Tenchi Souzou Design-bu: Idea 13

Heaven's Design Team: Idea 13 / 天地創造デザイン部 特別編 / Tenchi Souzou Design-bu Special / Tenchisozo Design Bu Special / [Ten-De-Bu] What a strange animal! Special / Tendebu Special
Tenchi Souzou Design-bu: Idea 13
Studios: Asahi Production
Genres: Comedy, Educational, Fantasy, Gag Humor, Mythology, Seinen, Workplace
Themes: Educational, Gag Humor, Mythology, Workplace
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Demographics: Seinen
Type: special
Rating: 7.22 / 10
Rank: #3340
Popularity: #6086
Users Listed: 13,718
Users Scored: 7,738
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/12/2023
Aired: April 2, 2021 (Spring)
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

The Heaven's Design Team faces an unprecedented challenge when tasked by God himself with crafting a unique creature. This elite group of creators grapples with self-doubt as they strive to fulfill the divine request: a single animal embodying five specific, and enigmatic, qualities. Set within a stylized, ethereal workshop space, the series explores themes of creativity, perfectionism, and the complexities inherent in bringing an idea to life. The narrative focuses on the team's collaborative process, revealing their individual personalities and struggles as they navigate the daunting task. Expect a thoughtful exploration of design and creation, delivered with a subtle atmosphere and understated character development, rather than high-octane action or overt spectacle.

Characters:

Shimoda Main
Voice Actors: Enoki, Junya
God Supporting
Voice Actors: Tatsuta, Naoki
Higuchi Supporting
Voice Actors: Tomari, Asuna
Kanamori Supporting
Voice Actors: Kishio, Daisuke
Kimura Supporting
Voice Actors: Umehara, Yuuichirou
Meido Supporting
Voice Actors: Oozora, Naomi
Mizushima Supporting
Voice Actors: Suwabe, Junichi
Tsuchiya Supporting
Voice Actors: Inoue, Kazuhiko
Ueda Supporting
Voice Actors: Hara, Yumi
Unabara Supporting
Voice Actors: Takeuchi, Ryouta

Staff:

96neko
(Theme Song Performance)

Reviews:

ESER10 (Score: 7/10)
Well, since there isn't a review yet, might as well make a quick one. This is just another episode, which is good stuff. More impossible tasks for our characters to try and figure out! But yeah I mean. If you watched the main series and enjoyed it, this is just an extra episode. There isn't much more to say really. If you haven't watched the show yet, you could potentially watch this still and give it a chance. You may not know each characters quirks, but you could possibly figure a bit out about each character through this, and then decide if you want to watch themain series.nBut yeah, that's about it really.
Wallanimx (Score: 7/10)
I was happily surprised to see that this anime got a special episode, since the last episode seemed just a bit rushed at the end. And I also wasn't quite ready to say goodbye to it just yet. Unfortunately I doubt they'll be a season 2, so this is farewell to a very wholesome/sweet series. The series runs around Heaven's crew who fulfill God's orders on diverse animals. Be it a bird that can't lay eggs or a creature that can walk on water. The problem is God never gives details and the crew is made to use their imagination (and some practice tests) in orderto fulfill them. nnEach angel has their own expertise in animals. Be it birds, snakes, the taste of any animal, poisonous animals, horses (unicorns?), etc etc. So each can carry their own very well and help each other as well.nnI'm adament that this series is great for anyone at any age. Its cute, can teach anyone the ins and outs of animals, and the cast is very well balanced. They're all kinda weird, but in the best way. I love slice of life anime a lot and although I wouldn't say this is 100 percent the usual slice of life it has the charm of one. Definitely watch if your looking for something educational, slice of lifey, and cute af. <3
briliant (Score: 9/10)
The following doesn't contain spoilers. The first half of this special is kinda of meh compared to the best they've presented us in the show, but it was still funny. But the second half... it was simply the best riddle of the series, I was left completely dumbfounded at the end by the brilliance of it. It really should've been part of the season in my opinion. So, if you've enjoyed this series, or really just enjoy riddles and/or science in general, this special is absolutely mandatory! A 9/10 for me. Disclaimer: If you figure it out before they reveal the answer, it might not be asenjoyable for you as it was for me.

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Tenchi Souzou Design-bu (anime - Prequel)