Mikan Enikki
みかん絵日記 / Mikan's Picture Diary / Mikan's Illustrated Diary
| Genres: Fantasy, Pets, Shoujo, Slice of Life | |
| Themes: Pets | |
| Demographics: Shoujo | |
| Studios: Nippon Animation | |
| Producers: CBC Television | |
| Rating: 7.17 / 10 | |
| Rank: #3620 | |
| Popularity: #10253 | |
| Users Listed: 3,541 | |
| Users Scored: 927 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/19/2024 | |
| Aired: October 16, 1992 – June 18, 1993 (Fall) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 30 | |
| Broadcast: Friday at 19:00 (JST) |
Synopsis:
In a quiet, secluded home, an orphaned kitten is unexpectedly rescued and raised by Tomu Kusanagi. This seemingly ordinary feline harbors a remarkable secret: he possesses extraordinary cognitive abilities far beyond that of a typical cat. The creature displays intelligence akin to a human child, demonstrating literacy, problem-solving skills, and even a peculiar fondness for alcoholic beverages.
The narrative explores the evolving bond between Tomu and the kitten, navigating themes of companionship, responsibility, and the nature of exceptionalism. The series unfolds with a gentle pace, focusing on everyday interactions and showcasing the challenges and joys of integrating such an unusual being into domestic life. It’s a character-driven story that emphasizes the subtle beauty found in unconventional relationships and the mysteries held within the seemingly mundane.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Episode 1 (Aired: 10/16/1992)
- Episode 2: Episode 2 (Aired: 10/23/1992)
- Episode 3: Episode 3 (Aired: 10/30/1992)
- Episode 4: Episode 4 (Aired: 11/06/1992)
- Episode 5: Episode 5 (Aired: 11/13/1992)
- ... and 25 more episodes
Characters:
- Kusanagi, Tom (Main) - Voice Actors: Hiramatsu, Akiko
- Mikan (Main) - Voice Actors: Tarako, Trifol, Nuria
- Botan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Anzai, Masahiro
- Chibitarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asami, Junko
- Hayashida-sensei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Katsumi
- Inagaki, Taizou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishimori, Takkou
- Karma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cho
- Kenzou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tano, Megumi
- Killey (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsui, Naoko
- Kurobuchi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Katsumi
- Kusanagi, Toujirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Kenichi
- Kusanagi, Kikuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimamoto, Sumi
- Kusunoki, Sera (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ikura, Kazue
- Matsuzawa, Fumie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kyouda, Hisako
- Momojirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cho
- Okuda, Shizuyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yokoyama, Chisa
- Sasamori, Yukihiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Midorikawa, Hikaru
- Sasamori, Yayoi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takamori, Yoshino
- Tachibana, Kyouko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asami, Junko
Staff:
- Ishiguro, Noboru (Director)
- Iwamoto, Yasuo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Kitagawa, Masato (Episode Director)
- Kusumi, Naoko (Episode Director)
- Ushigusa, Takeshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Sato, Hiroaki (Storyboard)
- Suzuki, Warurou (Storyboard)
- Tsuji, Shinichi (Storyboard)
- Tarako (Theme Song Performance)
- Yokoyama, Chisa (Theme Song Performance)
- Abiko, Miwa (Original Creator, Original Character Design)
- Chiba, Midori (Art Director)
- Hasegawa, Tomoki (Music)
- Imaizumi, Kenichi (Animation Director)
- Kumagai, Tetsuya (Animation Director)
- Masuda, Chieko (Background Art)
- Matsuda, Akihiko (Sound Effects)
- Ono, Takaya (Animation Director)
- Scott-Frazier, Jan (Animation Check, In-Between Animation, Background Art)
- Soutome, Kouichirou (Animation Director)
- Sugimitsu, Noboru (Animation Director, Character Design)
- Wada, Izumi (Background Art)
- Watanabe, Akio (Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Yamagata, Aki (Key Animation)
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