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    Takahashi Rumiko Gekijou

    Rumiko Takahashi Anthology / 高橋留美子劇場 / Rumic Theater / Rumiko Takahashi Theater / Rumic World TV
    Takahashi Rumiko Gekijou
    Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Seinen, Supernatural
    Demographics: Seinen
    Studios: TMS Entertainment
    Producers: Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    Licensors: Geneon Entertainment USA
    Rating: 7.13 / 10
    Rank: #3853
    Popularity: #7402
    Users Listed: 8,564
    Users Scored: 2,448
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 03/10/2025
    Aired: July 6, 2003 – September 28, 2003 (Summer)
    Type: tv
    Source: manga
    Age Rating: PG 13
    Episodes: 13
    Broadcast: Sunday at 00:55 (JST)

    Synopsis:

    Amidst a world grappling with unforeseen societal shifts, everyday lives are unexpectedly challenged. This series observes individuals navigating circumstances where fundamental needs – safety, work, and connection – are precarious. The narrative unfolds through a collection of vignettes, each focusing on seemingly ordinary people thrust into extraordinary situations. A blend of gentle humor and poignant moments emerges as characters confront uncertainty with resilience, often finding unexpected bonds in the process. The storytelling explores themes of adaptability and human relationships under duress, presented with the signature observational style of its acclaimed creator. It offers a thoughtful look at how individuals maintain their humanity when faced with disruption, revealing both vulnerability and strength in the face of adversity.

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    Episodes:

    • Episode 1: The Tragedy of P (Aired: 07/07/2003)
    • Episode 2: The Merchant of Romance (Aired: 07/14/2003)
    • Episode 3: Middle-Aged Teen (Aired: 07/21/2003)
    • Episode 4: Hidden in the Pottery (Aired: 07/27/2003)
    • Episode 5: Aberrant Family F (Aired: 08/03/2003)
    • ... and 8 more episodes

    Characters:

    • Betto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Kappei, O'Brien, Liam
    • Doumoto, Sumiyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Jimenez, Mabel
    • Doumoto, Kouichiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Forest, Michael, Otsuka, Chikao
    • Haga, Yuuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lee, Wendee
    • Hazuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Minaguchi, Yuko, Hirschfeld, Rachel
    • Hirooka, Ritsuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watanabe, Kumiko, Hollingshead, Megan
    • Kakei, Hiroshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hori, Junko, Gordon, Adam
    • Kakei-san (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayashibara, Megumi, Dana, Sally
    • Kanna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirano, Fumi, Shaffer, Erica
    • Soupon Panitto, Atchara (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Han, Keiko, Matsuo, Reiko
    • Tonegawa, Ruriko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kikuko, Hollingshead, Megan
    • Yukari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukino, Satsuki, Ruff, Michelle

    Staff:

    • Kobayashi, Noriko (Producer)
    • Nishimura, Masayuki (Producer)
    • Nishimori, Akira (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Ikeda, Shigetaka (Episode Director)
    • Kawamura, Akio (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
    • Kitahata, Tooru (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Ushiro, Shinji (Episode Director)
    • Yoshimura, Akira (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Nakase, Rika (Script)
    • O'Brien, Liam (Script, ADR Director)
    • Sasano, Megumu (Script)
    • Ooya, Mitsuko (Storyboard)
    • Aohachi, Yoshinobu (Key Animation)
    • Hinata, Masaki (Animation Director)
    • Iwasa, Yuuko (Key Animation, Animation Director)
    • Kawakami, Nobuhiko (Key Animation)
    • Maru, Kanako (Key Animation)
    • Namura, Hidetoshi (Key Animation)
    • Nomura, Kazuya (Key Animation)
    • Ogawa, Ichirou (Character Design, Animation Director)
    • Okada, Terumitsu (Editing)
    • Takahashi, Rumiko (Original Creator)
    • Tokuda, Toshiyuki (Art Director)
    • Tominaga, Mari (Character Design, Animation Director)
    • Yokoyama, Masakazu (Sound Effects)
    • Yoshioka, Masahito (Executive Producer)

    Reviews:

    • User Snapichan (Score: 8/10):
      When i first saw the dvd box from this anime, i thought it was a story about a theater company, playing their acts. Well, it´s not, but almost. This is a uncomon and curious kind of anime. As you know, or not, Rumiko Takahashi is the creator of Inuyasha, Ranma, and others, so you´ll know allready the kind of characters, their expressions, etc, from this. So, we have 13 episodes, each one has a total diferent story from the others, and this is the first point that i analyze. You ´ll never get bored from the stories, as a said, they are all diferent, andthe stories are all about situations, that we live with it every day, or some special ocasion. Even once, when you see the anime, you think, that you saw, or lived that situation one time, or more.nn About the art, as i said up here, if you saw the other animes from Rumiko, and if you loved theme, then you´ll feel like home here too, there ´s nothing new here, in my opinion, her animes always had great drawings, and characters. nnThe music is nothing extraordinary, and the stories don´t ask for that, but they feet very well with the situations, simple and kindnnEven the stories are diferent, and the characters from each one, they always meet in other episodes to, and that´s one thing that i found funny (even inuyasha and kagome apears! xD)nnI really enjoyed this anime, i found there something funny, emotional, and refreshing. The only thing that fails here, i thing, is his lenght. It´s a bit short, it could have more episodes, maybe 20.nnI highly recomend this one, for the people how want something really diferent and light from anime/manga. Check it out (sorry my english, i´m portuguese xD)

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