The appeal and evaluation of "Kopihan": The world of anime seen from a new perspective

Kopihan - A divine story set in the future of Tokyo

■ Public Media

WEB

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ First appearance date

August 11, 2011 - November 3, 2011
Streamed on Nico Nico Douga every other week from August 11th to November 3rd, 2011.
Afterwards, episodes 1-4 will be aired on AT-X from 3:00-3:30 on Monday, January 9th, 2012, and episodes 5-7 will be aired from 3:00-3:30 on Monday, January 16th.

■ How it first appeared

Niconico Video, AT-X

■Frequencies

6 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 7

■Original Story

Hyakuten Shrine Promotion Association

■ Director

■ Production

・Animation Production: GONZO
Produced by: Kopihan Production Committee

■Works

© 2011 Hyakuten Shrine Promotion Association/Kopihan Production Committee

■ Story

The year 2034, Hakoyanagi City, Tokyo.

The wave of modernization continues unabated, and while it brings convenience to people, it is also threatening to lose many irreplaceable things.
For example, money.
In 2029, the electronic money system was fully implemented nationwide, meaning people no longer needed to carry cash.
Everything is encrypted and apparently managed by someone somewhere, but the only thing that matters to the owner is, "How much can I spend this month?" and the tension that if they lose it, they will lose everything.

A story set in a slightly future world...

■Explanation

This is an animated work with a completely original story, a powerful and unique collaboration between KEI, known for his character design of "Hatsune Miku" and others, and GONZO.

■Cast

・Hiromi Urino/Mari Ise
・Yuna Kadokura/Saori Seto
・Hotaru Onifuji/Rie Tanaka
・Untou Bannen-sei/Tetsuya Kakihara
・Asagi Tsugayama/Rei Matsuzaki
・Haruhiko Togayama/Takahiro Sakurai
・Yuzuki Tsugayama/Rumi Okubo
・Saya Mibashira/Asami Shimoda
・Mibashira Sayu/Hasegawa Akiko

■ Main staff

・Original work/Hyakuten Shrine Promotion Association
・Animation Director: Yusuke Kamata
・Character design: KEI
・Animation character design/Yusuke Kamata
・Art director: Yuko Sugiyama
・Art setting: Hirofumi Morikawa
・Color design: Yuichi Furuichi
Director of photography: Kojiro Hayashi
Edited by Kiyoshi Hirose
・Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
・Sound Production/Studio Mouse
・Music Production/Type ZERO
・Animation Production: GONZO
Produced by: Kopihan Production Committee

■ Main Characters

Hiromi Urino Asagi's classmate. She always wears a puppet (Ryoma) on her right hand.
He himself hardly speaks a word, and all the talking is done by a ventriloquist puppet, but the words he speaks are in a completely masculine tone.

・Kadokura Yuna Asagi's classmate.
He has no religious views or interest in the supernatural.
No matter how incredible something is done, he remains completely unfazed and rarely shows his emotions.

Hotaru Kito: An office lady who secretly has feelings for Yuzuki's older brother, Haruhiko. An alumna of the Kumashite High School broadcasting club.
A mysterious, sadistic queen who has long reigned over the online world.

- Unkiri Mannen Ao is just a classmate (self-proclaimed) who lives next door to the Togayama family (Hyakuten Shrine).
He has no possession ability, let alone any athletic ability.
She is childhood friends with Asagi, but they have become estranged since they reached adolescence.

・Asagi Tsugayama Born as the eldest daughter of the Tsugayama family.
He lost his father, a police officer, at a young age, and lives with his mother Miyako, older brother Haruhiko, and younger sister Yuzuki.
A girl with the power to become the 27th head priest of Byakuten Shrine, whose position has been passed down by female head priests for generations.

・Haruhiko Tsugayama The eldest son of the Tsugayama family.
Following in his late father's footsteps, he becomes a police officer and spends his days and nights chasing crime.
Always cool and logical. Fast track to becoming an elite.

・Yuzuki Tsugayama Born as the second daughter of the Tsugayama family. Asagi's younger sister. Has no possession abilities.
However, he is fearless, possessing the courage and sense of justice to charge head-on without hesitation no matter who his opponent is.

