The appeal and reviews of Kenko Zenrakei Suieibu Umisho: A youthful swimming story that you can enjoy to the fullest

The appeal and reviews of Kenko Zenrakei Suieibu Umisho: A youthful swimming story that you can enjoy to the fullest

Kenkou Zenrakei Suieibu Umisho - Review and Recommendation

Introduction

The TV anime series "Kenko Zenra Kei Suiei Bu Umisho" aired in 2007 and is based on the manga of the same name by Mitsuru Hattori. The story is set in the swimming club of Umisho, a prefectural Umisho Commercial High School in Umisho, Kanagawa Prefecture, and tells a humorous story of its unique members. The series aired from July 4th to September 26th, 2007, and consists of a total of 13 episodes. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this anime, as well as recommended points.

story

The story of "Kenko Zenra Kei Suiei Bu Umisho" revolves around the swimming club of Umineko Commercial High School. One day, a house, an old man, and a raft carrying a cute girl wash up on the beach in front of the school. The girl, Ninagawa Amuro, loves swimming, and her joining the club further energizes the club. Her bright smile and naive personality keep the other members in stitches, but the story follows her as she takes on various competitions.

character

The charm of this anime is its unique characters. The main characters are introduced below.

Amuro Ninagawa

Voice actor: Aki Toyosaki A second-year student at Umineko Commercial High School, she is a naturally healthy and beautiful girl who came to the school on a raft from the southern sea. She loves to swim and has a bright smile and personality that makes the swimming club go crazy. Her presence completely changes the atmosphere of the swimming club, and she is the central character of the story.

Momoko Oritsuka

Voice actor: Nabatame Hitomi A third-year student at Umineko Commercial High School, she is one of the original members of the swimming club. She serves as vice-captain and is known for her dignified smile and her excellent figure, which she has trained through swimming, but she does not have a boyfriend. Her leadership and hard work inspire the other members of the club.

Shizuoka Mirei

Voice actor: Yukari Fukui A second-year student at Umineko Commercial High School, she is a calm and beautiful girl with large breasts (over an F cup). Contrary to her appearance, she owns a lot of provocative underwear, and the contrast is what makes her so appealing.

Ikuta Maki

Voice actor: Shimizu Aika A first-year student at Umineko Commercial High School, he is the lively member of the swimming club who is called Makio by everyone. He is also a mood maker, and although he has the figure of a child, he aspires to have a nice body.

Uoudou Maaya

Voice actor: Yahagi Sayuri A first-year student at Umineko Commercial High School and Kaname's childhood friend. A popular magazine model, she is a talented swimmer who won the backstroke championships at the Junior High School Championships two years in a row. She has a selfish and attention-seeking personality.

Sanae Kise

Voice actor: Ryoko Shintani A third-year student at Umineko Commercial High School, she is one of the original members of the swimming club along with Oritsuka and Ikamasa. She is a playful girl who teases others with rumors and stories, and has a weakness for handsome men.

Okiura Kaname

Voice actor: Toshiyuki Toyonaga A second-year student at Umineko Commercial High School and manager of the swimming club. He is constantly being bossed around by Amuro, and due to the trauma he experienced seeing a mermaid in elementary school, he cannot swim in water deeper than his knees.

Masa Ikari

Voice actor: Yasumura Makoto A third-year student at Umineko Commercial High School, he is one of the original members of the swimming club. Everyone calls him Ikamasa and he is the captain of the swimming club, but he is more passionate about mahjong and shaving his unwanted hair than swimming.

Takeda Masato

Voice actor: Satomi Koorogi A second-year student at Umineko Commercial High School, he is the most perverted member of the swimming club with a head like a rice ball. His humorous behavior adds laughs to the story.

Production Staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of this anime. Below are the main staff members:

original work

Mitsuru Hattori

director

So-tome Koichirou

Series Composition

Mamiko Ikeda

Character design and chief animation director

Rie Nishino

Screenplay

Mamiko Ikeda and Masahiro Yokotani

Art Director

Chika Shibata

Color design

Tomoko Yamazaki

Director of Photography

Satoshi Fujita

edit

Masahiro Matsumura

Music Production

5pb.

