Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi

Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi / 藍より青し~縁~ / Bluer Than Indigo: Fate
Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Harem, Romance, Seinen
Themes: Harem
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: J.C.Staff
Producers: Cosmic Ray, Movic, Rondo Robe
Licensors: Funimation, Geneon Entertainment USA
Rating: 7.11 / 10
Rank: #3966
Popularity: #3069
Users Listed: 61,505
Users Scored: 33,636
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/02/2022
Aired: October 13, 2003 – December 29, 2003 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12

Synopsis:

Two years following a pivotal moment of liberation, the core group navigates the evolving landscape of young adulthood within the familiar confines of their shared home. Kaoru balances academic pursuits with the ongoing lively chaos of their household, while the foundational connection between him and Aoi deepens amidst everyday routines. The series explores the quiet complexities of building a life together after escaping familial constraints. It focuses on the subtle shifts in their relationships, the challenges of maintaining independence, and the delicate growth of a burgeoning romance against a backdrop of comfortable familiarity. The narrative emphasizes character-driven moments and realistic interactions, offering a contemplative look at navigating personal freedom and affection.

Streaming Platforms:

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Spring Blossom (Aired: 10/13/2003)
  • Episode 2: Friends (Aired: 10/20/2003)
  • Episode 3: Tennis (Aired: 10/27/2003)
  • Episode 4: Phantom (Aired: 11/03/2003)
  • Episode 5: Piano (Aired: 11/10/2003)
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Hanabishi, Kaoru (Main) - Voice Actors: Hoshi, Souichirou, Wittenberg, Dave
  • Sakuraba, Aoi (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawasumi, Ayako, Ruff, Michelle
  • Aizawa, Chizuru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Noto, Mamiko, Elias-Fahn, Dorothy
  • Foster, Tina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukino, Satsuki, Lee, Wendee
  • Kagurazaki, Miyabi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hiramatsu, Akiko, Sargent, Lia
  • Komiya, Natsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taylor, Julie Ann, Koyama, Kimiko
  • Mayu's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Hiroko, McGlynn, Mary Elizabeth
  • Minazuki, Taeko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuhashi, Kaori, Sampler, Philece
  • Minazuki, Chika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Momoi, Haruko, Wahlgren, Kari
  • Miyuki, Mayu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Narita, Sayaka, Strassman, Karen
  • Professor Itsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Maruyama, Eiji, Page-Pagter, Scott
  • Saionji, Ruka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horiuchi, Kenyuu, Thornton, Kirk
  • Tina's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyama, Mami, Sampler, Philece

Staff:

  • Shimoda, Masami (Director)
  • Hata, Yoshito (Episode Director)
  • Nakayama, Katsuichi (Episode Director)
  • Oota, Tomoaki (Episode Director)
  • Otani, Masahito (Episode Director)
  • Takashima, Daisuke (Episode Director)
  • Takayama, Katsuhiko (Script)
  • Kotaki, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
  • Shimazu, Hiroyuki (Storyboard)
  • Yamamoto, Hideyo (Storyboard)
  • Ichikawa, Yuuichi (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Ishida, Yoko (Theme Song Performance)
  • the Indigo (Theme Song Performance)
  • Abe, Emiko (Animation Director)
  • Abe, Chiaki (Key Animation)
  • Abe, Michihisa (Planning)
  • Anzai, Yoshie (In-Between Animation)
  • Fukui, Akihiro (Key Animation)
  • Fumizuki, Kou (Original Creator)
  • Hagio, Keita (Key Animation)
  • Handa, Daiki (Animation Check)
  • Higashi, Junichi (Art Director)
  • Imoto, Yuki (In-Between Animation)
  • Inoue, Yoshikatsu (Key Animation)
  • Iwakura, Kazunori (Character Design)
  • Kanemaki, Kenichi (Screenplay)
  • Kataoka, Hideyuki (Animation Director)
  • Kataoka, Kouji (Key Animation)
  • Katsu, Kensuke (Digital Paint)
  • Katsuragi, An (Key Animation)
  • Kawashima, Masaru (Key Animation)
  • Kikuchi, Kazuma (In-Between Animation)
  • Kimura, Kunihiko (Key Animation)
  • Kokaji, Shinya (Key Animation)
  • Kosuga, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
  • Kusumoto, Yuuko (Layout)
  • Maruyama, Takashi (Animation Director)
  • Masuda, Toshio (Music)
  • Masui, Ippei (Key Animation)
  • Matsushita, Junko (Key Animation)
  • Minami, Shinichirou (Animation Director)
  • Mitsunaka, Susumu (Key Animation)
  • Miwa, Kazuhiro (Key Animation)
  • Mukouda, Takashi (Key Animation)
  • Murai, Takashi (Key Animation)
  • Nagamachi, Hideki (Key Animation)
  • Nakayama, Yumi (Chief Animation Director)
  • Natsume, Shingo (In-Between Animation)
  • Nogami, Shinya (In-Between Animation)
  • Nomura, Fusako (In-Between Animation)
  • ... and 10 more staff

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  • Ai Yori Aoshi (anime - Prequel)
  • Ai yori Aoshi (manga - Adaptation)
  • Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi - Miyuki (anime - Side Story)