Bucket de Gohan

バケツでごはん / Meals in a Bucket / Ginpei the Penguin
Bucket de Gohan
Genres: Anthropomorphic, Comedy
Themes: Anthropomorphic
Producers: Magic Bus, Shogakukan Productions, Yomiuri Telecasting
Rank: #17544
Popularity: #16831
Users Listed: 581
Users Scored: 113
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/13/2021
Aired: January 8, 1996 – June 24, 1996 (Winter)
Type: tv
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 20
Broadcast: Monday at 19:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

Uenohara Zoo presents a peculiar world where the line between instinct and societal expectation blurs. The zoo's animal residents maintain a carefully constructed duality; performing as expected for public viewing, yet living surprisingly complex lives behind the scenes. At the center of this dynamic is Ginpei, a mischievous penguin whose playful antics consistently disrupt the established order within the zoo community. The series explores themes of identity and performance, examining how individuals navigate expectations while striving for personal freedom. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant, everyday zoo environment, the anime offers a gentle and observant look at the relationships between these anthropomorphic creatures, highlighting both the humor and subtle anxieties inherent in maintaining a carefully curated facade. It’s a thoughtful exploration of belonging and self-discovery within an unusual setting.

Staff:

  • Matsuzaki, Yoshiyuki (Producer)
  • Nakazawa, Toshihiro (Producer)
  • Tanahashi, Kazunori (Director, Episode Director)
  • Mima, Masafumi (Sound Director)
  • Kimiya, Shigeru (Episode Director)
  • Kitagawa, Masato (Episode Director)
  • Hoshiyama, Hiroyuki (Script)
  • Nakase, Rika (Script, Series Composition)
  • Yamada, Hiroshi (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Abe, Yukio (Art Director)
  • Endou, Eiichi (Key Animation)
  • Kubo, Kiriko (Original Creator)
  • Sasaki, Junichi (Sound Effects)
  • Shimada, Hideaki (Animation Director)
  • Suzuki, Shinichi (Animation Director)
  • Yamamoto, Kou (Special Effects)

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