Shuukan Storyland

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Shuukan Storyland
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Seinen, Slice of Life
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Nippon Animation, Satelight, Shin-Ei Animation, Tokyo Movie, VAP
Producers: Nippon Television Network
Rating: 6.46 / 10
Rank: #7529
Popularity: #14207
Users Listed: 1,124
Users Scored: 159
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 07/13/2021
Aired: October 14, 1999 – September 13, 2001 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 56
Broadcast: Thursday at 20:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

This anthology series presents a collection of short, self-contained animated stories, offering a glimpse into diverse narratives and artistic styles. Each installment features distinct characters and settings, ranging from historical dramas to quirky, modern scenarios. The works explore themes of mystery, everyday life, and interpersonal relationships, often with a subtle blend of humor and poignant reflection. Character-driven plots are central, focusing on the challenges and moments of connection experienced by ordinary individuals navigating their worlds. The episodic format allows for varied tones and explorations, providing a unique viewing experience that values individual storytelling over overarching plotlines. Viewers can expect concise narratives delivered with distinctive visual aesthetics, showcasing the breadth of animation possibilities.

Staff:

  • Matsumoto, Tadahito (Producer)
  • Nakatani, Toshio (Producer)
  • Ooshima, Mitsuru (Producer)
  • Satou, Michiaki (Producer)
  • Hayase, Hiroyuki (Sound Director)
  • Annou, Masami (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Fukushima, Kazumi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Furukawa, Masami (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Hamatsu, Mamoru (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Himaki, Yuji (Episode Director)
  • Iijima, Masakatsu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Iriyoshi, Satoru (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Isako, Kiyotaka (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kanbe, Mamoru (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kawasaki, Itsurou (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kigami, Yoshiji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kimura, Ryuuichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kohanawa, Tameo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kurokawa, Fumio (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Matsushita, Yukihiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Minoguchi, Katsumi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Miura, Tatsuo (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Oda, Hitoshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Okao, Takahiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Okazaki, Yukio (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Ooba, Hideaki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Ooga, Shunji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Oonishi, Keisuke (Episode Director)
  • Sasaki, Kouichi (Episode Director)
  • Suzuki, Takuo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Takahashi, Shigeharu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Ushigusa, Takeshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Yano, Hiroyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Machida, Touko (Script)
  • Egami, Kiyoshi (Storyboard)
  • Kashima, Norio (Storyboard)
  • Kojima, Masayuki (Storyboard)
  • Maejima, Kenichi (Storyboard)
  • Mouri, Kazuaki (Storyboard)
  • Ochi, Kazuhiro (Storyboard)
  • Oohara, Minoru (Storyboard)
  • Oozora, Masaki (Storyboard)
  • Shibuichi, Setsuko (Storyboard)
  • Terahigashi, Katsumi (Storyboard)
  • Zen, Soichiro (Storyboard)
  • Sakai, Izumi (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • ZARD (Theme Song Performance)
  • Hosoyama, Masaki (Animation Director)
  • Ikeda, Kazumi (Animation Director)
  • Ishikura, Keiichi (Animation Director)
  • ... and 9 more staff