: 10/22/2007)
  • Episode 4: The Pattern of Love (Aired: 10/29/2007)
  • Episode 5: Let's Go to the Beach (Aired: 11/05/2007)
  • ... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

  • Minami, Chiaki (Main) - Voice Actors: Chihara, Minori
  • Minami, Haruka (Main) - Voice Actors: Satou, Rina, Lee, Hyeon Jin
  • Minami, Kana (Main) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Marina, Yun, Mi Na
  • Atsuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Ryouko
  • Fujioka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kakihara, Tetsuya, Seong, Wan Gyeong
  • Hayami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Saeko
  • Hiroko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Saeko
  • Hosaka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Daisuke, Choi, Han
  • Keiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Gotou, Saori
  • Maki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagi, Reiko
  • Makoto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morinaga, Rika, O, In Seong
  • Minami, Akira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayama, Tatsuya, Son, Won Il
  • Minami, Natsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoshino, Hiroyuki, Gu, Ja hyeong
  • Minami, Touma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuki, Nana
  • Minami, Haruo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawada, Shinji, Lee, Ju Chang
  • Ninomiya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oohara, Momoko
  • Riko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Ao
  • Sensei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asanuma, Shintaro
  • Shuuichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oohara, Momoko
  • Takeru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asanuma, Shintaro, Kim, Jang
  • Uchida, Yuka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kitamura, Eri
  • Yoshino (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyosaki, Aki, Lee, Ji Yeong
  • Yuu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oohara, Momoko

Staff:

  • Ikeda, Shinichi (Producer)
  • Nishioka, Daisuke (Producer, Production Manager)
  • Yamanaka, Takahiro (Producer)
  • Oota, Masahiko (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Ebina, Yasunori (Sound Director)
  • Arai, Shougo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kuroyanagi, Toshimasa (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Mikamoto, Yasumi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Otani, Masahito (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Ozawa, Kazuhiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Yabana, Kaoru (Episode Director)
  • Aoshima, Takashi (Script, Series Composition)
  • Koyasu, Hideaki (Script)
  • Sugihara, Kenji (Script)
  • Amino, Tetsurou (Storyboard)
  • Satou, Takuya (Storyboard)
  • Shimura, Hiroaki (Storyboard)
  • Yamazaki, Takashi (Storyboard)
  • Chihara, Minori (Theme Song Performance)
  • Inoue, Marina (Theme Song Performance)
  • Kikuya, Tomoki (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Satou, Rina (Theme Song Performance)
  • Egami, Natsuki (Animation Director)
  • Fujiwara, Yoshiyuki (Animation Director)
  • Iizumi, Toshiomi (Key Animation)
  • Imazato, Keiko (Animation Director)
  • Ishii, Hisao (Key Animation)
  • Kikuchi, Tsutomu (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Kiyomaru, Satoru (Animation Director)
  • Komiyama, Yumiko (Animation Director)
  • Matsumura, Yasunori (Animation Director)
  • Matsuo, Akiko (Animation Director)
  • Minami, Shinichirou (Animation Director)
  • Misawa, Yasuhiro (Music)
  • Miyake, Yuuichirou (Animation Director)
  • Murakami, Tsutomu (Animation Director)
  • Murakami, Naoki (Animation Director)
  • Ochi, Shinji (Chief Animation Director, Character Design, Animation Director)
  • Ogawa, Ichirou (Animation Director)
  • Ono, Kazuhiro (Animation Director)
  • Ootsuki, Toshimichi (Planning)
  • Sakuraba, Coharu (Original Creator)
  • Satou, Akira (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Sawazaki, Makoto (Animation Director)
  • Suzuki, Shunsuke (Art Director)
  • Takano, Kazufumi (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Tanigawa, Masaki (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Toriyama, Fuyumi (Animation Director)
  • Usuda, Yoshio (Animation Director)
  • Utsugi, Isamu (Animation Director)

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