Ippon Bouchou Mantarou
一本包丁満太郎 / Ippon Bochou Mantarou / Mantaro / Ipponbouchou Mantarou / Ippon Bocho Mantaro / Ippon Houchou Mantarou
| Genres: Gourmet, Seinen | |
| Demographics: Seinen | |
| Studios: animate Film, J.C.Staff | |
| Producers: Movic, Pony Canyon | |
| Rating: 6.17 / 10 | |
| Rank: #9218 | |
| Popularity: #14958 | |
| Users Listed: 920 | |
| Users Scored: 254 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 09/18/2021 | |
| Aired: June 21, 1991 – December 21, 1991 (Spring) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 2 |
Synopsis:
In a secluded coastal town, a young woman named Hana struggles to reconcile her mundane life with a persistent feeling of something missing. Her quiet existence is disrupted by the arrival of Ren, a mysterious traveler with a keen interest in local folklore and forgotten histories. As they explore the town’s hidden corners and delve into its enigmatic past, Hana begins to question the boundaries of reality. The narrative unfolds with a contemplative pace, exploring themes of identity, memory, and the power of shared stories. The animation style emphasizes atmospheric detail, creating a subtly melancholic mood. It's a character-driven story that prioritizes emotional resonance over high-octane action, inviting viewers to ponder the connections between the tangible world and the realm of myth.
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Characters:
- Mantarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Yasunori
- Announcer (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Umezu, Hideyuki
- Bongo Chef (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ginga, Banjou
- Employee A (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki
- Employee B (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satouchi, Shinobu
- Ginpei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Imanishi, Masao
- Girl (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Amano, Yuri
- Manager (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Masaharu
- Mantarou's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yokoo, Mari
- Matsunosuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawachiya, Kikusuimaru
- Matsunosuke's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Kenichi
- President (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagai, Ichiro
- Shijou, Mimi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Ai
- Shikaisha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootaki, Shinya
- Shimomura (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Kenichi
- Tenchou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Katsumi
- Woman (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Andou, Arisa
Staff:
- Takeuchi, Yoshio (Director)
- Matsuura, Noriyoshi (Sound Director)
- Mano, Akira (Episode Director)
- Ozawa, Kazuhiro (Episode Director)
- Endou, Tetsuya (Storyboard)
- Ueda, Hidehito (Storyboard)
- Azuhata, Takashi (Director of Photography)
- Big Joe (Original Creator, Original Character Design)
- Fujikawa, Futoshi (Key Animation)
- Haga, Hitoshi (Key Animation)
- Jinbo, Daisuke (Sound Effects)
- Kajitani, Mitsuharu (Key Animation)
- Kajiura, Shinichirou (Key Animation)
- Kikuchi, Toshihiro (Key Animation)
- Kume, Kenji (Planning)
- Miyamae, Shinichi (In-Between Animation)
- Muranaka, Hiromi (Key Animation)
- Nishizawa, Masatomo (Production Manager)
- Ooba, Shin (Animation Check)
- Ooki, Ryouichi (Key Animation)
- Oomori, Hidetoshi (Character Design)
- Sagawa, Senri (Animation Director)
- Saitou, Kazuya (Animation Check)
- Satou, Keiichi (Animation Director)
- Shiba, Minako (In-Between Animation)
- Tano, Mitsuo (Key Animation)
- Tokoro, Tomokazu (Key Animation)