Serious! ~Real impressions and evaluations~

"Seriously!": A story about a young man living in the world of the Yakuza

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

February 3, 1990

■Distribution company

Nihon Eiga Agency, Pioneer LDC

■Frequencies

50 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: Kazuya Miyazaki

■ Director

・Director: Ayumi Tachihara

■ Production

Nippon Eizo, Creative Bridge, TransArts, Look

■ Story

Shirogane Honki is a young yakuza from the Nagisa group, but he has a warm personality. He currently works at a porn shop, but his dream is to have his own territory someday. He lives in the world of the yakuza, never forgetting his sense of duty and humanity.

■Explanation

This popular yakuza comic, originally written by Ayumi Tachihara and serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion, has been made into a theatrical animation. The "Conflict" and "Determination" chapters were later released as original video animations. "Maji!" is set in the world of the yakuza, but it also depicts the human kindness and sense of justice of the protagonist, Shirogane Honki, and it resonated strongly with young people at the time. Ayumi Tachihara is known for her characters that portray realistic human drama, and this work shows her talent to the fullest. In particular, Shirogane Honki's character is praised for his attitude of not forgetting his dignity and kindness as a human being, even within the framework of the yakuza. In addition to the theatrical version, an OVA series was also produced, deepening the story and depicting the growth of the characters. The OVA "Conflict" shows Shirogane Honki deepening his bonds with his comrades while getting caught up in the internal conflict of the Nagisa Group, and "Determination" shows him struggling to achieve his dream of having his own territory. Through these works, Shirogane's serious growth and realistic portrayal of the yakuza world were praised, and he gained many fans.

■Cast

・Shirogane Honki/Tsubasa Shioya・Kumiko Honjo/Chieko Honda・Kouhei Hirakawachi/Tetsuaki Genda・Boss/Kaneta Kimotsuki・Sho Kazeoka/Takaya Hashi

■ Main staff

・Original story by Ayumi Tachihara ・Screenplay by Juro Nakakura ・Director by Kazuya Miyazaki ・Chief animation director by Chuji Nakajima ・Art director by Toshikazu Ishiwata ・Character by Chuichi Iguchi ・Production cooperation by Nippon Animation

■ Main Characters

・Shirogane Motoki His name is pronounced "Shirogane Motoki", but he and those around him call him "Maji". He is a member of the Nagisa-gumi gang in Chiba, and is a young man who is full of kindness and a sense of justice despite being part of the underworld. Shirogane Motoki is characterized by his attitude of pursuing his dreams while fulfilling his duties as a yakuza. His kindness has earned him the trust of his peers and those around him, and he has a special presence in the yakuza community. His sense of justice sometimes leads him to act beyond the rules of the yakuza, but this is his charm and the center of the story. Shirogane Motoki's character is praised for his attitude of never forgetting human dignity and kindness, even within the framework of the yakuza.

■Detailed evaluation

"Seriously!" is a work set in the world of the Yakuza, but it also depicts the human touch and sense of justice of the protagonist, Shirogane Honki. Ayumi Tachihara's original work is known for depicting realistic human drama, and this work also fully demonstrates her talent. In particular, Shirogane Honki's character is praised for his attitude of not forgetting his dignity and kindness as a human being, even within the framework of the Yakuza. In addition to the movie version, an OVA series was also produced, deepening the story and depicting the character's growth. In the OVA "Conflict Arc," Shirogane Honki is depicted deepening his bonds with his comrades while getting caught up in the internal conflict of the Nagisa Group, and in "Determination Arc," he struggles to achieve his dream of having his own territory. Through these works, Shirogane Honki's growth and realistic depiction of the Yakuza society were praised, and he gained many fans.

The appeal of this work lies above all in the character of Shirogane Honki. He is characterized by his attitude of pursuing his dreams while fulfilling his duties as a yakuza. His warm-heartedness has earned him the trust of his peers and those around him, giving him a special presence in the yakuza community. Furthermore, his sense of justice sometimes leads him to act beyond the rules of the yakuza, but this is what makes him so appealing and central to the story. Shirogane Honki's character is praised for his attitude of never forgetting his dignity and kindness as a human being, even within the framework of the yakuza.

