Re:cycle of the Penguindrum
Re:cycle of the PENGUINDRUM / Mawaru Penguindrum Movie
| Genres: Avant Garde, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural | |
| Themes: Psychological | |
| Studios: Brain's Base, Lapin Track | |
| Producers: King Records | |
| Licensors: Sentai Filmworks | |
| Rating: 7.21 / 10 | |
| Rank: #3380 | |
| Popularity: #5933 | |
| Users Listed: 14,698 | |
| Users Scored: 1,443 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 09/01/2023 | |
| Aired: April 29, 2022 – July 22, 2022 (Spring) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 2 |
Synopsis:
This collection presents the complete narrative of a family grappling with profound loss and the unsettling appearance of a mysterious, penguin-shaped object. The story follows the Penguindrum’s influence on three siblings, each burdened by their own unique struggles and desires. Set against a backdrop of shifting societal pressures and hidden histories, the series explores themes of fate, sacrifice, and the subjective nature of reality.
The animation style employs distinctive visual metaphors to convey emotional weight and surreal moments. Character relationships are complex and often strained, navigating grief and seeking meaning in a world that feels increasingly absurd. The narrative unfolds with deliberate pacing, inviting viewers to contemplate the deeper implications of the Penguindrum's presence and the siblings’ intertwined destinies. It offers a thought-provoking exploration of family bonds under extraordinary circumstances.
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Characters:
- Oginome, Ringo (Main) - Voice Actors: Miyake, Marie, McDonald, Margaret
- Takakura, Shouma (Main) - Voice Actors: Kimura, Ryouhei, Stansbury, Jack
- Takakura, Kanba (Main) - Voice Actors: Kimura, Subaru, Gee, Jeremy
- Takakura, Himari (Main) - Voice Actors: Arakawa, Miho, Litton, Donna Bella
- Chizuru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Meyer, Dominique, Akutsu, Kana
- Esmeralda (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Marcelle, Sophie
- Ikebe, Uncle (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Daniels, Joe, Tanaka, Hideyuki
- Isora, Hibari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Vincent-Davis, Kira, Watanabe, Yui
- Kuhou, Asami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Rial, Natalie, Hayami, Saori
- Natsume, Mario (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aranami, Kazusa, Haag, Hilary
- Natsume, Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawada, Shinji
- Natsume, Masako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horie, Yui, Simmons, Genevieve
- Oginome, Eriko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bonasso, Joanne, Fukami, Rica
- Oginome, Momoka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyosaki, Aki, Swasey, Olivia
- Oginome, Satoshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Love, Andrew, Tachiki, Fumihiko
- Penguin 1 (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Weir, Blake, Kimura, Subaru
- Penguin 2 (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cote, Greg, Kimura, Ryouhei
- Penguin 3 (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kelly, Christina, Arakawa, Miho
- Purin-chu Penguin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uesaka, Sumire, Saporana, Coqui
- Tabuki, Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hisakawa, Aya, Christian, Luci
- Tabuki, Keiju (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira, Hearnsberger, Brandon
- Takakura, Chiemi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sumrall, Allison, Inoue, Kikuko
- Takakura, Kenzan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Gibbs, Scott, Koyasu, Takehito
- Tokikago, Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mungle, Rob
- Tokikago, Yuri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Noto, Mamiko, Duran, Patricia
- Utada, Hikari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Marek, Alyssa, Miyake, Marie
- Washizuka, Dr. (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Swasey, John, Yara, Yuusaku
- Watase, Sanetoshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koizumi, Yutaka, Sanders, Dickie
- Yui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wild, Annie, Matsuzaki, Rei
- Yuuki, Tsubasa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Park, Romi, Emerick, Shannon
Staff:
- Utsumi, Teruko (Producer)
- Watanabe, Masakazu (Producer)
- Ikuhara, Kunihiko (Director, Sound Director, Screenplay)
- Yamada, Haru (Sound Director)
- Takano, Yayoi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Takeuchi, Nobuyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director)
- Honda, Takatoshi (Storyboard, Animation Director)
- Kurosawa, Masayuki (Storyboard, Editing)
- Yakushimaru, Etsuko (Theme Song Performance)
- Hashimoto, Yukari (Music)
- Hoshino, Lily (Original Character Design)
- Ikami, Takayo (Screenplay)
- Kawatsuma, Tomomi (Character Design, Animation Director, Chief Animation Director)
- Mitsui, Tomokazu (Sound Effects)
- Nakamura, Chieko (Art Director)
- Nishihara, Erika (Animation Director)
- Nishii, Terumi (Character Design)
- Ogiwara, Takeo (Director of Photography)
- Tsujita, Kunio (Color Design)
News:
- North American Anime & Manga Releases for July (07/06/2023)
- PV Collection for Jul 4 - 10 (07/11/2022)
- First 'Re:cycle of the Penguindrum' Movie Announces Additional Staff, April 2022 Premiere (12/22/2021)
- 'Mawaru Penguindrum' Receives Compilation Film (03/31/2021)
Forum Topics:
- Which version is better?
- Re:cycle of the Penguindrum Episode 2 Discussion
- Re:cycle of the Penguindrum Episode 1 Discussion
- For those that watched - Is this just a recap or a retelling like Utena did?
- any plans to fansub this?
- Rejoice all you lowlifes who will never amount to anything!
- Revealed Teaser video + Visual + Date
- The crowdfunding surpassed its goals in mere minutes
- Welcome to Rock'n Roll Night!
- Imagine
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Mawaru Penguindrum (manga - Adaptation)
- Mawaru Penguindrum (manga - Adaptation)
- Mawaru Penguindrum (anime - Alternative Version)