Appeal and evaluation of Teekyu Season 2: The perfect balance of tennis and laughter

The appeal and full picture of the second season of "Tekyu"

"Teekyu" is a TV anime series based on the original manga by Roots, and in this article we will take a closer look at the second season, which aired from July 7th to September 22nd, 2013. It was broadcast on a wide range of channels, including TOKYO MX, AT-X, Niconico Video, and YouTube, and was made up of a total of 12 episodes, each only 5 minutes long. It was directed, written, produced, and character designed by Itagaki Shin, and animation was produced by MAPPA.

Story and Characters

"Tekyu" is a comedy anime that depicts the daily lives of four girls in the tennis club at Kameido High School. Although they are members of the tennis club, they have little interest in tennis itself and entertain viewers with their eccentric behavior and conversations. In the second season, their unique characters are explored in more depth, adding to the comedy element.

Main Characters

Kanae Shinjo

Height: 145cm
Weight: 38kg
A second-year student who is a member of the tennis club but is a complete wimp who can barely play tennis. She is small and friendly, and her hobby is watching movies. The subtitles of each episode are based on the title of the movie Kanae saw the day before. Her innocence and eccentric behavior provide many laughs to the story.

Yuri Oshimoto

Height: 162cm
Weight: 53kg
First-year student The only first-year student in the Kameido High School tennis club. Although he is bossed around by the idiot seniors, he plays the role of the straight man. His hobby is collecting shonen manga, and it is impressive to see him use his knowledge to point out the eccentricities of his seniors.

Takamiya Nasu

Height: 153cm
Weight: 55kg
A mysterious and air-headed young lady who tries to solve everything with money. She thinks she's one step away from the other three, but she always ends up getting caught up in their problems. She's apparently pretty good at tennis, but her air-headed behavior adds humor to the story.

Marimo Bando

Height: 169cm
Weight: 58kg
A second-year student who is cheerful, pretty, and kind, but a total pervert whose favorite food is panties. The story depicts her struggles with the pressure of speaking in Kansai dialect and worrying about her height. Her cheerfulness and perverted side add a unique humor to the story.

Episodes and subtitles

Each episode of the second season has a subtitle based on the title of the movie Kanae saw the previous day. This allows each episode to be enjoyed as a parody or homage to the movie. The subtitles are listed below.

• Page 13 / Senpai and the Sixth Sense
• Episode 14: Once and Forever with Senpai
• Episode 15: Senpai and the Transformers
• 16th page: Ping Pong with Senpai
• Episode 17: Senpai and Mars Attacks
• Episode 18: Evolution with Senpai
• Episode 19: Run Lola Run with Senpai
• Episode 20: Senpai and the Cider House Rules
• Page 21: Seniors and the Major Leagues
• 22nd page: Senpai and the Field of Dreams
• Page 23 / Senpai and ET
• Page 24: A delicious restaurant with my senior

Production staff and cast

Many talented staff and cast members are involved in the production of the second season of "Teekyu." Below are the main staff and cast members.

Main Staff

original work

roots

Illustration

Piyo

Series

Monthly Comic Earth Star (Published by Earth Star Entertainment)

Director, scriptwriter, director, character designer

Shin Itagaki

Animation Production

MAPPA

Sound Production

Ducks Production

cast

Kanae Shinjo

Suzuko Mimori

Yuri Oshimoto

Yui Watanabe

Takamiya Nasu

Narumi Kyouko

Marimo Bando

Kana Hanazawa

Theme songs and music

The opening theme for the second season of "Tekyu" is "Menimenimanimani", written, composed and arranged by Yashikin and sung by Narumi Kyoko, who plays Takamiya Nasu. This song is a symbol of the girls' unique characters and leaves a strong impression on viewers.

Related Titles

In addition to the second season, the "Tekyu" series also includes the following related works:

• Teekyu (1st season)
• Teekyu (2nd season) x I want to be the strongest in the world! Collaboration special edition
• Teekyu (3rd season)

Ratings and Recommendations

The second season of "Tekyu" has won many fans with its unique humor and unique characters. Although it is only five minutes long, each episode provides new laughs and entertains the viewers. In particular, the idea of ​​incorporating the movie title into the subtitles gives viewers a fresh surprise and is an enjoyable element for movie fans.

The characters' personalities are drawn in greater depth, and their eccentric actions and conversations add excitement to the story. The charm of each character is brought out to the fullest, from Kanae Shinjo's innocence, Yuri Oshimoto's tsukkomi, Nasuno Takamiya's naturalness, to Marimo Bando's perverted side.

Also, don't miss Director Itagaki Shin's unique direction and MAPPA's high-quality animation. In a short time, there are many scenes that provide visual humor, so viewers won't get bored. Furthermore, the opening theme "Menimenimanimani" by Yashikin is a song that symbolizes the characters of the girls and will remain in the viewers' hearts.

"Teekyu" Season 2 is recommended for people who like comedy anime, movies, and unique characters. It's the perfect work for people who want to laugh in a short amount of time. Please give it a watch.

summary

The second season of "Teekyu" is a TV anime series based on the original manga by Roots, and aired from July 7 to September 22, 2013. Although each episode is only five minutes long, it has a total of 12 episodes, providing viewers with plenty of laughs. It is full of charm, including the quirky actions and conversations of the unique characters, the idea of ​​using the movie titles as subtitles, the unique direction of director Itagaki Shin and the high-quality animation by MAPPA, and the opening theme "Meni Meni Mani Mani" by Yashikin. This is a work recommended for people who like comedy anime, movies, and unique characters. Please give it a watch.