Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku: The Legend of Koizumi

ムダヅモ無き改革 / Mudadumo Naki Kaikaku / Mudatsumo / Reform without Wasted Draws
Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku: The Legend of Koizumi
Genres: Comedy, Parody, Seinen, Strategy Game
Themes: Parody, Strategy Game
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: TYO Animations
Producers: Studio Mausu
Rating: 6.88 / 10
Rank: #5032
Popularity: #5925
Users Listed: 14,736
Users Scored: 6,708
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/27/2022
Aired: February 26, 2010 (Winter)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 3

Synopsis:

The series presents an unconventional setting: a clandestine gathering where world leaders engage in a game of riichi mahjong. This unusual arena becomes a stage for subtle power plays and unspoken negotiations, revealing facets of personality often hidden behind diplomatic facades. Character dynamics are explored through the lens of this shared pastime, showcasing moments of intense focus interspersed with relaxed camaraderie. The anime offers a contemplative look at leadership, highlighting the human element within high-stakes political maneuvering. It examines how seemingly trivial interactions can reveal underlying tensions and unexpected connections between individuals tasked with shaping global events. Expect a slow-burn narrative emphasizing character observation over dramatic action sequences.

Characters:

  • Koizumi, Junichirou (Main) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki
  • Satou, Yukari (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Shizuka
  • Sugimura, Taizo (Main) - Voice Actors: Fukuyama, Jun
  • Aso, Taro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Arimoto, Kinryuu
  • Bush Jr., George (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tobita, Nobuo
  • Bush Sr., George (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Genda, Tesshou
  • Hatoyama, Miyuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nabatame, Hitomi
  • Hatoyama, Yukio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujiwara, Keiji
  • Hu, Jintao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ginga, Banjou
  • Kim, Jong-il (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cho
  • Kim, Jong-nam (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagi, Wataru
  • Mao, Zedong (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Utsumi, Kenji
  • Pot, Pol (Supporting)
  • Putin, Vladimir (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakata, Jouji
  • Tymoshenko, Yulia (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Rina
  • Wen, Jiabao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Naya, Rokurou

Staff:

  • Kawase, Kouhei (Producer)
  • Naya, Ryousuke (Producer)
  • Takechi, Tsuneo (Producer)
  • Fukuda, Jun (Assistant Producer)
  • Toida, Mami (Assistant Producer)
  • Mizushima, Tsutomu (Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard)
  • Iwanami, Yoshikazu (Sound Director)
  • Takagi, Ryuuji (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement, Music)
  • Akasaka, Shunji (2nd Key Animation)
  • Gotou, Masahiro (Editing)
  • Hanyuu, Takayuki (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
  • Hashimoto, Kazunori (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Higashide, Futoshi (Key Animation)
  • Honda, Emi (Key Animation)
  • Jinbo, Daisuke (Sound Effects)
  • Katsuya, Haruka (Key Animation)
  • Kawamura, Akihiro (Planning)
  • Komatsu, Kanae (Key Animation)
  • Kudou, Shinya (Key Animation)
  • Matsumoto, Junpei (In-Between Animation)
  • Matsuzaki, Nobuya (Director of Photography)
  • Morimoto, Shigeru (Art Director)
  • Nagatomo, Nozomi (Key Animation)
  • Numai, Nobuo (Background Art)
  • Ooshima, Hiroyuki (Key Animation)
  • Oowada, Hideki (Original Creator)
  • Sakou, Nobuhiko (Planning)
  • Shibuya, Kazuhiko (Key Animation)
  • Sugimoto, Isao (Key Animation)
  • Takahara, Shuuji (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
  • Taniguchi, Junichirou (Character Design)
  • Tejima, Noriko (Key Animation)
  • Ueda, Hitoshi (Assistant Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Yasutome, Masaya (Key Animation)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Mudazumonaki Kaikaku (manga - Adaptation)