The story of this work also leaves a strong impact on viewers by realistically depicting the world of the yakuza. It depicts the internal conflicts within the yakuza society, the bonds between comrades, and Shirogane Honki's struggle to achieve his dream, and viewers are sure to be drawn into the drama. In particular, the OVA series further deepens the portrayal of Shirogane Honki's growth and the realistic depiction of the yakuza society, making it a must-see for fans.

The production staff of this work should not be overlooked. Based on the original work by Ayumi Tachihara, with a script by Juro Nakakura, direction by Kazuya Miyazaki, animation director by Chuji Nakajima, art direction by Toshikazu Ishiwata, character direction by Chuichi Iguchi, and production cooperation from Nippon Animation, this is a highly polished work. Nakajima Chuji's animation in particular portrays the character of Honki Shirogane realistically, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Additionally, art direction by Toshikazu Ishiwata recreates the realistic atmosphere of the Yakuza society, drawing viewers into the world of the story.

The cast is also superb. Shioya Tsubasa, who plays Shirogane Honki, portrays his warm-heartedness and sense of justice so realistically that he leaves a strong impression on viewers. Honda Chieko, who plays Honjo Kumiko, Genda Tesshō, who plays Hirakawachi Kouhei, Kimotsuki Kaneta, who plays the boss, and Hashi Takaya, who plays Kazeoka Sho, also portray their characters so realistically that they add excitement to the story.

■Recommendation details

"Seriously!" is a work set in the world of the Yakuza, but it also depicts the human touch and sense of justice of the protagonist, Shirogane Honki. Ayumi Tachihara's original work is known for depicting realistic human drama, and this work also fully demonstrates her talent. In particular, Shirogane Honki's character is praised for his attitude of not forgetting his dignity and kindness as a human being, even within the framework of the Yakuza. In addition to the movie version, an OVA series was also produced, deepening the story and depicting the character's growth. In the OVA "Conflict Arc," Shirogane Honki is depicted deepening his bonds with his comrades while getting caught up in the internal conflict of the Nagisa Group, and in "Determination Arc," he struggles to achieve his dream of having his own territory. Through these works, Shirogane Honki's growth and realistic depiction of the Yakuza society were praised, and he gained many fans.

This work leaves a strong impact on viewers by realistically depicting the world of the yakuza. It depicts the internal conflicts within the yakuza society, the bonds between comrades, and Shirogane Honki's struggle to achieve his dream, and viewers are sure to be drawn into the drama. In particular, the OVA series further deepens the portrayal of Shirogane Honki's growth and the realistic depiction of the yakuza society, making it a must-see for fans.

The production staff of this work should not be overlooked. Based on the original work by Ayumi Tachihara, with a script by Juro Nakakura, direction by Kazuya Miyazaki, animation director by Chuji Nakajima, art direction by Toshikazu Ishiwata, character direction by Chuichi Iguchi, and production cooperation from Nippon Animation, this is a highly polished work. Nakajima Chuji's animation in particular portrays the character of Honki Shirogane realistically, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Additionally, art direction by Toshikazu Ishiwata recreates the realistic atmosphere of the Yakuza society, drawing viewers into the world of the story.

The cast is also superb. Shioya Tsubasa, who plays Shirogane Honki, portrays his warm-heartedness and sense of justice so realistically that he leaves a strong impression on viewers. Honda Chieko, who plays Honjo Kumiko, Genda Tesshō, who plays Hirakawachi Kouhei, Kimotsuki Kaneta, who plays the boss, and Hashi Takaya, who plays Kazeoka Sho, also portray their characters so realistically that they add excitement to the story.

