Rizelmine

りぜるまいん
Rizelmine
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, School, Sci-Fi
Themes: School
Studios: Imagin, Madhouse
Producers: m.o.e.
Rating: 6.49 / 10
Rank: #7289
Popularity: #4691
Users Listed: 26,750
Users Scored: 11,143
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/10/2022
Aired: April 3, 2002 – December 22, 2002 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 24

Synopsis:

Iwaki Tomonori’s ordinary teenage life takes an abrupt turn when a peculiar girl named Rizel unexpectedly appears at his home. He soon discovers he's been compelled by the Japanese government into a marriage arrangement with her, a biochemically engineered human being. The enigmatic creators of Rizel offer to alleviate his parents' financial burdens in exchange for her presence.

The narrative explores the complexities of this unconventional partnership, navigating themes of obligation, identity, and the blurred lines between control and connection. Set within a contemporary Japanese environment, the story focuses on the evolving relationship between Tomonori and Rizel as they grapple with their unusual circumstances. It presents an intimate character study, examining how societal structures and scientific advancements can redefine personal relationships in unexpected ways. The series delves into the quiet challenges of building a life under duress, offering a contemplative portrayal of adolescence and responsibility.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Suddenly! Young Wife!? (Aired: 04/03/2002)
  • Episode 2: Monopoly! Adult's Time!? (Aired: 04/10/2002)
  • Episode 3: Go for it! Two People in a Futon!? (Aired: 04/17/2002)
  • Episode 4: Bold! Embraced and Happy? (Aired: 04/24/2002)
  • Episode 5: Yes We Did It! Together, We Came!? (Aired: 05/01/2002)
  • ... and 19 more episodes

Characters:

  • Iwaki, Tomonori (Main) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Kappei
  • Iwaki, Rizel (Main) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
  • Hououin, Ryunosuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Chihiro
  • Ihata, Natsumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagashima, Yuko
  • Iwaki, Lobelia (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
  • Iwaki, Rachel (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
  • Iwaki, Kenji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koizumi, Yutaka
  • Iwaki, Lan Lan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
  • Iwaki, Lux (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
  • Papa A (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iijima, Hajime
  • Papa B (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimizu, Toshitaka
  • Papa C (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuyama, Takashi
  • Seimoto, Aoi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asano, Masumi
  • Yachigusa, Kyoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Rie

Staff:

  • Maruyama, Masao (Producer)
  • Sakai, Akio (Producer, Key Animation)
  • Matsumura, Yasuhiro (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Okuno, Hiroyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Shimizu, Kazunobu (Episode Director)
  • Shishido, Jun (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Takahashi, Takeo (Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director)
  • Arakawa, Naruhisa (Script)
  • Fudeyasu, Kazuyuki (Script)
  • Abe, Masashi (Storyboard)
  • Kosaka, Harume (Storyboard)
  • Oonishi, Keisuke (Storyboard)
  • Sato, Toshiharu (Storyboard)
  • Takeshita, Kenichi (Storyboard)
  • Kugimiya, Rie (Theme Song Performance)
  • Hayashi, Yuuichirou (Key Animation)
  • Kume, Kenji (Executive Producer)
  • Ooshima, Miwa (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
  • Sahashi, Toshihiko (Music)
  • Sano, Hitomi (Color Design)
  • Sugisaki, Yukiru (Original Creator, Original Character Design)
  • Washio, Kentarou (Sound Effects)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Rizelmine (manga - Adaptation)