"School Babysitters": A thorough analysis of the touching child-rearing story and charming characters!

Gakuen Babysitters - Gakuen Babysitters

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

January 7, 2018 - March 25, 2018
From 23:00

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX, BS11

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Clock Field

■ Director

Morishita Shusei

■ Production

・Animation Production: Brain's Base

■Works

©Tokino Hari, Hakusensha / "Gakuen Babysitters" Production Committee

■ Story

Ryuichi and Kotaro lost their parents in a plane crash. The chairman of Morinomiya Gakuen, who also lost his son and daughter-in-law in the same accident, takes them in on the condition that Ryuichi babysit in the daycare center set up within the school! The daycare center is set up within the school for the mother teachers. Ryuichi becomes the first member of the "babysitting club" that was created to make up for the staff shortage there...!?

"Gakuen Babysitters" is a heartwarming story about family love, friendship, and growth. The protagonist, Kashima Ryuichi, loses his parents along with his younger brother Kotaro, and is taken in by the chairman of Morinomiya Gakuen. As a condition of the chairmanship, Ryuichi must babysit in the school's daycare center. This daycare center was set up for working mother teachers, and Ryuichi becomes the first member of the "Babysitter Club" to make up for the staff shortage.

The story follows Ryuichi and Kotaro as they begin their new lives and interact with the various children they meet at the nursery. Ryuichi overcomes obstacles and grows together with the unique children he meets at the nursery and his fellow members of the babysitting club. He also learns the importance of family and friendship through his interactions with the chairman and other adults.

This work is a touching story about family love, friendship, and growth, and will leave viewers with warm feelings. In particular, the brotherly love between Ryuichi and Kotaro and the heartwarming interactions with the children in the nursery will touch the hearts of many people. Also, don't miss the growth of Ryuichi through his school life and work as a babysitter.

■Cast

・Ryuichi Kashima/Kotaro Nishiyama・Torataro Kashima/Nozomi Furuki・Hayato Ookamitani/Yuichiro Umehara・Taka Ookamitani/Yuko Sanpei・Kirin Kumatsuka/Yoshimi Ohara・Takuma Tanukizuka/Ayaka Saito・Kazuma Tanukizuka/Atsumi Tanezaki・Mitori Saruwatari/Kaede Hondo・Yoshihito Usada/Tomoaki Maeno・Maria Inomata/Satomi Akesaka・Keigo Saigawa/Daisuke Ono・Chairman (Yoko Morinomiya)/Tomoko Miyadera

The cast of "Gakuen Babysitters" is an important element that enriches the story. Nishiyama Kotaro, who plays the main character Kashima Ryuichi, warmly portrays the brave and reliable Ryuichi. Furuki Nozomi, who plays his younger brother Kotaro, skillfully expresses the cuteness of the gentle Kotaro. Furthermore, Umehara Yuichiro, who plays Ookamitani Jun, firmly portrays the character of Jun, who is unsociable but has a strong heart.

The cast members who play the children with their unique personalities bring out the charm of each character. In particular, the performances of Kobayashi Yoshimi, who plays Kumatsuka Kirin, and Maeno Tomoaki, who plays Usada Yoshihito, leave a strong impression on viewers. Also, Miyadera Tomoko, who plays the chairman of the board of directors, realistically portrays the character, who is both strict and loving.

■ Main staff

Director: Shusei Morishita; Series Composition and Script: Yuko Kakihara; Character Design and Chief Animation Director: Mina Osawa; Art Director: Yukihiro Shibuya; Color Design: Yuko Fukuda; Director of Photography: Yorinobu Oda; 2D Works: Hitoshi Tokumaru; Editor: Yasutaka Ikeda; Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama; Music: Ruka Kawada; Animation Production: Brain's Base; Production: NAS
・Production: "Gakuen Babysitters" Production Committee

The production staff of "Gakuen Babysitters" has worked hard to bring out the best in the story. Director Morishita Shusei has carefully directed the story, which depicts family love and friendship. Series composer and scriptwriter Kakihara Yuko has skillfully constructed moving episodes. Character designer and chief animation director Osawa Mina has drawn the unique characters in an appealing way.

Art director Yukihiro Shibuya has realistically drawn the backgrounds of the school and the nursery room, enhancing the viewer's sense of immersion. Color designer Yuko Fukuda has enriched the atmosphere of the story with her use of color. Cinematographer Yorinobu Oda has pursued the beauty of the images, enhancing the visual appeal. Sound director Satoshi Motoyama has brought out the best in the voice actors, and music composer Ruka Kawada has added excitement to the story with heartwarming melodies.

