Review of "The Soul of the No. 1 Man in Japan 2": An anime that pursues the ultimate in masculinity

Review of "The Soul of the No. 1 Man in Japan 2": An anime that pursues the ultimate in masculinity

The Soul of the No. 1 Man in Japan 2 - In-depth review and recommendation

Broadcast on TBS from spring to fall 1999, "The Spirit of Japan's No. 1 Man 2" is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Kikuni Masahiko. The series depicted the struggles of men striving to be "the best in Japan" with a different theme each time, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. The series aired from May 4th to November 17th 1999, with a total of 16 episodes broadcast in short 7-minute slots from 11:55pm Monday to Thursday. It was produced by TBS and Studio Deen, directed by Yoshida Hiroyoshi, and animation directed by Bob Shirahata.

Overview

"Soul of the No. 1 Man in Japan 2" is based on the original manga "Soul of the No. 1 Man in Japan." The original work was written by Masahiko Kikuni and published by Shogakukan. The anime version retains the essence of the original work while incorporating more comical and dynamic expressions. Each episode is made up of stories of men who aim to be different "No. 1 in Japan," providing viewers with fresh surprises and laughs.

Broadcast information

Broadcast period: May 4, 1999 to November 17, 1999 Broadcast time: Monday to Thursday 23:55 to 24:02
Broadcasting station: TBS
Number of episodes: 16 in total

staff

Original work: Masahiko Kikuni "The Soul of the Best Man in Japan"
Director: Hiroyoshi Yoshida Animation Director: Bob Shirahata Production: TBS, Animation Production / Studio Deen Copyright: © Masahiko Kikuni / Shogakukan, TBS

Episode List

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・Episode 1A: Japan's most reasonable man (1999/05/03)
・Episode 1B/Japan's No. 1 Gamer (1999/05/03)
・Episode 2A/Japan's No. 1 Falling Man (1999/05/04)
・Episode 2B/Japan's No. 1 Porn Book Disposal Man (1999/05/04)
・Episode 2C/Japan's No. 1 Errand Man 1, 2 (1999/05/04)
・Episode 2D/A man worthy of being Japan's No. 1 (1999/05/04)
・Episode 3A/Japan's No. 1 Drifter (1999/05/05)
・Episode 3B/Japan's No. 1 White Ball Man (1999/05/05)
・Episode 4A/Japan's No. 1 Closet Man (1999/05/06)
・Episode 4B/The most encouraging man in Japan (1999/05/06)
・Episode 4C/Japan's No. 1 Ninja Man (1999/05/06)
・Episode 4D/Japan's No. 1 Prisoner (1999/05/06)
・Episode 5A/Japan's No. 1 Naked Man (1999/05/10)
・Episode 5B/Japan's No. 1 Torturer (1999/05/10)
・Episode 5C/Japan's No. 1 Peace Prayer Man (1999/05/10)
・Episode 6A/Japan's No. 1 Wish Man (1999/05/11)
・Episode 6B/Japan's No. 1 Purikura Man (1999/05/11)
・Episode 6C/Japan's No. 1 Kancho Man (1999/05/11)
・Episode 7A/Japan's most stubborn man (1999/05/12)
・Episode 7B/Japan's No. 1 Pink Man (1999/05/12)
・Episode 7C/Japan's No. 1 Obvious Man (1999/05/12)
・Episode 7D/Japan's No. 1 Teleclub Man (1999/05/12)
・Episode 8A/Japan's No. 1 Heavenly Man (1999/05/13)
・Episode 8B/Japan's No. 1 Cheerleader (1999/05/13)
・Episode 8C/Japan's No. 1 Handcuffed Man (1999/05/13)
Episode 9: The muddiest man in Japan, friendship man (1999/05/17)
Episode 10: Men who want to prove their friendship with the best dick in Japan (1999/05/18)
・Episode 11A: Japan's No. 1 Gear Man (1999/05/19)
・Episode 11B / Japan's No. 1 Loose Socks Scared Man Part 1 A (rerun) (1999/05/19)
・Episode 11C/Japan's No. 1 Shoe-scared Man (1999/05/19)
・Episode 11D/Japan's No. 1 Mirror (1999/05/19)
・Episode 11E/Japan's No. 1 Cliff-bound Man (1999/05/19)
・Episode 12A/Japan's Most Stretchable Love (1999/05/20)
・Episode 12B/Japan's No. 1 Mirror-Painting Man (1999/05/20)
・Episode 12C/Japan's No. 1 Frog-loving Man (1999/05/20)
・Episode 12D/The man who is the worst at rock-paper-scissors in Japan (1999/05/20)
・Episode 13A/Japan's Most Itchy Man (1999/05/24)
・Episode 13B/Japan's No. 1 Broomstick Standing Man (1999/05/24)
・Episode 14A/Japan's No. 1 Delivery Man (1999/05/25)
・Episode 14B/Japan's No. 1 Psychiatric Evaluation Man (1999/05/25)
・Episode 14C/Japan's No. 1 Slutty Woman (1999/05/25)
Episode 15A: Japan's No. 1 Hammer Man (1999/05/26)
・Episode 15B / Japan's No. 1 Psychic (Real) Man First Series 15A (Rerun) (1999/05/26)
・Episode 15C/Japan's No. 1 Psychic (Real) Man Returns (1999/05/26)
・Episode 16A/Japan's No. 1 Flower-Blooming Man (1999/05/27)
・Episode 16B/Japan's No. 1 Woof Woof Man (1999/05/27)

