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Guardian Enzo · 2013-03-20, 22:07

Lots to be excited about with this one:

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Anime studio P.A. Works (True Tears, HanaIro, Tari Tari) is producing an adaptation of Tomihiko Morimi's Uchōten Kazoku (Estatic Family) novel for broadcast in July. Morimi wrote The Tatami Galaxy (Yojō-Han Shinwa Taikei) novel that inspired a 2010 television anime. Kôji Kumeta (Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei, Joshiraku) is providing the original character designs for Uchōten Kazoku — the first time he has done so for a project not based on one of his manga.

The comedy drama of Uchōten Kazoku is set in Kyoto, where tanuki (shape-shifting racoon-dogs), tengu (long-nosed goblins of Japanese folklore), and humans intermingle. The story follows the Shimogamo family of tanuki who live in the Tadasu no Mori forest of Shimogamo Shrine.

Takahiro Sakurai plays Yaichirō (pictured as the girl and boy in the center of the image), the lead character and the third-oldest son in the Shimogamo family. He lives for whatever strikes his fancy at the moment, and he sometimes takes the form of a high school girl. Junichi Suwabe plays Yaichirō (far right), the oldest son who is earnest but often weak-willed at the last moment. Hiroyuki Yoshino plays Yajirō, the second-oldest son who often assumes the shape of a frog and and goes off into seclusion by himself at a well. Mai Nakahara plays Yashirō (far left), the timid youngest son. Kikuko Inoue plays their mother (top left), an obsessed fan of the all-female theater troupe Takarazuka. Rounding out the cast is Mamiko Noto as the bewitching girl Benten (topmost) who can be found floating carefreely in the skies.

The original novel has sold over 200,000 copies in Japan and won third place in the Honya Taishō awards in 2008. Masayuki Yoshihara (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex episode director, Eden of the East assistant director) is making his television series directorial debut with this project. Shôtarô Suga (Lagrange - The Flower of Rin-ne, episodes of Darker than Black) is in charge of the scripts, and Kousuke Kawazura is adapting Kumeta's designs for animation. Yoshimasa Fujisawa (Love Live! School idol project) is scoring the music.

totoum · 2013-03-20, 22:18

Well we're entering into "anime announcement season" and it's off to a good start!

Any word on if this is a Noitamina or NTV or NHK show?Just wondering.

LuxorMG · 2013-03-21, 01:32

I have rekindled hopes for anime based on novels, probably because of SSY, so this'll be one series I'll watch out for. There's not really much to go on from the summary we have now, but if it's a comedy that sold so well, it must be some damn good comedy.

Natsu_ · 2013-03-21, 01:49

Hmm...
P.A. works show is favorite, but I'm worried about whether it is possible to engage well with the original.

Kanon · 2013-03-21, 10:41

Sold SO HARD.

P.A. Works. Tomihiko Morimi. Kumeta. Godly voice cast.

There is no way I won't love it.

DragoonKain3 · 2013-03-21, 10:54

Tatami Galaxy was IMO a frigging masterpiece. Let's see if they can do the same with this adaption.

Fevvers · 2013-03-21, 11:00

Well, Tatami Galaxy was helmed by Masaaki Yuasa, so I think that's a real high wall to climb.. Have never been a fan of the shows of PA works, but will check this out for the intriguing concept.

Miraluka · 2013-03-21, 11:19

Kumeta?

I'm back.

Utsuro no Hako · 2013-03-21, 22:08

PV:

Premiere date in July, which breaks PA's pattern of taking a cour (or more) off between series.

NoemiChan · 2013-03-21, 22:52

I don't find the character design interesting at all.... I may not watch it... who knows...

~~Pocari_Sweat~~ · 2013-03-22, 01:29

Well looks like PA Works are going on an -actual- novel (not light novels) adaptation spree as this would be third one in a year and a bit (after Another and Red Data Girl). No problems from me since I don't like light novels as a medium in the first place. If the trend of PA works is to make an anime original followed by a novel adaptation, by all means go for it, since imo it's two best forms of sources.

Of course, you can't ignore the fact it's from the author of Tatami Galaxy, which was one of the very gems series of the bleak year that was 2010. And finally they are not getting Sekiguchi's to animate the characters cause I'm starting to get sick of HanaIro/Tari Tari character designs

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Yeh, I'm sold.

MisaoFan · 2013-03-22, 04:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utsuro no Hako

PV:

Premiere date in July, which breaks PA's pattern of taking a cour (or more) off between series.

I heard good things about The Tatami Galaxy even though I haven't seen it, so I'll probably try this one. I have a vibe that his stories have a eerie atmosphere as well.

Nachtwandler · 2013-06-06, 10:29

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=72fxUQPSyf0

"Real" PV

Westlo · 2013-06-06, 10:40

Dem... ears...

Jun pls · 2013-06-06, 12:37

It doesn't look too uninteresting so I might give it a try but omg can't unsee those ears.
I'm wondering if I wouldn't have noticed if I haven't read Westlo's comment about them (but I would've probably, since they're so....

)

kobester11 · 2013-06-06, 13:01

It's quite good that they modified kumeta's designs...I guess?
Is this drama or something?

AbZeroNow · 2013-06-06, 13:10

Premieres "7/07 22:00" on Tokyo MX according to Moon Phase. Since Teekyuu 2 follows it at 22:27, this could be something like the length of Zettai Bouei Leviathan which is 20 minutes without commercials rather than the normal 23 to 24.

MeoTwister5 · 2013-06-07, 00:14

Definitely on my to watch list, even without Masaaki Yuasa.

