Gargoyles of the Yoshinaga Family: A combination of fascinating characters and a deep story

Gargoyle of the Yoshinaga Family - A hilarious and touching slapstick comedy

The 2006 TV anime series Gargoyle of the Yoshinaga Family is based on a light novel by Taguchi Sennendo. The story begins when Futaba of the Yoshinaga family wins a mysterious creature called a gargoyle in a lottery at a shopping arcade. The gargoyle looks like a stone dog statue, but it suddenly starts talking and claims to be the "gatekeeper of the Yoshinaga family." This strange encounter leads to a slapstick comedy involving the Yoshinaga family and the gargoyle.

story

One day, Futaba of the Yoshinaga family wins the jackpot in a lottery at the shopping district. However, what she gets is a gargoyle, a stone dog statue. The gargoyle suddenly starts talking and claims to be the "gatekeeper of the Yoshinaga family." Futaba's brother, Kazumi, is also surprised. This encounter marks the start of a slapstick comedy that involves the Yoshinaga family and the gargoyle, and involves the whole town.

Gargoyle's first priority is to protect the Yoshinaga family, and he always upholds the principle of "exclusively defensive defense." Futaba-chan is lively and boyish, and is good at pro wrestling. On the other hand, Kazumi-kun is often mistaken for a girl because of his delicate appearance and quiet personality. The story becomes even more exciting as unique characters appear one after another in the Yoshinaga family, including Iyo Takahara, the original owner of Gargoyle, and the beautiful magician and phantom thief Momoshiki.

cast

The role of Gargoyle is played by Norio Wakamoto, the role of Futaba Yoshinaga is played by Chiwa Saito, the role of Kazumi Yoshinaga is played by Yuki Miyata, the role of Iyo Takahara is played by Houko Kuwashima, the role of the phantom thief Momiro is played by Susumu Chiba, the role of Dad is played by Takuro Chugoku, the role of Mom is played by Ruri Asano, the role of Togu Amane is played by Masami Kikuchi, the role of Riri Hamilton is played by Nana Mizuki, and the role of Mimori Onodera is played by Yuna Inamura. These cast members bring their unique characters to life, adding depth to the work.

Main Staff

The original work is by Taguchi Sennendo, the director is Suzuki Yuki, the series composition and scriptwriting is by Yoshioka Takao, the original character design is by Hinata Yuji, the character design and chief animation director is Watanabe Mayumi, the art director is ANI VILLAGE, the color setting is Yamaguchi Yoshika, the cinematographer is Mishina Yusuke, the editor is Sakamoto Masanori, the sound director is Iizuka Koichi, the music is by Otani Ko, the producers are Akahori Satoru, Takabatake Yuichiro, and Omiya Saburo, the animation producer is Mitsunobu Seiji, the animation production is by Trinet Entertainment and Studio Hibari, and the production is by Goshikicho Shopping Street (Enterbrain, Avex Entertainment, Trinet Entertainment, and Happinet Pictures). These staff members work together to improve the quality of the work.

Main Characters

Gargoyle is a gatekeeper-type automaton stone statue that protects the Yoshinaga family, and is in the shape of a dog. Nicknamed "Gar-kun," his special skill is "exclusively defensive defense." Yoshinaga Futaba is the eldest daughter of the Yoshinaga family, and Kazumi's younger sister. She has a lively, boyish personality, her special skill is pro wrestling, and her favorite saying is "the first move is sure to win." Yoshinaga Kazumi is the eldest son of the Yoshinaga family, and Futaba's older brother. Due to his delicate appearance and gentle personality, he is often mistaken for a girl. Takahara Iyo is the original owner of Gargoyle, and the owner of the antique shop "Usagi-gaisha." His favorite weapon is the Seiryuto. Kaitou Momoiro is a handsome magician phantom thief who works as a righteous thief. His father is the reliable breadwinner of the Yoshinaga family, and a salesman for a trading company. His mother is a kind mother to the Yoshinaga family, and a big fan of Kaitou Momoiro. Togu Amane is the second son of the head of the Togu Group, and the president of Toguu Electronics. Riri Hamilton is a girl who was used as a test subject for alchemy and is aiming to become a phantom thief. Mimori Onodera is Futaba's friend and classmate. She is a kind-hearted girl who loves her guide dog, Lieutenant Avery.

