The appeal and evaluation of Tono to Issho - Eyepatch no Yabou -: The appeal of the unique world view and characters

The appeal and evaluation of "Tono to Issho - Eyepatch no Yabou"

Overview

"Tono to Issho -Ganpachi no Yabou-" is a TV anime series that aired from April 4th to June 20th, 2011, and is based on the manga "Tono to Issho" by Kai Ohba. Although it has 12 episodes, each one is only 5 minutes long, it gained popularity as a comedy-filled warring states drama set in the warring states era. It was broadcast by Yomiuri TV, TOKYO MX, Chukyo TV, and Animax, produced by Gathering, and directed by Mankyu.

story

Set in the Warring States period, where various ambitions and schemes intersect, the story follows the slapstick comedy of a unique lord, including the eccentric eyepatch inventor Masamune Date, and his retainers who are at his mercy. The story is full of humor, with historical figures from the Warring States period being portrayed in a comical way, and the story is full of laughs and emotion.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are impressive, with Suzuki Tatsuhisa as Date Masamune, Ono Daisuke as Katakura Kagetsuna, Sugita Tomokazu as Date Masamune, Noto Mamiko as Chosokabe Motochika and Oichi, Kishio Daisuke as Sanada Nobuyuki, Ito Kentaro as Sanada Masayuki, Maeno Tomoaki as Sanada Yukimura, Kobayashi Yuu as Komatsu and Mori Ranmaru, Tachibana Shinnosuke as Azai Nagamasa and Naoe Kanetsugu, Hiyama Nobuyuki as Shimazu Yoshihisa, Hatano Wataru as Shimazu Yoshihiro, Sugiyama Noriaki as Maeda Keiji, Hirakawa Daisuke as Akechi Mitsuhide, Kuroda Takaya as Oda Nobunaga, and GACKT (currently in negotiations) as Uesugi Kenshin. These voice actors breathe life into the characters and enhance the appeal of the work.

Main Staff

The original work is "Tono to Issho" by Kai Ohba, which is serialized in the monthly comic flapper magazine, with music by Frontier Works, production by Gathering, and direction by Mankyu. The staff has come together to provide a dense story despite its short length.

Main Characters

The main characters include Masamune Date, Motochika Chosokabe, Katakura Kagetsuna, Date Masazane, Komatsu, Nobuyuki Sanada, Nagamasa Azai, Nobunaga Oda, Kenshin Uesugi, Mitsuhide Akechi, Ranmaru Mori, Masayuki Sanada, Yukimura Sanada, Yoshihisa Shimazu, Yoshihiro Shimazu, Keiji Maeda, Kanetsugu Naoe, and Oichi. Each character is portrayed with their own unique personality, entertaining the viewers.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: The Uesugi Family
• Episode 2: The Date Clan
• Episode 3: The Oda Clan
• Episode 4: The Oda Clan
• Episode 5: The Sanada Family
• Episode 6: “The Chosokabe family”
• Episode 7: The Shimazu Clan
• Episode 8: The Maeda Family
• Episode 9: The Uesugi Family
• Episode 10: The Uesugi Family
• Episode 11: The Asai Family
• Episode 12: The Date Clan

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Sengoku Busho Kazoe Uta" (Sengoku Warlords Counting Song), sung by Tatsuhisa Suzuki, who plays Masamune Date. This song also helps to liven up the atmosphere of the work.

Appeal of the work

The greatest appeal of "Tono to Issho - Ganpachi no Yabou" is the comedy elements that depict historical figures from the Warring States period in a comical way. Although each episode is only five minutes long, the story unfolds with a mix of laughter and emotion, so viewers will not tire of it. In addition, the stellar cast of voice actors breathes life into the characters, enhancing the appeal of the work. Furthermore, while the story is set against the backdrop of the history of the Warring States period, it also incorporates modern humor, making it well-received by a wide range of viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Tono to Issho - Eyepatch no Yabou" is a short but appealing work with its dense content, unique characters, and gorgeous voice actors. It is recommended for those who are interested in the history of the Warring States period, as well as those who like comedy anime. In particular, the setting of Date Masamune as an eyepatch inventer maniac and the scenes where each character's personality shines are must-sees. Also, as you can see from the subtitles of each episode, the drama of each family is depicted, so the viewer will not get bored.

Further information and supplementary information

"Tono to Issho -Ganpachi no Yabou-" is based on the manga "Tono to Issho" which is serialized in Monthly Comic Flapper and published by Media Factory. In adapting it into an anime, director Mankyu and other staff members did their best to bring out the best in the original work. Frontier Works, who was in charge of music production, also provided music that matched the atmosphere of the work, capturing the hearts of viewers.

