The appeal and reviews of "Yojohan Time Machine Blues": The intersection of time travel and youth

Yojohan Time Machine Blues - Yojohan Time Machine Blues

■ Public Media

WEB

■ Original Media

novel

■ First appearance date

September 14, 2022

■ Online distribution

Disney+ September 14, 2022 (episodes 1-6) Wednesdays from 16:00

^{*September 30, 2022. Screening in cinemas distributed by KADOKAWA and Asmik Ace}

■ How it first appeared

・Distribution/Disney+

Distribution: KADOKAWA, Asmik Ace

■Frequencies

25 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 6

■Original Story

・Original work: Tomihiko Morimi, Makoto Ueda ^{Four and a half Tatami Time Machine Blues・KADOKAWA}

■ Director

・Director: Shingo Natsume

■ Production

・Animation Production: Science SARU

Produced by: "Yojohan Time Machine Blues" Production Committee

■Works

©2022 Tomihiko Morimi, Makoto Ueda, KADOKAWA / "Yojohan Time Machine Blues" Production Committee

■ Story

In the scorching heat of Kyoto, a time machine takes you back to yesterday and today!
And where will my love lead?

August 12th. After the remote control for the only air conditioner at Shimogamo Yusuisou is submerged in water, "I" comes up with the idea to use a time machine that suddenly appears to go back to yesterday and bring back the remote control before it broke.
However, his bad friends Ozu and his friends change the past as they please.
Sensing the threat of the universe being destroyed, "I" frantically rushes around to try to avert it.
What will become of this extraordinary journey that transcends time and space, and of "my" secret love?

■Explanation

A devilish fusion of "The Tatami Galaxy" and "Summertime Machine Blues"

"The Tatami Galaxy" is based on the original work by Tomihiko Morimi, which has also become popular as a TV anime.
This eccentric cast of characters runs wild in the world of "Summertime Machine Blues," a monumental youth sci-fi play by Ueda Makoto (Europe Kikaku), which has been adapted for the stage four times and into a live-action film!
A midsummer day of barrenness and folly begins.

■Cast

・"I" / Shintaro Asanuma・Mr. Akashi / Maaya Sakamoto・Ozu / Hiroyuki Yoshino・Master Higuchi / Kazuya Nakai・Senior Jougasaki / Junichi Suwabe・Mr. Hanuki / Yuko Kaida・Senior Aijima / Setsuji Sato・Kun Tamura / Chikara Honda (Europe Kikaku)

■ Main staff

・Original work: "Yojohan Time Machine Blues" (Kadokawa Bunko/Published by KADOKAWA) by Tomihiko Morimi (author) and Makoto Ueda (original idea)
・ Director: Shingo Natsume ・ Screenplay: Makoto Ueda (Europe Kikaku)
Assistant Director: Yamashiro Fuuga; Character Concept: Nakamura Yusuke; Character Design: Ito Nobutaka, Nishigaki Shoji; Original Animation Concept: Yuasa Masaaki; Storyboard, Direction: Natsume Shingo, Yamashiro Fuuga, Moko-chan, Takeuchi Masato, Kimura Taku, Yokoyama Akitoshi; Animation Director: Ina Tohkou, Nagura Yasuhiro, Maeba Kenji, Ishiyama Masanobu, Yoshihara Takuya, Horie Yumi; Color Design: Nakamura Ayaka; Director of Photography: Ito Hikari, Sekiya Yoshihiro; Special Effects: Harada Shoko; Editing: Saito Akari; Music: Oshima Michiru; Sound Director: Kimura Eriko; Sound Effects: Nakano Katsuhiro (Soundbox)
・Sound Production: Tohokushinsha ・Animation Producer: Kohei Sakita ・Animation Production: Science SARU
・Distribution: KADOKAWA, Asmik Ace ・Production: "Yojohan Time Machine Blues" Production Committee

■ Main Characters

·"I"
A third-year student at a certain university in Kyoto. He spends his youth aimlessly in room 209 of the rundown apartment building "Shimogamo Yusuisou." He is interested in his junior, Akashi-san, but in the scorching heat of August, he finds himself in big trouble when the air conditioner remote control is submerged in water.
Akashi-san is a year younger than me. She is a member of the film club "Misogi" and is dedicated to mass-producing trashy movies. She is energetic, competitive, and just the right amount of crazy.
Ozu: A classmate who whips the weak and kowtows to the strong. He is selfish, arrogant, lazy, and contrary. He doesn't study and makes a living off the misfortunes of others. He tries with all his might to ruin "my" student life.
Master Higuchi is the boss of Shimogamo Yuusuisou and is respected by all the residents. Although he is a "very dangerous guide to the dead end of life," Akashi-san seems to look up to him as his master.
・Jougasaki Senpai The boss of the film club "Misogi". Arrogant and insensitive. Feeling hostility towards him from the moment we met, "I" plots with all my might to trip him up.
A dental hygienist working at a nearby clinic. A cheerful and friendly beauty, she is apparently an old friend of Higuchi and Jougasaki, so she must be no ordinary person.
・Aijima-senpai is Mr. Jougasaki's right-hand man in the film club "Misogi". He plays the lead role of Ginga Susumu in the film "Bakumatsu Soft-Waste Retsuden".
Tamura-kun is a scruffy young man who came from 25 years into the future in a time machine. He is said to be living in room 209 of Shimogamo Yuusuisou in the future, but what is he doing on this pointless time journey?