"Seriously!" is a work set in the world of the Yakuza, but it also depicts the human touch and sense of justice of the protagonist, Shirogane Honki. Ayumi Tachihara's original work is known for depicting realistic human drama, and this work also fully demonstrates her talent. In particular, Shirogane Honki's character is praised for his attitude of not forgetting his dignity and kindness as a human being, even within the framework of the Yakuza. In addition to the movie version, an OVA series was also produced, deepening the story and depicting the character's growth. In the OVA "Conflict Arc," Shirogane Honki is depicted deepening his bonds with his comrades while getting caught up in the internal conflict of the Nagisa Group, and in "Determination Arc," he struggles to achieve his dream of having his own territory. Through these works, Shirogane Honki's growth and realistic depiction of the Yakuza society were praised, and he gained many fans.

This work leaves a strong impact on viewers by realistically depicting the world of the yakuza. It depicts the internal conflicts within the yakuza society, the bonds between comrades, and Shirogane Honki's struggle to achieve his dream, and viewers are sure to be drawn into the drama. In particular, the OVA series further deepens the portrayal of Shirogane Honki's growth and the realism of the yakuza society, making it a must-see for fans.

The production staff of this work should not be overlooked. Based on the original work by Ayumi Tachihara, with a script by Juro Nakakura, direction by Kazuya Miyazaki, animation director by Chuji Nakajima, art direction by Toshikazu Ishiwata, character direction by Chuichi Iguchi, and production cooperation from Nippon Animation, this is a highly polished work. Nakajima Chuji's animation in particular portrays the character of Honki Shirogane realistically, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Additionally, art direction by Toshikazu Ishiwata recreates the realistic atmosphere of the Yakuza society, drawing viewers into the world of the story.

The cast is also superb. Shioya Tsubasa, who plays Shirogane Honki, portrays his warm-heartedness and sense of justice so realistically that he leaves a strong impression on viewers. Honda Chieko, who plays Honjo Kumiko, Genda Tesshō, who plays Hirakawachi Kouhei, Kimotsuki Kaneta, who plays the boss, and Hashi Takaya, who plays Kazeoka Sho, also portray their characters so realistically that they add excitement to the story.

"Seriously!" is a work set in the world of the Yakuza, but it also depicts the human touch and sense of justice of the protagonist, Shirogane Honki. Ayumi Tachihara's original work is known for depicting realistic human drama, and this work also fully demonstrates her talent. In particular, Shirogane Honki's character is praised for his attitude of not forgetting his dignity and kindness as a human being, even within the framework of the Yakuza. In addition to the movie version, an OVA series was also produced, deepening the story and depicting the character's growth. In the OVA "Conflict Arc," Shirogane Honki is depicted deepening his bonds with his comrades while getting caught up in the internal conflict of the Nagisa Group, and in "Determination Arc," he struggles to achieve his dream of having his own territory. Through these works, Shirogane Honki's growth and realistic depiction of the Yakuza society were praised, and he gained many fans.

This work leaves a strong impact on viewers by realistically depicting the world of the yakuza. It depicts the internal conflicts within the yakuza society, the bonds between comrades, and Shirogane Honki's struggle to achieve his dream, and viewers are sure to be drawn into the drama. In particular, the OVA series further deepens the portrayal of Shirogane Honki's growth and the realism of the yakuza society, making it a must-see for fans.

The production staff of this work should not be overlooked. Based on the original work by Ayumi Tachihara, with a script by Juro Nakakura, direction by Kazuya Miyazaki, animation director by Chuji Nakajima, art direction by Toshikazu Ishiwata, character direction by Chuichi Iguchi, and production cooperation from Nippon Animation, this is a highly polished work. Nakajima Chuji's animation in particular portrays the character of Honki Shirogane realistically, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Additionally, art direction by Toshikazu Ishiwata recreates the realistic atmosphere of the Yakuza society, drawing viewers into the world of the story.

The cast is also superb. Shioya Tsubasa, who plays Shirogane Honki, portrays his warm-heartedness and sense of justice so realistically that he leaves a strong impression on viewers. Honda Chieko, who plays Honjo Kumiko, Genda Tesshō, who plays Hirakawachi Kouhei, Kimotsuki Kaneta, who plays the boss, and Hashi Takaya, who plays Kazeoka Sho, also portray their characters so realistically that they add excitement to the story.