Hidamari Sketch
Hidamari Sketch / ひだまりスケッチ
| Genres: CGDCT, Iyashikei, School, Slice of Life, Visual Arts | |
| Themes: CGDCT, Iyashikei, School, Visual Arts | |
| Studios: Shaft | |
| Producers: Aniplex, Houbunsha, Lantis, Movic, Omnibus Promotion, TBS | |
| Licensors: Sentai Filmworks | |
| Rating: 7.46 / 10 | |
| Rank: #2169 | |
| Popularity: #2546 | |
| Users Listed: 84,701 | |
| Users Scored: 28,273 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 09/12/2023 | |
| Aired: January 12, 2007 – March 30, 2007 (Winter) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: 4 Koma Manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 12 | |
| Broadcast: Friday at 01:25 (JST) |
Synopsis:
Hidamari Sketch follows Yuno, a young artist embarking on a new chapter at Yamabuki Arts High School. Leaving home to reside in the Hidamari Apartments dorm, she finds herself surrounded by a diverse group of neighbors: the energetic Miyako, the reserved Hiro, and the composed Sae. The series explores the evolving dynamics of their shared living space as these individuals navigate the challenges and joys of adolescence alongside their artistic pursuits.
The narrative focuses on everyday moments – from shared meals to school projects – highlighting the development of genuine connections amidst contrasting personalities. It offers a gentle, slice-of-life perspective, emphasizing friendship, personal growth, and finding belonging in unexpected places. The anime portrays a warm atmosphere built around creative expression and the comfort of companionship, portraying the subtle beauty within ordinary experiences.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: January 11, Winter Collage (Aired: 01/12/2007)
- Episode 2: August 21, Japan's Summer (Aired: 01/19/2007)
- Episode 3: June 17, ...or an Indian (Aired: 01/26/2007)
- Episode 4: May 18, The Singing Shortcake (Aired: 02/02/2007)
- Episode 5: February 13, Heart and Body (Aired: 02/09/2007)
- ... and 7 more episodes
Characters:
- Hiro (Main) - Voice Actors: Gotou, Yuuko
- Miyako (Main) - Voice Actors: Mizuhashi, Kaori
- Sae (Main) - Voice Actors: Shintani, Ryouko
- Yuno (Main) - Voice Actors: Asumi, Kana
- Announcer Girl (Supporting)
- Chika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
- Kishi, Maiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hanba, Tomoe
- Kishi's father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tachiki, Fumihiko
- Kishi's mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mayama, Kei
- Kuwahara (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Naoko
- Natsume (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukuen, Misato
- Ooyasan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki
- The Principal (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cho
- Ume (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aoki, Ume
- Yoshinoya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuki, Miyu
Staff:
- Iwakami, Atsuhiro (Producer)
- Kananiwa, Kozue (Producer)
- Tanaka, Junichirou (Producer)
- Ooshima, Miku (Assistant Producer)
- Kamitsubo, Ryouki (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Shinbou, Akiyuki (Director, Storyboard, Animation Check)
- Kameyama, Toshiki (Sound Director)
- Iimura, Masayuki (Episode Director)
- Ishikura, Kenichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Mori, Yoshihiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Oishi, Tatsuya (Episode Director, Storyboard, Setting, Key Animation)
- Hasegawa, Nahoko (Script, Series Composition)
- Yoguchi, Natsue (Script)
- Fujimoto, Jirou (Storyboard)
- Mizuno, Kazunori (Storyboard)
- Saeki, Shouji (Storyboard)
- Takamura, Kazuhiro (Storyboard)
- Andou, Takahiro (Theme Song Arrangement)
- Asumi, Kana (Theme Song Performance)
- Gotou, Yuuko (Theme Song Performance)
- Mizuhashi, Kaori (Theme Song Performance)
- marble (Theme Song Performance)
- micco (Theme Song Lyrics)
- Aisaka, Naoki (Animation Director)
- Akiya, Yukie (Key Animation)
- Aoki, Ume (Original Creator, Principle Drawing)
- Baba, Ryuuichi (Assistant Animation Director)
- Ebara, Yasuyuki (Assistant Animation Director)
- Fujita, Kentarou (Key Animation)
- Fukuyama, Eiji (Key Animation)
- Hashiguchi, Hayato (Key Animation)
- Hibino, Jin (Special Effects)
- Higashiyama, Atsushi (Planning)
- Hikawa, Hekiru (Principle Drawing)
- Iijima, Hisaharu (Art Director)
- Ishidou, Nobuharu (Key Animation)
- Ishizaki, Natsumi (In-Between Animation, Key Animation)
- Itou, Yoshiaki (Animation Director, Character Design, Chief Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Jitsuhara, Noboru (Key Animation)
- Katsu, Kensuke (Special Effects, Color Setting)
- Kikuya, Tomoki (Music)
- Kinoshita, Yumiko (Key Animation)
- Kobayashi, Hiroyuki (Planning)
- Kobayashi, Yumi (Key Animation)
- Kogawa, Tomonori (Assistant Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Kouju, Takashi (Planning)
- Kubota, Mitsutoshi (Planning)
- Kurita, Satomi (Key Animation)
- Mayama, Kei (Sound Manager)
- Miyanishi, Tamako (Assistant Animation Director)
- ... and 24 more staff
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- Hidamari Sketch Gets New Anime of Sae & Hiro's Graduation [Confirmed] (03/04/2013)
Forum Topics:
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 1 Discussion
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 5 Discussion
- Safe to drop after two episodes?
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 7 Discussion
- Perfect definite of a Slice of Life Anime.
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 3 Discussion
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 2 Discussion
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 12 Discussion
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 8 Discussion
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 11 Discussion
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 10 Discussion
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 9 Discussion
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 6 Discussion
- Hidamari Sketch Episode 4 Discussion
- Do I watch this in airing order or chronological order?
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- Hidamari Sketch Specials (anime - Sequel)
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- Hidamari Sketch Recap (anime - Summary)
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