Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
ヨコハマ買い出し紀行 / YKK / Yokohama Shopping Log / Yokohama Shopping Trip
| Genres: Iyashikei, Sci-Fi, Seinen, Slice of Life | |
| Themes: Iyashikei | |
| Demographics: Seinen | |
| Studios: Ajia-do | |
| Producers: Aniplex, Arts Pro | |
| Rating: 7.43 / 10 | |
| Rank: #2299 | |
| Popularity: #3650 | |
| Users Listed: 44,810 | |
| Users Scored: 16,561 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/17/2022 | |
| Aired: May 21, 1998 – December 2, 1998 (Spring) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 2 |
Synopsis:
Set in a world recovering from a cataclysmic event, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou explores the quiet existence of humanity as it navigates a fading era. The narrative centers on Alpha Hatsuseno, an android residing in a secluded cafe near Yokohama, patiently awaiting the return of her absent owner. Her routine is disrupted by Kokone Takatsu, another android who delivers a camera – a gift intended to help Alpha capture and remember moments.
The anime unfolds at a deliberate pace, focusing on Alpha's photographic observations and the gentle interactions she experiences. It’s an introspective story that examines themes of memory, companionship, and finding beauty in a world touched by loss. The atmosphere is characterized by a sense of calm melancholy, inviting viewers to contemplate the nature of existence and the significance of shared experiences.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Morning 2/2 - Afternoon 1/1 - Yielding (Aired: 05/21/1998)
- Episode 2: Rain and the Aftermath - The Wind Blew - Yokosuka Cruise (Aired: 12/02/1998)
Characters:
- Hatsuseno, Alpha (Main) - Voice Actors: Shiina, Hekiru
- Koumi'ishi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Ikuko
- Ojisan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Terashima, Mikio
- Takahiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suyama, Akio
- Takatsu, Kokone (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakagawa, Akiko
Staff:
- Okamura, Masahiro (Producer)
- Suzuki, Seiji (Producer)
- Matsuyama, Ryuuichirou (Assistant Producer)
- Annou, Takashi (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Negishi, Hiroki (Episode Director)
- Yano, Atsushi (Episode Director)
- Gontiti (Theme Song Composition, Music)
- Ashinano, Hitoshi (Original Creator)
- Hayashi, Yoshimi (Special Effects)
- Hirasawa, Akihiro (Background Art)
- Ichiki, Tsuyoshi (Key Animation)
- Kaku, Tetsurou (Key Animation)
- Katou, Hiroshi (Art Director)
- Kimura, Fumiyo (Key Animation)
- Kobari, Yuuko (Color Design)
- Kushida, Tatsuya (Background Art)
- Okabe, Jun (Background Art)
- Saitou, Akio (Director of Photography)
- Sakamoto, Masaki (Editing)
- Sekine, Masayuki (Setting)
- Shouji, Masahiro (Sound Effects)
- Takeda, Yuusuke (Background Art)
- Yamagata, Atsushi (Character Design)
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- Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou: Quiet Country Cafe (anime - Sequel)
- Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou (manga - Adaptation)