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.
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.
Cast
- Shūji "Tori-chan" ShiratoriYūki Obara
- Arisa Hibki
- Yū "Professor" Hakase
- Michiru MorimuraHayato Dōjima
- Hiroshi "Ei-chan" Yazawa
- Nao Nakanishi
- Rika Iijima
- Zen Koarashi
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorJun Matsumoto
- Original Character DesignEbimo
- Sound DirectorHiromi Kikuta
- ScriptKawagoe Gakuen Literature Club
- Episode DirectorNobuo TomizawaNoriyuki FukudaNobuyuki TakeuchiHayato DateTakahiro OkaoYūji HimakiChiyuki TanakaJun MatsumotoMaki OdairaHaruki KasugamoriHaruto OgawaTeru Ishii
- Original WorkGoukan Emi
- Chief Animation DirectorMiyako NishidaKensuke IshikawaKumiko HorikoshiKenji MatsuokaHaru WatanabeMisaki Suzuki
- Art designKenichi TajiriKyōko IshidaNatsuko KomatsuAkane IchinoseYūto Murata
- ProducerMidori Tokoha
- MusicYuki KanesakaJunko YokoyamaShin Rizumu
- Character DesignHaru Watanabe
- Series CompositionKawagoe Gakuen Literature Club
- StoryboardHiroyuki FukushimaMasahiko MurataTakaaki IshiyamaNobuo TomizawaNobuyuki TakeuchiHayato DateYukihiro MatsushitaKou MatsuoYasushi MuroyaJun MatsumotoMaki OdairaHaruki KasugamoriTeru IshiiHoudai Shimotsuki
- Unit DirectorToshitaka Kanda
- Art DirectorKenichi Tajiri
- Animation DirectorWataru AbeNoriyuki FukudaNobuyuki TakeuchiChiyuki TanakaMasahiko YodaMiyuki NakamuraIsamu UtsukiYusuke ShimizuMiyako NishidaEiichi TokuraJun MatsumotoShunryō YamamuraKozue SaitōToshihiro UranakaNobuhiro NagataMichiko MakitaEiji KamiyamaChiaki SakumaYuki MuraosaMitsuru FujiiAiri TsuyukiMisaki SuzukiYue XinMin HuiYuan JingYōichi TakadaJuro Fujita
- Director of PhotographyTakeo Ogiwara
Production
- Animation Productionevg
News8
Kawagoe Boys Sing - Episode 6
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Kawagoe Boys Sing - Episode 5
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Kawagoe Boys Sing - Episode 4
Author AMBot · Date 10/31/2023
Kawagoe Boys Sing - Episode 3
Author AMBot · Date 10/24/2023
Kawagoe Boys Sing - Episode 2
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Kawagoe Boys Sing - Episode 1
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"Kawagoe Boys Sing" Anime setzt Premierentermin fest und enthüllt zusätzliche Darsteller
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"Kawagoe Boys Sing" TV-Anime kündigt Veröffentlichung im Oktober an
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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
“On the Set”
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
“Sekurabe" (背比べ)”
Ep. 4
“Shake It Till Make It”
Ep. 5
“Aimai" (曖昧)”
Ep. 5
“Goodbye Boy" (グッバイ・ボーイ)”
Ep. 5
“LA LA LA”
Ep. 6
“Now or Never”
Ep. 6
“Summer Blessing”
Ep. 8
“Gettaway”
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
“Matsubokkuri" (松ぼっくり)”
Ep. 7, 9-10, 12
“Now or Never”
Ep. 3, 9-11
“Unknown no Shikisai" (アンノウンの色彩)”
