B-Rappers Street: Review and recommendation of an anime that depicts the charm of street dance and the brilliance of youth

B-Rappers Street - B-Rappers Street

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

April 11, 2019 - March 26, 2020
7:05~ *Broadcast on "Oha Suta"

■Broadcasting station

TV Tokyo series

■Frequencies

10 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 50

■Original Story

Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Communications, Shogakukan

■ Director

Takehito Shinkai, Yutaro Sawada

■ Production

・Animation Production: Pie in the sky

■Works

©BRS/BRSA

■ Story

This is Heiho-cho, a town where HIPHOP has permeated every corner. In this town, even in school classes, rap is taught in music, breakdancing is taught in physical education, and rhyming is taught in Japanese.

Yo!HEY, a fifth-grade boy who lives in this town, is known for his "onara-rap," a technique he uses to eat his favorite potato. One day, an alien named Wan-Pac appears and makes a bold request. Yo!HEY and his friends DJ KEN and Big Boo set out on a journey to find the "Yavibar" to save Earth... Let's go! B-Rappers Street!

■Cast

・Yohei/Kimura Subaru ・One Pack/Hamano Daiki ・DJ KEN/Hondo Kaede ・Dekami-chan/Hondo Kaede ・Big Boo/Nakajima Takuya

■ Main staff

・Original work: Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Communications, Shogakukan ・Director: Taketo Shinkai, Yutaro Sawada ・Screenplay: Taketo Shinkai, Yutaro Sawada ・Character design: Haruka Suzuki ・Editor: Yutaro Sawada ・Music: Ryoji Saito (POP)
・Rap Supervision: Suzuki Brothers (POP)
・Ending animation/Shunsuke Saito ・Animation production/Pie in the sky

■ Main Characters

Yohei The protagonist of this story. His real name is Narayohei. His specialty is the "onarapu" (masturbation rap) which he performs by eating his favorite potato.
・One Pack: An alien rapper from a planet called Planet Surg. He gives sharp remarks to the laid-back Yohei.
・DJ KEN
Yohei's beloved dog is always with him. He is a beloved mascot character who is good at DJing.
Dekami-chan is the heroine and class representative of Yohei's class. She's a good singer, but worries about her voice being too loud.
・Big Booyohei's best friend. He's usually quiet, but when it comes to rapping, he's sharp. His favorite food is curry.

■ Theme songs and music

・ED1
・Period/1
・B-Rappers' Theme Lyrics: Takahiro Kamisuzuki (POP), Hakushu Kamisuzuki (POP)
・Composition: Ryoji Saito (POP)
・Arrangement: Ryoji Saito (POP)
・Song: B Rappers Crew

■ Review

"B-Rappers Street" is an anime themed on hip-hop culture that is loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults. This anime, which aired on TV Tokyo from April 2019 to March 2020, is a long-running series of 50 episodes, but each episode continued to depict fresh stories and character growth.

The greatest appeal of this work is, without a doubt, its unique worldview. In the fictional town of Heiho, everything from everyday life to school classes is colored by hip-hop. The setting, in which students learn rapping in music class, breakdancing in physical education class, and how to rhyme in Japanese class, provides fresh surprises for viewers. In addition, the humorous technique of the main character Yohei, known as "Ona-rap," was also well-received by children.

The story begins with the appearance of the alien Wampac, and unfolds as Yohei and his friends go on an adventure to find "Yaviver." Through this adventure, the show portrays friendship, hard work, and the spirit of hip-hop, eliciting emotion and empathy from viewers. In particular, the exchanges between Yohei and Wampac are often memorable scenes that combine both humor and emotion, and have captured the hearts of viewers.

The characters are also unique and charming. The main character Yohei is a joker who goes at his own pace, but he also cares for his friends. Wanpack supports Yohei with his sharp retorts, and DJ Ken is a cute mascot character who soothes the hearts of viewers. Dekami-chan is a good singer, but has a complex about her loud voice, and is depicted as growing together with her friends. Big Boo is quiet, but good at rapping, and also shows his love for curry. The story woven by these characters deeply moves viewers.

The music is also excellent. The music by POP's Saito Ryoji and the rap supervision by the Suzuki Brothers bring out the best of hip-hop. The ending theme "B-Rappers' Theme" is particularly impressive with its powerful rap by the B-Rappers crew, which resonates with the hearts of viewers.

Pie in the sky, the animation production company, created colorful, dynamic images to visually express the energy of hip-hop. In particular, in the breakdancing scene, the character movements are realistic and dynamic, creating a visual impact. Directors Takehito Shinkai and Yutaro Sawada also carefully depicted the story and character growth, successfully moving the audience.

This work is not only appreciated as an anime for children, but also as entertainment that adults can enjoy. It is a great way to learn about HIPHOP culture, and watching it with the whole family will deepen communication between parents and children. It will also be an opportunity for children who are interested in rap and breakdancing to find their dreams and goals.

"B-Rappers Street" is a truly "awesome" work that combines the charm of HIPHOP with a moving story. This anime will make viewers laugh and cry and draw them into the world of HIPHOP, so it's definitely worth watching. Enjoy the world of HIPHOP with your friends from Hirafu Town.

■Recommendation

Here are some reasons why we recommend "B Rappers Street".

1. **Introduction to HIPHOP culture**: This anime introduces various elements of HIPHOP, such as music, dance, and fashion. It is a very useful work for those who are interested in HIPHOP or who want to learn about HIPHOP.

2. **Balance of humor and emotion**: The show is full of humorous scenes, such as Yohei's "Onarap" and Wampa's tsukkomi. On the other hand, there are also many touching scenes depicting friendship, effort, and growth, which deeply touch the viewers.

3. **Charm of the characters**: There are many unique and attractive characters such as Yohei, Wampac, DJ KEN, Dekami-chan, Big Boo, etc. The story of the growth and friendship of these characters gives the viewers empathy and emotion.

4. **Music Quality**: The music by POP's Ryoji Saito and the rap supervision by the Suzuki Brothers bring out the best in HIPHOP. In particular, the ending theme "B-Rappers' Theme" features impressive, powerful rap that resonates with the hearts of viewers.

5. **Family-friendly**: This anime is not only popular among children, but is also rated as entertainment that adults can enjoy. Watching it with your family can also deepen communication between parents and children.

For these reasons, I highly recommend "B-Rappers Street" to anyone who wants to enjoy the charm and moving stories of hip-hop. Please give it a watch.