Kedama no Gonjirou
けだまのゴンじろー / Gonjiro The Furball
| Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy | |
| Studios: OLM, Signal.MD, Wit Studio | |
| Rank: #19831 | |
| Popularity: #15426 | |
| Users Listed: 809 | |
| Users Scored: 99 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 11/06/2022 | |
| Aired: April 6, 2019 – March 28, 2020 (Spring) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: other | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 51 | |
| Broadcast: Saturday at 10:00 (JST) |
Synopsis:
Makoto Maegami’s quiet life is irrevocably altered by the appearance of a peculiar, sentient hairball. This unusual entity, which manifests as the shapeshifting Gonjiro, becomes inextricably linked to Makoto's everyday experiences. Initially overwhelmed by the sudden shift in his reality, Makoto finds himself navigating unforeseen challenges with Gonjiro’s assistance – a being capable of adapting its form to resolve any predicament.
The series explores themes of self-discovery and unexpected companionship as Makoto learns to accept and rely on this bizarre ally. Set within a relatable school environment, the narrative focuses less on grand conflicts and more on the subtle ways these two develop their bond while navigating the often-absurd realities life throws their way. It’s a character-driven story that emphasizes the potential for connection in the most unconventional circumstances.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: I'm Gonjiro the Fur (Aired: 04/06/2019)
Staff:
- Ootani, Joe (Producer)
- Morii, Kenshirou (Director)
- Hamano, Takatoshi (Sound Director)
- Awai, Shigeki (Episode Director)
- Horiuchi, Naoki (Episode Director)
- Hung, Penny (Episode Director)
- Ikeda, Shigetaka (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Itabisashi, Michiru (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Katagiri, Takashi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Kawashima, Akiko (Episode Director, Animation Director)
- Kinutani, Soushi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Kobayashi, Kousuke (Episode Director)
- Komaya, Kenichirou (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Kuroda, Kouichirou (Episode Director)
- Morita, Yuuki (Episode Director)
- Naganuma, Norihiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Sadamitsu, Shinya (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Satou, Youji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Terasawa, Kazuaki (Episode Director, Script, Storyboard)
- Imamura, Mio (Script)
- Mamori, Taisuke (Storyboard)
- Munehiro, Tomoyuki (Storyboard)
- Nakahara, Rei (Storyboard)
- Nakamura, Noriyuki (Storyboard)
- Oikawa, Kei (Storyboard)
- Ootsuki, Atsushi (Storyboard)
- Yamashiro, Chie (Storyboard)
- CHAI (Theme Song Performance)
- Demon Kakka (Theme Song Performance)
- Cha, Myeong-jun (Animation Director)
- Hattori, Masumi (Animation Director)
- Ichikawa, Gigaemon (Series Composition)
- Igarashi, Shunsuke (Animation Director)
- Ishihara, Mitsuru (Animation Director)
- Itojima, Masahiko (Animation Director)
- Itou, Yuuki (Animation Director)
- Kamiya, Miyako (Animation Director)
- Ku, Ja-cheon (Animation Director)
- Li, Shaolei (Animation Director)
- Liu, Yunliu (Animation Director)
- Matsuzaki, Yoshikatsu (Animation Director)
- Miki, Toshiaki (Animation Director)
- Nagisa, Miho (Animation Director)
- Naminoue, Yuri (Animation Director)
- Ogawa, Mai (Animation Director)
- Okada, Erika (Animation Director)
- Ozawa, Madoka (Animation Director)
- Shimojou, Yumi (Animation Director)
- Shinguu, Yuusuke (Animation Director)
- Takeya, Kyouko (Animation Director)
- ... and 4 more staff
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Kedama no Gonjirou (manga - Adaptation)