Kariage-kun
かりあげクン
| Genres: Comedy, Seinen, Slice of Life | |
| Demographics: Seinen | |
| Studios: Toei Animation | |
| Producers: Fuji TV | |
| Rating: 6.16 / 10 | |
| Rank: #9246 | |
| Popularity: #14977 | |
| Users Listed: 915 | |
| Users Scored: 145 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 10/03/2021 | |
| Aired: October 17, 1989 – December 21, 1990 (Fall) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Episodes: 59 |
Synopsis:
This anime series adapts the humorous vignettes from Ueda Masashi’s manga, presenting a slice-of-life look at the peculiar antics of Kariage-kun. The narrative unfolds through a series of episodic encounters in an urban environment, centered around Kariage-kun's penchant for subtle, yet pointed, irony and sarcasm. He often targets his superior, but his observational humor extends to anyone within his sphere.
The story avoids grand narratives, instead focusing on the small, relatable frustrations and awkward moments that punctuate everyday life. Presented in a loosely chronological order mirroring the seasons, the anime captures a sense of quiet observation and understated comedy. Expect dry wit and observational humor as Kariage-kun navigates social interactions, leaving a trail of bewildered reactions in his wake. The series offers a gentle, character-driven exploration of human foibles and the comedic potential found within mundane situations.
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Characters:
- Kariage, Shota (Main) - Voice Actors: Shioya, Yoku
- President Kinoshita (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanami, Jouji
Staff:
- Shibata, Hiroki (Director, Episode Director)
- Watanabe, Masahiko (Episode Director)
- Yamayoshi, Yasuo (Episode Director)
- Chiba, Katsuhiko (Script)
- Hoshiyama, Hiroyuki (Script)
- Kanemaki, Kenichi (Script)
- Koyama, Takao (Script)
- Oohashi, Yukiyoshi (Script)
- Sumisawa, Katsuyuki (Script)
- Suzuki, Iku (Script)
- Ike, Takeshi (Theme Song Performance)
- Mori, Yukinojo (Theme Song Lyrics)
- Endou, Takuji (Assistant Director)
- Kouzai, Takao (Animation Director, Character Design)
- Mori, Toshio (Animation Director)
- Nakamura, Yutaka (Key Animation)
- Nishiyama, Shigeru (Editing)
- Ogasawara, Hiroshi (Music)
- Ooshima, Jouji (Animation Director)
- Seki, Hiromi (Planning)
- Shikishima, Hirohide (Animation Director)
- Shimizu, Kenji (Planning)
- Shinjou, Makoto (Animation Director)
- Ueda, Masashi (Original Creator, Original Character Design)
- Yamamoto, Kou (Special Effects)
- Yamazaki, Noriyoshi (Animation Director)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Kariage-kun (manga - Adaptation)