Flower · 2013-06-21, 21:41

What an odd overall feel this series give ... hmm. My initial sense of it is that it could be a stupendous sleeper or a spectacular failure for me.

Well ... we'll give it a whirl at least.

com_gwp · 2013-06-22, 06:18

I'm actually somewhat surprised this isn't getting out there as much as I expected it to, what with the Tatami Galaxy's Tomihiko Morimi and PA works attached to it. Plus, the PV looks tremendous. I never really was a fan of PA Works, IMO their shows are typically overrated, but from what I've seen this might turn out to be their best work yet, something I can genuinely enjoy. I can only hope my expectations are not misplaced, I'm placing bets on this being the surprise hit of the season.

Add: It looks to be a family drama, and that's something I can really get behind as well.

2013-03-20, 22:18	Link #2
totoum Me at work Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 36	Well we're entering into "anime announcement season" and it's off to a good start! Any word on if this is a Noitamina or NTV or NHK show?Just wondering. __________________

2013-03-21, 01:32	Link #3
LuxorMG ItadakiMAKO Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York City	I have rekindled hopes for anime based on novels, probably because of SSY, so this'll be one series I'll watch out for. There's not really much to go on from the summary we have now, but if it's a comedy that sold so well, it must be some damn good comedy. __________________

2013-03-21, 10:41	Link #5
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	Sold SO HARD. P.A. Works. Tomihiko Morimi. Kumeta. Godly voice cast. There is no way I won't love it. __________________

2013-03-21, 10:54	Link #6
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	Tatami Galaxy was IMO a frigging masterpiece. Let's see if they can do the same with this adaption. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2013-03-21, 22:08	Link #9
Utsuro no Hako Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011	PV: <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/d5CJaQuUNtM">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Premiere date in July, which breaks PA's pattern of taking a cour (or more) off between series.

2013-03-21, 01:49	Link #4
Natsu_ Yoroshiku ne! Join Date: Jan 2013	Hmm... P.A. works show is favorite, but I'm worried about whether it is possible to engage well with the original.

2013-03-21, 11:00	Link #7
Fevvers a regular van veen Join Date: Feb 2007	Well, Tatami Galaxy was helmed by Masaaki Yuasa, so I think that's a real high wall to climb.. Have never been a fan of the shows of PA works, but will check this out for the intriguing concept.

2013-03-21, 11:19	Link #8
Miraluka Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 34	Kumeta? I'm back.

2013-03-21, 22:52	Link #10
NoemiChan Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philippines Age: 36	I don't find the character design interesting at all.... I may not watch it... who knows...

2013-03-22, 01:29	Link #11
~~Pocari_Sweat~~ <em style="color:#808080;">Disabled By Request</em> Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia	Well looks like PA Works are going on an -actual- novel (not light novels) adaptation spree as this would be third one in a year and a bit (after Another and Red Data Girl). No problems from me since I don't like light novels as a medium in the first place. If the trend of PA works is to make an anime original followed by a novel adaptation, by all means go for it, since imo it's two best forms of sources. Of course, you can't ignore the fact it's from the author of Tatami Galaxy, which was one of the very gems series of the bleak year that was 2010. And finally they are not getting Sekiguchi's to animate the characters cause I'm starting to get sick of HanaIro/Tari Tari character designs . Yeh, I'm sold.

2013-06-06, 10:29	Link #13
Nachtwandler Yurifag Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kharkiv, Ukraine / Barcelona, Spain Age: 35	http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=72fxUQPSyf0 "Real" PV __________________ F/GO: 828 004 124 My Anime list My VN list

2013-06-06, 10:40	Link #14
Westlo Lets be reality Join Date: May 2007	Dem... ears...

2013-06-06, 12:37	Link #15
Jun pls Senior Member Join Date: May 2013	It doesn't look too uninteresting so I might give it a try but omg can't unsee those ears. I'm wondering if I wouldn't have noticed if I haven't read Westlo's comment about them (but I would've probably, since they're so.... )

2013-06-06, 13:01	Link #16
kobester11 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Take a wild guess	It's quite good that they modified kumeta's designs...I guess? Is this drama or something?

2013-06-06, 13:10	Link #17
AbZeroNow North American Haruhiist Join Date: Oct 2010 Age: 43	Premieres "7/07 22:00" on Tokyo MX according to Moon Phase. Since Teekyuu 2 follows it at 22:27, this could be something like the length of Zettai Bouei Leviathan which is 20 minutes without commercials rather than the normal 23 to 24. __________________ Last edited by AbZeroNow; 2013-06-06 at 16:13.

2013-06-07, 00:14	Link #18
MeoTwister5 Komrades of Kitamura Kou Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 39	Definitely on my to watch list, even without Masaaki Yuasa. __________________ Medical Student vs. Anime Last Exile - Fam the Silver Wing -

2013-06-21, 21:41	Link #19
Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	What an odd overall feel this series give ... hmm. My initial sense of it is that it could be a stupendous sleeper or a spectacular failure for me. Well ... we'll give it a whirl at least. __________________

2013-06-22, 06:18	Link #20
com_gwp Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010	I'm actually somewhat surprised this isn't getting out there as much as I expected it to, what with the Tatami Galaxy's Tomihiko Morimi and PA works attached to it. Plus, the PV looks tremendous. I never really was a fan of PA Works, IMO their shows are typically overrated, but from what I've seen this might turn out to be their best work yet, something I can genuinely enjoy. I can only hope my expectations are not misplaced, I'm placing bets on this being the surprise hit of the season. Add: It looks to be a family drama, and that's something I can really get behind as well. Last edited by com_gwp; 2013-06-22 at 06:43.