The appeal and evaluation of "Genshiken 2nd Generation": Depicting the otaku culture of a new generation

"Genshiken Nidaime" - A masterpiece anime depicting the next generation of otaku culture

"Genshiken Nidaime" is a TV anime series that aired in 2013 and is based on the manga series "Genshiken" by Kio Shimoku. This work depicts the activities of new members of the university otaku club "Contemporary Visual Culture Research Society (Genshiken)" and continues from the previous work to depict the depths of otaku culture in a humorous yet realistic way.

Broadcast information

Genshiken Nidaime aired from July 6 to September 28, 2013, and is made up of 13 episodes. It was broadcast on a wide variety of networks, including Tokyo MX, Chiba TV, tvk, Teletama, MBS, TV Aichi, and Animax, and was also available on streaming services such as Bandai Channel, Niconico Douga, Showtime, Video Market, and d Anime Store. Each episode is 30 minutes long, and is designed to fully convey the appeal of otaku culture to viewers.

Production Team

The series was directed by Tsutomu Mizushima and animated by Production IG. The series was composed by Michiko Yokote, the character designs were by Junichiro Taniguchi, and the music was by Shuichiro Fukuhiro. The series was produced by the Genshiken Second Generation Production Committee, and the copyright belongs to © Shimoku Kio, Kodansha/Genshiken Second Generation Production Committee.

cast

The main cast includes a stellar cast of voice actors, including Nozomi Yamamoto as Chika Ogikami, Sumire Uesaka as Rika Yoshitake, Yumi Uchiyama as Mirei Yajima, Kazuomi Yamamoto (male) and Ai Kakuma (female) as Kenjiro Hato, Yukana as Kanako Ohno, and Jun Fukuyama as Manabu Kuchiki. Their performances bring out the individuality of the characters, further enhancing the appeal of the work.

Main Characters

The new president, Ogiue Chika, is busy working as a new manga artist while surrounded by members with unique personalities. Her boyfriend, Sasahara Kanji, works as an editor at a publishing company. New member Yoshitake Rika joined the club because she was fascinated by Ogiue's performance, and has an open personality, declaring herself to be a fujoshi. Another new member, Yajima Mirei, also joined the club because she was attracted by Ogiue's performance, and is a character who has a serious and stubborn personality but also has a fujoshi side. Hato Kenjiro is a cross-dressing boy who loves BL so much that he joined Genshiken in search of fellow fujoshi. Ohno Kanako is the previous president, and is also active as a cosplayer, and is a character characterized by her large breasts. Kuchiki Manabu is a mysterious presence who lacks communication skills but has become a fixture in Genshiken. Susanna Hopkins is Ohno's friend from his time in the United States, and was fascinated by Japanese anime and manga, so she studied abroad and joined Genshiken.

Stories and episodes

"Genshiken Nidaime" depicts the new members of the Genshiken Club as they grow while enjoying otaku culture. Each episode humorously depicts various aspects of otaku culture, such as the dreams of fujoshi, cosplay, and BL culture. Particularly memorable episodes include episode 3, "The Dream of the Rotten Princess," and episode 4, "HIGE TO BOIN." In these episodes, the personalities of the characters stand out, and the charm of otaku culture is fully conveyed.

Theme song

The opening theme, "Genshi, Joshi wa, Taiyou Datta" is sung by Sumire Uesaka, with lyrics and music by Haruko Momoi. The ending theme, "Aoku Yureteiru" is sung by Nozomi Yamamoto (voice of Chika Ogikami), Sumire Uesaka (voice of Rika Yoshitake), Yumi Uchiyama (voice of Mirei Yajima), and Ai Kakuma (voice of Kenjiro Hato), with lyrics by Kumiko Aoki and music and arrangement by Hiromitsu Kawashima. These songs add to the atmosphere of the show and are deeply engraved in the hearts of viewers.

Related Titles

"Genshiken Nidaime" is part of the "Genshiken" series, and is also related to the previous works "Genshiken", "Genshiken (OVA)" and "Genshiken 2". By watching these works, you can gain a deeper understanding of the history of Genshiken and the growth of its characters.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Genshiken Nidaime" is a work that will entertain viewers with its humorous story development while realistically depicting otaku culture. The characters have distinctive personalities, and their growth and changes in relationships are never boring to watch. In addition, by depicting the diversity and depth of otaku culture, it offers viewers a new perspective. This work is recommended not only for those who are interested in otaku culture, but also for those who enjoy human drama and comedy. Please give it a watch.

Further information and recommendations

Genshiken Nidaime is a fusion of the detailed depictions of the original author, Shimoku Kio, and the high-quality animation of Production IG. In particular, the characters' expressions and movements are drawn in detail, which has the effect of evoking emotions in the viewer. Director Tsutomu Mizushima's direction is also superb, skillfully expressing the theme of each episode.

The first point that makes me recommend this show is the charm of the characters. Each character is unique and attractive, such as Ogikami Chika's leadership, Yoshitake Rika's open personality, Yajima Mirei's seriousness, and Hatoba Kenjiro's uniqueness. In addition, their growth and changes in relationships are depicted realistically, which resonates with viewers. Secondly, the diversity and depth of otaku culture. Various aspects of otaku culture, such as the dreams of fujoshi, cosplay, and BL culture, are depicted, providing viewers with a new perspective. Thirdly, the story is full of humor. The humorous scenes that unfold in each episode will entertain viewers and make them laugh.

"Genshiken Nidaime" is a must-watch for fans of otaku culture, and is also recommended for those who enjoy human drama and comedy. Please give it a watch and experience its charm.