The appeal and evaluation of "Kanamemo": New possibilities for slice-of-life anime

"Kanamemo" - The appeal and reviews of a heartwarming slice-of-life anime

"Kanamemo" is a 13-episode TV anime series that aired in 2009 and is based on the manga of the same name by Shoko Iwami, which was serialized in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara MAX. It was directed by Shigehito Takayanagi, animated by feel., and produced by Fuushin Newspaper Sales Office. The story follows Kana, an orphaned middle school student who finds a new family while working at the Fuushin Newspaper Sales Office. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal, reviews, and recommended points of "Kanamemo."

story

The story of "Kanamemo" begins when Nakamachi Kana loses her grandmother and is left all alone, so she starts working as a live-in employee at the Fuushin Newspaper Sales Office in search of a place to live and money to live. There, she meets a diverse group of members, including Amano Sakihi, who is only an elementary school student but serves as the acting director. In her daily life with them, Kana gains various experiences and grows as a person. Through their daily lives and the small incidents that occur from time to time, the story depicts the importance of family and friendship.

character

The charm of "Kanamemo" is the unique characters. The main character, Nakamachi Kana, is honest, serious, and hardworking, but she is also quite naive and has a childish side for her age. Her purity and her special skill of being good at cooking give the story warmth. Amano Sakihi is a realist despite being an elementary school student, and looks at the world with a critical eye, but her occasional elementary school student-like side is adorable. Kitaoka Yume is a bright and powerful mood maker, and also has a sweet tooth. Minami Yuuki is a cool beauty with a calm and collected personality, and she and Yume are in love with each other. Higashi Hinata is a money lover whose hobby is saving money, and has had various part-time jobs. Nishida Haruka is the oldest and a good-for-nothing who likes alcohol, but she is good at her job and sometimes shows the tolerance of an adult. Kuchiin Mika is Kana's classmate, a former rich girl with a secret, but she is even more naive and childish than Kana. The everyday lives of these characters are what make Kanamemo so appealing.

Animation and Music

The animation for "Kanamemo" is produced by feel., and the character design is by Shinichi Tatsuta. The color design is by Naoko Sato, and the art direction is by Hisayoshi Takahashi, and the overall visuals are warm. The music is by Yukari Hashimoto, and the opening theme "Kokoro to Kimi e tsunagu" is sung by Kana Nakamachi (Aki Toyosaki), Saki Amano (Kaoru Mizuhara), and Mika Kujiin (Rie Kugimiya), and its gentle melody is memorable as it symbolizes the theme of the story. The ending themes "YAHHO!! Kanamemo Ver." and "YAHHO!! Kanamemo Final Episode Ver." are written, composed, and sung by Yui Horie, and you can enjoy her unique worldview. In the final episode, "Yashi no Mi" by Marimo Neesan (Mikako Takahashi) is used as an insert song, adding a touch of elegance to the conclusion of the story.

Rating and Recommended Points

"Kanamemo" has been highly praised as a slice-of-life anime. In particular, the characters' personalities and relationships are carefully drawn, and it has been praised for being easy for viewers to empathize with. In addition, the theme of the story, the importance of family and friendship, is said to resonate with viewers. Recommended points include the following:

• Character appeal : Enjoy the daily lives of these unique characters. In particular, the charm of each character stands out, such as Kana's purity, Sakihi's realistic side, and Yume's brightness.
• Heartwarming story : The story depicts the importance of family and friendship, and will warm the hearts of viewers. Kana's journey to finding a new family is particularly moving.
• Beautiful animation and music : The warm visuals by feel. and the gentle melodies by Yukari Hashimoto enhance the worldview of the story. In particular, the opening theme "Kokoro to Kimi e tsunagu" is a song that symbolizes the theme of the story and resonates in the hearts of viewers.

Broadcast information

"Kanamemo" was broadcast on TV Tokyo from July 5 to September 27, 2009. The broadcast time was every Sunday from 25:30 to 26:00, and a total of 13 episodes were broadcast. It was also broadcast on AT-X, and was broadcast in other regions sequentially. The specific broadcast schedule is as follows.

• TV Tokyo: July 5, 2009 to September 27, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Sunday 25:30 to 26:00
• TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting: July 6, 2009 to September 28, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Monday 26:53 to 27:23
• TV Osaka: July 7, 2009 to September 29, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Tuesday 26:05 to 26:35
• TV Aichi: July 8, 2009 to September 30, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Wednesday 25:28 to 25:58
• TV Setouchi: July 9, 2009 to October 1, 2009 (episodes 1 to 13) every Thursday 25:58 to 26:28
• TV Hokkaido: July 10, 2009 to October 2, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Friday 26:00 to 26:30
• AT-X: July 11, 2009 to October 3, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Saturday 8:30 to 9:00
• Kagoshima Television: August 27, 2009 to November 26, 2009 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Thursday 26:10 to 26:40

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Kanamemo" are as follows. Each episode depicts the "first experience" of Kana and other characters, and you can enjoy watching their growth and changes in their relationships.

