Azuki-chan the Movie

あずきちゃん ホワイト・バレンタイン♥ 恋のチャンスがやってきた!! / Azuki-chan: White Valentine ♥ Koi no Chance ga Yatte Kita!!
Azuki-chan the Movie
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shoujo
Demographics: Shoujo
Studios: Madhouse
Rating: 6.14 / 10
Rank: #9345
Popularity: #13750
Users Listed: 1,266
Users Scored: 445
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/19/2024
Aired: December 23, 1995 (Fall)
Type: movie
Source: manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

The story unfolds on Valentine’s Day, centered around the anticipation and unspoken emotions of young women navigating relationships. Youko hosts a party, initially met with reluctance by her friends, who later discover their respective crushes will be in attendance – even including Azuki-chan's brother. The narrative follows Azuki-chan as she prepares a handmade chocolate gift for Yunosuke-kun, a budding romance that began with a shared opportunity.

The anime explores themes of affection, vulnerability, and the delicate dynamics of first love within a close-knit group of friends. Set against the backdrop of a festive Valentine’s Day celebration, the series offers a gentle portrayal of interpersonal connection, focusing on small gestures and heartfelt moments as characters grapple with their feelings and the hope for reciprocation. It presents a realistic depiction of adolescent relationships, prioritizing emotional nuance over grand spectacle.

Characters:

  • Kodama, Midori (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Rica
  • Nishino, Kaoru (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawata, Taeko
  • Noyama, Azusa (Main) - Voice Actors: Yukana
  • Ogasawara, Yuunosuke (Main) - Voice Actors: Miyazaki, Issei
  • Takayanagi, Ken (Main) - Voice Actors: Madono, Mitsuaki
  • Noyama, Daizu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kozakura, Etsuko
  • Sakakibara, Youko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakuma, Rei

Staff:

  • Maruyama, Masao (Producer)
  • Yoshimoto, Satoshi (Producer)
  • Kojima, Masayuki (Director, Storyboard)
  • Akimoto, Yasushi (Original Creator)
  • Ashino, Yoshiharu (Character Design, Animation Director)
  • Hara, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
  • Hirata, Kahoru (Key Animation)
  • Kawajiri, Yoshiaki (Character Design)
  • Kikuchi, Youko (Key Animation)
  • Kitao, Masaru (Assistant Animation Director)
  • Kobayashi, Osamu (In-Between Animation)
  • Matsui, Riwako (Key Animation)
  • Miyazaki, Yasuko (Key Animation)
  • Nagahama, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
  • Terauchi, Satoshi (Editing)
  • Watanabe, Sakiko (In-Between Animation)
  • Yamada, Michishiro (Key Animation)
  • Yamasawa, Minoru (Key Animation)
  • Yukimuro, Shunichi (Screenplay)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Azuki-chan (anime - Parent Story)