A thorough review and impressions of Desperate Denjarasu Jisan ~Oha Star Summer Special Edition~

Desperate Denjarasu Jisan ~Oha Star Summer Special~

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

July 30, 2007 - August 2, 2007 TV Tokyo July 30, 2007 - August 2, 2007 (Episodes 1-5)

*Special anime broadcast on TV Tokyo's "Oha Suta"

■Broadcasting station

TV Tokyo

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 18

■Original Story

Kazutoshi Soyama (serialized in Shogakukan's "Monthly CoroCoro Comic")

■ Director

Yorifusa Yamaguchi

■ Production

・Production: Studio Hibari ・Production cooperation: Doga Kobo, Studio Cats

■Works

© Kazutoshi Soyama/Shogakukan, ShoPro, TV Tokyo

■Explanation

The hugely popular monthly CoroCoro Comic series, "Zettai Zetsumei Denjarasu Jisan" has been made into an anime. An old man who constantly makes super dangerous jokes teaches his grandson how to survive safely in the world today(?) in this hilarious comedy anime!

※Quoted from Kids Station

■Cast

・Grandfather/Daiki Nakamura ・Grandson/Ayumi Tsunematsu ・Principal/Toshitaka Hirano

■ Main staff

・Original story by Kazutoshi Soyama (serialized in Shogakukan's "Monthly CoroCoro Comic")
・Supervisors: Yasuyuki Sakami, Toshihide Nishimaki ・Screenplay: Isamu Sasagawa ・Character design: Rie Nishino ・Art director: Masazumi Matsumiya ・Color design: Yoriko Matsuura ・Director of photography: Yoshiyuki Watanabe ・Editor: Masaki Sakamoto ・Sound director: Shigeru Chiba ・Music: Makoto Tako ・Music producer: Hirofumi Chiba ・Producers: Takeshi Sasamura (TV Tokyo), Naohiko Furuichi (Shogakukan Productions)
・Sound producers: Michiyoshi Minamizawa, Takeshi Nishina ・Casting manager: Rihoko Yoshida ・Sound effects: Hiroki Nozaki ・Recording studio, sound production: HELF・H・STUDIO
・Sound Production Manager: Ono Katsuhiro・Production Manager: Shimada Naoyasu・Setting Production: Maruyama Yoko・Production Assistants: Kobayashi Hiroyuki, Tani Satoshi, Tomaru Noriaki, Shimada Naoyasu・Production Cooperation: Studio Cats, Doga Kobo・Animation Producer: Mitsutei Seiji, Saito Jiro・Animation Production: Studio Hibari・Production Cooperation: Doga Kobo, Studio Cats・Director: Yamaguchi Yorifusa・Production: Shogakukan Productions

■ Related works

・Denjarasu Grandpa in a Desperate Situation Special Edition ・Denjarasu Grandpa in a Desperate Situation Season 1 ・Denjarasu Grandpa in a Desperate Situation Season 2 ・Denjarasu Grandpa in a Desperate Situation Season 3 ・Denjarasu Grandpa in a Desperate Situation Denjarasu Grandpa Evil ・Denjarasu Grandpa in a Desperate Situation Wazaguu! VS Denjarasu Grandpa Evil Hilarious! Anime Quiz

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Please don't sing・Sung by Grandpa (Takashi Nakamura)

・ED1
・My grandson's school song
・Song by Principal (Shigeru Chiba)

Criticism of the desperate Denjarasu Jijisan ~Oha Star Summer Special~

"Zettai Zetsumei Denjarasu Jisan ~Oha-Suta Summer Special~" is a special anime that aired on TV Tokyo's "Oha-Suta" in the summer of 2007, and is based on the popular manga "Zettai Zetsumei Denjarasu Jisan" by Kazutoshi Soyama, published in the monthly CoroCoro Comic. This anime is known as a comedy anime that draws viewers into a whirlwind of laughter with the concept of an old man who makes a series of extremely dangerous jokes teaching his grandson how to survive safely in the world.

Unlike the regular series, this special episode was broadcast in a short period of time, so it must have been a fresh experience for viewers. The 18 episodes allowed viewers to enjoy many episodes in a short period of time, and they were able to enjoy Grandpa's jokes and lessons all at once. Director Yorifusa Yamaguchi brought viewers new laughs by bringing out the charm of the original work to the fullest while adding expressions unique to anime.

The cast should also be mentioned. Nakamura Taiki, who played the grandfather, faithfully recreated the character from the original work, while using his skills as a voice actor to realistically portray the grandfather's dangerous gags. Tsunematsu Ayumi, who played the grandson, naturally portrayed the reactions of a grandson who is at the mercy of the grandfather's morals, eliciting sympathy from viewers. Additionally, Hirano Toshitaka, who played the principal, showed great presence in scenes such as the one where the school song is sung, and played a role in maintaining the balance of the entire work.

There are also some points not to be overlooked about the staff. Isamu Sasagawa, who wrote the script, skillfully constructed an original story for the anime while making use of the essence of the original work. Rie Nishino, the character designer, recreated the visuals of the original work in a way that suited the anime, enhancing its visual appeal. Additionally, Shigeru Chiba, the sound director, made full use of the sound effects and background music for the comedy scenes, successfully drawing laughter from the viewers.

There are also notable points in terms of music. The opening song, "Please Don't Sing," was uniquely sung by the old man himself, leaving a strong impression on viewers. The ending song, "The School Song of My Grandson's School," was humorously sung by the principal, further deepening the worldview of the work. These songs not only enhanced the atmosphere of the work, but also became memorable elements for viewers.

Let's also touch on related works. "Zettai Zetsumei Denjarasu Jisan" has been developed into various series, including special editions and seasons 1 to 3. There are also many spin-off works, such as "Denjarasu Jisan Ja" and "Wazaguu! VS Denjarasu Jisan Ja: Hilarious! Anime Quiz." Through these works, you can enjoy Jisan's jokes and lessons from various angles.

"Zettai Zetsumei Denjarasu Jisan ~Oha-Suta Summer Special~" was broadcast in a concentrated period of time, providing viewers with a fresh experience. Jisan's dangerous gags and interactions with his grandson had viewers in a whirlwind of laughter, allowing them to spend a pleasant time. Thanks to the efforts of the cast and staff, they were able to bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest while adding expressions unique to anime, providing viewers with new laughs. In terms of music, the opening and ending songs livened up the atmosphere of the work and were memorable elements for viewers. There are many related works, so you can enjoy Jisan's gags and lessons from multiple angles. This work is not only enjoyable for fans of gag anime, but also for a wide range of viewers. Please give it a watch.

Recommendation

"Zettai Zetsumei Denjarasu Jiisan ~Oha-Suta Summer Special~" is a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of viewers, not just gag anime fans. Jiisan's dangerous gags and interactions with his grandson will have viewers laughing and enjoying a pleasant time. Thanks to the efforts of the cast and staff, they were able to bring out the best in the original work while adding expressions unique to anime, providing viewers with new laughs. In terms of music, the opening and ending songs livened up the atmosphere of the work and were memorable elements for viewers. There are many related works, so you can enjoy Jiisan's gags and lessons from multiple angles. This work is a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of viewers, not just gag anime fans. Please give it a watch.