Kyou no 5 no 2 (TV): Takarabako

今日の5の2宝箱 / Kyou no Go no Ni OVA 2 / Kyou no Go no Ni (2008) OVA / Today in Class 5-2 (2008) OVA / Today's 5-2 - OAD - Treasure Chest / Kyo no Gononi
Kyou no 5 no 2 (TV): Takarabako
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, School, Seinen
Themes: School
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Xebec
Rating: 7.02 / 10
Rank: #4393
Popularity: #7129
Users Listed: 9,381
Users Scored: 3,802
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/06/2020
Aired: October 6, 2009 (Fall)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

Set against a backdrop of quiet, everyday life in a modern city, this animated short explores the subtle interactions and unspoken connections between a group of young adults. The story centers on their navigating relationships, ambitions, and the gentle anxieties that accompany pursuing individual paths. Character dynamics are explored with a focus on nuanced emotions and realistic dialogue, favoring understated moments over grand gestures. The atmosphere is contemplative, lending itself to reflection on themes of personal growth and the complexities of modern relationships. The animation style emphasizes detail in environments and character expressions, creating a sense of familiarity and emotional resonance within commonplace situations. It offers a glimpse into the quiet beauty found in shared experiences and the small moments that shape lives.

Characters:

  • Aihara, Kazumi (Main) - Voice Actors: MAKO
  • Asano, Yuuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Akesaka, Satomi
  • Hidaka, Megumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Honda, Youko
  • Hirakawa, Natsumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Asumi, Kana
  • Imai, Kouji (Main) - Voice Actors: Yamato, Megumi
  • Kawai, Tsubasa (Main) - Voice Actors: Takagaki, Ayahi
  • Koizumi, Chika (Main) - Voice Actors: Shimoda, Asami
  • Satou, Ryouta (Main) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuu
  • Tanaka, Haruka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hazuki, Erino

Staff:

  • Kameyama, Toshiki (Sound Director)
  • Akesaka, Satomi (Theme Song Performance)
  • Asumi, Kana (Theme Song Performance)
  • Honda, Youko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Kobayashi, Yuu (Theme Song Performance)
  • MAKO (Theme Song Performance)
  • Shimoda, Asami (Theme Song Performance)
  • Tadano, Natsumi (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Chikaoka, Sunao (Character Design)
  • Sakuraba, Coharu (Original Creator)
  • Sawahata, Kouji (Publicity)
  • Suwa, Masahiro (Key Animation)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Kyou no 5 no 2 (TV) (anime - Prequel)