TV-Series
Description
"Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakama-tachi" is a 12-episode anime series that blends comedy, romance, and action within a high school setting. The story centers around Ryoko Ookami, a strong-willed and physically adept girl who is a member of the Otogi High School's "Otogi Bank," a club that assists students with their problems in exchange for favors. Despite her tough exterior, Ryoko harbors insecurities about her femininity and struggles with expressing her emotions. Her partner, Ryoshi Morino, is a timid boy with a crush on Ryoko, who uses his sharpshooting skills to support her during missions. The dynamic between Ryoko and Ryoshi forms the core of the narrative, with Ryoshi's unwavering loyalty and affection gradually breaking through Ryoko's defenses.

The Otogi Bank is led by Ringo Akai, a cunning and manipulative strategist who orchestrates the club's operations. Other members include Otsuu Tsurugaya, a cheerful and energetic girl with superhuman strength; Alice Shirosaki, a quiet and mysterious hacker; and Liszt Lizarian, a flamboyant and narcissistic inventor. Together, they tackle various requests from students, ranging from retrieving stolen items to confronting bullies. Each mission reveals more about the characters' personalities and backstories, adding depth to their interactions and relationships.

The series incorporates fairy tale motifs, with characters often referencing or embodying traits from classic stories. Ryoko, for instance, is likened to the "Wolf" from "Little Red Riding Hood," while Ryoshi is compared to the "Hunter." These parallels are woven into the narrative, emphasizing themes of courage, trust, and self-discovery. The anime balances lighthearted humor with moments of tension and drama, particularly as Ryoko and Ryoshi's relationship evolves and the group faces increasingly challenging tasks.

The overarching plot is episodic, with most episodes focusing on a specific mission or character development. However, a recurring antagonist, Tarou Urashima, serves as a foil to the Otogi Bank, often complicating their efforts. His schemes and rivalry with the group add a layer of conflict that ties the individual episodes together. The series concludes with a resolution that underscores the growth of the characters and the bonds they have formed, leaving room for further exploration of their adventures.
Information
Big Windup! Season 2
おおきく振りかぶって ~夏の大会編~
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 25 min.
Date: 04/01/2010 – 06/24/2010
Categories
Genre
Fighting ShounenComedy
Tags
Baseball
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1What's Next?
2Sakitama
33rd Match
4Baseball Is Hard
5I Want to Play Baseball
6Important
7Slow Change
85th Match
9Doing Research
10Bottom Of The 5th, 2-5
11Because I'm The ace
129th Inning
13We Start Again
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Tsutomu Mizushima
  • Script
    Yōsuke Kuroda
    Tsutomu Mizushima
    Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Susumu Mitsunaka
    Natsuo Souda
  • Episode Director
    Hideki Tachibana
    Tsutomu Mizushima
    Kazuhisa Ōno
    Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Tarou Iwasaki
    Hiroyuki Hata
    Susumu Mitsunaka
    Natsuo Souda
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Yukihiro Shibutani
  • Animation Director
    Jun Yukawa
    Yasuyuki Noda
    Akira Takata
    Takahiko Yoshida
    Hiroyo Izumi
    Misato Ootani
    Akiko Nakano
    Miyako Tsuji
    Hatsue Koizumi
    Asami Komatsu
    Mizuka Takahashi
    Maki Fujioka
    Shingo Ogiso
    Issei Arakaki
    Masaru Yonezawa
    Nao Kawashima
    Toshifumi Niijima
    Hitomi Odashima
  • Director of Photography
    Takeshi Hirooka
    Mutsumi Usuda
  • Series Composition
    Yōsuke Kuroda
  • Storyboard
    Hideki Tachibana
    Minoru Ōhara
    Tsutomu Mizushima
    Kazuhisa Ōno
    Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Hiroyuki Hata
    Susumu Mitsunaka
    Natsuo Souda
  • Music
    Shirō Hamaguchi
  • Character Design
    Takahiko Yoshida
  • Chief Animation Director
    Akira Takata
    Takahiko Yoshida
    Junichirō Taniguchi
  • Sound Director
    Hiromi Kikuta
  • Producer
    Ryo Oyama
    Tomonori Ochikoshi
    Takeshi Tanaka
    Kozue Kananiwa
    Masayuki Haryu
    Toshihiro Maeda
Production
  • Production
    MOVIC
    Kodansha
    Mainichi Broadcasting System
    A-1 Pictures
    Aniplex
    Tokyo Broadcasting System
  • Animation Production
    A-1 Pictures