A desperate situation! A thorough review of Denjarasu Jiji's boxing match!

Desperate Denjarasu Old Man Boxing Showdown! - Review and Details

Overview

"Denjarasu Grandpa in a Dire Situation: Boxing Showdown!" is an episode of the TV anime series based on the popular manga "Denjarasu Grandpa in a Dire Situation" by Kazutoshi Soyama. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo on April 1, 2008. This work is known as a comedy anime 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.

■ Original story and anime adaptation

The original work is a manga by Kazutoshi Soyama that was serialized in Shogakukan's "Monthly CoroCoro Comic". The anime adaptation has succeeded in making the most of the comedy elements of the original work while amplifying the funniness through visual expression. The director is Yorifusa Yamaguchi, the production is by Studio Hibari, and Doga Kobo and Studio Cats are involved in the production as production partners.

■ Story

In this episode, the story unfolds as an old man challenges his grandson to a boxing match. The old man pulls out one extremely dangerous joke after another, and the grandson is surprised each time, but he also learns from his grandfather's teachings. The story is consistently comedic, and will have viewers in stitches.

■ Characters

The main characters are as follows.

• Grandpa - Voice actor: Nakamura Taiki. The main character who makes a series of extremely dangerous jokes. In order to teach his grandson how to survive safely in the world, he creates various dangerous situations.
• Grandson - Voice actor: Ayumi Tsunematsu. In order to learn from his grandfather's teachings, he gets involved in various dangerous situations, but is shown overcoming them.
• Principal - Voice actor: Toshitaka Hirano. The principal of the grandson's school, he is often at the mercy of the grandfather's jokes.

■ Production staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of this anime. The main staff members are listed below.

• Original author : Kazutoshi Soyama
• Director : Yorifusa Yamaguchi
• Supervisors : Yasuyuki Sagami, Toshihide Nishimaki
• Screenplay : Isamu Sasagawa
• Character design : Rie Nishino
• Art Director : Masazumi Matsumiya
• Color design : Yoriko Matsuura
• Director of photography - Yoshiyuki Watanabe
• Edited by Masaki Sakamoto
• Sound Director : Shigeru Chiba
• Music : Makoto Tako
• Music Producer - Hiroshi 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 : Masahiro Ono
• Production manager : Naoyasu Shimada
• Setting production : Yoko Maruyama
• Production Assistants : Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Satoshi Tani, Tokuaki Tomaru, Naoyasu Shimada
• Production cooperation : Studio Cats, Doga Kobo
• Animation producers : Seiji Kotei, Jiro Saito
• Animation production : Studio Hibari
• Produced by : Shogakukan Productions

■ Theme songs and music

The theme songs for this anime are as follows:

• OP1 - "Please don't sing" Sung by Grandpa (Taiju Nakamura)
• ED1 - "My Grandson's School Song" Sung by Principal (Shigeru Chiba)

■ Related works

The "Desperate Situation Denjarasu Jijisan" series includes the following related works:

• Desperate Situation: Denjarasu Grandpa Special Edition
• Desperate Situation Denjarasu Grandpa Season 1
• Desperate Situation Denjarasu Grandpa Season 2
• Desperate Situation Denjarasu Grandpa Season 3
• Desperate Situation Denjarasu Grandpa Ohasta Summer Special Edition
• Desperate situation Denjarasu Grandpa Denjarasu Grandpa evil
• Desperate Situation: Denjarasu Grandpa Wazaguu! VS Denjarasu Grandpa Evil: Hilarious! Anime Quiz

■Review

"Denjarasu Grandpa in a Deadly Situation: Boxing Showdown!" faithfully reproduces the humorous elements of the original work, while enhancing the fun with the visual expression unique to anime. In particular, the grandpa's extremely dangerous gags are depicted visually, allowing the viewer to feel both the danger and the humor at the same time. In addition, the grandson's reactions and the principal's tsukkomi are also exquisite, further increasing the humorous points.

In this episode, the theme of boxing makes the old man's jokes stand out even more. The jokes that take place in the boxing ring have a visual impact and draw the viewer in. The story also progresses at a good pace, and is designed to keep viewers from getting bored.

The voice actors are also perfect for each character, with Nakamura Taiki's performance as the grandfather being particularly memorable. His voice makes the grandfather's character even more appealing. Tsunematsu Ayumi's performance as the grandson and Hirano Toshitaka's performance as the principal also bring out the individuality of their characters well.

Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of this anime. The opening song, "Please Don't Sing," is a song that symbolizes the character of the old man, and invites laughter from the viewers. The ending song, "The School Song of My Grandson's School," emphasizes the character of the principal, and brings out the laughter at the end of the story.

■Recommendation

"Desperately Dangerous Old Man Boxing Showdown!" is a must-watch for people who like comedy anime and fans of the original work. It is also recommended as an anime that the whole family can enjoy. Please experience the world of laughter created by the old man's super dangerous gags, his grandson's reactions, and the principal's tsukkomi.

In addition, this anime is characterized by its self-contained story development, making it easy to watch. It is the perfect work to take a break from your busy daily life. Please check out other related works and enjoy the world of Grandpa even more.