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    Chameleon (OVA)

    Bite me! / カメレオン / Bite Me! Chameleon
    Chameleon (OVA)
    Genres: Comedy, Delinquents, Ecchi, School, Seinen
    Themes: Delinquents, School
    Demographics: Seinen
    Studios: Egg
    Producers: Daume, HoriPro
    Licensors: ADV Films
    Rating: 6.52 / 10
    Rank: #7113
    Popularity: #11139
    Users Listed: 2,726
    Users Scored: 1,018
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 04/08/2022
    Aired: August 16, 1992 – March 22, 1996 (Summer)
    Type: ova
    Source: manga
    Age Rating: R
    Episodes: 6

    Synopsis:

    Eisaku Yazawa, a seemingly ordinary high school student, harbors an unconventional ambition: to join a *bousouzoku*, a traditional Japanese motorcycle gang. The series explores Eisaku's journey as he navigates the complex world of these groups, confronting both the allure of rebellion and the harsh realities within. Set against a backdrop of vibrant urban landscapes and close-knit communities, the story delves into themes of belonging, identity, and the pursuit of individuality. Eisaku’s quest isn't simply about speed and spectacle; it’s an exploration of self-discovery through unconventional paths, examining the motivations behind seeking acceptance and the consequences of embracing a life outside societal norms. The anime presents a nuanced portrayal of youth and the search for purpose in a world often defined by expectations.

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    Characters:

    • Yazawa, Eisaku (Main) - Voice Actors: Nanba, Keiichi
    • Aizawa, Junna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hagimori, Junko, Konishi, Hiroko
    • Asaoka, Hikaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tominaga, Miina
    • Fujishiro, Naoto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakahara, Shigeru
    • Hachiya, Mirai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuno, Taiki
    • Hisaori, Yoshioka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sato, Yuki
    • Kyuu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakao, Ryusei
    • Masaaki, Sakamoto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oota, Shinichirou
    • Matsuoka, Eiji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Kappei
    • Mishima, Jun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirata, Hiroaki
    • Miya (Supporting)
    • Miyazono, Ranmaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kashiwakura, Tsutomu
    • Naoki, Aizawa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ookura, Masaaki
    • Shiina, Yuu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamada, Eiko
    • Shiina, Yuuji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiozawa, Kaneto
    • Ueda, Kenji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Yuuji
    • Watanabe, Rie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Miki
    • Yuta, Kaoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horikawa, Ryo

    Staff:

    • Nagasawa, Takayuki (Producer, Planning Producer, Planning)
    • Hashimoto, Mitsuo (Director, Storyboard)
    • Matano, Hiromichi (Director, Storyboard)
    • Ushigusa, Takeshi (Director, Episode Director)
    • Yotsuji, Takao (Director, Theme Song Lyrics)
    • Ishizaki, Susumu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Tadano, Natsumi (Theme Song Lyrics)
    • Abe, Hisashi (Key Animation)
    • Fukushima, Toyoaki (Key Animation)
    • Honda, Osamu (Art Director)
    • Kase, Atsushi (Original Creator, Original Character Design)
    • Kawamura, Akio (Key Animation)
    • Ledford, John (Executive Producer)
    • Mutou, Masatoshi (Background Art)
    • Nishikura, Chikara (Art Director)
    • Ochi, Shinji (Animation Director, Character Design)
    • Okino, Masahide (Director of Photography)
    • Saitou, Masakazu (In-Between Animation)
    • Yagi, Motoki (Key Animation)
    • Yamazaki, Noriyoshi (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)

    Reviews:

    • User TheMidnightSnack (Score: 7/10):
      Chameleon is an anime that gives the viewer moderate expectations that it immediately lives up to, leaving the viewer sad and confused. Story: 7/10 The anime immediately throws you into a set of circumstances with no backstory. Eisaku Yazawa is a high schooler that, despite his size and personality, wants to be a feared gang member. There is no true explanation for this. There is little backstory in this anime at all, but with length of this OVA, this prevents character development for characters nobody cares about. Art: 5/10 The art in this show is extremely dated, especially for an 1992-1996 release. The animation quality and background drawings areabout on par with something from the mid-to-late 1980's. There aren't any noticeable mistakes or flaws in the animation.nnSound: 6/10 nSound effects and music are very consistent throughout the whole OVA. Nothing in this anime is considered bad from a musical standpoint, but it doesn't stand out very much. nnCharacter: 8/10 nThe characters in this show are what saves it from being completely overlooked. The protagonist is a very funny character that can give of many funny lines and expressions. He fumbles around the world of gang violence, but he is viewed by his peers as a real threat by mistake. This dynamic got a lot of laughs out of me.nnEnjoyment: 7/10nEnjoyment of this show is more subjective than anything. Yazawa can be hated or loved depending on how he is viewed, similarly to Mineta in the newer anime Boku no Hero Academia. He is never portrayed as completely rotten, but he is perverted, as protagonists go. People who are fans of the era might find this entertaining.nnFinal Notes:nThis show isn't great. But it isn't awful. While dated, it can still keep my interest for an extended period of time. The sex and violence isn't awful, but there are still touchy subjects and stereotypes that haven't aged well (Yu), but it can make for an entertaining time.

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