Review of "Denjarasu Jisan Ja": A fascinating story and deep character exploration

All-round review and recommendation of Dangerous Jisanja

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

July 27, 2012 Grandpa's Masterpiece Selection Grandpa's CoroComic Evil Appendix

■Release and sales

Shogakukan

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 17

■Original Story

Kazutoshi Soyama

■ Director

Director: Takashi Watanabe

■ Production

・Animation production: JCSTAFF

■Works

© Kazutoshi Soyama/Shogakukan, ShoPro

■Explanation

This comedy manga, hugely popular among elementary school students, was written by Kazutoshi Soyama. It has been revived as a new anime for the first time in about seven years since the previous series, "Zettai Zetsumei Denjarasu Jijisan." The theme song and music for this series will be handled by Hyadain, who also produces Momoiro Clover Z and others. Hyadain has openly declared himself a big fan of "Denjarasu Jijisan Ja" on his blog, making this a dream collaboration. Don't miss this super high-tension song that explodes with love for the series!

■ Main staff

・Original work: Kazutoshi Soyama ・Character design and animation director: Masahiro Ando ・Art director: Kenji Matsumoto (first installment), Takahiro Yoneda (second installment)
・Color design / Yukiko Ito ・Director of photography / Yutaka Kurosawa ・Editing / Shigeru Nishiyama ・Music / Kenichi Maeyamada ・Sound effects / Hiroki Nozaki ・Animation production / JCSTAFF
Director: Takashi Watanabe Producer: Shogakukan Shueisha Productions

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: It's Grandpa!!
・Episode 2: It's rock-paper-scissors with me!!
・Episode 3: I'm the Principal!!
・Episode 4: Let's play even in the rain!!
Episode 5: Dash to buy a game!!
Episode 6: The new friends arrive!!
・Episode 7: It's gebe gebe!!
Episode 8: Find the principal's wallet!
・Episode 9: Exciting Junior High School Edition!!
・Episode 10: Let's play Sugoroku!!
Episode 11: That thing stretched!!
・Episode 12: Gebe and I are good friends!!
・Episode 13/I can't sleep at all!!
・Episode 14: Soccer Match!!
・Episode 15: The Mysterious Half-Bunta-kun!!
・Episode 16: Ghosts are scary!!
Episode 17: Grandpa's Magic Show!

■ Theme songs and music

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・Denjarasu Grandpa's Love Song ・Lyrics by Kenichi Maeyamada ・Music by Kenichi Maeyamada ・Arrangement by Kenichi Maeyamada ・Singer by Hyadain, Grandpa (Daiki Nakamura) and Grandson (Ayumi Tsunematsu)

■Detailed evaluation

"Denjarasu Ji-san Ja" is an OVA based on the gag manga by Kazutoshi Soyama, and its unique humor and characters have captivated many fans. This new anime, released about seven years after the previous series "Zettai Zetsumei Denjarasu Ji-san," is a long-awaited revival for fans.

The greatest charm of this work is, without a doubt, its sense of humor. Grandpa's eccentric behavior and his comical interactions with the other characters will have viewers laughing their heads off. In particular, episodes in which Grandpa pretends to be the principal and his determination to go out to play even on rainy days are enjoyable for both children and adults.

In addition, the theme song "Denjarasu Ji-san Ai no Uta" was written by Hyadain and is full of love for his work. Hyadain himself has declared himself to be a big fan of "Denjarasu Ji-san Ja", and there is no doubt that his passion is reflected in the song. The lyrics and melody are also very catchy, and once you hear it, it leaves an unforgettable impact.

The technical capabilities of JCSTAFF, the animation production team, are also not to be missed. Masahiro Ando, ​​the character designer and animation director, faithfully reproduces the atmosphere of the original work, while adding the movements and expressions unique to anime, making it even more interesting. Art directors Kenji Matsumoto and Takahiro Yoneda's background art also enriches the settings of each episode.

The background music by Kenichi Maeyamada, who was in charge of the music, is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The comedy scenes feature light-hearted songs with good tempo, while the touching scenes feature heartfelt melodies, skillfully bringing out the emotions of the viewer. Additionally, the work of Hiroki Nozaki, who was in charge of the sound effects, was superb, realistically expressing the old man's actions and the reactions of those around him.

The subtitles of each episode are also unique, and are designed to draw the viewer's interest. From "It's Grandpa!" to "It's Grandpa's Magic Show!", each of the 17 episodes has a different theme, but there is a consistent humor throughout. Episodes such as "I'm the Principal!" and "Ghosts are Scary!" are particularly memorable as they bring out Grandpa's character to the fullest.

■Recommendation details

"Denjarasu Jisan Ja" is a must-see for anyone who likes comedy manga and anime. It is especially enjoyable for a wide range of ages, from children to adults, so it is recommended to watch with the whole family. It is also full of quality that will satisfy Hyadain fans and those who like JCSTAFF's works.

To enjoy this work even more, be sure to check out the original manga as well. Kazutoshi Soyama's unique style of drawing and storytelling have a different appeal from the anime. Also, if you watch the previous work in the series, "Zettai Zetsumei Denjarasu Jiisan," you will be able to understand the growth and changes of Jiisan's character more deeply.

In addition, the theme song "Denjarasu Ji-san Ai no Uta" can be enjoyed on its own. By listening to it alongside Hyadain's other works, you will be able to feel his musicality and love for his works even more. This song is also sometimes performed at live shows and events, making it an opportunity not to be missed for fans.

Finally, "Denjarasu Jisan Ja" is a wonderful work filled with laughter and emotion. Please watch it once and experience its unique world view and characters. I'm sure it will bring new laughter to your daily life.