Appeal of the work

The biggest appeal of "Soul of the No. 1 Man in Japan 2" is its unique concept and humorous storytelling. Each episode depicts the men striving to become "No. 1 in Japan," sometimes humorous, sometimes moving. In particular, there are many episodes that resonate with viewers, and are peppered with laughs and heartfelt moments.

For example, episode 1A, "Japan's No. 1 Man of Righteousness," depicts a man who sticks to the truth, making viewers think about what "righteousness" means. Episode 2B, "Japan's No. 1 Man Who Disposes of Pornography," depicts the men's struggle to dispose of pornography in a humorous way, eliciting laughter. Furthermore, episode 9, "Japan's No. 1 Man Covered in Mud and Showing Friendship," features a touching episode on the theme of friendship that will warm the viewers' hearts.

character

A variety of characters appear in "The Soul of the No. 1 Man in Japan 2." Each episode depicts the struggles of a different character as he strives to become "the No. 1 in Japan," providing viewers with fresh surprises. In particular, the unique character settings of the main characters are appealing and leave a strong impression on viewers.

For example, the main character in episode 1A, "Japan's No. 1 Man of Righteousness," is a man who struggles to stick to what is right. His appearance makes the viewer think about what "righteousness" is, while also providing laughs. Similarly, the main characters in episode 2B, "Japan's No. 1 Man Who Disposes of Pornography," are men who struggle to dispose of pornography books. Their comical appearance provides laughs for the viewer.

Background

"The Soul of Japan's No. 1 Man 2" is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Masahiko Kikuni. It retains the essence of the original work while incorporating more comical and dynamic expressions. It was produced by TBS and Studio Deen, directed by Hiroyoshi Yoshida and animation director Bob Shirahata.

The show aired from May 4 to November 17, 1999, with a total of 16 episodes airing in a short seven-minute slot from 11:55 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The short time slot was designed to provide viewers with fresh surprises and laughter.

Recommended points

The biggest appeal of "Soul of the No. 1 Man in Japan 2" is its unique concept and humorous storytelling. Each episode depicts the men striving to become "No. 1 in Japan," sometimes humorous, sometimes moving. In particular, there are many episodes that resonate with viewers, and are peppered with laughs and heartfelt moments.

For example, episode 1A, "Japan's No. 1 Man of Righteousness," depicts a man who sticks to the truth, making viewers think about what "righteousness" means. Episode 2B, "Japan's No. 1 Man Who Disposes of Pornography," depicts the men's struggle to dispose of pornography in a humorous way, eliciting laughter. Furthermore, episode 9, "Japan's No. 1 Man Covered in Mud and Showing Friendship," features a touching episode on the theme of friendship that will warm the viewers' hearts.

This show is highly recommended for viewers who want to laugh and be moved. In particular, there are many episodes that provide fresh surprises and laughs in a short time, leaving viewers satisfied. Also, each episode depicts a different character's struggle to become "number one in Japan," providing viewers with fresh surprises.

summary

"Soul of the No. 1 Man in Japan 2" is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Kikuni Masahiko. It was broadcast on TBS from spring to fall of 1999, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. Each episode depicts the men striving to become "No. 1 in Japan," sometimes humorous, sometimes moving. There are many episodes in particular that resonate with viewers, and they are peppered with moments that touch the heart along with laughter. This work is highly recommended for viewers looking for laughter and emotion.

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