Anime Tenchou

Animation Store Manager / アニメ店長
Anime Tenchou
Genres: Action, Parody
Themes: Parody
Studios: Gainax
Producers: animate Film
Rating: 6.05 / 10
Rank: #9867
Popularity: #6438
Users Listed: 11,960
Users Scored: 5,935
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/29/2022
Aired: August 19, 2002 (Summer)
Type: ova
Source: other
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

In a vibrant, modern Japan where anime merchandise reigns supreme, *Anime Tenchou* follows Meito Anizawa, the newly appointed manager of Animate, a specialty store dedicated to all things animation. Meito is an energetic and passionate individual, inheriting the responsibility from his predecessor after a disruptive incident involving a competing retailer. The series explores the daily life within the bustling store, balancing customer service with the challenges of maintaining a thriving business in a competitive market.

The animation offers a slice-of-life perspective, blending humor with moments of earnest dedication to a shared love of animation. Gainax's distinctive visual style and Hideaki Anno's direction contribute to a unique atmosphere, examining themes of passion, legacy, and the enduring power of fandom within a contemporary setting. The series presents a grounded look at the world surrounding anime consumption, focusing on the people who keep that world alive.

Characters:

  • Anizawa, Meito (Main) - Voice Actors: Seki, Tomokazu

Staff:

  • Anno, Hideaki (Director)
  • Imaishi, Hiroyuki (Script, Character Design, Art Director)
  • Hoshi, Souichirou (Theme Song Performance)
  • Seki, Tomokazu (Theme Song Performance)
  • Shimamoto, Kazuhiko (Original Creator)
  • Yoshinari, You (Key Animation)

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