Kannagi

Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens / かんなぎ
Kannagi
Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen, Supernatural, Visual Arts
Themes: School, Visual Arts
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: A-1 Pictures
Producers: Aniplex, Ichijinsha, Sony Music Entertainment
Licensors: Bandai Entertainment
Rating: 7.26 / 10
Rank: #3103
Popularity: #1485
Users Listed: 176,632
Users Scored: 70,709
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 08/22/2022
Aired: October 4, 2008 – December 27, 2008 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Saturday at 22:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Jin Mikuriya, an aspiring artist, finds his world unexpectedly altered when his latest sculpture, "The Tree Spirit," spontaneously transforms into Nagi, a guardian spirit bound to the earth. Nagi reveals a growing blight affecting the land, requiring Jin's assistance in cleansing corrupted areas with her weakened magical wand. The pair navigate everyday life together, their bond deepening amidst humorous situations as they explore Nagi’s origins and the nature of the encroaching corruption. The series explores themes of environmentalism, artistic expression, and the unexpected connections forged through shared responsibility. It offers a gentle narrative focused on character interaction and problem-solving within a fantastical setting, blending slice-of-life elements with moments of lighthearted adventure.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Shrine Maiden (Aired: 10/04/2008)
  • Episode 2: Gyokuon Attack! (Aired: 10/11/2008)
  • Episode 3: School Goddess (Aired: 10/18/2008)
  • Episode 4: Sisters (Aired: 10/25/2008)
  • Episode 5: Revelation! Love the Spirits of Dining Table (Aired: 11/01/2008)
  • ... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

  • Aoba, Tsugumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki, Yun, Yeo Jin
  • Mikuriya, Jin (Main) - Voice Actors: Shimono, Hiro, Gu, Ja hyeong
  • Nagi (Main) - Voice Actors: Tomatsu, Haruka, Kim, Seon Hye
  • Zange (Main) - Voice Actors: Hanazawa, Kana, Yun, Mi Na
  • Akiba, Meguru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kakihara, Tetsuya
  • Dokusasori, Professor (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanami, Jouji
  • Drunk (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wakamoto, Norio
  • Hagashima, Professor (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Yuuji
  • Hibiki, Daitetsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hoshino, Takanori, Hong, Si Ho
  • Kamimori, Mrs. (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kujira
  • Kamimori, Shige (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimamoto, Sumi, Sasuga, Takako
  • Kamimori, Mr. (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tachiki, Fumihiko
  • Kimura, Takako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayamizu, Risa
  • Kobu (Supporting)
  • Lolikko Cutie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: MAKO
  • Maid Cafe Manager (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Houchuu
  • Meguri (Supporting)
  • Miipu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyagawa, Miho
  • Ookouchi, Shino (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakahara, Mai
  • Rocky (Supporting)
  • Sakusha-man (Supporting)
  • Suzushiro, Reiri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyake, Kenta
  • Yoshida, Anna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Ryouko

Staff:

  • Iwakami, Atsuhiro (Producer)
  • Ochikoshi, Tomonori (Producer)
  • Shimizu, Akira (Producer)
  • Yamamoto, Yutaka (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kikuta, Hiromi (Sound Director)
  • Hiramuki, Tomoko (Episode Director)
  • Mori, Yoshihiro (Episode Director)
  • Natori, Takahiro (Episode Director)
  • Takashima, Daisuke (Episode Director)
  • Tsuchiya, Hiroyuki (Episode Director)
  • Yamauchi, Tomio (Episode Director)
  • Yoshioka, Shinobu (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
  • Honda, Tooru (Script)
  • Kurata, Hideyuki (Script, Series Composition)
  • Takahashi, Tatsuya (Script)
  • Hata, Hiroyuki (Storyboard)
  • Hiraike, Yoshimasa (Storyboard)
  • Itou, Tomohiko (Storyboard)
  • Okamura, Tensai (Storyboard)
  • Kousaki, Satoru (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement, Music)
  • Tomatsu, Haruka (Theme Song Performance)
  • Adachi, Kazuki (Associate Producer)
  • Adachi, Shingo (Key Animation)
  • Akai, Toshifumi (Animation Director, Assistant Animation Director)
  • Aoki, Rie (Key Animation)
  • Aoki, Tsuru (Key Animation)
  • Aoki, Ume (Principle Drawing)
  • Arakaki, Issei (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
  • Azuma, Kiyohiko (Principle Drawing)
  • Fujimaki, Yuuichi (Key Animation)
  • Fukuyama, Eiji (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
  • Gotou, Takahiro (Assistant Animation Director, Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Handa, Daiki (Key Animation)
  • Harada, Osamu (Planning)
  • Hashimoto, Takayoshi (Key Animation)
  • Hayamizu, Risa (Inserted Song Performance)
  • Hayashi, Isao (Key Animation)
  • Hiramaki, Daisuke (Key Animation)
  • Hirooka, Takeshi (Director of Photography)
  • Inoguchi, Mio (Key Animation)
  • Jinguuji, Manabu (Publicity)
  • Kadowaki, Satoshi (Chief Animation Director, Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Kametani, Kyouko (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Kamura, Hiroyuki (Key Animation)
  • Katsumata, Hideo (Executive Producer)
  • Kawai, Takuya (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Kawasaki, Aika (Animation Director)
  • Kesamaru, Emi (Background Art)
  • Kikuta, Yuuji (2nd Key Animation)
  • Kikuta, Kouichi (Key Animation)
  • ... and 53 more staff

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  • Kannagi: Moshimo Kannagi ga Attara... (anime - Sequel)
  • Kannagi (manga - Adaptation)