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
Licensors: Geneon Entertainment USA
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: TMS Entertainment
Producers: Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Type: tv
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)
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.

Episodes:

Episode 1: The Tragedy of P
Aired: July 7, 2003
Episode 2: The Merchant of Romance
Aired: July 14, 2003
Episode 3: Middle-Aged Teen
Aired: July 21, 2003
Episode 4: Hidden in the Pottery
Aired: July 27, 2003
Episode 5: Aberrant Family F
Aired: August 3, 2003
Episode 6: As Long As You Are Here
Aired: August 10, 2003
Episode 7: One Hundred Years of Love
Aired: August 17, 2003
Episode 8: In Lieu of Thanks
Aired: August 24, 2003
Episode 9: Living Room Lovesong
Aired: September 1, 2003
Episode 10: House of Garbage
Aired: September 8, 2003
Episode 11: One Day Dream
Aired: September 15, 2003
Episode 12: Extra-Large Size Happiness
Aired: September 22, 2003
Episode 13: The Executive's Dog
Aired: September 28, 2003

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:

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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