The appeal and reviews of Shiodome Cable TV: An unmissable anime experience

"Shiodome Cable TV": The appeal of news comedy that combines humor and satire

■Overview of the work

"Shiodome Cable TV" is an anime series that aired on Nippon Television Network from April 12 to September 13, 2011. It consists of 22 episodes, each 30 minutes long. It was produced by Frogman Co. Ltd. and DLE, and produced by the "Yuruani?" Production Committee. The anime is original, and the original story was created by Nippon Television. It was directed by FROGMAN, and attracted attention as a news comedy that skillfully mixes humor and satire.

■ Story

The protagonist, Takeshiba Sota, is a former newsman who has been working at Shiodome Cable Television, a cable television station that has been in business for 15 years. There, he is in charge of the flagship program "NEWS ZERO". However, the name of this program is the same as that of Nippon Television's flagship program, and Sota thought it was a copy at first, but the president and the department head had a different reaction. "No, they named it later. Ours has been News Zero since the company was founded," they explained, and it was clear that Shiodome Cable Television's "NEWS ZERO" has a longer history. Sota, along with the staff of Shiodome Cable Television, who view Nippon Television's "NEWS ZERO" as a rival, are angry, admire, and love it, and together with the staff of Shiodome Cable Television, who are all inhuman, Sota runs around every day in search of a scoop to achieve his mission of increasing the number of subscriber households from 6 to 6,000. A slapstick news comedy full of current affairs and satire, a specialty of Frogman Co., unfolds.

■Explanation

The show was broadcast on Shiodome Cable TV as part of a new program called "Yuruani?". "Yuruani?" is an anime variety show that combines gorgeously animated versions of popular Kodansha works such as "Shima Kosaku Series," "Near Death!! Ekoda-chan," "Really Happened! Reihai Sensei," "Hato no Ome-san," and "Poo~neko," as well as an original parody of Nippon Television's "NEWS ZERO." It was produced by DLE, known for their free-spirited production style, such as "Secret Society Eagle Talon." It attracted attention as a rare and chaotic new program, and began airing on Nippon Television (excluding some broadcasting areas) on April 12, 2011.

■ Main Characters

・Souta Takeshiba: A newsman who was hired by the company due to a complete misunderstanding. He was bitten by Director Nyoroyama, and in exchange for the serum, he undertakes to rebuild Shiodome News Zero.
・President Enku: A Buddha statue with a deep look, carved with a rough chisel. The owner and president of Shiodome Cable TV.
・Director Nyoroyama: Hired by the president with the hope of increasing his financial luck. He has a surprisingly wide network of contacts.
・Wasuke Kawazu: A cameraman who is bad with machines. But he is the most sensible.
・Hitobashira Kyouko: She has a strong sense of justice but is self-righteous. She has the vibe of a good old school girl... but...

■ Appeal and evaluation of the work

The greatest appeal of "Shiodome Cable TV" is its humor and satire. The novel setting of a comedy based on a news program gave viewers a fresh surprise. In particular, the satire that skillfully incorporates current events has depth that makes you think about social issues while also making you laugh. Also, the slapstick comedy woven by the unique characters including the main character Sota Takeshiba is never boring to watch.

Director FROGMAN, the representative of Frogman Co., has worked on a number of popular works. His freewheeling production style was fully demonstrated in "Shiodome Cable TV", and he has succeeded in entertaining viewers. Combined with the production capabilities of DLE, high-quality animation and story were developed.

This work has gained many fans since it first aired in 2011, and its popularity has not waned to this day. In particular, it stands out from other anime in that it is a comedy that depicts what goes on behind the scenes of a news program. Viewers have commented, "The balance of humor and satire was perfect, and I looked forward to every episode," and "The parodies of news programs were hilarious, and they made me pay attention to social issues."

■ Recommendation points

"Shiodome Cable TV" is a unique comedy based on a news program, which is what makes it so appealing. In particular, the humor that satirizes current events is deep and makes you think about social issues while still making you laugh. Don't miss the slapstick comedy woven by the unique characters. It stands out from other anime in that it is a comedy that depicts the behind-the-scenes of a news program. Viewers have commented that "The comedy and satire were perfectly matched, so I looked forward to every episode," and "The parodies of news programs were hilarious, and it made me pay attention to social issues."

