Binbou Shimai Monogatari

貧乏姉妹物語 / Poor Sisters Story / Flat Broke Sisters
Binbou Shimai Monogatari
Age Rating: G
Source: manga
Genres: Seinen, Slice of Life
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Toei Animation
Type: tv
Producers: TV Asahi
Rating: 6.84 / 10
Rank: #5275
Popularity: #4930
Users Listed: 23,562
Users Scored: 7,498
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/06/2024
Aired: June 30, 2006 – September 15, 2006 (Summer)
Episodes: 10
Broadcast: Friday at 02:40 (JST)

Synopsis:

The series centers on the lives of two sisters, Kyou and Asu Yamada, navigating the challenges of independent living after facing significant family hardship. They share a modest apartment, striving to maintain their education while Kyou works tirelessly through multiple part-time jobs. The narrative emphasizes the strength of their familial connection; a deep and resilient bond that serves as a constant source of support amidst financial strain and everyday struggles. The atmosphere is grounded in realistic portrayal of sisterly affection and resilience, depicting a world where kindness exists alongside adversity. The story explores themes of responsibility, perseverance, and the enduring power of family unity in the face of difficult circumstances, offering a quiet yet compelling look at their daily lives and aspirations.

Episodes:

Episode 1: A Day of Yukatas, Fireworks, and Candy Apples
Aired: June 30, 2006
Episode 2: A Day of the Landlord, a Watermelon, and a Hospital Visit
Aired: July 7, 2006
Episode 3: A Day of Carrots, Lies, and the Echigoya Sisters
Aired: July 14, 2006
Episode 4: A Day of Perfume, Asu, and a Class Visit
Aired: July 28, 2006
Episode 5: A Day of the Apartment, Cherry Blossoms, and Moving
Aired: August 8, 2006
Episode 6: A Day of Loneliness, Ginko, and Onee-sama
Aired: August 18, 2006
Episode 7: A Day of Jealousy, Chocolates, and Valentines
Aired: August 25, 2006
Episode 8: A Day of Guitars, Dreams, and a Music Teacher
Aired: September 1, 2006
Episode 9: A Day of Emotions, Uneasiness, and Cell Phones
Aired: September 8, 2006
Episode 10: A Day of Colds, Promises, and Mother
Aired: September 15, 2006

Characters:

Yamada, Asu Main
Voice Actors: Kaneda, Tomoko
Yamada, Kyou Main
Voice Actors: Sakamoto, Maaya
Echigoya, Kinko Supporting
Voice Actors: Shindo, Naomi
Echigoya, Ginko Supporting
Voice Actors: Kozakura, Etsuko
Hayashi, Genzou Supporting
Voice Actors: Mugihito
Ichinokura, Masao Supporting
Voice Actors: Kishio, Daisuke
Saegusa, Ranko Supporting
Voice Actors: Hiramatsu, Akiko

Staff:

Gotou, Masanori
(Producer)
Kaizawa, Yukio
(Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Mikuriya, Kyousuke
(Episode Director)
Oka, Yoshihiro
(Episode Director, Storyboard)
Sugiyama, Keiichi
(Episode Director, Storyboard)
Suzuki, Yuusuke
(Episode Director)
Watanabe, Sumio
(Episode Director)
Fujiwara, Ryouji
(Storyboard)
Kanbara, Toshiaki
(Storyboard)
Sakurai, Konomi
(Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation)
Sakai, Kanako
(Theme Song Performance)
Amemiya, Hideo
(Key Animation)
Atarashi, Taichi
(Key Animation)
Egami, Natsuki
(Animation Director)
Fujibe, Ikuma
(Key Animation)
Fujita, Masayuki
(Key Animation)
Fujiwara, Yoshiyuki
(Key Animation)
Fukuhara, Keiji
(Key Animation)
Hosokawa, Shuuhei
(Key Animation)
Iguchi, Chuuichi
(Key Animation)
Ii, Osamu
(Background Art)
Ikeda, Tatsuya
(Key Animation)
Iwata, Koudai
(Key Animation)
Kamei, Daisuke
(Key Animation)
Kamogawa, Takahiro
(Key Animation)
Kasano, Atsushi
(Key Animation)
Kataoka, Emiko
(Key Animation)
Katou, Seishirou
(Key Animation)
Kazuto, Izumi
(Original Creator)
Kikuchi, Katsunori
(Key Animation)
Kohioki, Tomoko
(Color Design)
Kosuga, Hiroshi
(Key Animation)
Kume, Kazunari
(Key Animation)
Murakami, Naoki
(Animation Director, Key Animation)
Nakano, Akiko
(Key Animation, Animation Director)
Nakao, Kanami
(Key Animation)
Nakatani, Yukiko
(Key Animation)
Nishiwaki, Takumi
(In-Between Animation)
Oda, Hitoshi
(Key Animation)
Okamoto, Tatsuaki
(In-Between Animation)
Okamura, Masahiro
(Key Animation)
Ono, Youko
(Key Animation)
Sanami, Yuri
(Background Art)
Satou, Michio
(Key Animation)
Satou, Atsushi
(Key Animation)
Shigekuni, Hiroko
(Key Animation)
Shigemoto, Wakako
(Key Animation)
Sugiura, Shouichirou
(Art Director)
Takamura, Kazuhiro
(Character Design)
Takeda, Yoshihiro
(Key Animation)
Takeuchi, Akira
(Animation Director)
Tsujita, Kunio
(Color Design)
Ueno, Ken
(Chief Animation Director, Animation Director)
Wada, Toshiya
(Sound Effects)
Watanabe, Natsuki
(Key Animation, Animation Director)

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