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The TV anime series "Lehman's Club," which aired in 2022, depicts the struggles and growth of working badminton players. The original work is an original anime and was produced by Team RMC. It aired for a total of 12 episodes from January 30 to April 17, 2022, on 24 TV Asahi affiliated stations nationwide, TV Asahi Channel 1, BS Asahi, and other networks. It was also available on many online streaming services, including Amazon Prime Video, FOD, and J:COM On Demand.

story

The protagonist of "Lehman's Club" is Shiratori Takeru, a badminton player with a genius eye for observation. He was traumatized by an experience he had during an Inter-High School Championship, and was no longer able to play as well as he wanted, leading to him being fired from the powerful Mitsuhoshi Bank team. Hoping to make a comeback as a player, Takeru joins Sunlight Beverage, but what awaits him is an unfamiliar job as an office worker and a weak badminton club that is not producing results. He also meets Miyazumi Ken, a rough and loud man. This is the story of the polar opposite duo of a former genius newcomer to the workforce and a dynamic old man known as "Bad Leeman," who help a dream that had almost been given up to blossom again.

character

Shiratori Takeru (CV: Junichi Enoki) is a 19-year-old badminton player who works in the sales department at Sunlight Beverage. He was once a genius player known as a "child prodigy," but he has not been able to perform as well as he would like due to the trauma he experienced at the Inter-High School Championships. He is a big eater and a fan of spicy food, and has a unique palate that includes Sunlight Beverage's weird product, "Natto Cola."

Miyazumi Ken (CV: Miki Shinichiro) is a 32-year-old employee in the sales department of Sunlight Beverage and a badminton player. He is paired with Takeru. He is friendly and close to everyone, and although he can be hotheaded at times, he always has the highest sales performance in the company. He is also a highly skilled player, and is a capable player who is not inferior to Takeru.

Other unique characters include Sunlight Beverage's Saeki Sota (CV: Ishikawa Kaito), Saeki Touya (CV: Osaka Ryota), Takeda Hiroki (CV: Kakihara Tetsuya), Usuyama Tooru (CV: Maeno Tomoaki), and Ohno Yasuomi (CV: Kuroda Takaya). The players of rival teams Unisix, Tomari Transportation, and Mitsuhoshi Bank are also charming and add excitement to the story.

staff

The director was Aiya Yamauchi, and the series was written by Teruko Utsumi and Aiya Yamauchi. The character designs were created by Suzuhito Yasuda and designed by Majiro. The animation was produced by LIDEN FILMS, and the production was done by Sunlight Beverage's Public Relations Department. The music was by fox capture plan, the sound director was Satoshi Motoyama, and the sound production was done by Glovision.

Theme song

The opening theme was "The Warrior" by Novelbright, and the ending theme was "25 Millionth One" by Mafumafu. Both were wonderful songs that matched the atmosphere of the work and captured the hearts of viewers.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Lehman's Club" is a work that depicts the real life and competitive life of a working badminton player. The story of the protagonist Takeru's growth from overcoming his trauma to shining again touched many viewers. The comedy element of the pairing of Takeru and Ken is also abundant, allowing viewers to enjoy both laughs and emotions.

The characters' personalities stand out, and the relationship between Takeru and Ken is especially fun to watch. Not only does the story show Takeru's growth, but the other characters also face their own worries and goals and grow as they go. The badminton match scenes are also realistic and powerful, making this a very high-quality sports anime.

In addition, the theme of balancing work and athletics is something that many viewers can sympathize with, and it is a work that gives courage to real life. Because it is an original anime, the development of the story and the growth of the characters were difficult to predict, so I looked forward to the development of each episode.

Recommended points

"Lehman's Club" is recommended not only for those who like sports anime, but also for those who enjoy coming-of-age stories and comedy elements. In particular, it is an encouraging work that will resonate with many people who are struggling to balance their life as a working adult and their athletic career. In addition, the badminton match scenes are very realistic and the quality of the sports anime is high, so sports fans will also enjoy it.

In addition, the characters are rich in personality, and the comedy element of the pairing of Takeru and Ken is also appealing. This is a perfect work for those who want to enjoy both laughter and emotion. The opening and ending songs are also wonderful, allowing you to enjoy the afterglow of the show after watching it.

Overall, "Lehman's Club" is a moving story about the challenges and growth of working badminton players, and is sure to be loved by many viewers. Please give it a watch.