Nitaboh
NITABOH 仁太坊―津軽三味線始祖外聞 / Nitaboh: Tsugaru Shamisen Shiso Gaibun
| Genres: Drama, Historical, Music, Performing Arts | |
| Themes: Historical, Music, Performing Arts | |
| Studios: WAO World | |
| Rating: 7.27 / 10 | |
| Rank: #3047 | |
| Popularity: #6883 | |
| Users Listed: 10,261 | |
| Users Scored: 3,583 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 07/21/2025 | |
| Aired: February 21, 2004 (Winter) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: other | |
| Age Rating: PG | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
The story follows Nitaroh, a young man who loses his sight to illness. This profound change shapes his path as he discovers solace and purpose in the traditional Japanese instrument, the shamisen. Guided by a seasoned blind musician, Nitaroh learns the intricacies of the instrument, fostering a deep connection between sound and perception. He navigates a world that often misunderstands his condition, finding support and camaraderie through unexpected friendships. The series chronicles Nitaroh’s journey to master the shamisen, ultimately leading him towards becoming a pivotal figure in the evolution of Tsugaru-jamisen playing – a testament to resilience, artistic dedication, and the transformative power of music in overcoming adversity.
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Characters:
- Nitaro (Main) - Voice Actors: Hino, Satoshi
- Kikunosuke (Supporting)
- Tamana (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katsuki, Masako
- Tomekichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirata, Hiroaki
- Yuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hanamura, Sayaka
Staff:
- Nishizawa, Akio (Director, Screenplay)
- Matsui, Hitoyuki (Storyboard)
- Heishi, Shuuichi (Director of Photography)
- Itojima, Masahiko (Key Animation)
- Kobayashi, Toshimitsu (Animation Director)
- Matsuzaka, Sadatoshi (Animation Director)
- Murakami, Masahiro (Executive Producer)
- Shigemura, Kengo (Editing)
- Suzuki, Masaru (Key Animation)
- Takahashi, Satoshi (Key Animation)
- Tanaka, Atsuko (Animation Director)
- Tanaka, Hidemitsu (Sound Effects)
- Watanabe, Sakiko (Animation Check)