Maesetsu!

Maesetsu! Opening Act / まえせつ!
Maesetsu!
Studios: AXsiZ, Studio Gokumi
Genres: CGDCT, Comedy, Performing Arts, Showbiz
Themes: CGDCT, Performing Arts, Showbiz
Licensors: Funimation
Producers: Kadokawa
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Type: tv
Rating: 5.8 / 10
Rank: #11199
Popularity: #6264
Users Listed: 12,757
Users Scored: 4,054
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/10/2025
Aired: October 11, 2020 – December 27, 2020 (Fall)
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Sunday at 23:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

This series follows the journey of Mafuyu Kogarashi and Fubuki Kitakaze, two young women dedicated to mastering manzai, a unique form of Japanese comedic performance. The story centers on their persistent efforts to gain recognition within the competitive world of stand-up comedy. Alongside their friends Rin Araya and Nayuta Asougi, they navigate the challenges of developing their act, experimenting with different approaches, and seeking opportunities to perform.

The narrative explores themes of perseverance, teamwork, and self-discovery as the characters strive to refine their comedic timing and build confidence on stage. It offers a glimpse into the dedication required to pursue an unconventional artistic path, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and growth in achieving one's ambitions. The anime captures the atmosphere of small venue performances and the behind-the-scenes struggles of aspiring performers aiming for a career in comedy.

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Episodes:

Episode 1: Comedy!
Aired: October 11, 2020
Episode 2: Thrills!
Aired: October 18, 2020
Episode 3: Goals!
Aired: October 25, 2020
Episode 4: Business!
Aired: November 1, 2020
Episode 5: Comeback!
Aired: November 8, 2020
Episode 6: Twogether!
Aired: November 15, 2020
Episode 7: Osaka!
Aired: November 22, 2020
Episode 8: Excitement!
Aired: November 29, 2020
Episode 9: Partners!
Aired: December 6, 2020
Episode 10: Prayers!
Aired: December 13, 2020
Episode 11: Showdown!
Aired: December 20, 2020
Episode 12: Opening Act!
Aired: December 27, 2020

Characters:

Araya, Rin Main
Voice Actors: Igarashi, Hiromi, Joseph, Remi
Asougi, Nayuta Main
Voice Actors: Nakamura, Sakura, Huynh, Xanthe
Kitakaze, Fubuki Main
Voice Actors: Onishi, Aguri, Lastra, Jackie
Kogarashi, Mafuyu Main
Voice Actors: Oozora, Naomi, Dorroh, Madeline
Ali, Carlos Supporting
Voice Actors: Tone, Kentarou, Bermudez, Luis
Chitose Waitress Supporting
Voice Actors: Kagura, Chika
Female Presenter Supporting
Voice Actors: Aoyama, Yoshino
Funakoshi, Haruna Supporting
Voice Actors: Hoshinoya, Shizuku, Kacmar, Madigan
Hasegawa, Hiroshi Supporting
Voice Actors: McFarland, Mike, Hasegawa, Hiroshi
Hotel Employee Supporting
Voice Actors: Shimoda, Rei
Ice-Pops Vendor Supporting
Voice Actors: Shimoda, Rei
Ichinomiya Gift Shop Clerk Supporting
Voice Actors: Tanibe, Yumi
Inoue, Yuusuke Supporting
Voice Actors: Stone, Doug, Inoue, Yuusuke
Ishida, Akira Supporting
Voice Actors: McFarland, Mike, Ishida, Akira
JK Cool Manager Yamada Supporting
Voice Actors: Hiramatsu, Hirokazu, McFarland, Mike
Kanari, Kanae Supporting
Voice Actors: Furuki, Nozomi, Chu, Courtney
Keiko Supporting
Voice Actors: Shimoda, Rei
Kogarashi, Manatsu Supporting
Voice Actors: Takada, Yuuki, Shaw, Courtney
Kusaba, Eru Supporting
Voice Actors: Aida, Asuka, Rosenfeld, Alyson
Leaflet Distributor Supporting
Voice Actors: Nakata, Shunsuke
Maeda, Masaru Supporting
Voice Actors: Pollock, Mike, Maeda, Masaru
Male Presenter Supporting
Voice Actors: Ai, Ichitaro
Matsuura, Shiho Supporting
Voice Actors: Thomas, Rebeka, Matsuura, Shiho
Matsuura, Keiko Supporting
Voice Actors: Schroeder, Erica, Matsuura, Keiko
Ms. Hirano Supporting
Voice Actors: Hirano, Aya, Lee, Wendee
Muramoto, Daisuke Supporting
Voice Actors: Giroveanu, Matt, Muramoto, Daisuke
Nakagawa, Paradise Supporting
Voice Actors: Littman, Gary, Nakagawa, Paradise
Nakama, Hajime Supporting
Voice Actors: Murai, Risako, Gonzalez, Heather
Ogawa, Haruna Supporting
Voice Actors: Gallagher, Larissa, Ogawa, Haruna
Red Fuji Waitress Supporting
Voice Actors: Shimoda, Rei
Samejima, Hiromi Supporting
Voice Actors: Samejima, Hiromi, Thompson, Billy Bob
Shiina, Shiho Supporting
Voice Actors: Mori, Yuuko
Stage Actor Supporting
Voice Actors: Ai, Ichitaro
Sweet Potatoes Vendor Supporting
Voice Actors: Cho
The Baron House Manager Supporting
Voice Actors: Ogino, Seirou, Thompson, Marc
Tomita, Junki Supporting
Voice Actors: Tomita, Junki, Rudd, Adin
Ubuno, Hatsuna Supporting
Voice Actors: Ubuno, Hatsuna, Li, Amber
Waraino, Arashi Supporting
Voice Actors: Shimizu, Ayaka, Marie, Jorjeana
Yamamoto, Masatake Supporting
Voice Actors: Yamamoto, Masatake, Thompson, Marc

Staff:

Cook, Justin
(Producer)
Tomioka, Tetsuya
(Producer)
Herek, Samantha
(Assistant Producer)
Nobuta, Yuu
(Director)
Tsuruoka, Youta
(Sound Director)
Ooshima, Hiroyuki
(Episode Director, Storyboard)
Itou, Atsushi
(Script, Planning Producer)
Machida, Touko
(Script, Series Composition)
Igarashi, Hiromi
(Theme Song Performance)
Nakamura, Sakura
(Theme Song Performance)
Onishi, Aguri
(Theme Song Performance)
Oozora, Naomi
(Theme Song Performance)
Risuko
(Theme Song Lyrics)
Esaki, Minoru
(Animation Director)
Hayashi, Koujirou
(Director of Photography)
Hirano, Shou
(Key Animation)
Hirata, Katsuzou
(Character Design)
Keranen, Carrie
(ADR Director)
Kikuchi, Takeshi
(Planning)
Kousaki, Satoru
(Music)
Kudou, Daijou
(Planning)
Matsumoto, Hiroki
(Art Director)
Matsuyama, Aiko
(Color Design)
Ozeki, Miyabi
(Chief Animation Director)
Shirai, Eisuke
(Key Animation)
Takemiya, Mutsumi
(Editing)
Yamauchi, Naoki
(Chief Animation Director)
Yoshimizu, Kagami
(Original Creator, Original Character Design)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Maesetsu! (manga - Adaptation)