Lamune

ラムネ
Lamune
Genres: Drama, Romance
Studios: Picture Magic, Trinet Entertainment
Rating: 6.78 / 10
Rank: #5573
Popularity: #3727
Users Listed: 43,287
Users Scored: 18,788
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/20/2022
Aired: October 11, 2005 – December 27, 2005 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: Visual Novel
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Tuesday at 02:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of a quiet, modern Japanese town, this series explores the evolving dynamic between Kenji and Nanami. Childhood companions navigating the complexities of growing up, their bond is a constant presence, though neither explicitly defines it as romantic. The narrative unfolds through interwoven memories, revealing the history behind their deep connection – moments of shared experience that have subtly shaped their relationship. Rather than focusing on dramatic declarations, the story emphasizes gentle gestures and unspoken understanding. It’s a character-driven exploration of friendship, the nuances of affection, and how shared histories can quietly strengthen the ties that bind individuals together. The series offers a contemplative atmosphere, prioritizing emotional resonance over high-stakes plot developments.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Hermit Crab and the Straw Hat (Aired: 10/11/2005)
  • Episode 2: The Summer Field and the Nanami Special (Aired: 10/18/2005)
  • Episode 3: Little Cousin and Fireworks (Aired: 10/25/2005)
  • Episode 4: The School Council President and the Reward (Aired: 11/01/2005)
  • Episode 5: The Starry Sky and a Telescope (Aired: 11/08/2005)
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Konoe, Nanami (Main) - Voice Actors: Gotou, Yuuko
  • Tomosaka, Kenji (Main) - Voice Actors: Taniyama, Kishou
  • Ayukawa, Misora (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shintani, Ryouko
  • Hatano (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oohata, Shintarou
  • Isawa, Tae (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanase, Natsumi
  • Konoe, Kagami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Narumi, Erika
  • Nakazato, Hikari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tomonaga, Akane
  • Sakura, Hiromi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taguchi, Hiroko
  • Schoolboy A (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tachibana, Shinnosuke
  • Tomosaka, Kenryuu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagasako, Takashi
  • Tomosaka, Suzuka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sato, Mikako

Staff:

  • Nakanishi, Takashi (Producer)
  • Oomiya, Saburou (Producer)
  • Takada, Jun (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Endou, Tetsuya (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Itoga, Shintarou (Episode Director)
  • Kanzaki, Yuuji (Episode Director)
  • Mikamoto, Yasumi (Episode Director)
  • Okazaki, Yukio (Episode Director)
  • Shibata, Jun (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Sonoda, Masahiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Tokoro, Toshikatsu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Yamamoto, Takashi (Episode Director)
  • Ishibashi, Daisuke (Script)
  • Kaneko, Tsutomu (Script)
  • Kanno, Yuugo (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Murata, Ayumi (Theme Song Performance)
  • Fukushima, Yuuko (Music)
  • Hara, Yumiko (Animation Director)
  • Ishino, Hirokazu (Key Animation)
  • Kawashima, Masaru (Animation Director)
  • Kondou, Genichirou (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Kouno, Takamitsu (Series Composition)
  • Kusuda, Satoru (Key Animation)
  • Mizukawa, Hiromichi (Animation Director)
  • Murata, Noriyasu (Key Animation)
  • Nakayama, Atsushi (Director of Photography)
  • NekoNeko-Soft (Original Creator)
  • Ooshita, Tomoyuki (Key Animation)
  • Sakamoto, Chiyoko (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Takahashi, Mamoru (Animation Check)
  • Takata, Akira (Key Animation)
  • Tatezaki, Hiroshi (In-Between Animation)
  • Tokiya, Yoshinori (Animation Director)
  • Woo, Seung Uk (Key Animation)
  • Yagi, Motoki (Animation Director)
  • Yamasawa, Minoru (Animation Director)