Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajirou Wasurenagusa

男はつらいよ 寅次郎忘れな草
Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajirou Wasurenagusa
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Studios: Eiken
Producers: Magic Bus, TBS
Rank: #21370
Popularity: #18815
Users Listed: 405
Users Scored: 68
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/04/2024
Aired: August 7, 1998 (Summer)
Type: Tv Special
Source: other
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

This anime series adapts the heartwarming stories of Kuruma Torajirou, a seasoned traveling salesman. Tora-san journeys through post-war Japan, offering a glimpse into everyday life and human connection in small towns. He carries little more than a suitcase filled with goods and a quiet wit, engaging with the people he encounters. Each episode presents vignettes of community, resilience, and the subtle beauty found in ordinary moments. The series emphasizes gentle observation over dramatic plotlines, exploring themes of loneliness, friendship, and the enduring spirit of human interaction within a changing society. It’s an episodic exploration of nostalgia and simple pleasures, offering a reflective pace and a comforting sense of familiarity for viewers seeking quiet contemplation.

Characters:

  • Kuruma, Torajirou (Main) - Voice Actors: Yamadera, Kouichi
  • Lilly (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Touma, Yumi
  • President Tako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mine, Eken
  • Suwa, Hiroshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Houchuu

Staff:

  • Dezaki, Tetsu (Producer)
  • Shibuichi, Setsuko (Director, Storyboard)
  • Abe, Kouji (Art Director)
  • Kobayashi, Yukari (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Mikami, Tetsuo (Production Manager)

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