■Subtitle

・Episode 1 (2022/09/14)
・Episode 2 (2022/09/14)
・Episode 3 (2022/09/14)
・Episode 4 (2022/09/14)
・Episode 5 (2022/09/14)
・Episode 6 (2022/09/14)

■ Related works

・The Tatami Galaxy ・The Night is Short, Walk on Girl

■ Theme songs and music

・TM1
・Demachiyanagi Parallel Universe ・Lyrics by Masafumi Goto ・Music by Masafumi Goto ・Singer by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

Yojohan Time Machine Blues - Review and Recommendation

"Yojo han Time Machine Blues" is an anime based on the original work by Tomihiko Morimi and Makoto Ueda. It was distributed on Disney Plus on September 14, 2022, and was screened in theaters on September 30 of the same year by KADOKAWA and Asmik Ace. This work is a youth sci-fi comedy set in scorching hot Kyoto, depicting a strange journey using a time machine and the fate of "I"'s secret love. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and highlights of this work, as well as recommended points.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Yojo han Time Machine Blues" begins in Kyoto on August 12th. "I" accidentally submerges the remote control for the only air conditioner at Shimogamo Yusuisou, and comes up with the idea of ​​using the time machine to go back to yesterday and retrieve the remote control before it broke. However, when his bad friend Ozu and his friends start altering the past without permission, and the universe is on the verge of destruction, "I" rushes around trying to avert the crisis. This story is an exquisite blend of science fiction elements of time travel and human drama, such as the bittersweetness of youth, friendship, and love.

One of the highlights of the series is the various troubles and humorous scenes that unfold one after another as the protagonist tries to use the time machine to correct the past. The comedy elements that make use of the time travel setting keep viewers entertained and make them laugh. In addition, the depiction of the protagonist's secret love and relationships with his friends conveys the real emotions of youth.

Character Appeal

The characters in this work are all unique and charming. "I" is a university student who is wasting his youth, but secretly has a crush on his junior, Akashi-san. His character symbolizes the confusion and conflict of youth, and resonates with viewers. Akashi-san is an energetic and competitive girl, and her passion for shoddy filmmaking and her screw-less behavior are humorous. Ozu is a bad friend who tries to ruin "I"'s student life, and his arrogance and laziness create comical scenes.

Master Higuchi is the boss of Shimogamo Yuusuisou and is subtly respected by all the residents. His role as a guide to the dead end of his life adds depth to the story. Senior Jougasaki is the boss of the film club "Misogi", and his arrogance and insensitivity create conflict with "I" and liven up the story. Senior Hanuki is a cheerful and friendly dental hygienist whose presence further complicates "I"'s feelings of love. Senior Aijima is involved in film production as Jougasaki's right-hand man, and his character shapes the atmosphere of the club. Senior Tamura is a dull young man from the future, and his presence emphasizes the element of time travel.

The appeal of production

"The Tatami Time Machine Blues" is highly praised for its animation produced by Science SARU. Directed by Natsume Shingo, the script by Ueda Makoto brings out the best in the original work. The quality of the work is supported by a stellar team of staff, including Nakamura Yusuke, who is in charge of the original character draft, Ito Nobutaka and Nishigaki Shoji, who are in charge of character design, and Yuasa Masaaki, who is in charge of the original animation concept.

Professionals from various fields, including storyboard, direction, animation director, color design, cinematography, special effects, editing, music, sound director, sound effects, and sound production, gathered together to richly express the worldview of the work. Michiru Oshima's music enhances the atmosphere of the story and enhances the emotions of the viewer. The theme song "Demachiyanagi Parallel Universe" by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION is a powerful song that symbolizes the theme of the work and resonates in the hearts of the viewers.

Recommended points

"Yojo han Time Machine Blues" is a unique work that combines the science fiction element of time travel with a human drama of youth. It is full of humorous scenes and unique characters that will keep viewers entertained. The summer atmosphere of Kyoto and the unique worldview of Shimogamo Yusuisou also enhance the charm of the work.

This work is especially recommended for fans of Tomihiko Morimi's "The Tatami Galaxy" and Makoto Ueda's "Summertime Machine Blues." It is also recommended for those who like time travel stories and youth comedies. It is distributed on Disney Plus, so you can watch it easily. It was also screened in theaters, so you can enjoy it on a big screen.

In addition, this work is also introduced as a related work "The Tatami Galaxy" and "The Night is Short, Walk on Girl". By watching these works together, you can gain a deeper understanding of Tomihiko Morimi's worldview. In particular, "The Tatami Galaxy", like "The Tatami Galaxy Time Machine Blues", is a work that fans cannot miss, as it features a cast of eccentric characters.

"Yojo han Time Machine Blues" is a unique work that depicts the bittersweetness of time travel and youth, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. The unique characters and high-quality animation by a luxurious team of staff are also highlights. Please watch this work and enjoy the unusual journey through the scorching heat of Kyoto and the fate of "I"'s secret love.