Narue no Sekai

The World of Narue / 成恵の世界 / Narue's world

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Shounen
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: Studio Live
Producers: Imagica, Lantis, Media Factory, Pony Canyon
Licensors: ADV Films, Central Park Media
Rating: 6.52 / 10
Rank: #7097
Popularity: #5208
Users Listed: 20,730
Users Scored: 8,100
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/30/2022
Aired: April 12, 2003 – June 28, 2003 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Sunday at 01:55 (JST)

Synopsis:

Narue is an unassuming high school student harboring a remarkable secret – she’s an extraterrestrial navigating the complexities of adolescence. Her unusual origins manifest in extraordinary abilities, creating challenges alongside the everyday struggles of growing up. The series follows Narue as she deals with encounters ranging from mechanical constructs to intergalactic threats, all while attempting to experience typical teenage life. Set against a backdrop blending modern school settings with fantastical elements, the story explores themes of identity, belonging, and finding connection amidst extraordinary circumstances. It presents a lighthearted perspective on adapting to a new world, balancing humor with moments of genuine emotional resonance as Narue navigates friendship, romance, and her place in the universe.

Episodes:

Episode 1: My Girlfriend is an Alien (Aired: 04/12/2003)
Episode 2: The First Date (Aired: 04/19/2003)
Episode 3: A Secret Base for Two (Aired: 04/26/2003)
Episode 4: My Younger Older Sister (Aired: 05/03/2003)
Episode 5: Kanaka Goes to School (Aired: 05/10/2003)
... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

Iizuka, Kazuto (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakaguchi, Daisuke, McGonnigal, Jamie, Jeon, Gwang ju, Lladó, Carlos
Nanase, Narue (Main) - Voice Actors: Noto, Mamiko, Taylor, Veronica, Jeong, Mi Sook, Morales, Pilar
Asakura, Rin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Calvello, Jessica, Ichimura, Oma
Bathyscaphe (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kosuge, Mami, Jacobanis, Carol
Maruo, Masaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukuyama, Jun, Cathcart, James Carter, Hong, Beom Gi, Rocamora, Francesc
Messa, Tail (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishimura, Tomomichi, Rankin, David Logan
Nanase, Tadashi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Green, Dan, Sugawara, Junichi
Nanase, Kanaka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Minagawa, Junko, Lillis, Rachael
Otonashi, Rei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuwatani, Natsuko
Tendo, Ran (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawakami, Tomoko, Conley, Shannon
Yagi, Hajime (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Saeko, Knotz, Michele

Staff:

Kawamura, Hitoshi (Producer)
Maruyama, Hiroo (Producer)
Yamamori, Atsushi (Producer)
Ashida, Toyoo (Director, Key Animation)
Morita, Hiromitsu (Director)
Kobayashi, Katsuyoshi (Sound Director)
Okazaki, Yukio (Episode Director)
Shimizu, Kazunobu (Episode Director)
Chiba, Saeko (Theme Song Performance)
CooRie (Theme Song Performance)
Kajiura, Yuki (Theme Song Composition)
Fukushi, Mayumi (Key Animation)
Han, Jung-y (In-Between Animation)
Hayakawa, Kazuko (In-Between Animation)
Hayashi, Yuuichirou (Key Animation)
Hirayama, Takaaki (Key Animation, Character Design, Animation Director, Chief Animation Director)
Huh, Seung Ki (Key Animation)
Itaoka, Nishiki (Key Animation)
Kimura, Tomomi (Key Animation)
Ko, Kyoung-nam (Key Animation)
Kogawa, Youko (Executive Producer)
Kurata, Ayako (Key Animation)
Marukawa, Tomohiro (Original Creator)
Miyamae, Mitsuharu (Art Director)
Nagata, Katsuharu (Executive Producer)
Negishi, Takayuki (Music)
Noguchi, Takayuki (Animation Director)
Sakurai, Konomi (Animation Director)
Sano, Hitomi (Color Design)
Sugitani, Yuu (Series Composition)
Taguma, Jun (Editing)
Takahashi, Mika (Chief Animation Director, Animation Director, Key Animation)
Wayland, Tom (ADR Director)
Werenko, Tim (Production Manager)
Yanagino, Tatsuo (Animation Director)

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