Gendai Goyaku

Modern Mistranslation / 現代誤訳
Gendai Goyaku
Genres: Comedy
Studios: ILCASHIPS
Rank: #18620
Popularity: #17901
Users Listed: 473
Users Scored: 64
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 07/08/2024
Aired: July 7, 2024 – September 22, 2024 (Summer)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Sunday at 00:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

In a near-future academic setting, a unique curriculum challenges students to decipher historical wisdom. The series follows a group of young learners as they grapple with deliberately flawed translations of renowned quotations from across time and cultures. Presented as modern-day misinterpretations, these distorted phrases spark curiosity and demand deeper engagement with history and language.

The narrative explores the process of critical thinking and the importance of nuanced understanding. Through collaborative problem-solving, the students uncover the original intent behind these famous sayings, forging a connection to the past and developing their own perspectives on enduring human truths. The anime offers a contemplative atmosphere, blending educational elements with character-driven interactions, inviting viewers to consider the power of words and their lasting impact.

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Characters:

  • Higuma, Akira (Main) - Voice Actors: Uchiyama, Kouki
  • Kujou, Kentarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Miyano, Mamoru
  • Leo, Ryou (Main) - Voice Actors: Yamashita, Daiki
  • Leo, Akito (Main) - Voice Actors: Namikawa, Daisuke
  • Saikawa, Kyuusaku (Main) - Voice Actors: Tsuda, Kenjirou
  • Shouji, Nao (Main) - Voice Actors: Kaji, Yuuki
  • Udou, Yuusei (Main) - Voice Actors: Shimono, Hiro

Staff:

  • Namikawa, Daisuke (Producer, Director, Sound Director)
  • Tsuda, Kenjirou (Producer, Director, Sound Director)
  • Miyano, Mamoru (Theme Song Performance)
  • Iwai, Yuuki (Series Composition)