To enjoy this work, we recommend that you are interested in news programs and current events. It is also perfect for those who enjoy humor and satire. Furthermore, it is recommended for those who want to enjoy slapstick comedy with unique characters. It stands out from other anime in that it is a comedy that depicts the behind-the-scenes of a news program. Viewers have commented that "The comedy and satire were exquisite, and I looked forward to every episode," and "The parodies of news programs were fun, and it made me pay attention to social issues."

Related information

"Shiodome Cable TV" was broadcast on Nippon Television Network from April 12th to September 13th, 2011. It consists of 22 episodes, each 30 minutes long. It was produced by Frogman Co. Ltd. and DLE, and produced by the "Yuruani?" Production Committee. This is an original anime, and the original story was created by Nippon Television. It was directed by FROGMAN, and attracted attention as a news comedy that skillfully mixes humor and satire.

The show was broadcast on Shiodome Cable TV as part of a new program called "Yuruani?". "Yuruani?" is an anime variety show that combines gorgeously animated versions of popular Kodansha works such as "Shima Kosaku Series," "Near Death!! Ekoda-chan," "Really Happened! Reihai Sensei," "Hato no Ome-san," and "Poo~neko," as well as an original parody of Nippon Television's "NEWS ZERO." It was produced by DLE, known for their free-spirited production style, such as "Secret Society Eagle Talon." It attracted attention as a rare and chaotic new program, and began airing on Nippon Television (excluding some broadcasting areas) on April 12, 2011.

The main characters of "Shiodome Cable TV" are Takeshiba Sota, President Enku, Director Nyoroyama, Kawazu Wasuke, and Human Sacrifice Kyoko. Takeshiba Sota is a newsman who was hired by the company by mistake, and after being bitten by Director Nyoroyama, he undertakes to rebuild Shiodome News Zero in exchange for the serum. President Enku is a Buddha statue with a tasteful appearance, carved with a rough chisel, and is the owner and president of Shiodome Cable TV. Director Nyoroyama was hired by the president with the hope of increasing his financial luck, and has a surprisingly wide network of contacts. Kawazu Wasuke is a cameraman who is bad with machines, but is the most decent person. Human Sacrifice Kyoko is a character who has a strong sense of justice but is self-righteous, and has the atmosphere of a good old high school girl... but...

The greatest appeal of "Shiodome Cable TV" is its humor and satire. The novel setting of a comedy based on a news program gave viewers a fresh surprise. In particular, the satire that skillfully incorporates current events has depth that makes you think about social issues while also making you laugh. Also, the slapstick comedy woven by the unique characters including the main character Sota Takeshiba is never boring to watch.

Director FROGMAN, the representative of Frogman Co., has worked on a number of popular works. His freewheeling production style was fully demonstrated in "Shiodome Cable TV", and he has succeeded in entertaining viewers. Combined with the production capabilities of DLE, high-quality animation and story were developed.

This work has gained many fans since it first aired in 2011, and its popularity has not waned to this day. In particular, it stands out from other anime in that it is a comedy that depicts what goes on behind the scenes of a news program. Viewers have commented, "The balance of humor and satire was perfect, and I looked forward to every episode," and "The parodies of news programs were hilarious, and they made me pay attention to social issues."

"Shiodome Cable TV" is a unique comedy based on a news program, which is what makes it so appealing. In particular, the humor that satirizes current events is deep and makes you think about social issues while still making you laugh. Don't miss the slapstick comedy woven by the unique characters. It stands out from other anime in that it is a comedy that depicts the behind-the-scenes of a news program. Viewers have commented that "The comedy and satire were perfectly matched, so I looked forward to every episode," and "The parodies of news programs were hilarious, and it made me pay attention to social issues."

To enjoy this work, we recommend that you are interested in news programs and current events. It is also perfect for those who enjoy humor and satire. Furthermore, it is recommended for those who want to enjoy slapstick comedy with unique characters. It stands out from other anime in that it is a comedy that depicts the behind-the-scenes of a news program. Viewers have commented that "The comedy and satire were exquisite, and I looked forward to every episode," and "The parodies of news programs were fun, and it made me pay attention to social issues."