・Mibashira Saya and Mibashira Sayu are members of the Kumashite High School broadcasting club. ・The two host the lunchtime broadcasts,
A pair of mysterious twin sisters.
Saya (the older sister) is skilled in tarot card readings, while Sayu (the younger sister) is skilled in crystal gazing.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: May 21, 2034, 9:14 AM Episode 2: June 1, 2034, 12:13 PM Episode 3: April 9, 2034, 10:32 AM Episode 4: June 22, 2034, 8:00 PM Episode 5: June 23, 2034, 6:46 PM Episode 6: June 1, 2034, 12:20 PM Episode 7: December 2, 2034, 2:35 PM

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
1 to 7
・Lyrics by Tanito Ritsuko ・Music by Hamada Takashi ・Arrangement by Sasaki Yuki ・Singer by Yayuyu (Shimoda Asami, Hasegawa Akiko, Okubo Rumi)

Kopihan - A divine story set in the future of Tokyo

"Kopihan" is an animated work that depicts the future world, set in Hakoyanagi City, Tokyo in 2034. The story unfolds in an era where electronic money systems have become widespread and cash no longer exists, and it tells the story of girls with sacred powers. This work is a completely original story born from a unique collaboration between KEI and GONZO, and was distributed on Nico Nico Douga and AT-X.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Kopihan" is set in a future Tokyo, and depicts relationships, family ties, and the growth of girls with divine powers. In a world without cash, where an electronic money system is introduced nationwide in 2029, people face the practical question of "how much can I spend this month?", while also going on a journey in search of lost values ​​and humanity.

The main character, Tsugayama Asagi, is a young girl with the power to become the 27th head priest of Hyakuten Shrine. Having lost her father at a young age, she lives with her mother, older brother, and younger sister. Her story depicts the inner conflict between her divine powers and reality. Characters with various personalities gather around her, and the story progresses as their outlooks on life and values ​​intersect.

Character Appeal

Each character in "Kopihan" has their own unique charm. In particular, the main character, Tsugayama Asagi, is portrayed as a girl with divine powers, but at the same time, she also has a side to her as an ordinary high school student who values ​​her friendships and ties with her family. As she grows, viewers empathize with her inner thoughts and are drawn into the story.

Hiromi Urino is a classmate of Asagi, and is a character who always wears a puppet (Ryoma). Her ventriloquism and the way her puppet talks in a manly tone is humorous, but also delves deep into her inner thoughts. Yuna Kadokura is a cool character who has no interest in religion or the supernatural, and never shows her emotions no matter the situation. Her presence adds tension to the story and draws the viewer in.

Hotaru Onitou is a sadistic queen who reigns over the online world, and an office lady who secretly has feelings for Yuzuki's older brother, Haruhiko. Her character adds spice to the story and keeps the viewer interested. Evergreen Unto is Asagi's childhood friend, but they have become estranged since reaching adolescence. His presence plays an important role in supporting Asagi's growth.

Haruhiko Tsugayama is an elite police officer who pursues crime day and night, and is a cool, logical character. His presence provides a realistic perspective to the story and gives the viewer deep insight. Yuzuki Tsugayama is Asagi's younger sister, and although she has no possession ability, she is a fearless character with courage and a sense of justice. Her presence adds vitality to the story and entertains the viewer.

Mibashira Saya and Mibashira Sayu are twin sisters who serve as personalities for the Kumashite High School broadcasting club. Saya is good at tarot readings and Sayu is good at crystal gazing, and they are characters with a somewhat mysterious aura. Their presence adds a mysterious element to the story and draws viewers in.

The appeal of production

"Kopihan" is a work born from a strong collaboration between KEI and GONZO. KEI's character designs bring out the maximum visual appeal, while GONZO's production techniques bring the world of the story to life. Animation was done by GONZO, and production was handled by the Kopihan Production Committee.

The main staff includes the original author, Hyakutenjinja Shrine Promotion Association, animation director, Yusuke Kamata, character draft, KEI, animation character design, Yusuke Kamata, art director, Yuko Sugiyama, art setting, Hiroshi Morikawa, color design, Yuichi Furuichi, director of photography, Kojiro Hayashi, editor, Kiyoshi Hirose, sound director, Satoshi Motoyama, sound production, Studio Mouse, and music production, Type ZERO. These staff members worked together to create the world of "Kopihan".

The appeal of music

The theme song for "Kopihan" is sung by Yayuyu (Asami Shimoda, Akiko Hasegawa, Rumi Okubo). The lyrics were written by Ritsuko Tanito, the music was composed by Takashi Hamada, and the arrangement was done by Yuki Sasaki. The theme song "Loop" will capture the hearts of viewers with its beautiful melody and lyrics that symbolize the theme of the story.

The appeal of subtitles

The subtitles of "Kopihan" indicate specific dates and times, making the progression of the story feel more real. The subtitles for episodes 1 through 7 each indicate a different date and time, allowing viewers to enjoy the story while imagining the situation at each point in time.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Kopihan" is a sacred story set in a future Tokyo, but it also depicts human relationships, family ties and growth. The visual appeal, beautiful music and unique characters all combine to draw viewers into the story and leave them deeply moved.

This work is recommended for those who are interested in stories depicting the growth of girls with divine powers, those who like stories set in the future, and those who are particular about character design and music. "Kopihan" is a wonderful animation work that offers viewers a new perspective and excitement.