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    Fune wo Amu

    The Great Passage / 舟を編む
    Fune wo Amu
    Genres: Adult Cast, Award Winning, Drama, Romance, Workplace
    Themes: Adult Cast, Workplace
    Studios: Zexcs
    Producers: Aniplex, Dentsu, Fuji TV, Kansai Telecasting, Kobunsha, Kyoraku Industrial Holdings
    Licensors: Discotek Media
    Rating: 7.61 / 10
    Rank: #1587
    Popularity: #1896
    Users Listed: 130,535
    Users Scored: 44,657
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 10/12/2022
    Aired: October 14, 2016 – December 23, 2016 (Fall)
    Type: tv
    Source: novel
    Age Rating: PG 13
    Episodes: 11
    Broadcast: Friday at 00:55 (JST)

    Synopsis:

    The series centers on Kouhei Araki, a seasoned dictionary editor nearing retirement, tasked with finding a worthy successor for his magnum opus: *The Great Passage*, an ambitious new dictionary project. His search leads him to Mitsuya Majime, a socially awkward but deeply passionate reader in the publishing company's sales division. Recognizing Majime’s inherent aptitude for language and dedication, Araki offers him a position within the editorial department.

    As Majime navigates the demanding world of dictionary creation, he grapples with self-doubt and the challenges of fitting into a new environment. The narrative explores the meticulous process of compiling a comprehensive dictionary, highlighting the patience and dedication required. It depicts a quiet exploration of connection forged through shared language and the unexpected bonds that develop amidst the vastness of words. The story offers a contemplative glimpse into the lives of those who dedicate themselves to preserving and defining language.

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    Episodes:

    • Episode 1: Vastness (Aired: 10/14/2016)
    • Episode 2: Encounter (Aired: 10/21/2016)
    • Episode 3: Love (Aired: 10/28/2016)
    • Episode 4: Steady Progress (Aired: 11/04/2016)
    • Episode 5: Waver (Aired: 11/11/2016)
    • ... and 6 more episodes

    Characters:

    • Majime, Mitsuya (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Takahiro, Pacheco, Rafael
    • Nishioka, Masashi (Main) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Hiroshi, Ramírez, Eduardo
    • Araki, Kouhei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanao, Tetsuo, Cervantes, Enrique
    • Hayashi, Kaguya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakamoto, Maaya, Morales, María Fernanda
    • Hiroshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bridcutt, Sarah Emi
    • Kai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shibuya, Azuki
    • Kishibe, Midori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hikasa, Youko, Cruz, Pamela
    • Matsumoto, Tomosuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mugihito, Santos, Jorge
    • Matsumoto, Chie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yokoo, Mari
    • Miyamoto, Shinichirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asanuma, Shintaro
    • Miyoshi, Remi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Chiwa, Martínez, Rosa María
    • PR Department Chief (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Souma, Kouichi
    • Professor Oda (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tobita, Nobuo
    • Rinta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taichi, You
    • Sasaki, Kaoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakakibara, Yoshiko, Airol, Cecilia
    • Sen (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuda, Satsumi
    • Take (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tani, Ikuko, Aguirre, Rossy
    • Yamashita (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishimura, Tomomichi

    Staff:

    • Mori, Akitoshi (Producer)
    • Shintaku, Kiyoshi (Producer)
    • Umemoto, Souichirou (Producer)
    • Matsuo, Akiko (Assistant Producer)
    • Segawa, Akito (Assistant Producer)
    • Kuroyanagi, Toshimasa (Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard)
    • Nagasaki, Yukio (Sound Director)
    • Fujii, Tatsumi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Kouta, Fumiaki (Episode Director)
    • Nagaya, Seishirou (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Sasaki, Miwa (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
    • Tagashira, Shinobu (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
    • Yui, Midori (Episode Director)
    • Kido, Yuuichirou (Script)
    • Nemoto, Toshizou (Script)
    • Satou, Takuya (Script, Series Composition)
    • Tomita, Yoriko (Script)
    • Hiramatsu, Tadashi (Storyboard)
    • Sasaki, Shinsaku (Storyboard)
    • Okazaki, Taiiku (Theme Song Performance)
    • Aoyama, Hiroyuki (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
    • Cruz, Pamela (ADR Director)
    • Fukui, Maki (Key Animation)
    • Hiraki, Daisuke (Editing)
    • Hirama, Yuka (Art Director)
    • Hondai, Takahiro (Director of Photography)
    • Ike, Yoshihiro (Music)
    • Inatsu, Tatsunori (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
    • Kamiya, Tomomi (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation, Animation Director)
    • Katsuragi, An (Key Animation)
    • Kawabata, Erkin (Key Animation)
    • Kawaguchi, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
    • Konno, Yasuyuki (Sound Effects)
    • Kouzuki, Yousuke (2nd Key Animation)
    • Kumota, Haruko (Original Character Design)
    • Matsushita, Ikuko (Animation Director)
    • Miura, Shion (Original Creator)
    • Mukouda, Takashi (Key Animation)
    • Nakajima, Katsuhiro (Sound Effects)
    • Nakaoka, Kyouka (2nd Key Animation)
    • Nakatani, Asami (Animation Director)
    • Niinuma, Takuya (In-Between Animation)
    • Nishijima, Hiroki (2nd Key Animation)
    • Nitta, Yasunari (Key Animation)
    • Niwa, Hiromi (2nd Key Animation)
    • Noguchi, Takayuki (Animation Director)
    • Ochikoshi, Tomonori (Planning)
    • Oda, Keito (In-Between Animation)
    • Ogawa, Mamio (Background Art)
    • Okuno, Haruo (Key Animation)
    • ... and 12 more staff

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