Sanchoume no Yuuhi

三丁目の夕日 / San Choume no Yuuhi / Sunset on Third Street
Sanchoume no Yuuhi
Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life
Producers: Group TAC, Mainichi Broadcasting System, TOHO
Rank: #14370
Popularity: #16905
Users Listed: 570
Users Scored: 77
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/07/2013
Aired: October 12, 1990 – September 21, 1991 (Fall)
Type: tv
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 27

Synopsis:

Set in a quiet, coastal town, this series explores the everyday lives of a group of young adults navigating the complexities of friendship and personal growth. The narrative centers on interactions within a close-knit circle, focusing on moments of shared vulnerability and quiet observation. Characters grapple with aspirations, anxieties, and the gradual shifts in their relationships as they confront the passage of time. The atmosphere is gentle and contemplative, emphasizing subtle emotional nuances over dramatic events. Through understated storytelling and realistic character portrayals, the anime examines themes of belonging, self-discovery, and the bittersweet nature of youth. It offers a thoughtful glimpse into the unspoken bonds that shape human connection.

Staff:

  • Maeda, Tsuneo (Director)
  • Fujiyama, Fusanobu (Sound Director)
  • Maezono, Fumio (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Tanazawa, Takashi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Matsui, Goro (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Mori, Kumiko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Furukawa, Masashi (Editing)
  • Haneda, Kentarou (Music)
  • Ishiguro, Megumu (Animation Director)
  • Murata, Masahiko (Animation Director)
  • Saigan, Ryouhei (Original Creator, Original Character Design)
  • Takano, Noboru (Key Animation)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Sanchoume no Yuuhi (manga - Adaptation)