Konohana Kitan

Konohana Kitan / このはな綺譚

Genres: Anthropomorphic, CGDCT, Fantasy, Girls Love, Iyashikei, Mythology, Seinen, Slice of Life, Workplace
Themes: Anthropomorphic, CGDCT, Iyashikei, Mythology, Workplace
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Lerche
Producers: AT-X, DeNA, GAGA, Genco, Kadokawa, Lantis, Melonbooks, Memory-Tech, Studio Mausu
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 7.47 / 10
Rank: #2129
Popularity: #1592
Users Listed: 163,826
Users Scored: 53,805
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/19/2022
Aired: October 4, 2017 – December 20, 2017 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Wednesday at 20:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set within a vibrant village inhabited by spirits, *Konohana Kitan* follows Yuzu, a spirited fox girl embarking on her first job as an attendant at the renowned Konohanatei hot springs inn. Initially overwhelmed by the refined atmosphere and demanding clientele, Yuzu gradually adapts under the tutelage of Kiri, the inn's seasoned head attendant. The narrative unfolds as she learns the intricacies of hospitality from a diverse cast of fellow fox spirits – each with distinct personalities and approaches to their work.

Yuzu’s earnestness and cheerful disposition, though often leading to comical mishaps, slowly win over both guests and colleagues alike. The story explores themes of belonging and self-discovery within a world steeped in folklore and subtle magic, offering a gentle exploration of interpersonal connections and the quiet joys found in everyday life. The anime presents a calming atmosphere, focusing on character development and the beauty of community.

Trailer:

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: Sakuya Konohana (Aired: 10/04/2017)
Episode 2: Spring Journey (Aired: 10/11/2017)
Episode 3: Waiting Lovesick (Aired: 10/18/2017)
Episode 4: Raft Bridge of Dreams (Aired: 10/25/2017)
Episode 5: The Spring Rains Bring With It (Aired: 11/01/2017)
... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

Kiri (Main) - Voice Actors: Numakura, Manami, Garrett, Morgan
Natsume (Main) - Voice Actors: Suwa, Ayaka, Fajardo, Emily
Ren (Main) - Voice Actors: Hoshina, Risa, Oxley, Kate
Sakura (Main) - Voice Actors: Kakuma, Ai, Saxton, Jad
Satsuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Hata, Sawako, Bennett, Dawn M.
Yuzu (Main) - Voice Actors: Oono, Yuuko, Seidel, Lindsay
Aoi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Furuki, Nozomi, Glass, Caitlin
Aoi's Grandfather (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Mitsuru, Campbell, Charles
Aoi's Grandmother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hatori, Yasuko, Powell, Wendy
Awanami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyoguchi, Megumi, Hoover, Natalie
Ayame (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mochizuki, Rei, Nishimura, Trina
Battle God (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Akio, Jenkins, Bill
Boyfriend (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Daisuke, Chapin, Clifford
Bungou-san (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Amano, Sakuya
Cat Shop Owner (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanda, Mika, Mosier, Carli
Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanemasa, Ikuto, Tatum, J. Michael
Ghost Girl (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraki, Nao, McGuire, Kristen
Hanamaki Sister (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishimura, Chinami, Rial, Monica
Herbalist (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hoshino, Mitsuaki, Phillips, Ben
High Priest (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Mitsuru, Swasey, John
Hiiragi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ikebe, Kumiko, Clinkenbeard, Colleen
Hiyori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takamoto, Megumi, Ballard, Tia
Kaito (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ise, Mariya, Viktorin, Alison, Briner, Justin
Kaito's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanemasa, Ikuto
Kozue (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Sakura, Clark, Leah
Lily (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Maeda, Rena, Thompson, Rachel
Lily's Owner (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraki, Nao, Leigh, Cherami
Matsumoto, Rei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Reina, Johnson, Macy Anne
Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakae, Mitsuki, Lauda, Brittany
Okiku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watanabe, Akeno, Wiedenheft, Sarah
Older Hanamaki Sister (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukana, Connors, Amber Lee
Rei's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Stimac, Marcus D., Sasaki, Nozomu
Rei's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Amano, Yuri, Marchi, Jamie
Sakuya-hime (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mori, Nanako, Davis, Jacqueline
Satsuki's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kusumi, Naomi, Rager, Chris
Satsuki's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanda, Mika, Young, Stephanie
Senior Mouse (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kusumi, Naomi, Fajardo, Ricco
Shino (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katou, Emiri, Apprill, Bryn
Takahashi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Daisuke, Bowling, Anthony
Tanabe (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamazaki, Haruka, Shipman, Megan
Tome-san (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanemasa, Ikuto, Smeaton, Brad
Tsubaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Megumi, Leonard, Linda
Tsukushi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ozawa, Ari, Sutton, Kristin
Turtle (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Strait, Sonny, Yasuhiro
Uka no Mitama no Kami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuwashima, Houko, Tipton, Alexis
Urinosuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kakuma, Ai, Chapin, Clifford
Yanagi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oozora, Naomi, Rojas, Michelle
Yao, Bikuni (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohara, Sayaka, Mackay, Lydia
Yohei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagano, Yoshikazu, Elliott, R. Bruce

