A thorough analysis of the shock and emotion of "That's when Shimako took action!"

"At that moment, Shimako moved!" - A miraculous night and a chaotic anime variety show

The anime series "At That Time, Shimako Moved!", which suddenly appeared on a summer night in 2011, is truly worthy of being called a miracle night. Broadcast on the Nippon Television Network, this anime is based on the original "Shima Kosaku Series" by Hirokane Kenshi, and was produced by Frogman Co. Ltd., led by FROGMAN. It aired from June 28th to September 13th, 2011, with a total of 11 episodes, and was broadcast within the 30-minute time slot "Yuruani?". It was broadcast nationwide on Nippon Television, Yomiuri Television, and Fukuoka Broadcasting System.

■ Story

After Shima Kosaku and the president... what's next... "pirated copies", "aquaculture" and "Hayabusa"!?

Frogman, the company known for "Secret Society Eagle Talon", has made the "Shima Kosaku Series" into an anime! Of course, it's not going to be easy. Different Shimakos go wild every week!

A man who has been at the forefront of the rise and fall of the Japanese economy. Let's learn about the love and success of a capable man from this. I, too, want to live a long and prosperous life.

■Explanation

A miraculous night spent together by a naked beauty and a super salaryman.

"Shima Kosaku Series", "Near Death!! Ekoda-chan", "It Really Happened! Spirit Medium Teacher", "Hato no Ome-san" and "Poo~neko" (all published by Kodansha) have all been made into gorgeous animated series all at once! This is a raging anime variety show that also includes an original parody of Nippon Television's "NEWS ZERO"! It is produced by DLE, who have released many popular works with their free-spirited production style such as "Secret Society Eagle Talon". For some reason, the title of this rare and chaotic new show is "Yuruani?" The new show "Yuruani?" will start airing on Nippon Television (excluding some broadcast areas) from 25:29 on Tuesday, April 12th!

■Cast

・Shima Kousaku/FROGMAN (Frog Man Company)

■ Main staff

・Director/FROGMAN (Frog Man Company)

■ Appeal and evaluation of the work

"At that moment, Shimako took action!" is based on the original "Shima Kosaku series", but with the addition of FROGMAN's unique perspective and humor, it has been reborn as a completely new work. Based on the attitude and philosophy of success of Shima Kosaku as a businessman from the original work, the episodes that unfold on a different theme every week are full of ideas to keep the viewers entertained.

What is particularly noteworthy is the wide variety of themes in each episode. Stories that skillfully incorporate social topics such as "pirated copies," "aquaculture," and "Hayabusa" provide fresh surprises to viewers. Also, watching Kosaku Shima struggle in various situations will be a good opportunity to learn the secrets to growth and success as a businessman.

Another major feature of this anime is that it was broadcast within the "Yuruani?" time slot. "Yuruani?" is an anime variety show produced by DLE, and it adopts a unique format in which a variety of works are animated all at once. In addition to the "Shima Kosaku Series," popular Kodansha works such as "Rinshi!! Ekoda-chan," "Honto ni Atta! Reihai Sensei," "Hato no Oyome-san," and "Poo~neko" were also animated, providing viewers with a wide variety of entertainment.

In addition, an original parody of "NEWS ZERO" was added, and there are many ingenious ideas to keep the audience entertained. The chaotic world view created by FROGMAN's free-spirited production style continues to provide new discoveries and laughter to the audience.

■Characters and voice actors

The main character of this work, Kosaku Shima, is voiced by FROGMAN. FROGMAN's unique voice quality and expressiveness make the character of Kosaku Shima even more appealing. Kosaku Shima is depicted as someone who pursues success as a businessman while also facing various difficulties, making him a character that viewers can sympathize with.

In addition to Shima Kosaku, the characters that appear in the "Yuruani?" slot are also unique and attractive. Scenes where characters from each work intertwine, such as Ekoda-chan from "Ninshi!! Ekoda-chan" and the Reihai-sensei from "Honto ni Atta! Reihai-sensei" are also a highlight.

