Naniwa Yuukyouden

なにわ遊侠伝 / Osaka Tough Guys / Naniwa Spirit
Naniwa Yuukyouden
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.

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)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Zoku Naniwa Yuukyouden (anime - Sequel)