Shiawase no Katachi

Figures of Happiness / しあわせのかたち
Shiawase no Katachi
Genres: Comedy
Studios: Production I.G
Producers: Media Rings
Rank: #14668
Popularity: #18287
Users Listed: 443
Users Scored: 84
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 08/22/2010
Aired: October 5, 1990 – April 5, 1991 (Fall)
Type: ova
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 4

Synopsis:

The series centers on a group of high school students navigating the everyday absurdities of life with a distinct comedic lens. Set against a backdrop of familiar school settings and suburban environments, the narrative unfolds through a series of loosely connected vignettes highlighting the peculiar personalities and interactions within this close-knit circle. Character dynamics are emphasized, exploring relatable anxieties and humorous misunderstandings through exaggerated reactions and unconventional situations. The animation style prioritizes expressive character designs and dynamic visual gags, fostering a lighthearted atmosphere. While seemingly episodic, recurring themes of friendship, identity, and finding humor in the mundane weave through the narrative, offering a consistently amusing and subtly observant portrayal of adolescence.

Staff:

  • Ishikawa, Mitsuhisa (Producer)
  • Sadamitsu, Shinya (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Koyama, Takao (Script)
  • Kanada, Yoshinori (Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Chiba, Katsuhiko (Screenplay)
  • Chiba, Shigeru (Recording)
  • Gotou, Takayuki (Animation Director, Key Animation, Character Design)
  • Hamana, Takayuki (Key Animation)
  • Kise, Kazuchika (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Komurakata, Kouji (Key Animation)
  • Sakura, Tamakichi (Original Creator)
  • Takahashi, Tooru (In-Between Animation)
  • Takeda, Yuusuke (Art Director)
  • Yatsu, Miyako (In-Between Animation)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Shiawase no Katachi (manga - Adaptation)