Jankenman
ジャンケンマン
| Genres: Adventure, Super Power | |
| Themes: Super Power | |
| Producers: Ashi Productions, Big West, TV Tokyo | |
| Rating: 6.32 / 10 | |
| Rank: #8349 | |
| Popularity: #14660 | |
| Users Listed: 993 | |
| Users Scored: 368 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 02/04/2017 | |
| Aired: April 4, 1991 – March 26, 1992 (Spring) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: PG | |
| Episodes: 51 |
Synopsis:
In the secluded village of Janken Town, the fate of its inhabitants rests on a peculiar skill: Rock-Paper-Scissors. Jankenman, the town’s protector, defends the community by engaging in strategic matches against those who threaten it. His battles are less about brute force and more about cunning and psychological warfare. However, not all adversaries play fair. The enigmatic Osodashi Mask stalks the village, employing deception and trickery to undermine peace.
The series explores themes of strategy versus manipulation, highlighting how seemingly simple interactions can have profound consequences. It presents a world where skill and intellect are paramount, offering a contemplative look at conflict resolution and the complexities of human nature within a unique, game-driven setting. The narrative emphasizes calculated risk and the importance of discerning truth from illusion.
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Characters:
- Jankenman (Main) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Ai
- Osodashi Kamen (Main) - Voice Actors: Yao, Kazuki
- Kozou, Aki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayashibara, Megumi
- Ururun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yokoyama, Chisa
Staff:
- Umehara, Masaru (Producer)
- Endou, Tetsuya (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Amiya, Masakazu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Matsuura, Johei (Episode Director)
- Takahashi, Naohito (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Yoshida, Hiroshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Kanbara, Toshiaki (Storyboard)
- Akahori, Satoru (Screenplay)
- Arakawa, Naruhisa (Screenplay)
- Habara, Nobuyoshi (Character Design)
- Nakajima, Mika (Background Art)
- Noguchi, Tooru (Sound Effects)
- Takahashi, Takeo (In-Between Animation)
- Takeuchi, Nobuyuki (Key Animation)
- Wada, Izumi (Background Art)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Jankenman: Kaijuu Dai Kessen (anime - Side Story)