Kiko-chan Smile
きこちゃんすまいる
| Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Josei, Slice of Life | |
| Demographics: Josei | |
| Studios: E&G Films, Magic Bus, Office AO, Shaft, Takahashi Studio | |
| Producers: Eiken, TBS | |
| Rating: 6.42 / 10 | |
| Rank: #7740 | |
| Popularity: #12209 | |
| Users Listed: 2,012 | |
| Users Scored: 599 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 11/23/2021 | |
| Aired: October 5, 1996 – September 27, 1997 (Fall) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 51 | |
| Broadcast: Saturday at 17:00 (JST) |
Synopsis:
The narrative centers on Kiko, a kindergarten student possessing exceptional cognitive abilities that stand in stark contrast to her unconventional personality. Kiko's world is depicted with a subtle blend of everyday kindergarten life and uniquely skewed perspectives, highlighting the complexities of childhood development. The series explores the delicate balance between intellectual gifts and social awkwardness, portraying the challenges Kiko faces navigating peer interactions while grappling with her distinctive thought processes.
The atmosphere is characterized by quiet observation, focusing on small moments and internal landscapes rather than grand external events. It examines themes of individuality, acceptance, and the often-unseen struggles of those who perceive the world differently. Viewers can anticipate a character-driven story that prioritizes emotional nuance over action, offering a contemplative look at childhood from an unusual vantage point.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Invincible Kindergartener / An Angel Has Really Arrived! / Megumi-sensei VS. Kiko-chan (Aired: 10/05/1996)
- Episode 2: Memory Album / Kiko-chan's Trip?! / Big Things Are Good Things?! (Aired: 10/12/1996)
- Episode 3: Samidare Kindergarten's Scary Story / First love!? Really, an Angel? / Kiko-chan's Treasure (Aired: 10/19/1996)
- Episode 4: I Want a Small Fortune!! / Really!? Birth of Quintuplets / A Memory... Shining (Aired: 10/26/1996)
- Episode 5: Snow White Storm! / Snow White Storm Part 2 / Snow White Storm Part 3 (Aired: 11/02/1996)
Characters:
- Kiko-chan (Main) - Voice Actors: Yukino, Satsuki, Yang, Jeong Hwa
- Enchou-sensei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mine, Atsuko
- Kiko's Father (Supporting)
- Madoka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Niwa, Shihori
- Mama (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takada, Yumi
- Masakado (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takimoto, Fujiko
- Megumi-sensei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizutani, Yuuko
- Mori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Sachi
- Richard (Supporting)
- Shizuka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawata, Taeko
- Tenshi (Supporting)
Staff:
- Shibuichi, Setsuko (Director)
- Ishiodori, Hiroshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Ishiyama, Takaaki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Kimiya, Shigeru (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Mikuriya, Kyousuke (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Okajima, Kunitoshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Ooba, Hideaki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Suenaga, Mitsuyo (Script)
- Kameda, Seiji (Theme Song Arrangement)
- Yonekura, Chihiro (Theme Song Performance)
- Fukuyama, Eiji (Key Animation)
- Hiraoka, Masayuki (Animation Director)
- Ikeda, Yuuji (Animation Director)
- Kajiura, Shinichirou (Animation Director)
- Kohara, Makoto (Animation Check)
- Matsuzaki, Yoshiyuki (Production Manager)
- Nakagawa, Koutarou (Music)
- Nunoura, Tsubasa (Original Creator)
- Shindou, Mitsuo (Animation Director)
- Suzuki, Shinichi (Animation Director)
- Suzuki, Rumiko (Color Design)
- Takegami, Junki (Screenplay)
- Tanahashi, Kazunori (Assistant Director)
- Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (Music)
- Yokoyama, Masakazu (Sound Effects)