Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen

昭和元禄落語心中与太郎放浪篇

Genres: Adult Cast, Drama, Josei, Love Polygon, Performing Arts
Themes: Adult Cast, Love Polygon, Performing Arts
Demographics: Josei
Studios: Studio Deen
Producers: Kodansha, Starchild Records
Rating: 7.56 / 10
Rank: #1760
Popularity: #6530
Users Listed: 11,562
Users Scored: 2,846
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 05/14/2022
Aired: March 6, 2015 – August 7, 2015 (Winter)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 2

Synopsis:

Following his release from prison, Yotaro seeks out Yakumo, a reclusive storyteller known for his captivating performances of the legendary tale "Shinigami." Driven by a deep admiration for Yakumo's artistry, Yotaro persistently petitions to become his apprentice. Despite his unconventional background, Yakumo agrees, marking a significant turning point in both their lives.

The narrative unfolds within a world where traditional storytelling holds considerable cultural weight, and opportunities are often restricted by societal norms. Yotaro’s journey intertwines with the life of Konatsu, Yakumo's ward and a young woman yearning to follow in her father's footsteps as a storyteller, a path denied to women of her time. The anime explores themes of redemption, mentorship, and the pursuit of passion against challenging circumstances, set against a backdrop steeped in folklore and tradition.

Characters:

Yotarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Seki, Tomokazu
Yuurakutei, Yakumo (Main) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira
Amaken (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Kappei
Konatsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuu
Yuurakutei, Sukeroku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamadera, Kouichi

Staff:

Urasaki, Nobumitsu (Producer)
Hatakeyama, Mamoru (Director)
Tsujitani, Kouji (Sound Director)
Akagi, Hiroaki (Episode Director)
Kumagai, Jun (Script, Series Composition)
Asai, Akito (Animation Director)
Hamao, Shigemitsu (Director of Photography)
Hosoi, Mieko (Character Design)
Ishii, Akiharu (Chief Animation Director)
Ishikawa, Youichi (Animation Director)
Kimura, Tomomi (Animation Director)
Kumota, Haruko (Original Creator)
Matsubara, Rie (Editing)
Mayuzumi, Masaki (Art Director, Background Art)
Morimoto, Hirofumi (Chief Animation Director, Animation Director)
Nakajima, Atsuko (Chief Animation Director)
Sano, Hitomi (Color Design)

Reviews:

User mtsRhea (Score: 4/10):
For anyone coming to watch this, having seen the 2016 TV series Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu. This ova is just the first 2 [and a bit] episodes. And can happily be skipped, If you're seen the show. As it's just an [extended] pilot episode. There is one difference between the two though, the [hard to find] released DVD version [or, rips of] is only 576p. Compared to the 2016 series which is readily available in 1080p. So this is a worse version of those starting episodes of the series. And, imo, this first starting arc is the weakest part of the entire 2016 series. And misrepresentation of theentire show. Another reason to look down upon this.nn---nnI was defiantly disappoint when I open up this file. I thought it was a completely different attempt at adaptation of the source material, or something similar. I can't rate the show badly based on my own expectations. But I can rate it badly based on how I hate the first 2 episodes of 2016, which I then go on to give a masterpiece rating based on the 13 episodes as a whole.nntl;dr: it's a less polished version, in a lower bit-rate of first 2 eps of the 2016 show.nnI hope this was helpful to someone, and saved them the journey looking for a digital copy.

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen

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