TV-Series
Description
"Kawagoe Boys Sing" is a 12-episode anime series that centers on a group of high school boys in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, who form a choir club to pursue their passion for singing. The story begins with Kōki Hattori, a reserved and introverted first-year student at Kawagoe High School, who harbors a deep love for music but struggles to express himself. After a chance encounter with the school's choir club, he is drawn to the idea of joining, despite his initial hesitation. The club, however, is on the verge of disbandment due to a lack of members and interest.

Hattori is joined by four other boys: Shūichi Tsugawa, a confident and charismatic upperclassman with a natural talent for singing; Yūta Todoroki, a cheerful and energetic classmate who brings humor and enthusiasm to the group; Ryōhei Kurosawa, a quiet and serious student with a hidden passion for music; and Haruto Sugimura, a former delinquent who joins the club as a way to turn over a new leaf. Together, they work to revive the choir club, facing challenges such as recruiting new members, preparing for competitions, and overcoming their personal insecurities.

The narrative explores the dynamics of the group as they navigate the pressures of high school life, interpersonal conflicts, and their individual struggles. Each character’s backstory is gradually revealed, shedding light on their motivations and the personal growth they experience through their involvement in the choir. The series emphasizes themes of friendship, perseverance, and the transformative power of music, as the boys learn to harmonize not only their voices but also their lives.

As the story progresses, the choir club participates in local and regional competitions, showcasing their growth as performers and as a cohesive unit. The series culminates in a climactic performance that serves as a testament to their hard work and dedication. Through its focus on character development and the challenges of pursuing a shared goal, "Kawagoe Boys Sing" offers a heartfelt portrayal of adolescence and the pursuit of artistic expression.
Information
Kawagoe Boys Sing -Now or Never-
川越ボーイズ・シング
Kawagoe Boys Sing
Type: TV-Series
Date: 10/09/2023
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Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Jun Matsumoto
  • Original Character Design
    Ebimo
  • Sound Director
    Hiromi Kikuta
  • Script
    Kawagoe Gakuen Literature Club
  • Episode Director
    Nobuo Tomizawa
    Noriyuki Fukuda
    Nobuyuki Takeuchi
    Hayato Date
    Takahiro Okao
    Yūji Himaki
    Chiyuki Tanaka
    Jun Matsumoto
    Maki Odaira
    Haruki Kasugamori
    Haruto Ogawa
    Teru Ishii
  • Original Work
    Goukan Emi
  • Chief Animation Director
    Miyako Nishida
    Kensuke Ishikawa
    Kumiko Horikoshi
    Kenji Matsuoka
    Haru Watanabe
    Misaki Suzuki
  • Art design
    Kenichi Tajiri
    Kyōko Ishida
    Natsuko Komatsu
    Akane Ichinose
    Yūto Murata
  • Producer
    Midori Tokoha
  • Music
    Yuki Kanesaka
    Junko Yokoyama
    Shin Rizumu
  • Character Design
    Haru Watanabe
  • Series Composition
    Kawagoe Gakuen Literature Club
  • Storyboard
    Hiroyuki Fukushima
    Masahiko Murata
    Takaaki Ishiyama
    Nobuo Tomizawa
    Nobuyuki Takeuchi
    Hayato Date
    Yukihiro Matsushita
    Kou Matsuo
    Yasushi Muroya
    Jun Matsumoto
    Maki Odaira
    Haruki Kasugamori
    Teru Ishii
    Houdai Shimotsuki
  • Unit Director
    Toshitaka Kanda
  • Art Director
    Kenichi Tajiri
  • Animation Director
    Wataru Abe
    Noriyuki Fukuda
    Nobuyuki Takeuchi
    Chiyuki Tanaka
    Masahiko Yoda
    Miyuki Nakamura
    Isamu Utsuki
    Yusuke Shimizu
    Miyako Nishida
    Eiichi Tokura
    Jun Matsumoto
    Shunryō Yamamura
    Kozue Saitō
    Toshihiro Uranaka
    Nobuhiro Nagata
    Michiko Makita
    Eiji Kamiyama
    Chiaki Sakuma
    Yuki Muraosa
    Mitsuru Fujii
    Airi Tsuyuki
    Misaki Suzuki
    Yue Xin
    Min Hui
    Yuan Jing
    Yōichi Takada
    Juro Fujita
  • Director of Photography
    Takeo Ogiwara
Production
  • Animation Production
    evg
    Music
    Ending
    “Matsubokkuri solo version" (松ぼっくり)”
    Insert songs
    Ep. 1
    “Bokura no Kawagoe Yogashi-ten" (ぼくらの川越洋菓子店)”
    Ep. 1
    “Eternal ~Kaze no Sanka~" (Eternal 〜風の賛歌〜)”
    Ep. 1
    Ep. 1
    “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
    Ep. 2
    “Hikari Kagayaku Ashita e" (光輝く明日へ)”
    Ep. 2
    “Itsuka no I'm Sorry 1" (いつかのアイムソーリー1)”
    Ep. 3
    “Andalusia ni Akogarete" (アンダルシアに憧れて)”
    Ep. 4
    Ep. 4
    “Shake It Till Make It”
    Ep. 5
    Ep. 5
    “Goodbye Boy" (グッバイ・ボーイ)”
    Ep. 5
    Ep. 6
    “Now or Never”
    Ep. 6
    Ep. 8
    Ep. 9
    “Itsuka no I'm Sorry 2" (いつかのアイムソーリー2)”
    Ep. 10
    “Den'en" (田園)”
    Ep. 12
    “Hoshi wa Souten ni" (星は蒼天に)”
    Ep. 7, 12
    Ep. 7, 9-10, 12
    Ep. 3, 9-11
    “Unknown no Shikisai" (アンノウンの色彩)”