Futakoi Alternative

Twin Love 2 / フタコイ オルタナティブ / Futakoi 2
Futakoi Alternative
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Studios: feel., Studio Flag, ufotable
Producers: Lantis
Licensors: Discotek Media
Rating: 6.83 / 10
Rank: #5312
Popularity: #4261
Users Listed: 33,052
Users Scored: 12,388
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/14/2022
Aired: April 7, 2005 – June 30, 2005 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Thursday at 03:10 (JST)

Synopsis:

Following his father’s passing three weeks prior, Rentarou assumes responsibility for the Futaba Detective Agency, a legacy business now under his care. He's assisted by Sara and Souju, identical twins who live with him and contribute to the agency’s operations. The narrative unfolds within a subtly detailed urban environment, where the quiet routine of investigation is disrupted by an unwelcome entanglement with the city’s organized crime.

The series explores themes of inheritance, responsibility, and navigating a world steeped in tradition and unspoken rules. Rentarou's approach to detective work is methodical, often contrasting with the unpredictable nature of his assistants and the looming presence of the Yakuza. Expect a story grounded in character interactions and intricate plotting, offering a thoughtful examination of power dynamics within a specific community.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Croquettes, Helicopters, Underground Boxing and I (Aired: 04/07/2005)
  • Episode 2: No-name Day (Aired: 04/14/2005)
  • Episode 3: Emerald Mountain Yeah! (Aired: 04/21/2005)
  • Episode 4: Nikopaku Rhapsody (Aired: 04/28/2005)
  • Episode 5: 7 Dayz (...and Happy Dayz) (Aired: 05/05/2005)
  • ... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

  • Futaba, Rentarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Seki, Tomokazu, Díaz, Carlos
  • Shirogane, Souju (Main) - Voice Actors: Kadowaki, Mai, Martínez Sosa, Martha
  • Shirogane, Sara (Main) - Voice Actors: Mizuhashi, Kaori, Martínez Sosa, Martha
  • Chigusa, Koi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuwatani, Natsuko, Toriz, Ivett
  • Chigusa, Ui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoshizumi, Kozue, Toriz, Ivett
  • Hariyama, Nichirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yasumura, Makoto, Fonseca, Eduardo
  • Hinagiku, Lala (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hase, Yurina, Guevara, Amellalli
  • Hinagiku, Lulu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hasegawa, Shizuka, Guevara, Amellalli
  • Ichijou, Sumireko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koshimizu, Ami, García, María
  • Ichijou, Kaoruko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horie, Yui, García, María
  • Ikafire (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cho
  • Kinoshita, Hinokichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Solo, Raúl, Miyake, Kenta
  • Momoi, Mai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sango, Minako, Morales, María Fernanda
  • Momoi, Ai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Chiaki, Morales, María Fernanda
  • Sakurazuki, Yura (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsunakake, Hiromi, Lobo, Ana
  • Sakurazuki, Kira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itsuki, Yui, Lobo, Ana
  • Yamada, Kankurou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Gama, Gabriel, Hiyama, Nobuyuki

Staff:

  • Kondou, Hikaru (Producer, Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Shukuri, Gou (Producer)
  • Hirao, Takayuki (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Aketagawa, Jin (Sound Director)
  • Abe, Masashi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kadekaru, Chikashi (Episode Director, Key Animation, Animation Director, Assistant Animation Director)
  • Kobayashi, Tomoki (Episode Director)
  • Kojima, Hirokazu (Episode Director, Animation Director, Key Animation, In-Between Animation)
  • Mizumoto, Hazuki (Episode Director)
  • Nonaka, Takuya (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Numata, Seiya (Episode Director, Key Animation, Animation Check, In-Between Animation, Animation Director)
  • Ushiro, Shinji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Yuuzumi, Keiei (Episode Director)
  • Kingetsu, Ryuunosuke (Script, Series Composition)
  • Satou, Kazuharu (Script)
  • Terahigashi, Katsumi (Script, Storyboard)
  • Araki, Tetsurou (Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Takahashi, Takuro (Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Bae, Yumi (Theme Song Performance)
  • eufonius (Theme Song Performance)
  • Aisaka, Naoki (Key Animation)
  • Ajiki, Kei (Key Animation)
  • Arai, Ken (Background Art)
  • Baba, Ryuuichi (Key Animation)
  • Bessho, Masanao (Key Animation)
  • Chiba, Emi (Color Design, Color Setting)
  • Ebisawa, Kazuo (Associate Producer)
  • Fujita, Masayuki (Key Animation)
  • Hashimoto, Junichi (Key Animation)
  • Hashimoto, Kazuyuki (Background Art)
  • Hashimoto, Hideki (Key Animation)
  • Hatta, Noriko (In-Between Animation)
  • Hidaka, Mayumi (Key Animation)
  • Hosokawa, Shuuhei (Key Animation)
  • Ishibashi, Yukiko (Key Animation)
  • Ishikawa, Taketomo (Key Animation)
  • Kanai, Yuuko (In-Between Animation)
  • Katou, Yuu (Key Animation)
  • Kawamori, Noboru (Key Animation)
  • Kimura, Masaru (Key Animation)
  • Kobayashi, Toshimitsu (Character Design)
  • Kubota, Chikashi (Key Animation)
  • Kunihiro, Masayuki (Key Animation)
  • Matsuda, Soichiro (Key Animation)
  • Matsuno, Tadashi (Animation Check, Key Animation)
  • Matsuzawa, Takashi (Animation Check, Key Animation)
  • Minami, Shinichirou (Animation Director)
  • Miura, Takahiro (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
  • Murakami, Ryuunosuke (2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation, Key Animation)
  • Murata, Noriyasu (Assistant Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • ... and 47 more staff

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Futakoi Alternative (manga - Adaptation)
  • Futakoi (anime - Alternative Version)