subtitle

Episode 1 "The Rocks of the Yoshinaga Family" (2006/04/01), Episode 2 "Clash! Angels and Demons" (2006/04/08), Episode 3 "The Stolen Girl" (2006/04/15), Episode 4 "The Heart That Doesn't Reflect in the Mirror" (2006/04/22), Episode 5 "The Singing Voice of the Mountains" (2006/04/29), Episode 6 "I Can't Hear Your Song Anymore" (2006/05/06), Episode 7 "Pears Missing the Headless Durahan" (2006/05/13), Episode 8 "Gargoyle of the Silver Snow" (2006/05/20), Episode 9 "Phantom Thief Riri" (2006/05/27), Episode 10 "Shopping Street Rhapsody" (2006/06/03), Episode 11 "The Red Thread Found by the Doll" (2006/06/10), Episode 12 "Married Couple's Quarrels Are Also Part of the Festival" (2006/06/17), Episode 13 "All's well that ends well!" (2006/06/24)

Related Titles

"Yoshinaga Family Gargoyle: Kazumi in Wonderland"

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Ohayou" was written and composed by Funta, arranged by Blues-T, and sung by Futaba (Saito Chiwa), Riri (Mizuki Nana), and Mimori (Inamura Yuna). The ending theme "Come to Love, Come to Me" was written by Matsui Goro, composed by Fujisue Ki and Otani Natsuko, arranged by Mizutani Hiromi, and sung by Futaba (Saito Chiwa), Riri (Mizuki Nana), and Mimori (Inamura Yuna). The other ending theme "The Answer is Under the Sky" was written and composed by Funta, arranged by Umehori Jun, and sung by Futaba (Saito Chiwa). These songs add to the atmosphere of the work.

Broadcast information

"Gargoyles of the Yoshinaga Family" was broadcast from April 2 to June 25, 2006. It was also broadcast on Chiba TV from April 1 to June 24, 2006, from 26:05 to 26:35 every Saturday. The broadcasting station is UHF, each episode is 30 minutes long, and there are 13 episodes in total.

Production information

Animation was produced by Trinet Entertainment and Studio Hibari, and the production was done by Goshikimachi Shopping Arcade (Enterbrain, Avex Entertainment, Trinet Entertainment, Happinet Pictures). Copyright © Taguchi Sennendo / PUBLISHED BY ENTERBRAIN.,INC. / Goshikimachi Shopping Arcade.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Gargoyles of the Yoshinaga Family" is loved by many fans as a slapstick comedy filled with laughs and emotions. In particular, the interactions between the gargoyles and the Yoshinaga family and the adventures of the unique characters are highlights. While faithfully adapting the original light novel, the anime also offers a unique story development.

This anime is appealing for its story of family love, friendship, and growth. In particular, Futaba's cheerfulness, Kazuki's kind heart, and Gargoyle's loyalty are sure to impress viewers. In addition, characters such as the phantom thief Momoiro Clover and Takahara Iyo are also appealing, adding depth to the story.

The theme songs and insert songs also add to the atmosphere of the work, and the opening theme "Ohayou" in particular captures the hearts of viewers with its refreshing melody. The ending themes "Come to Love, Come to Me" and "The Answer is in the Sky" are also beautiful songs that enhance the moving story.

This anime can be enjoyed by the whole family, and is recommended for a wide range of audiences, from children to adults. It is especially recommended for viewers who want to laugh and be touched. Also, by reading the original light novel, you will gain a deeper understanding and be moved by the story.

"Gargoyles of the Yoshinaga Family" is one of the most highly acclaimed anime works of 2006, and is loved by many fans. Please experience the laughter and excitement through this work.