Staff:

Aoki, Eriko (Producer)
Cook, Justin (Producer)
Iizuka, Aya (Producer)
Kanbe, Muneyuki (Producer)
Kawamoto, Sachi (Producer)
Naya, Ryousuke (Producer)
Oonuki, Kazuo (Producer)
Yoshie, Terushige (Producer)
Hatakeyama, Takurou (Assistant Producer)
Herek, Samantha (Assistant Producer)
Okamoto, Hideki (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Motoyama, Satoshi (Sound Director)
Fukui, Youhei (Episode Director)
Kimura, Shinichirou (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Kuboyama, Eiichi (Episode Director)
Okumura, Yoshiaki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Suzuki, Takuma (Episode Director)
Takahashi, Tooru (Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director, Key Animation)
Suzuki, Iku (Storyboard)
Hata, Sawako (Theme Song Performance)
Hoshina, Risa (Theme Song Performance)
Kakuma, Ai (Theme Song Performance)
Numakura, Manami (Theme Song Performance)
Oono, Yuuko (Theme Song Performance)
Saitou, Shinya (Theme Song Arrangement)
Suwa, Ayaka (Theme Song Performance)
eufonius (Theme Song Performance)
Amano, Sakuya (Original Creator)
Chapin, Clifford (ADR Director)
Fukunaga, Gen (Executive Producer)
Higuchi, Hiromi (Animation Director)
Honda, Kouhei (Background Art)
Hong, Nhung (In-Between Animation)
Hoshino, Masumi (Animation Director)
Kawano, Nozomi (Animation Director, Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Kazama, Yuka (Sound Effects)
Kikuchi, Hajime (Music)
Koike, Satoshi (Key Animation)
Kubo, Tadashi (Key Animation)
Kurosawa, Keiko (Character Design)
Matsumoto, Junpei (Animation Director)
Nakayama, Miyuki (Key Animation)
Narikawa, Takashi (Animation Director)
Sakamoto, Masaki (Editing)
Saxton, Jad (ADR Director)
Tano, Mitsuo (Key Animation)
Toukairin, Shinichi (Key Animation)
Ushinohama, Yui (Animation Director)
Yamamoto, Yumiko (Animation Director)
Yanagizawa, Kumiko (Color Design)

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Fall 2017 Preview (09/15/2017)
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PV Collection for Aug 7 - 13 (08/13/2017)
TV Anime 'Konohana Kitan' Announces Staff Members (07/28/2017)
TV Anime 'Konohana Kitan' Announces Main Cast Members (06/29/2017)
Manga 'Konohana Kitan' Receives Anime Adaptation (03/23/2017)

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