Sound Director

Kazuya Tanaka

music

Yasumasa Sato

Sound Production

Ducks Production

producer

Bunpei Ogawa and Hiroyuki Omori

Animation Production

ARTLAND

Production

Umisho Production Committee (Marvelous Entertainment, Geneon Entertainment, 5pb., Pony Canyon Enterprises)

Broadcast information

"Kenko Zenra Kei Suiei Bu Umi Show" was broadcast on the following stations:

  • TOKYO MX: July 3, 2007 to September 25, 2007 (Tuesdays 26:00-26:30)
  • Chiba TV: July 3, 2007 to September 25, 2007 (every Tuesday 26:00-26:30)
  • TV Aichi: July 3, 2007 to September 25, 2007 (Tuesdays 26:58 to 27:28)
  • TV Osaka: July 4, 2007 to September 26, 2007 (every Wednesday 26:55-27:25)
  • Teletama: July 7, 2007 to September 29, 2007 (every Saturday 26:00-26:30)

episode

Each episode of "Kenko Zenra Kei Suiei Bu Umisho", which consists of 13 episodes, has the following subtitles.

  • Episode 1: Churaumi! (2007/07/03)
  • Episode 2: I'm interested... maybe... (2007/07/10)
  • Episode 3: Fascinating!!! (2007/07/17)
  • Episode 4: I'll show you (2007/07/24)
  • Episode 5: Do you want mine too? (2007/07/31)
  • Episode 6: Meh! (2007/08/07)
  • Episode 7: The Curse (2007/08/14)
  • Episode 8: Look carefully (2007/08/21)
  • Episode 9: Let me forget... (2007/08/28)
  • Episode 10: What's wrong? (2007/09/04)
  • Episode 11: Unexpectedly... (2007/09/11)
  • Episode 12: Oh my, oh my♪ (2007/09/18)
  • Episode 13: Mermaid (2007/09/25)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs for this anime are as follows:

Opening Theme

"DOLPHIN☆JET"
Lyrics and composition: Chiyomaru Shikura Arrangement: Koji Ueno Vocals: Ayane

Ending Theme

"Splash BLUE ~Sun and Lemonade"
Lyrics and composition: Urara Takai Arrangement: Koji Ueno Vocals: Ayumi Murata

review

"Kenko Zenra Kei Suiei Bu Umisho" is a school comedy woven together by humorous and unique characters. In particular, Amuro Ninagawa's natural personality and bright smile breathe fresh air into the story and entertain the viewers. There are also many scenes that make use of the swimming club setting and episodes that highlight the individuality of each character, so you will never get bored of watching it.

The anime production staff is also top-notch, and high quality is maintained in all aspects such as character design, color design, music, etc. In particular, the opening and ending songs play a part in livening up the atmosphere of the anime, allowing you to enjoy the afterglow after watching it.

The story unfolds at a good pace, and each episode is packed with new laughs and emotions. In particular, the characters' backstories, such as Okiura Kaname's trauma and Ikariya Miyabi's love of mahjong, are skillfully drawn, eliciting deep empathy from the viewers. In addition, the swimming club's tournament scenes depict the members' growth and friendship, and there are many touching scenes.

Recommended points

The reasons why we recommend "Kenko Zenra Kei Suiei Bu Umisho" are as follows:

A humorous story

This anime has many humorous and funny episodes that will entertain viewers. In particular, there are many funny elements scattered throughout the series, such as Amuro Ninagawa's natural behavior and Shoto Takeda's lewd behavior.

Unique characters

Each character is unique and leaves a strong impression on the viewer. In particular, the charm of the characters, such as Amuro Ninagawa's bright smile, Mirei Shizuoka's contrast, and Maki Ikuta's lively nature, liven up the story.

High production quality

The anime's production staff is top-notch, so the quality is high in everything from character design to color design, music, etc. In particular, the opening and ending songs help to liven up the atmosphere of the anime, allowing you to enjoy the afterglow of the show after watching it.

A touching scene

The swimming team's tournament scenes depict the team members' growth and friendship, and contain many touching moments. In particular, scenes such as Okiura Kaname overcoming his trauma and Ikariya Miyabi giving up his love of mahjong to focus on swimming evoke deep empathy from viewers.

summary

"Kenko Zenra Kei Suiei Bu Umisho" is a school comedy with humor and unique characters. This anime, with its high production quality and many touching scenes, will leave viewers laughing and feeling touched. It is highly recommended for those who enjoy humorous stories, unique characters, and touching scenes. Please give it a watch.

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