Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san
Muromi-san / 波打際のむろみさん
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen | |
Demographics: Shounen | |
Studios: Tatsunoko Production | |
Producers: Half H.P Studio, Starchild Records, Studio Tulip | |
Rating: 6.9 / 10 | |
Rank: #4945 | |
Popularity: #3721 | |
Users Listed: 43,442 | |
Users Scored: 18,607 | |
NSFW: No | |
Last Updated: 03/10/2025 | |
Aired: April 7, 2013 – June 30, 2013 (Spring) | |
Type: tv | |
Source: manga | |
Age Rating: PG 13 | |
Episodes: 13 | |
Broadcast: Sunday at 01:15 (JST) |
Synopsis:
The series unfolds in a world where the mundane reality of a working dock unexpectedly intersects with the realm of myth. Takurou Mukoujima’s solitary life as a fisherman is disrupted by the arrival of Muromi-san, a spirited mermaid who quickly establishes herself as a lively presence in his routine. Her exuberance draws other fantastical beings to the docks, transforming it into an unusual hub for creatures from the deep.
The narrative explores the contrast between Takurou’s desire for quiet simplicity and the increasingly chaotic, vibrant world Muromi-san introduces. It depicts the challenges of maintaining a peaceful existence when surrounded by the unexpected and highlights themes of friendship and acceptance amidst unusual circumstances. The atmosphere is lighthearted yet grounded, focusing on the everyday interactions between humans and mythological life in a setting that blends familiar coastal scenery with elements of wonder.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Muromi-san on the Brink (Aired: 04/07/2013)
- Episode 2: Muromi-san and the Legendary Sea Creatures (Aired: 04/14/2013)
- Episode 3: Muromi-san and Old Memories (Aired: 04/21/2013)
- Episode 4: Muromi-san and the Food Chain (Aired: 04/28/2013)
- Episode 5: Muromi-san and Twin Mountain (Aired: 05/05/2013)
- ... and 8 more episodes
Characters:
- Mukoujima, Takurou (Main) - Voice Actors: Mizushima, Daichuu
- Muromi-san (Main) - Voice Actors: Tamura, Yukari
- Fuji-san (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Harada, Hitomi
- Harpy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakai, Kanako
- Hii-chan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nonaka, Ai
- Houman-san (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inokuchi, Yuka
- Kawabata-kun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hamada, Kenji
- Levia-san (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakahara, Mai
- Oarfish (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakaguchi, Daisuke
- Otohime (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujita, Saki
- Shell (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ookubo, Rumi
- Sumida-san (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uesaka, Sumire
- Wiseman (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Houchuu
- Yeti (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Chiwa
Staff:
- Sudou, Koutarou (Producer)
- Yoshihara, Tatsuya (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director)
- Imaizumi, Yuuichi (Sound Director)
- Nakano, Hideaki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Nogimori, Tatsuya (Episode Director)
- Setou, Kenji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Fudeyasu, Kazuyuki (Script, Series Composition)
- Murakami, Momoko (Script)
- Suzumura, Chika (Script)
- Nakamura, Noriyuki (Storyboard)
- Kousaki, Satoru (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
- Tadano, Natsumi (Theme Song Lyrics)
- Uesaka, Sumire (Theme Song Performance)
- Akasaka, Shunji (Key Animation)
- Fujii, Shingo (Key Animation)
- Futsuzawa, Tokiemon (Key Animation, Animation Director)
- Hwang, Mi-ye (Key Animation)
- Kaizu, Toshiko (Art Director, Background Art)
- Kakita, Hideki (Key Animation)
- Katou, Teruyo (Key Animation)
- Kim, Won-hoe (Key Animation)
- Kojima, Keisuke (Key Animation, Animation Director)
- Kosugi, Nahoko (2nd Key Animation)
- Koyama, Tomohiro (Animation Director)
- Kuhara, Shigeki (Key Animation)
- Kurose, Daisuke (Key Animation)
- Matsushita, Ikuko (Animation Director)
- Matsuyama, Masahiko (Key Animation)
- Morishita, Yuuki (Key Animation)
- Moriyama, Atsushi (Planning)
- Mutsuda, Satoshi (Key Animation)
- Najima, Keiji (Original Creator)
- Nakamura, Mayumi (Key Animation)
- Nakayama, Ryuu (2nd Key Animation)
- Ogata, Mieko (Key Animation)
- Rapparu (Key Animation)
- Sadakata, Kikuko (Animation Director, Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
- Sakamoto, Masaki (Editing)
- Sakazume, Takahito (Key Animation)
- Satou, Toshiyuki (Key Animation)
- Sugimoto, Rina (Key Animation)
- Suzuki, Nobuiku (Planning)
- Takahashi, Kazuya (Planning)
- Tanabe, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
- Tezuka, Osamu (Music)
- Tokuda, Kenrou (Key Animation)
- Uchida, Youko (In-Between Animation)
- Watanabe, Natsuki (Key Animation)
- Yamada, Yuukei (Key Animation)
- Yokoyama, Natsuki (Key Animation)
News:
- News Briefs for May 12 - 18 (05/19/2014)
- OVA of Upcoming Anime 'Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san' Announced (03/16/2013)
- Spring 2013 Simulcast List (03/15/2013)
- Mermaid Comedy Manga 'Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san' To Be Animated (10/05/2012)
Forum Topics:
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 1 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 13 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 12 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 10 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 5 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 11 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 9 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 8 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 7 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 6 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 4 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 3 Discussion
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san Episode 2 Discussion
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san (manga - Adaptation)
- Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san: Pangea Chou Tairiku no Muromi-san (anime - Side Story)