Let's touch on the content of each episode. Episode 1, "The Uesugi Family," depicts the struggles of Uesugi Kenshin's retainers, while episode 2, "The Date Family," depicts Date Masamune's comical role as an eyepatch inventer. Episodes 3 and 4, "The Oda Family," depict the relationship between Oda Nobunaga and Akechi Mitsuhide with humor, while episode 5, "The Sanada Family," features the slapstick comedy of the three Sanada brothers. Episode 6, "The Chosokabe Family," shows the bold character of Chosokabe Motochika, episode 7, "The Shimazu Family," shows the bond between the Shimazu brothers, episode 8, "The Maeda Family," shows the boldness of Maeda Keiji, episodes 9 and 10, "The Uesugi Family," show the struggles of Uesugi Kenshin's retainers again, episode 11, "The Azai Family," shows the relationship between Azai Nagamasa and Oichi, and episode 12, "The Date Family," shows Date Masamune's role as an eyepatch inventer again. Through these episodes, the humanity of historical figures from the Warring States period is portrayed in a comical way, entertaining viewers.

Another element that enhances the appeal of the work is the individuality of each character. Date Masamune's appearance as an eyepatch inventing maniac provides laughs for the audience, while also serving to delve deeper into his humanity. Scenes in which the individuality of each character shines, such as Chosokabe Motochika's boldness, the bond between the three Sanada brothers, and the Shimazu brothers, move the audience. Additionally, the comical portrayal of the relationships between historical figures, such as the relationship between Oda Nobunaga and Akechi Mitsuhide, and the relationship between Azai Nagamasa and Oichi, offers the audience a new perspective.

Another element that enhances the appeal of the work is the splendid cast of voice actors. Tatsuhisa Suzuki, who plays Date Masamune, comically plays Date Masamune as an eyepatch inventing maniac, providing laughter to the viewers. Daisuke Ono, who plays Katakura Kagetsuna, plays the role of a vassal who is manipulated by Date Masamune, and makes the viewers sympathize. Tomokazu Sugita, who plays Date Masamune, plays the role of Date Masamune's right-hand man, and makes the viewers emotional. Mamiko Noto, who plays Chosokabe Motochika and Oichi, comically plays the relationship between the bold Chosokabe Motochika and Oichi, and makes the viewers laugh. Daisuke Kishio, who plays Sanada Nobuyuki, plays the role of the eldest son of the three Sanada brothers, and makes the viewers emotional. Kentaro Ito, who plays Sanada Masayuki, plays the role of the father of the three Sanada brothers, and makes the viewers sympathize. Tomoaki Maeno, who plays Sanada Yukimura, plays the role of the second son of the three Sanada brothers, and makes the viewers emotional. Kobayashi Yu, who plays Komatsu and Mori Ranmaru, portrays the relationship between Komatsu and Mori Ranmaru in a comical way, providing laughs to the audience. Tachibana Shinnosuke, who plays Azai Nagamasa and Naoe Kanetsugu, portrays the relationship between Azai Nagamasa and Naoe Kanetsugu in a comical way, providing laughs to the audience. Hiyama Nobuyuki, who plays Shimazu Yoshihisa, plays the role of the eldest son of the Shimazu brothers and impresses the audience. Hatano Wataru, who plays Shimazu Yoshihiro, plays the role of the second son of the Shimazu brothers and impresses the audience. Sugiyama Noriaki, who plays Maeda Keiji, comically portrays Maeda Keiji's boldness and provides laughs to the audience. Hirakawa Daisuke, who plays Akechi Mitsuhide, comically portrays Akechi Mitsuhide's humanity and provides laughs to the audience. Kuroda Takaya, who plays Oda Nobunaga, comically portrays Oda Nobunaga's humanity and provides laughs to the audience. GACKT, who plays Uesugi Kenshin, portrays the human side of the character in a comical way, providing laughs to viewers. These voice actors breathe life into the characters, enhancing the appeal of the work.

Finally, let's talk about the recommendation for the work. "Tono to Issho - Eyepatch no Yabou" is recommended for those who are interested in the history of the Warring States period, as well as those who like comedy anime. In particular, the setting of Date Masamune as an eyepatch inventer maniac and the scenes where each character's personality shines are must-sees. Also, as you can see from the subtitles of each episode, the drama of each family is depicted, so viewers will not get bored. Furthermore, the gorgeous voice actors breathe life into the characters, enhancing the charm of the work. These elements combine to make "Tono to Issho - Eyepatch no Yabou" a work that provides viewers with laughter and emotion. Please give it a watch at least once.