Shounen Ashibe

少年アシベ / Young Ashibe
Shounen Ashibe
Genres: Comedy, Pets, Seinen
Themes: Pets
Demographics: Seinen
Producers: Artland, Creative Bridge, Pony Canyon
Rank: #14786
Popularity: #18589
Users Listed: 422
Users Scored: 68
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/07/2024
Aired: January 21, 1991 – May 21, 1991 (Winter)
Type: ova
Source: 4 Koma Manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 3

Synopsis:

A quiet transition marks the beginning for a young boy as he relocates to a coastal town, finding unexpected companionship in a solitary seal pup. The series gently explores the evolving bond between them, depicting their shared days filled with simple joys and explorations of the seaside environment. It’s a narrative focused on observation – the changing seasons, the rhythms of nature, and the subtle nuances of friendship. The anime emphasizes peaceful coexistence and the quiet wonder found in everyday moments, avoiding grand conflicts in favor of a contemplative atmosphere. The story offers a heartwarming glimpse into childhood innocence and the profound connection that can form between different beings navigating a shared world. It’s an experience valuing emotional resonance over action-driven plot.

Characters:

  • Ashiya, Ashibe (Main) - Voice Actors: Takayama, Minami
  • Goma-chan (Main) - Voice Actors: Koorogi, Satomi

Staff:

  • Ishiguro, Noboru (Director)
  • Aoi, Kiyotoshi (Animation Director)
  • Arakawa, Toshiyuki (Music)
  • Morishita, Hiromi (Original Creator)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Shounen Ashibe (manga - Adaptation)