• Episode 1: My first time alone... (2009/07/05)
• Episode 2: My First Newspaper Delivery (2009/07/12)
• Episode 3: My First Smile (2009/07/19)
• Episode 4: My First Pool (2009/07/26)
• Episode 5: Our first bath together (2009/08/02)
• Episode 6: My First Scary Story (2009/08/09)
• Episode 7: First Welcome (2009/08/16)
• Episode 8: My First Memories (2009/08/23)
• Episode 9: First diet? (2009/08/30)
• Episode 10: First Feelings (2009/09/06)
• Episode 11: First time nursing (2009/09/13)
• Episode 12: The First Person (2009/09/20)
• Episode 13: And then, the first time... (2009/09/27)

Cast and crew

The cast and staff of "Kanamemo" are as follows. The characters are played by a gorgeous cast of voice actors, including Aki Toyosaki, Kaoru Mizuhara, Ryo Hirohashi, Aya Endo, Eri Kitamura, Yui Horie, and Rie Kugimiya. In addition, the staff, including director Shigehito Takayanagi, carefully depict the worldview of the story.

cast

• Kana Nakamachi: Aki Toyosaki
• Saki Amano: Kaoru Mizuhara
• Dream of Kitaoka: Ryo Hirohashi
• Minami Yuuki: Endo Aya
• Higashi Hinata: Kitamura Eri
• Haruka Nishida: Yui Horie
• Mika Kujiin: Rie Kugimiya
• Nao-chan: Momoko Ohara
• Fumiko: Yumika Osaka
• Marimo Sister: Mikako Takahashi
• Auntie: Kyouko Yamaguchi
• Auntie: Yuka Nishigaki
• Handyman: Haruo Ogino
• Handyman: Sho Onoue
• Fruit and vegetable store owner: Hideto Nitta
• Alien: Jun Kanno
• Alien: Kiyoto Yoshikai
• Otsuka: Asami Shimoda
• Kana's homeroom teacher: Masahiro Okazaki
• Ken-kun: Yuka Iguchi

Main Staff

• Original story: Shoko Iwami (published in Manga Time Kirara MAX by Houbunsha)
• Planning: Takahisa Hisashi, Moriyama Atsushi
• Series Composition: Rika Nakase
• Character design: Shinichi Tatsuta
• Sub-design: Kuniaki Masuda
• Main animator: Go Suzuki
• Art director: Hisayoshi Takahashi
• Director of photography: Yasunao Kondo
• Sound Director: Miwa Iwanami
• Color design: Naoko Sato
• Edited by: Tagumajun
• Music: Yukari Hashimoto
• Music Production: Starchild Records
• Music Production Cooperation: TV Tokyo Music
• Sound: Masato Muto
• Recording assistant: Yoshie Somazawa
• Sound effects: Michiyo Saito
• Recording studio: Sound mixing studio
• Sound Production: Glow Vision
• Sound Production: Hiroto Morishita, Eri Ito
• Video editing: Saori Tadokoro, Shiho Okamoto
• Assistant Producer: Koji Sawabata
• Advertising: Noriko Yamazato
• Program Director: Shinichi Iwata (TV Tokyo)
• Program promotion: Yosuke Aoki (TV Tokyo)
• Cooperation: Manga Time Kirara Editorial Department (Akiko Ito), Taketo Muroichi (Quoras)
• Production manager: Keisuke Yoshida
• Desk and setting production: Takahiro Koyama
• Producers: Takahiro Yamanaka, Tomoko Kawasaki
• Production Producer: Makoto Takigasaki
• Planning cooperation and production: GANSIS
• Animation production: feel.
• Director: Shigehito Takayanagi
• Produced by: Fushin Newspaper Exclusive Sales Office

Copyright

The copyright of "Kanamemo" belongs to Iwami Shoko, Houbunsha/Fushin Newspaper Exclusive Sales Office.

summary

"Kanamemo" is a heartwarming anime that depicts the daily lives of unique characters. The theme of the anime is the importance of family and friendship, and the moving process of Kana finding a new family will resonate with viewers. In addition, the beautiful animation and gentle music enhance the worldview of the story. This work is recommended for those who like slice-of-life anime and those who are looking for a heartwarming story. Please watch "Kanamemo" and enjoy the daily lives of the characters.