■Production background and staff

"At that moment, Shimako moved!" was produced by DLE. DLE is a production company that has released many popular works with a free-spirited production style, such as "Secret Society Eagle Talon." With the addition of FROGMAN's unique perspective and humor, this work also provided viewers with new surprises and laughter.

Director FROGMAN based the film on the original "Shima Kosaku Series," but created it with his own interpretation and expression. FROGMAN's freewheeling production style was a major factor in creating the film's chaotic worldview.

The production committee also included DN Dream Partners, Kodansha, King Records, DLE, VAP, and 4cast, and the series was made possible through the cooperation of each company. Kodansha, in particular, provided popular works such as the original "Shima Kosaku Series," providing viewers with a wide variety of entertainment.

■ Viewer reactions and ratings

"That's When Shimako Moved!" was well received by viewers. In particular, the addition of FROGMAN's unique perspective and humor succeeded in attracting new viewers in addition to fans of the original work. In addition, the episodes, which have different themes every week, are full of ideas to keep viewers from getting bored, and became a hot topic among viewers.

Another big feature was that it was broadcast within the "Yuruani?" time slot, and viewers were able to enjoy not only the "Shima Kosaku Series," but also popular Kodansha works such as "Nishi!! Ekoda-chan," "It Really Happened! Reikai Sensei," "Hato no Oyome-san," and "Poo~neko." Original works such as parodies of "NEWS ZERO" were also added, providing viewers with a wide variety of entertainment.

Viewers were impressed by the empathy they felt for the character of Shima Kosaku, as well as FROGMAN's unique voice quality and expressiveness. They also praised the fresh surprises in the themes of each episode, and the way the show kept viewers interested.

■ Recommendations and related works

While "That's When Shimako Moved!" is based on the original "Shima Kosaku Series," FROGMAN's unique perspective and humor have been added to it, transforming it into a completely new work. Shima Kosaku is a character that viewers can sympathize with, as he faces various difficulties while pursuing success as a businessman. In addition, the episodes, which are developed on a different theme every week, are full of ingenuity to keep viewers from getting bored, and have become a hot topic among viewers.

For viewers who enjoyed this work, we also recommend the following related works:

• "Secret Society Eagle Talon" - A popular anime series created by FROGMAN. It's a work full of freewheeling production style and humor.
• "Ninshi!! Ekoda-chan" - An animated work within the "Yuruani?" frame. The unique characters and humor are what make this work so appealing.
• "Really Happened! Reihai Sensei" - An animated work within the "Yuruani?" slot. A humorous work depicting the daily life of a psychic.
• "Hato no Oyome-san" - An animated work within the "Yuruani?" frame. A humorous work featuring pigeon characters.
• "Poo~neko" - An animated work within the "Yuruani?" frame. A humorous work featuring cat characters.

Like "That's When Shimako Moved!", these works also incorporate FROGMAN's unique perspective and humor, and are sure to provide viewers with new surprises and laughter.

■ Summary

While "That's When Shimako Moved!" is based on the original "Shima Kosaku Series," FROGMAN's unique perspective and humor have been added to it, transforming it into a completely new work. Shima Kosaku is a character that viewers can sympathize with, as he faces various difficulties while pursuing success as a businessman. In addition, the episodes, which are developed on a different theme every week, are full of ingenuity to keep viewers from getting bored, and have become a hot topic among viewers.

Another big feature of the show was that it was broadcast within the "Yuruani?" time slot, and viewers were able to enjoy not only the "Shima Kosaku Series," but also popular Kodansha works such as "Nishi!! Ekoda-chan," "It Really Happened! Reikai Sensei," "Hato no Oyome-san," and "Poo~neko." Original works such as parodies of "NEWS ZERO" were also added, providing viewers with a wide variety of entertainment.

For viewers who enjoyed this work, we also recommend other related works by FROGMAN, such as "Secret Society Eagle Talon" and "Near Death!! Ekoda-chan", "Really Happened! Spirit Medium Teacher", "Hato no Ome-san" and "Poo~neko", which were animated within the "Yuruani?" slot. These works, like "At That Time, Shimako Moved!", also incorporate FROGMAN's unique perspective and humor, and will provide viewers with new surprises and laughs.