Naniwa Yuukyouden
なにわ遊侠伝 / Osaka Tough Guys / Naniwa Spirit
Genres: Action, Comedy, Organized Crime | |
Themes: Organized Crime | |
Studios: Toei Animation | |
Rating: 5.93 / 10 | |
Rank: #10544 | |
Popularity: #17070 | |
Users Listed: 553 | |
Users Scored: 112 | |
NSFW: No | |
Last Updated: 07/27/2013 | |
Aired: March 13, 1992 (Winter) | |
Type: ova | |
Age Rating: R | |
Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of 1950s Kansai, this series follows Taido Kaimon, the pragmatic leader of the Kinshu Group, a notorious gangster syndicate. The narrative centers on the daily chaotic lives of Taido and his crew – a collection of unpredictable individuals constantly navigating a world of petty crime, rival gangs, and spirited interactions with the women around them. The anime offers a glimpse into a vibrant subculture, blending humor with moments of genuine camaraderie and underlying tension. It explores themes of loyalty, responsibility, and the complexities of navigating a life lived outside societal norms, presented through a lens that emphasizes character dynamics and situational comedy over grand narratives. The series presents a slice-of-life perspective within a criminal underworld, showcasing the bonds forged in shared adversity.
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Characters:
- Jinzou, Kintaro (Main) - Voice Actors: Yasuoka, Rikiya
- Kaimon, Akimichi (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawachiya, Kikusuimaru
- Amachi, Ken (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukuda, Nobuaki
- Kinoshita, Fujiyoshi (Supporting)
- Narita, Michio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Kenichi
Staff:
- Ochiai, Masamune (Director)
- Fukuyama, Eiji (Key Animation)
- Kogure, Teruo (Animation Director)
- Okumura, Yoshiaki (Key Animation)
Related Anime/Manga:
- Zoku Naniwa Yuukyouden (anime - Sequel)