■ Main Characters

After losing his parents, Ryuichi Kashima was taken in by the head of Morinomiya Academy along with his younger brother Kotaro. In exchange for his care, he becomes a member of the babysitting club and helps out in the daycare room at the academy. He is a strong-willed and reliable person.
・Kashiwajima Kotaro Ryuichi's younger brother. He is easygoing and often reads picture books. He doesn't show his emotions much, so it's hard to know what he's thinking. He loves Niccha (Ryuichi).
・Ookamitani Ryuichi Hayabusa's classmate, Taka's older brother, and the ace of the baseball team. He looks and speaks unfriendly and is quick to intervene when his younger brother is selfish, but he has a straightforward personality and is very kind.
・Ookamitani Taka The most mischievous and crybaby in the daycare room. He rebels against his older brother Hayato and is always getting scolded by him, but he loves him very much.
Kirin Kumatsuka A slightly precocious and curious girl who loves her kind mother.
Yoshihito Usada is a graduate of Morinomiya Academy and the only staff member in the daycare room. He likes to laze around and sleeps a lot, but the children are fond of him.
The chairman of Morinomiya Academy, which has taken in Ryuichi and Kotaro. He is strict and merciless, but he is actually a man of deep love and supports Ryuichi and the others.

The main characters in "Gakuen Babysitters" are all unique and charming. The main character, Kashima Ryuichi, leaves an impression as he tries his best to protect his younger brother, Kotaro. Kotaro has a gentle personality and is full of love for Ryuichi. Ookamitani Jun is a surly but passionate character, and his relationship with his younger brother, Taka, is also not to be missed. Taka has a mischievous and crybaby side, but adores his older brother, Hayabusa.

Kumatsuka Kirin is a curious and precocious girl who has a strong love for her kind mother. Usada Yoshihito is a nursery staff member who likes to laze around and is often asleep, but is loved by the children. The chairman is a character who is both strict and loving, and is an important presence who supports Ryuichi and Kotaro. The story woven by these characters will move the viewer and warm their hearts.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/Part 1
・Episode 2/Part 2
・Episode 3/Part 3
Episode 4/Part 4
Episode 5/Part 5
Episode 6/Part 6
Episode 7/Part 7
・Episode 8/Part 8
・Episode 9/Part 9
・Episode 10/Part 10
・Episode 11/Part 11
・Episode 12/Part 12

The subtitles for each episode of "Gakuen Babysitters" are simply "Part 1" through "Part 12" in accordance with the progression of the story. This is to make it easier for viewers to follow the flow of the story, and to enjoy each episode's unique episodes. Each episode depicts the growth and interactions of Ryuichi, Kotaro, and the children in the daycare room, leaving viewers with a moving experience.

■ Theme songs and music

OP1
・Endless happy world
・Vocals: Daisuke Ono

ED1
・Teach Me・Song/Hyorotto Boy

The opening theme of "Gakuen Babysitters", "Endless happy world", is a heartwarming song sung by Daisuke Ono. This song is perfect for a story about family love and friendship, and will warm the hearts of viewers. The ending theme, "Oshieteyo", is a fun song sung by a skinny boy, and expresses the cheerfulness of the children in the nursery room. These songs are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the story.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Gakuen Babysitters" is a heartwarming story about family love, friendship, and growth. The brotherly love between the main character Ryuichi Kashima and his younger brother Kotaro, as well as their interactions with the unique children they meet at the daycare center, will move and warm the hearts of viewers. Also, don't miss watching Ryuichi grow through his school life and work as a babysitter.

This work will make you think again about the importance of family and friendship, and will be enjoyed by a wide range of age groups. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in family love and children's growth. It is also recommended for those who like school stories and comedy elements. The story, woven with touching episodes and unique characters, will provide viewers with many emotions and laughs.

Furthermore, the original manga of "Gakuen Babysitters" is also very popular, and the anime adaptation will satisfy fans of the original. While faithfully recreating the episodes of the original, the story is livened up with the unique production and music of anime. Even those who have read the original will be able to enjoy it from a new perspective.

Overall, "Gakuen Babysitters" is a touching story about family love, friendship, and growth, and is a work that gives viewers a warm feeling. The unique characters and heartwarming episodes will touch the hearts of many people. Please watch this work and feel the importance of family and friendship.