Golden Time

Golden Time / ゴールデンタイム

Genres: Adult Cast, Drama, Love Polygon, Romance
Themes: Adult Cast, Love Polygon
Studios: J.C.Staff
Producers: Genco, Starchild Records
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Rating: 7.74 / 10
Rank: #1240
Popularity: #152
Users Listed: 1,104,394
Users Scored: 579,060
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 07/15/2023
Aired: October 4, 2013 – March 28, 2014 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: Light Novel
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 24
Broadcast: Friday at 02:35 (JST)

Synopsis:

Following a devastating accident that erased his past, Banri Tada seeks a fresh start in Tokyo, enrolling in law school. His carefully constructed new life is unexpectedly disrupted by the arrival of Kouko Kaga, whose presence ignites a series of pivotal encounters. The narrative explores themes of identity and self-discovery as Banri navigates the complexities of college life and grapples with the lingering questions of his forgotten history.

The series unfolds with a gentle pace, focusing on character relationships and the subtle emotional shifts experienced by Banri and those around him. It portrays the challenges and joys of forging new connections, confronting uncertainty, and embracing the potential for personal growth amidst the backdrop of academic pursuits and blossoming affection. The story emphasizes the transformative power of human connection in shaping one's present and future.

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Episodes:

Episode 1: Spring Time (Aired: 10/04/2013)
Episode 2: Lonely Girl (Aired: 10/11/2013)
Episode 3: Night Escape (Aired: 10/18/2013)
Episode 4: Blackout (Aired: 10/25/2013)
Episode 5: Body and Soul (Aired: 11/01/2013)
... and 19 more episodes

Characters:

Hayashida, Nana (Main) - Voice Actors: Kayano, Ai, Molano, Melissa, König, Samina
Kaga, Kouko (Main) - Voice Actors: Horie, Yui, Kelly, Christina, Jeong, Mi Sook, Morgenstern, Lydia
Tada, Banri (Main) - Voice Actors: Furukawa, Makoto, Haimoto, Mike, Schwarzmaier, Tim
Yanagisawa, Mitsuo (Main) - Voice Actors: Ishikawa, Kaito, Gibbs, Adam, Fallow, Vincent
Abu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujii, Yukiyo, Stevens, Samantha
Hosshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanagita, Junichi, Gibbs, Scott
Itou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasamoto, Natsue, Jones, Natalie
Koba (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Murata, Taishi, Baugus, Bryson
Konyakusha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakahara, Mai, Simmons, Juliet
Koshino (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kondou, Takayuki, Johnson, Courtland, Kluckert, Sebastian
Kouichirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanemoto, Ryousuke, Lasanta, Antonio
Kouko's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanao, Tetsuo, Mahany, Ty
Linda's Brother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takeuchi, Ryouta, Morrison, Josh
Meiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanabe, Rui, Butler, Sam
Nakagawa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamashita, Seiichirou, Gayle, Ned
Nana (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Satomi, Vincent-Davis, Kira
Oka, Chinami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kido, Ibuki, French, Caitlynn
Reina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Harumi, Bonasso, Joanne
Sao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Gotou, Saori, Barr, Katelyn, Bautz, Julia
Satou, Takaya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hikami, Takahiro, West, Gareth, Keller, Patrick
Shii (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Shizuka, Rial, Natalie, Hellweg, Jasmin
Suu-san (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Enoki, Junya, Meriwether, Nick
Tada, Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Honda, Takako, Bonasso, Joanne
Tomoyasu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimazaki, Nobunaga, Jones, Kyle Colby

Staff:

Fujishiro, Atsushi (Producer)
Kawakami, Ryuutarou (Producer)
Sudou, Koutarou (Producer)
Yuasa, Takaaki (Producer)
Kon, Chiaki (Director)
Aketagawa, Jin (Sound Director)
Fukushima, Toshinori (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Honma, Shuu (Episode Director, Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Kajii, Sega (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
Kitagawa, Masato (Episode Director)
Koyama, Yoshitaka (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Matano, Hiromichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Matsukawa, Tomohiro (Episode Director)
Nakano, Hideaki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Nitta, Yoshikata (Episode Director)
Satou, Masako (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
Shimo, Fumihiko (Script, Series Composition)
Okamura, Masahiro (Storyboard)
Shimazu, Hiroyuki (Storyboard)
Horie, Yui (Theme Song Performance)
Kiyoshi, Ryujin (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Arrangement)
Andou, Tsuneta (In-Between Animation, Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Aoki, Kenichirou (In-Between Animation)
Ariga, Hiromi (Key Animation)
Awai, Shigeki (Key Animation)
Beat (Key Animation)
Chiba, Mitsuru (Key Animation)
Fukuda, Jun (Associate Producer)
Fukushima, Youko (Key Animation)
Furuya, Yuuji (Sound Effects)
Gotou, Ryouta (Background Art)
Gouda, Masami (In-Between Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Gouzu, Haruna (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Hasegawa, Shinya (Chief Animation Director, Character Design, Animation Director)
Hasegawa, Fumika (2nd Key Animation)
Hashimoto, Ryuuki (In-Between Animation)
Hashimoto, Yukari (Music)
Hayase, Makiko (2nd Key Animation)
Hayashi, Hirotaka (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
Hayashi, Takayoshi (Key Animation)
Hayashi, Asuka (2nd Key Animation)
Hino, Takafumi (Animation Director)
Hirai, Ataru (Associate Producer)
Hirota, Akane (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Ichihara, Keiko (Key Animation)
Igarashi, Shunsuke (In-Between Animation, Key Animation)
Iijima, Yurie (2nd Key Animation)
Iino, Nobuo (Key Animation)
Ikeda, Kaori (Key Animation)
Inagaki, Mariko (Key Animation)
... and 111 more staff

News:

North American Anime & Manga Releases for December (12/02/2019)
English Dub Cast Announced for 'Golden Time' (10/19/2019)
North American Anime & Manga Releases for October (10/02/2017)
Q2 2015 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 5/30] (03/31/2015)
North American Anime & Manga Releases for February (02/03/2015)
Q4 2013 Anime Licenses [Update 12/26] (10/06/2013)
Fall 2013 Simulcast List [Update 11/15] (09/16/2013)
Light Novel 'Golden Time' To Be Animated (Confirmed to Air in Fall 2013) (03/17/2013)

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