The appeal and evaluation of "We Are Ijiwarukei": A deep review

"We Are Ijiwarukei" - A unique worldview and a flood of laughs

■Overview of the work

"Oretachi Ijiwarukei" is a TV anime series that began airing on December 26, 2004, and aired a total of five episodes on MBS. The original story is an anime original, directed by Tetsuro Amino, produced by Aniplex, and copyright is owned by Ijiwarukei Geinosha. This work entertains viewers with its quirky characters and humorous storyline.

■ Story

This heartwarming story unfolds with the message, "We may be like this, but we can't do anything for you, but we're trying our best, so you guys should try your best too!" The setting is "Oden Yokocho 3-chome," where strange foods are roaming the streets for some reason. They all belong to a shady company called Ijiwarukei Entertainment Company, and spend their days promoting and selling themselves with their manager, saying, "We'll become big someday!" However, for some reason, something ridiculous and chaotic always happens.

■ Characters

The characters in "We Are Ijiwarukei" are all unique and humorous. Below are the main characters.

• Tamago Scramble - A hard-boiled egg. Always cool, he calmly handles any situation.
• Samurai Rai Rai - A character with the soul of a samurai. He inspires his allies while wielding his sword.
• Idol Swimming Competition - Characters who act as idols. They perform well in swimming competitions and captivate their fans.
• Naked Man with a Scalpel - A character with a passion for surgery. He always wears surgical gowns and performs surgery.
• Money-conscious - A character who is obsessed with money. He pursues his dreams despite facing financial problems.
• Umeruzo's Golden Legend - A character obsessed with treasure hunting. He struggles to find gold.
• Toastka and the Blue Bird of Happiness - A character who loves toast. He goes on an adventure in search of happiness.
• King of Menchi - A character representing minced meat cutlets. He follows the rule that if you laugh, you lose.
• Shoyu Kotone - A character who is particular about soy sauce. Aiming to fuse music and cooking.
• Fukanou Sisters - A pair of sisters who heal people with their smiles.
• Love Fried Eggs - A character who loves fried eggs. He risks his youth to try his hand at cooking them.
• Chinpira Manshigura - A character that represents Gobo. He lives a life full of scars.
• Ultimate Weapon Crepe - A character that symbolizes Crepe. He appears in the final episode and adds excitement to the story.

■ Episode

Each episode is filled with humor and quirky storylines. Below are the subtitles and brief synopsis of each episode.

• Episode 1: Crossing the rough seas in search of love, this is an exciting episode with a plot where one mystery leads to another . This is the episode where the story begins, where the characters gather for the first time and take the first step on their adventure.
• Episode 2: Hard-boiled Teppo Egg Scramble - This episode centers around Egg Scramble as they take on a hard-boiled case.
• Episode 3: Samurai Come, Samurai Kill Samurai - An episode in which samurai come and fight in great action, upholding the samurai spirit.
• Episode 4: Idol Swimming Competition IN OUSO - In this episode, an idol swimming competition is held and the characters compete in swimming.
• Episode 5: A Naked Man with a Scalpel - He's About to Perform Surgery - This episode marks the climax of the story, as a naked man with a scalpel attempts surgery.

■Production Background

"We Are Ijiwarukei" was produced as an original anime work. Director Tetsuro Amino is known for his unique humor and eccentric worldview, and he demonstrates his talent in this work. The production company, Aniplex, has worked on many popular anime, and has provided high-quality animation for this work as well.

■ Evaluation and impressions

"We Are Ijiwarukei" has been highly praised by viewers for its unique worldview and humorous story. In particular, the characters' personalities and humorous episodes are appealing, making it a work that will make you laugh and feel touched at the same time. In addition, although it is a short series of five episodes, each episode is well-concluded and worth watching.

Viewers have left many positive comments, such as "I can't stop laughing," "The characters are cute," and "The story is interesting." On the other hand, there are also opinions that say, "It's not satisfying because there are too few episodes," but this is proof of how appealing this work is.

■ Recommendation points

Here are some reasons why we recommend "We Are Ijiwarukei."

• Humorous story - Each episode is humorous and will have you laughing. Especially, the scenes where the characters' personalities stand out are a must-see.
• A unique worldview - Enjoy the unique setting of "Oden Yokocho 3-chome" and the adventures of strange foods.
• Character appeal - The story is full of unique and humorous characters. Don't miss out on the egg scramble and the samurai's adventures.
• A total of 5 short but worthwhile episodes - Although the number of episodes is short, each episode is well-concluded and worth watching. It is a work that even busy people can enjoy easily.

■ Related works

I would recommend the following works as having a similar atmosphere to "We Are Ijiwarukei."

• "Puyo Puyo" - A game with quirky characters and a humorous story.
• "Pokémon" - A series featuring adventures by unique characters that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to adults.
• "Crayon Shin-chan" - Filled with humor and emotion, it's fun for the whole family.

■ Summary

"We Are Ijiwarukei" is a work that has an unusual worldview and a humorous story. The slapstick comedy woven by the unique characters will make you laugh and feel touched at the same time. Although it is a short series of five episodes, it is worth watching and can be enjoyed easily even by busy people. Please give it a try.