Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku: Appreciating the fusion of unique humor and profound themes

Urayasu Reinforced Concrete Family - Urayasu Reinforced Concrete Family -

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

June 30, 1998 - August 25, 1998
June 30, 1998 - August 25, 1998 Every Monday to Thursday 24:40-24:50
30 minutes per episode, total 33 episodes

■Broadcasting station

Broadcasting station: TBS affiliates Publisher: Bandai Visual

■Frequencies

10 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 33

■Original Story

Kenji Hamaoka

■ Director

Heitaro Daichi

■ Production

・Animation Production: Studio Deen

■ Story

This comedy anime revolves around a very unique family living in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture. The central figure is second-grader Ozawaki Kotetsu. Kotetsu's family causes a lot of trouble, and together with his quirky friends from school, he forms the "Kotetsu Gang" and plays all sorts of games. It's a slapstick comedy about the energetic daily lives of Kotetsu and his friends.

■Explanation

The manga of the same name by Hamaoka Kenji, which was serialized in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion, was made into a TV anime. It was broadcast as part of the late-night variety show Wonderful on TBS. It was also broadcast under a different title in Asian countries such as Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The original work contained many parodies of real people, but some of the content was changed or deleted when it was made into an anime. Also, the episodes that were not broadcast due to the Wakayama Poison Curry Incident in 1998 were included in the final video volume released later.

■Cast

・Osawagi Kotetsu, Hatch/Iwatsubo Rie・Osawagi Daitetsu/Matsuyama Takashi・Osawagi Junko/Amano Yuri・Osawagi Kintetsu, Ushimatsu Toragorou/Bandou Naoki・Kikuchi Akane/Konishi Hiroko・Doizu Jin/Ishii Yasutsugu・Nishikawa Noriko, Kakuta Benkei/Araki Kae・Umeboshi Namida, Nagasakiya Nanako/Ikoma Harumi

■ Main staff

・Director/Composition/Heitarou Daichi ・Character design/Masayuki Otochi ・Art director/Takashi Nakamura ・Color setting/Shinji Matsumoto ・Director of photography/Mitsunobu Yoshida ・Editor/Masahiro Matsumura ・Sound director/Kazuya Tanaka ・Music/Harukichi Yamamoto ・OP1
・Period/1-16th ・"Natsu no Maboroshi"
・Song: SHEEP

・OP2
・Period/17-Xth・"I'll"
・Song: Dir en grey

・General Producer: Mami Ishikawa ・Animation Producer: Kazunori Noguchi ・Animation Production: Studio Deen ・Production: TBS

■ Main Characters

・Ozawaki Kotetsu The main character, the second son of the Ozawaki family. The most foolish boy in Urayasu whose only redeeming quality is his vitality. At first, he was a bully at school, but gradually he became a leader in his class.

A girl who transferred from Kansai. She is very tough, and her basic style is tracksuits and gym clothes. On her first day at the school, Kotetsu challenged her to a fight, and since then, she has become something of a rival to Kotetsu.

Doitsu Jin is a classmate of Kotetsu. A boy with a single star on his shaved head as his trademark. Perhaps because he lives in extreme poverty, he has an incredible obsession with money. However, he is usually quiet and kind-hearted.

Suzuki Fugo A boy who is always eating something. Fugo's school bag has been modified into a refrigerator and is always filled with food. His hat contains Calpis concentrate.

Akane Kikuchi is a classmate of Kotetsu and an idol in the class. She is a rich young lady and is loved by her classmates. However, she can also be short-tempered and selfish.

Nobuhiko Ueda: A boy who keeps Kotetsu and his friends in check. He is usually a diligent and good student. He is Kotetsu's oldest friend, and when he plays pranks, he becomes a brat just like Kotetsu.

