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"Tenpo Suikoden NEO" - A story of heroes that transcends time and space

"Tenpo Suikoden NEO" is a short anime series consisting of 5 episodes that was broadcast in 2013. The original story was written in Tonosho-cho, and the animation was produced by Kachidoki Studio. It was broadcast from February 28 to March 28, 2013, on three stations: Chiba TV, Teletama, and tvk. It was also distributed on the official YouTube channel.

story

The story of "Tenpo Suikoden NEO" is a moving tale of legendary heroes that transcends time and space. The protagonist, Azuma Shoshi, is a modern-day high school girl who is led by a mysterious fate to time travel to the Edo period. A trick box with the character "Ten" engraved on it that she finds in a storehouse will greatly change her fate.

Shoji travels back to the Edo period and encounters a diverse cast of characters, including Shigezo Sasagawa, a rising star in the world of yakuza gangs, and the seductive elite swordsman, Hirate Zoshu. Through his interactions with them, Shoji comes to reaffirm his own inner strength and sense of justice.

character

Azuma Shoko

"Even if time passes, I want to be with you."

Azuma Shoji is a high school girl who travels through time. Although she has a modest and strong-willed personality, she also has a stubborn side that never changes what she believes to be right. When she finds a trick box in a storehouse with the character "heaven" engraved on it, she travels back in time to the Edo period. She loves strawberries, and their cute side is one of her charms.

Shigezo Sasagawa

"Be true to your heart. Isn't that a good thing?"

Sasagawa Shigezo is a rising star in the world of yakuza. Born as the second son of a wealthy soy sauce brewer, he had no intention of becoming a yakuza, but his innocent and honest personality charmed people and he was soon brought into the world. He is a straightforward man who hates anything crooked, and has the character "yakuza" tattooed on his left shoulder in powdered paint. Another characteristic is that the tattoo becomes more prominent when he gets excited. He is tall, and is also active as a fighter.

Hirate Miki Sake

"It's in your best interest not to make me angry, you know?"

Hirate Zoshu is an elite and seductive swordsman. He is a ronin who took refuge with Shigezo, and his swordsmanship is top-notch. He has a celebrity-like personality, but he is also clumsy in life, unable to distinguish between his true feelings and his public face. He is usually modest and gentle, but when he loses his temper, he is uncontrollable. He has a high tolerance for alcohol, and is also a fan of it.

staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Tenpo Suikoden NEO." The director was Hiroshi Namiki, the background was Ayako Matsuzaki, the character designer was Rin Tanaka, the comic producer was Masako Kurihara, the planner was Takeyasu Akiyama, the producer was Masafumi Fujii, and the production producer was Sho Uehara. The animation was produced by Kachidoki Studio, the sound production was by RAMS, and the copyright belongs to Tonosho Town.

Broadcast information

"Tenpo Suikoden NEO" was broadcast for five weeks from February 28th to March 28th, 2013. Each episode is five minutes long and consists of five episodes. It was broadcast by Chiba TV, Teletama, and tvk, and each station aired it as part of their "HapiHapi Morning ~Hapimo~" program. It was also streamed on the official YouTube channel, allowing even more viewers to enjoy it.

subtitle

• Episode 1: Zhuangzi Time Slip (2013/02/28)
• Episode 2: Meeting with Shigezo Sasagawa (2013/03/07)
• Episode 3: My Encounter with Hirate Sake (2013/03/14)
• Episode 4: Meeting with Sukegoro Iioka (2013/03/21)
• Final episode: Parting and Meeting (2013/03/28)

Theme songs and music

The theme song for "Tenpo Suikoden NEO" is "ADABANA", which was used throughout episodes 1 to 5. The lyrics, composition, and arrangement were done by Takayuki Suwa (from No Life Negotiation), and the song was performed by Naoki Sagawa featuring JOE (Psychic Lover). This theme song is an important element that further enhances the worldview of the anime.

Evaluation and Impressions

Despite its short broadcast period, "Tenpo Suikoden NEO" was highly praised by many viewers. In particular, the story, which combined the fantasy element of time travel with the human drama of the yakuza world, had the power to draw viewers in. Another major point was the appeal of the unique characters. The charms of each character, such as Azuma Shoji's bravery and stubbornness, Sasagawa Shigezo's innocence and single-mindedness, and Hirate Zoshu's seductiveness and love of alcohol, enriched the story.

The quality of the animation was also high, and the careful drawings by Kachidoki Studio and the beautiful backgrounds by Ayako Matsuzaki made it a visually enjoyable work. The theme song "ADABANA" also matched the worldview of the anime and resonated with the hearts of viewers.

Recommended points

"Tenpo Suikoden NEO" is a unique work that combines the fantasy element of time travel with the human drama of the yakuza world. Although it was only broadcast for a short time, it is packed with deep stories and fascinating characters. It is especially recommended for those who like time travel and historical stories. It is also a perfect work for those who want to enjoy the human drama of unique characters.

In addition, it is available on the official YouTube channel, so you can watch it easily. Please experience this moving story for yourself.

Related information

The original story of "Tenpo Suikoden NEO" is set in Tonosho Town, and the story revolves around the characters. Even after the anime has finished airing, you can get information on Tonosho Town's official website and related events. You can also enjoy this work more by checking out other works by Naoki Sagawa, who sang the theme song "ADABANA," and JOE (Psychic Lover).

Also, there are many other anime works by Kachidoki Studio and works directed by Hiroshi Namiki that are interesting, so be sure to check them out as well. "Tenpo Suikoden NEO" is a short but dense story and filled with charming characters, making it a work not to be missed.