Aiura

Aiura / あいうら
Aiura
Genres: CGDCT, Iyashikei, School, Shounen, Slice of Life
Themes: CGDCT, Iyashikei, School
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: LIDENFILMS
Producers: Pony Canyon, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
Rating: 6.64 / 10
Rank: #6392
Popularity: #2428
Users Listed: 91,121
Users Scored: 40,886
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 09/09/2023
Aired: April 10, 2013 – June 26, 2013 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: 4 Koma Manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Wednesday at 01:35 (JST)

Synopsis:

The narrative centers on the unexpected connection formed between three young women during the transition from spring break to a new school year. Ayuko Uehara’s chance encounter with Kanaka Amaya and Saki Iwasawa at a local cafe sparks an enduring friendship that carries into their freshman year of high school. The series explores the evolving dynamics of these three individuals as they navigate the everyday experiences of adolescence, contrasting personalities blending in lighthearted moments. Expect a focus on slice-of-life interactions within a familiar high school setting, highlighting the subtle joys found in shared experiences and the development of close bonds. The story emphasizes character-driven narratives and observational humor over grand conflicts, offering a gentle portrayal of youthful camaraderie.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Day Before
  • Episode 2: First Day of School
  • Episode 3: Home Room
  • Episode 4: Sensei
  • Episode 5: Incident
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Amaya, Kanaka (Main) - Voice Actors: Nakajima, Yui
  • Iwasawa, Saki (Main) - Voice Actors: Iida, Yuuko
  • Uehara, Ayuko (Main) - Voice Actors: Tamura, Nao
  • Amaya, Souta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hanamori, Yumiri
  • Matsuno, Shuusaku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu
  • Wakatsuki, Misuzu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tamura, Yukari
  • Yamashita, Sumiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchiyama, Yumi
  • Yanase, Mei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakura, Ayane

Staff:

  • Horikiri, Shinji (Producer)
  • Satomi, Tetsurou (Producer)
  • Nakamura, Ryousuke (Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Shimizu, Youji (Sound Director)
  • Hamasaki, Hiroshi (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Iida, Yuuko (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
  • Miura, Seiji (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition)
  • Nakajima, Yui (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
  • Tamura, Nao (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
  • Araki, Issei (In-Between Animation)
  • Chama (Original Creator)
  • Doi, Makiko (Color Setting)
  • Fukushi, Mayumi (Key Animation)
  • Hida, Aya (Editing)
  • Hosoi, Mieko (Chief Animation Director, Key Animation, Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Igarashi, Shinichi (Director of Photography)
  • Imaizumi, Takeshi (Recording)
  • Kaneko, Hidetoshi (Art Director)
  • Kawasaki, Yukio (Planning)
  • Kikuchi, Ai (Animation Director)
  • Kogawa, Youko (Planning)
  • Matsuura, Riki (Key Animation)
  • Mogi, Takahiro (Color Design)
  • Murai, Shusei (Music)
  • Nishizawa, Chie (Key Animation)
  • Ogiso, Shingo (Animation Director)
  • Ooshima, Miwa (Key Animation)
  • Satou, Akiko (2nd Key Animation)
  • Sawada, Hidehiko (Key Animation)
  • Terai, Yoshifumi (Key Animation)
  • Yamakawa, Norio (Associate Producer)
  • Yamamoto, Yuuko (Key Animation)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Aiura (manga - Adaptation)