Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976)
まんが日本昔ばなし（第2期） / Japanese Folklore Tales 2
| Genres: Fantasy, Historical | |
| Themes: Historical | |
| Studios: Group TAC | |
| Rating: 6.14 / 10 | |
| Rank: #9394 | |
| Popularity: #11842 | |
| Users Listed: 2,228 | |
| Users Scored: 870 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 01/07/2022 | |
| Aired: January 7, 1976 – September 3, 1994 (Winter) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 1471 |
Synopsis:
This anime anthology presents a diverse collection of adaptations drawn from Japanese folklore. Distinctive for its experimental approach to visual storytelling, each episode boasts a unique aesthetic shaped by a different creative team. This rotating staff system, pioneered by director Sugii Gisaburo, resulted in an unparalleled range of animation styles and thematic interpretations across the series' extensive run.
The show offers a glimpse into traditional narratives reimagined through the lens of evolving artistic vision. While the episodic nature occasionally yields uneven results, it also generates moments of exceptional artistry and innovation. The series’ longevity speaks to its enduring appeal and provides a fascinating window into the history of anime production in Japan, showcasing the collaborative potential of diverse talent.
Available in multiple episodes, this program is notable for its visual richness and experimental spirit, offering an experience unlike many other animated works.
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Staff:
- Maeda, Tsuneo (Director)
- Abe, Kouji (Episode Director, Background Art, Key Animation)
- Dezaki, Osamu (Episode Director)
- Eguchi, Marisuke (Episode Director, Animation Director)
- Horiguchi, Tadahiko (Episode Director, Background Art, Key Animation)
- Hosoya, Akio (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Kashiwagi, Kyouko (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Katsui, Chikao (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Kawajiri, Yoshiaki (Episode Director, Background Art, Key Animation)
- Kawauchi, Hideo (Episode Director, Key Animation, Background Art)
- Kira, Keizou (Episode Director, Key Animation, Background Art)
- Kobayashi, Osamu (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Kohanawa, Tameo (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Kondou, Eisuke (Episode Director)
- Kozutsumi, Pon (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Maeda, Mahiro (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Masaki, Mori (Episode Director)
- Mitsunobu, Hiroyoshi (Episode Director)
- Morita, Hiromitsu (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Nishimaki, Hideo (Episode Director)
- Ochiai, Masamune (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Ohara, Hidekazu (Episode Director, Key Animation, Background Art)
- Ootsuka, Shinji (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Satou, Takuya (Episode Director)
- Shiraume, Susumu (Episode Director, Key Animation, Background Art)
- Sugii, Gisaburou (Episode Director, Script, Background Art, Key Animation)
- Tamagawa, Makoto (Episode Director)
- Tominaga, Sadayoshi (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Tsuji, Shinichi (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Uchida, Yoshiyuki (Episode Director, Background Art)
- Wakabayashi, Tadao (Episode Director, Key Animation)
- Takada, Hiroshi (Theme Song Arrangement)
- Abe, Yukio (Background Art)
- Arai, Kazuhiro (Background Art)
- Endou, Yasuhiro (Key Animation)
- Fukuda, Gen (Key Animation)
- Furukawa, Masashi (Editing)
- Furumiya, Youko (Background Art)
- Furuya, Akira (Background Art)
- Gotou, Masako (Key Animation)
- Handou, Katsumi (Background Art)
- Hara, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
- Horazawa, Yumiko (Key Animation)
- Ikuno, Yuuko (Key Animation)
- Ishikawa, Yamako (Background Art)
- Kadono, Mariko (Background Art)
- Kaiya, Toshihisa (Key Animation)
- Kamezaki, Keishi (Background Art)
- Kamikubo, Yoshihiro (Background Art)
- Kanazawa, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
- ... and 18 more staff
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (anime - Prequel)
- Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (Movie) (anime - Side Story)