"The Helpful Fox Senko-san" - The charm of a slice-of-life anime filled with healing and warmth"The Helpful Fox Senko-san" is a TV anime series that aired in 2019 and is based on the manga of the same name by Rimkoro. The anime depicts the heartwarming daily life of an exhausted salaryman working at a black company and Senko, a fox messenger of the gods who appears to heal him. It aired from April 10 to June 26, 2019 and consists of 12 episodes. It aired on AT-X and TOKYO MX, and each episode was 30 minutes long. storyThe protagonist, Nakano Gento, is an office worker at a black company. He is exhausted both physically and mentally due to the intense work he does every day. One day, a mysterious girl who cooks appears in front of Nakano. The girl introduces herself as Senkou and reveals herself to be an 800-year-old fox messenger of the gods. Senkou tells Nakano that she has come to heal him, as she has a connection with his ancestors. Nakano is confused at first, but he gradually opens up to Senkou's kindness and devoted care. Through living with Senkou, Nakano begins to feel healing and warmth, and he also becomes involved with his neighbor, Koenji Yasuko, and Shiro, another messenger of the gods. castNakano Gento is played by Junichi Suwabe, and Senko is played by Azumi Waki. Suwabe realistically portrays Nakano's exhausted mind, while carefully portraying his feelings that gradually change through his interactions with Senko. Meanwhile, Waki exquisitely portrays Senko's kindness and cuteness, providing healing to the viewers. Main StaffThe director is Tomoaki Koshida, and the series composition and script are by Yoshiko Nakamura. The character design is Miwa Oshima, the prop design is Kyoko Nagata, the art setting is Yuri Sanami, the art director is Masakazu Miyake, the color design is Yuta Takeuchi, the director of photography is Takehiro Go, the editor is Daisuke Imai, the sound director is Masaki Tsuchiya, and the music is by Yoshimasa Fujisawa. Animation is handled by Doga Kobo, and the production is handled by the Helpful Fox Senko-san Production Committee. Main CharactersGen Nakano is an office worker at a black company, and is physically and mentally exhausted by constant hard work. Senko is a fox messenger sent to Nakano, and is called "Sen" by his friends. Senko works hard to heal Nakano and supports his life. subtitleThe subtitles for each episode are as follows:
Theme songs and musicThe opening theme is "Koyoi mofumofu!!" written, composed and arranged by Agasa.K, and sung by Azumi Waki and Maaya Uchida. The ending theme is "Mofumofu DE Yoi no Ja Yo" written, composed and arranged by Ayato Shinozaki, and sung by Azumi Waki. These songs are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the anime. The appeal and evaluation of anime"The Helpful Fox Senko-san" is supported by many viewers as a slice-of-life anime filled with healing and warmth. In particular, the scenes depicting Senko's kindness and devoted care provide viewers with a comfortable sense of healing. In addition, by carefully depicting Nakano's changes and growth, viewers themselves can easily empathize with his feelings. The anime's visual appeal is also great, with beautiful character designs and background art. In particular, the depiction of Senko's fluffy tail and the food she cooks soothes the viewer's heart. The music also matches the atmosphere of the anime, further enriching the viewing experience. The storyline also warms the heart of the viewer through the small everyday events and the interactions between Nakano and Senko. The subtitles of each episode are humorous and draw the viewer's attention. In particular, the subtitles in episode 4, "Why do I have to work on my days off?!" and episode 6, "You just want to pet me, don't you?", resonate with viewers. Recommended points"The Helpful Fox Senko-san" is the perfect anime for viewers who are looking for healing. In particular, office workers who work for black companies and people who suffer from daily stress will easily empathize with Nakano's feelings and will be healed by Senko's kindness. It is also recommended for people who like slice-of-life anime and cute characters. Furthermore, this anime is also suitable for watching with family and friends. Through Senko's kindness and Nakano's growth, viewers can share their emotions with each other. Also, the subtitles and humorous scenes in each episode will bring a smile to viewers' faces and allow them to have a good time. Related informationThe original manga for "The Helpful Fox Senko-san" is written by Rimcoro and published by KADOKAWA. Even after the anime ended, the original manga continues, allowing readers to enjoy a deeper story and character backgrounds. There are also many official and collaboration goods on sale, which is great news for fans. In addition, this anime is also used as a place for fans to communicate with each other, with fan events and exhibitions at Comic Markets being held, and fan art and fan content is actively shared on social media, allowing for lively interaction between viewers. summary"The Helpful Fox Senko-san" is loved by many viewers as a slice-of-life anime filled with healing and warmth. This anime depicts the heartwarming daily life of an office worker at a black company and Senko, a fox messenger of the gods who appears to heal him, and provides viewers with a warm and fuzzy feeling. The beautiful visuals, music, and humorous subtitles are also part of the appeal, and it is a work that can be enjoyed with family and friends. It is a work that I would definitely recommend to those who are looking for healing and those who like slice-of-life anime. |
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