Yumemakura Baku Twilight Gekijou

夢枕獏とわいらいと劇場 / Twilight Gekijou / Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre

Genres: Horror, Psychological
Themes: Psychological
Studios: D.A.S.T Corporation, Pierrot
Producers: Arts Pro
Rating: 5.71 / 10
Rank: #11636
Popularity: #11890
Users Listed: 2,201
Users Scored: 678
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/27/2021
Aired: May 21, 1991 – November 21, 1991 (Spring)
Type: ova
Source: novel
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 4

Synopsis:

Set within a vibrant, early 1970s Japan, this series follows the interwoven stories of several distinct groups navigating the complexities of youth and societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of camaraderie, ambition, and the challenges of forging one's own path amidst tradition. It centers on individuals striving to achieve their goals, often encountering obstacles both personal and external while grappling with issues of identity and belonging. The animation style reflects the era, offering a glimpse into the aesthetics and social atmosphere of the time. Through its episodic structure, the anime presents a nuanced portrayal of everyday life, highlighting the relationships that shape destinies and the subtle shifts occurring within Japanese culture during this period. It offers a contemplative experience rather than high-octane action, inviting viewers to observe and reflect on the characters' journeys.

Characters:

Ayabe, Fumio (Main) - Voice Actors: Tsuru, Hiromi
Alumni A (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shibuya, Shigeru
Alumni B (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira
Alumni C (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Madono, Mitsuaki
Examiner (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tachiki, Fumihiko
Kurata (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shioya, Yoku
Luciferio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tomoe, Seiko
Mibu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamadera, Kouichi
Michael (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamada, Keaton
Nagamuro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Akio
Saori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuuko
Shimada, Michihiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tobita, Nobuo
Yakuza no Otoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chafurin

Staff:

Hashimoto, Shinji (Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Character Design, Screenplay, Key Animation)
Ohira, Shinya (Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Screenplay, Character Design)
Tsuru, Hiromi (Theme Song Performance)
Abe, Misao (Key Animation)
Hosoyama, Masaki (Key Animation)
Ishigaki, Tsutomu (Art Director)
Jinbo, Daisuke (Sound Effects)
Kimishima, Shigeru (In-Between Animation)
Nagao, Hitoshi (Art Director)
Sakamoto, Masaki (Editing)
Sakurabi, Katsushi (Key Animation)
Sasaki, Mamoru (Key Animation)
Shimada, Toshihiko (In-Between Animation)
Shimizu, Katsuhiro (Key Animation)
Suzuki, Shinichi (Character Design, Animation Director, Key Animation)
Suzuki, Tsutomu (In-Between Animation)
Takahashi, Maho (Background Art)
Takamura, Kazuhiro (In-Between Animation)
Takanori, Youko (In-Between Animation)
Tanabe, Osamu (Key Animation)
Tanaka, Tatsuyuki (Key Animation)
Toriumi, Hisayuki (Planning)
Umetsu, Yasuomi (Key Animation, Animation Director, Character Design)
Yoshida, Hidetoshi (Key Animation)
Yumemakura, Baku (Original Creator)

Reviews:

User Nothing-Nowhere (Score: 7/10):
This is worth watching if you have the time. This contains four short horror stories that range from 10-16 min long. I thought the first one was the best one. Dont expect great production quality out of these though. The art hasnt aged well, the character designs are goofy, the sound is sub par... just focus on the narratives and you'll be fine. First short: 8/10 I liked the theme, cool ending as well. Second short: 6/10 Thought it was boring, the character designs were interesting though Third short: 7/10 This one was the longest and felt like it was even longer, but not a bad narrative though. Fourth short: 6/10 Didntcare much for this one

Yumemakura Baku Twilight Gekijou

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