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    Damekko Doubutsu

    だめっこどうぶつ / Damekko Dobutsu / Useless Animals
    Damekko Doubutsu
    Genres: Anthropomorphic, Comedy, Slice of Life
    Themes: Anthropomorphic
    Studios: Magic Bus
    Producers: Kids Station, SKY Perfect Well Think, Takeshobo
    Rating: 7.22 / 10
    Rank: #3315
    Popularity: #6533
    Users Listed: 11,543
    Users Scored: 5,609
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 12/26/2022
    Aired: January 17, 2005 – February 21, 2005 (Winter)
    Type: tv
    Source: 4 Koma Manga
    Age Rating: G
    Episodes: 26

    Synopsis:

    Uruno, a wolf burdened by a self-proclaimed lack of purpose, wanders aimlessly until he discovers a secluded forest inhabited by creatures defying their natural instincts. Here, he encounters a vibrant community of "useless animals," each grappling with deviations from expected behavior. His initial intention to leave is swayed by Chiiko, a cheetah girl whose endearing clumsiness captivates him.

    The series explores themes of self-worth and acceptance as Uruno navigates this unconventional society, hoping to earn Chiiko’s affection despite his own perceived shortcomings. The narrative unfolds within a whimsical setting, introducing a cast of quirky characters – a perpetually irritated rabbit, an inebriated unicorn, and an orca struggling with aquatic limitations – who challenge traditional notions of animalistic identity. It presents a gentle exploration of finding belonging in unexpected places while confronting personal insecurities.

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    Episodes:

    • Episode 1: Uruno Comes to the Forest! (Aired: 01/17/2005)
    • Episode 2: The Moon, Dried Squid and Unicorn (Aired: 01/18/2005)
    • Episode 3: The Bear Siblings (Aired: 01/19/2005)
    • Episode 4: Cornering, Being Cornered, White Clover (Aired: 01/20/2005)
    • Episode 5: The Black Demon at the Edge of the Forest (Aired: 01/21/2005)
    • ... and 21 more episodes

    Characters:

    • Chiiko (Main) - Voice Actors: Narita, Sayaka
    • Takaoka (Main) - Voice Actors: Aoki, Makoto
    • Uruno (Main) - Voice Actors: Takagi, Motoki
    • Usahara (Main) - Voice Actors: Sugiyama, Noriaki
    • Yunihiko (Main) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki
    • Batoukannon (Supporting)
    • Damegami-sama (Supporting)
    • Fukurou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shintani, Ryouko
    • Kanojo (Supporting)
    • Kirin (Supporting)
    • Kumakawa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsubara, Daisuke
    • Kumanee (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takeda, Hana
    • Kuro Usagi (Supporting)
    • Kuron (Supporting)
    • Peganosuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Hiroshi
    • Piyu (Supporting)
    • Rinku (Supporting)
    • Sakamata (Supporting)
    • Shika (Supporting)
    • Tonakai (Supporting)
    • Yousei (Supporting)

    Staff:

    • Mikami, Tetsuo (Producer)
    • Shibuichi, Setsuko (Director)
    • Shimizu, Katsunori (Sound Director)
    • Iwamoto, Yasuo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Suenaga, Mitsuyo (Script)
    • Mugino, Ice (Storyboard)
    • Shintani, Ryouko (Theme Song Performance)
    • Anzai, Yoshie (Key Animation, Animation Check)
    • Irisawa, Noriko (In-Between Animation)
    • Itou, Akihiro (Planning)
    • Itou, Daisuke (In-Between Animation)
    • Kobayashi, Yukari (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
    • Nogami, Shinya (In-Between Animation)
    • Okazaki, Hideo (Director of Photography)
    • Satou, Tomoko (Key Animation, Animation Director)
    • Senbo, Ryousuke (Key Animation)
    • Shimizu, Kenji (Planning)
    • Suma, Naoki (Planning)
    • Suzuki, Shinichi (Layout)
    • Toriumi, Masahiro (Key Animation)

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