■Subtitle

・First shot: Nose hair guys (1998/06/30)
・Second shot/German (1998/07/01)
・3rd shot/Anton Nuts (1998/07/02)
・4th shot/Daitetsu Twilight (1998/07/06)
・5th shot/Transferee (1998/07/07)
6th shot/Sinking Meat (1998/07/08)
・7th shot/Spring roll (1998/07/09)
・8th shot/Juston Peanuts (1998/07/13)
9th shot / Zoram in Mutsu (1998/07/14)
・10th shot/Gum Woman (1998/07/15)
・11th shot/Buchirin (1998/07/16)
12th shot: Egg fight (1998/07/20)
・13th shot/Akkyu (1998/07/21)
・14th shot/Danbolar (1998/07/22)
・15th shot/New Brother Utan (1998/07/23)
・16th shot/Nora Miao (1998/07/27)
・17th shot/Umeboshi (1998/07/28)
・18th shot/Fujimaru (1998/07/29)
・19th shot/Ikasarada (1998/07/30)
・20th shot/Domiso (1998/08/03)
・21st shot/Baisho (1998/08/04)
・22nd shot/Nora P38 (1998/08/05)
・23rd shot/New Bonbon Ramun (1998/08/06)
24th shot/Sea of ​​Blood (1998/08/10)
・25th shot/idiot (1998/08/11)
・26th shot/New Nora Miao (1998/08/12)
・27th shot/Shinma (1998/08/13)
・28th shot/Piggyback Taro (1998/08/17)
・29th shot/dirt (1998/08/18)
・30th shot/New Heppiri (1998/08/19)
・31st / Funamori no Uta (from "Baka Natsu") (1998/08/20)
32nd shot / Ah...Harumaki-san Story Forever (1998/08/24)
・Xth Shot/Run! Sujata (unaired)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Period/1-16th ・"Natsu no Maboroshi"
・Song: SHEEP

・OP2
・Period/17-Xth・"I'll"
・Song: Dir en grey

Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku - Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku - Reviews and Recommendations

Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku is a comedy anime that aired in 1998, depicting the daily life of a very unique family living in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture. It is based on a manga of the same name by Kenji Hamaoka, serialized in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion. When it was made into an anime, it was aired on the late-night variety show Wonderful on TBS, and was also aired under a different title in Asian countries such as Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

The central character of this anime is a second-grade boy named Ozawaki Kotetsu. Kotetsu is the most foolish boy in Urayasu, and his only redeeming quality is his energy. At first, he is a bully at school, but gradually he becomes a leader in his class. The slapstick comedy that unfolds with Kotetsu's family and friends is one of the charms of this anime.

The story of the anime depicts the chaos caused by Kotetsu's family, and how Kotetsu forms the "Kotetsu Gang" and plays various games with them. The original work contained many parodies of real people, but some of the content was changed or removed when it was made into an anime. Also, the episodes that were not broadcast due to the Wakayama Poison Curry Incident in 1998 were included in the final volume of the video that was released later.

The cast is filled with unique voice actors, including Rie Iwatsubo as Kotetsu Osawagi and Hatch, and Takashi Matsuyama as Daitetsu Osawagi. The director is Heitaro Daichi, the character designer is Masayuki Otochi, the music is by Harukichi Yamamoto, and the animation was produced by Studio Deen. The opening themes are "Natsu no Maboroshi" by SHEEP and "I'll" by Dir en grey.

Besides Kotetsu, the other main characters include Nishikawa Noriko, Doitsu Jin, Suzuki Fugo, Kikuchi Akane, and Ueda Nobuhiko. Nishikawa Noriko is a tough girl who transferred from Kansai and is Kotetsu's rival. Doitsu Jin is a boy who lives in extreme poverty and has a strong obsession with money, but has a kind heart. Suzuki Fugo is a glutton who is always eating, and his school bag has been modified into a refrigerator. Kikuchi Akane is an idol in class and a rich young lady, but she can also be short-tempered. Ueda Nobuhiko is an honor student who brings Kotetsu and his friends together, and is Kotetsu's oldest friend.

Although Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku was broadcast for a short period of 33 episodes, it gained many fans with its unique gags and charming characters. In particular, Kotetsu's lively appearance and his slapstick comedy with his family and friends are never boring to watch. You can also see the efforts of the production team, such as the ingenuity used to animate the parodies of the original work and the video recording of episodes that were not broadcast.

The reason I recommend this anime is, above all, its unique gags and the charm of its characters. This anime depicts the daily lives of a unique cast of characters, centered around Kotetsu, and it's impossible not to laugh when watching it. You can also see the effort put into the production team, such as the ingenuity used to animate the parodies of the original work and the video recording of episodes that weren't broadcast. This is a must-watch for people who like comedy anime or who have read the original Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku work.

Furthermore, this anime was broadcast in Asia and was loved by many people. Therefore, it has many fans overseas. If you are a fan of Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku, I would recommend you watch this anime and rediscover the unique humor and charm of the characters. Also, even if you are watching it for the first time, you will surely feel the charm of this anime.

"Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku" is a gag anime that was broadcast for a short period of time, but it has gained many fans due to its unique gags and the charm of its characters. Please watch this anime and enjoy the daily lives of the unique characters, centered around Kotetsu.