Boys Be…

Boys Be... / ボーイズ・ビー

Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shounen
Themes: School
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: HAL Film Maker
Licensors: Nozomi Entertainment
Rating: 6.38 / 10
Rank: #7960
Popularity: #4817
Users Listed: 25,012
Users Scored: 9,911
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 11/03/2023
Aired: April 11, 2000 – July 4, 2000 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Tuesday at 18:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

This series explores the evolving dynamics of male friendship and the often-confusing world of adolescent romance. Centered around three high school students navigating their burgeoning feelings for girls, the story offers a candid look at the complexities of first loves. Kyoichi grapples with unexpected emotions toward a longtime friend, while his companions, Makoto and Yoshihiko, pursue romantic endeavors with varying degrees of success.

The narrative unfolds through a series of relatable vignettes, examining the awkwardness, insecurities, and humorous mishaps that accompany these formative experiences. Beyond simple romantic pursuits, the anime delves into themes of self-discovery, evolving perspectives on relationships, and the challenges of understanding one's own heart. Expect a gentle, observational approach to portraying the emotional landscape of young adulthood.

Episodes:

Episode 1: Cherry Blossoms (Aired: 04/11/2000)
Episode 2: Memorial Essence (Aired: 04/18/2000)
Episode 3: After the Kiss (Aired: 04/25/2000)
Episode 4: Bittersweet Rain (Aired: 05/02/2000)
Episode 5: Feeling Blue (Aired: 05/09/2000)
... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

Kanzaki, Kyoichi (Main) - Voice Actors: Suzumura, Kenichi, Riegel, Sam, Prata, Patrizio, Crépet, Alexandre
Kazama, Yumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Nagasawa, Miki, Sheh, Stephanie, Tefnin, Claire, Vulcano, Monica
Kenjo, Yoshihiko (Main) - Voice Actors: Seitz, Patrick, Ishikawa, Hideo, Quarta, Alessandro, Hespel, Christophe
Kurumizawa, Makoto (Main) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira, O'Brien, Liam, Lepore, Davide, Di Blasi, Carlos, Clerbois, Jean-Paul
Mizutani, Aki (Main) - Voice Actors: Ruff, Michelle, Shiratori, Yuri, Manicone, Francesca, Guinand, Élisabeth, Bayarri, Noemí
Nitta, Chiharu (Main) - Voice Actors: Musy, Stella, Murai, Kazusa, Kincaid, Amy
Horikawa, Natsue (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuno, Manabi, Riegel, Eden, Chalmeta, Julia
Kanzaki, Sayaka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Fumiko, Hollingshead, Megan, Giménez, Ariadna, Wagner, Dominique, Fiorentini, Francesca
Kawai, Erika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Neya, Michiko, Flamand, Stéphane
Kurihara, Aya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukuen, Misato, Lillis, Rachael, Giménez, Ariadna, Boquet, Cathy
Morio, Jyunna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lee, Wendee, Komatsu, Rika
Nitta, Nao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Savage, Carrie, Sawaguchi, Chie, Mari, Valentina
Okazaki, Yuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miki, Shinichiro, Miller, Jason
Reicha, Chiharu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayashibara, Megumi, Potter, Kirsten, Lenghi, Laura
Sayama, Shoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Imai, Yuka, De Bortoli, Federica, Little, Zarah
Takano, Mizuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Platt, Tara, Noda, Junko, Chalmeta, Julia
Ueno, Tsuyoshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bosch, Johnny Yong, Ueda, Yuuji, Conforti, Corrado
Yokota, Takuya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyasu, Takehito, Lowenthal, Yuri, Beck, Tony

Staff:

Haruta, Katsunori (Producer)
Kawase, Kouhei (Producer)
Shimoda, Masami (Director, Storyboard)
Tanaka, Hideyuki (Sound Director)
Fukushima, Kazumi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Kikuchi, Kazuhito (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Nakayama, Katsuichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Kanemaki, Kenichi (Script, Series Composition)
Kawasaki, Hiroyuki (Script)
Sekijima, Mayori (Script)
Takayama, Katsuhiko (Script)
Nishimoto, Yukio (Storyboard)
Ono, Katsumi (Storyboard)
Imai, Yuka (Theme Song Performance)
Maeda, Aki (Theme Song Performance)
Mori, Hiromi (Theme Song Lyrics)
Oomori, Shouko (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition)
Abe, Misao (Key Animation)
Aoki, Yuuzou (Key Animation)
Awai, Shigeki (Key Animation)
Itabashi, Masahiro (Original Creator)
Jitsuhara, Noboru (Key Animation)
Kasumi (Inserted Song Performance)
Kawakami, Yoshimi (Color Design)
Kobayashi, Akemi (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Nakazawa, Yuuichi (Key Animation)
Nishikawa, Junichiro (Art Director)
Nishiyama, Shigeru (Editing)
Oka, Mariko (Key Animation)
Shimura, Izumi (Key Animation)
Shiokawa, Takashi (Key Animation)
Sugie, Toshiharu (Key Animation)
Takahashi, Mika (Key Animation)
Takeda, Itsuko (Animation Director, Character Design)
Tamakoshi, Hiroyuki (Original Character Design)
Yoshioka, Masaru (Key Animation)

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