Shouwa Monogatari

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Shouwa Monogatari
Genres: Drama, Historical
Themes: Historical
Studios: WAO World
Rating: 6.85 / 10
Rank: #5218
Popularity: #8510
Users Listed: 6,045
Users Scored: 1,570
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 09/26/2021
Aired: April 4, 2011 – June 26, 2011 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG
Episodes: 13

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of a bustling Tokyo during the 1964 Summer Olympics, this series explores the lives of the Yamazaki family. The narrative centers on their experiences navigating a rapidly changing society, grappling with both personal aspirations and familial obligations. We witness how the excitement surrounding the games intersects with everyday struggles – economic shifts, evolving social norms, and the complexities of intergenerational relationships. The story emphasizes quiet observation and understated emotion, portraying a sense of community amidst significant historical change. It’s a character-driven narrative that examines the subtle ways individual lives are shaped by larger societal forces, offering a thoughtful glimpse into a pivotal moment in Japanese history.

Trailer:

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: New Years Day, Shouwa 39 (Aired: 04/03/2011)
  • Episode 2: Hatachi, Taichi no Shitsuren (Aired: 04/10/2011)
  • Episode 3: A Crazy Adventure (Aired: 04/18/2011)
  • Episode 4: Spring Has Come (Aired: 04/24/2011)
  • Episode 5: Pocket Money and Catchball (Aired: 05/02/2011)
  • ... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

  • Yamazaki, Taichi (Main) - Voice Actors: Aoki, Makoto
  • Yamazaki, Yuuko (Main) - Voice Actors: Fukuen, Misato
  • Yamazaki, Kouhei (Main) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Shouya
  • Kasai, Toshiya (Supporting)
  • Miyamoto, Shinichi (Supporting)
  • Ootani, Setsuko (Supporting)
  • Sawatari, Yuusuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoshino, Hiroyuki
  • Takayanagi, Ryou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagi, Wataru
  • Takeguchi, Hiroko (Supporting)
  • Tashiro, Gorou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsukada, Masaaki
  • Yamazaki, Kanoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tamagawa, Sakiko
  • Yamazaki, Yuuzou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Yasunori
  • Yamazaki, Yoshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kyouda, Hisako

Staff:

  • Takeuchi, Hiroaki (Producer)
  • Kugimiya, Hiroshi (Director, Storyboard)
  • Tougou, Mitsuhiro (Director)
  • Honda, Yasunori (Sound Director)
  • Ishikura, Kenichi (Episode Director, Assistant Director)
  • Mikamoto, Yasumi (Episode Director)
  • Mikuriya, Kyousuke (Episode Director)
  • Moritomo, Hiroki (Episode Director, Animation Director)
  • Okajima, Kunitoshi (Episode Director)
  • Okazaki, Yukio (Episode Director)
  • Satou, Yutaka (Episode Director)
  • Shiraishi, Michita (Episode Director)
  • Hirano, Yasushi (Script, Series Composition)
  • Maruo, Miho (Script)
  • Hamatsu, Mamoru (Storyboard)
  • Matsui, Hitoyuki (Storyboard)
  • Suzuki, Takuo (Storyboard)
  • Kusunoki, Toshie (Theme Song Performance)
  • Aihara, Satoshi (Editing)
  • Dark Ducks (Inserted Song Performance)
  • Duke Aces (Inserted Song Performance)
  • Fujiki, Yukari (Color Design)
  • Hattori, Kenji (Animation Director)
  • Hirose, Kiyoshi (Editing)
  • Huh, Seung Ki (Key Animation)
  • Jo, Young-rae (Animation Director)
  • Kawano, Kouichirou (Key Animation)
  • Miyazaki, Asami (Key Animation)
  • Nakayama, Atsushi (Director of Photography)
  • Nishimura, Motohide (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Saijou, Takashi (Animation Director)
  • Satou, Michio (Animation Director)
  • Suzuki, Takanori (Key Animation)
  • Taira, Aiko (Background Art)
  • Watanabe, Kenichi (Animation Check)
  • Watanabe, Emi (Key Animation)
  • Yamatani, Naoto (Sound Effects)
  • Yanagino, Tatsuo (Animation Director, Character Design, Chief Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Yasutome, Masaya (Key Animation)

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