Description
"ZENSHU" is a sports anime centered around the world of competitive swimming, exploring themes of ambition, rivalry, and personal growth. The narrative revolves around Haruto Minami, a high school student with a natural talent for swimming but a lack of discipline and direction. After a humiliating defeat at a regional competition, Haruto transfers to Shirogane High School, known for its elite swimming program, to rebuild his career and prove his worth.
At Shirogane, Haruto encounters a diverse group of swimmers, each with their own motivations and struggles. Among them is Kaito Tachibana, the team captain and a nationally ranked swimmer, who becomes both a mentor and a rival to Haruto. The series delves into their dynamic, showcasing how their contrasting approaches to the sport—Haruto’s raw talent versus Kaito’s meticulous training—push each other to new heights. Other key characters include Aoi Fujisaki, a former prodigy grappling with burnout, and Rina Saito, a dedicated swimmer balancing academics and athletics.
The plot progresses through intense training regimens, inter-school competitions, and personal challenges. Haruto’s journey is marked by setbacks and breakthroughs as he learns to harness his potential and develop a deeper understanding of teamwork and perseverance. The series also explores the psychological and physical demands of competitive swimming, highlighting the sacrifices required to excel in the sport.
As the narrative unfolds, the focus shifts to the national championships, where Haruto and his teammates face off against formidable opponents. The stakes are high, and the pressure mounts as they strive to achieve their individual and collective goals. Through its portrayal of the swimmers’ struggles and triumphs, "ZENSHU" offers a grounded and compelling look at the world of competitive sports, emphasizing the importance of resilience, camaraderie, and self-discovery.
At Shirogane, Haruto encounters a diverse group of swimmers, each with their own motivations and struggles. Among them is Kaito Tachibana, the team captain and a nationally ranked swimmer, who becomes both a mentor and a rival to Haruto. The series delves into their dynamic, showcasing how their contrasting approaches to the sport—Haruto’s raw talent versus Kaito’s meticulous training—push each other to new heights. Other key characters include Aoi Fujisaki, a former prodigy grappling with burnout, and Rina Saito, a dedicated swimmer balancing academics and athletics.
The plot progresses through intense training regimens, inter-school competitions, and personal challenges. Haruto’s journey is marked by setbacks and breakthroughs as he learns to harness his potential and develop a deeper understanding of teamwork and perseverance. The series also explores the psychological and physical demands of competitive swimming, highlighting the sacrifices required to excel in the sport.
As the narrative unfolds, the focus shifts to the national championships, where Haruto and his teammates face off against formidable opponents. The stakes are high, and the pressure mounts as they strive to achieve their individual and collective goals. Through its portrayal of the swimmers’ struggles and triumphs, "ZENSHU" offers a grounded and compelling look at the world of competitive sports, emphasizing the importance of resilience, camaraderie, and self-discovery.
Cast
- StadtoberhauptTetje Mierendorf
- Pegbar
- Boabab
- Almiral
- Memelune
- Monique Clémont
- Memmeln
- ChefinSaskia Brzyszczyk
- Haruko
- La règleChloé Dermont
Comment(s)
Staff
- Director
- MusicYukari Hashimoto
- Original Character DesignYoshiteru Tsujino
- Art DirectorAkio ShimadaMasakazu MiyakeHaruna SakamotoTaketo Gonpei
- Director of PhotographyKenta Fujita
- StoryboardIchirō ItanoJun ShishidoHiroshi KobayashiKiyoshi MatsudaRisako YoshidaTakayuki SanoKayoko IshikawaTeruyuki OmineMasatsugu NagasoeKa Hee ImTokio IgarashiShinji Imada
- Unit Director
- Art designAkio Shimada
- Executive producer
- Script
- Original creator
- Character DesignKayoko IshikawaShūji Takahara
- Chief Animation DirectorEtsuko SumimotoShūji TakaharaKazuko HayakawaKayoko IshikawaManabu AkitaYun ZhangWei Ning ChenYuka Kudō
- Series Composition
- Episode DirectorYasuhiro GeshiJun ShishidoKazuo MiyakeKiyoshi MatsudaSumie NoroYasutomo OkamotoYouhei TsuchiyaAi KondōKa Hee ImTokio IgarashiIho IshikawaShinji Imada
- Animation DirectorHajime YoshidaKazuyo NakamuraMiyuki NakamuraKazuko HayakawaMayumi HidakaShinichi NozakiAkihito AokiShinichi WadaRyūnosuke MurakamiKōki SugawaraKeiko IchiharaSi Min LeeKayoko IshikawaKaori YamadaChihiro ShimadaMing Zhe QiuHisashi NakamotoTsukasa IzumisakaEun Ah ShinYi Ming SunHanni YuanJia Yi BaoWen Long LiShin Eun AhSeo Jeong ParkEun Ji SoNon ShimamotoHyeon Suk Hong
- 3D DirectorYurie Suzuki
- ProducerMirai YamauchiKenta OdaTomokazu IkedaMika HagiwaraTakanori HosakaYō Katayama
Production
- Animation ProductionMAPPA
- ProductionMAPPATV TokyoTwin EngineRakutenAnimateBushiroad Creative
News16
Zenshuu - Episode 11
Author AMBot · Date 03/27/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 12
Author AMBot · Date 03/27/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 10
Author AMBot · Date 03/09/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 8
Author AMBot · Date 03/09/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 9
Author AMBot · Date 03/09/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 7
Author AMBot · Date 02/25/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 7
Author AMBot · Date 02/20/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 6
Author AMBot · Date 02/12/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 5
Author AMBot · Date 02/06/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 4
Author AMBot · Date 01/28/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 3
Author AMBot · Date 01/24/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 2
Author AMBot · Date 01/24/2025
Zenshuu - Episode 1
Author AMBot · Date 01/12/2025
Zenshū: Original-Anime von MAPPA startet im Januar 2025
Author AMBot · Date 12/06/2024
Original-Anime "Zenshu." wird im Januar 2025 ausgestrahlt
Author AMBot · Date 10/20/2024
MAPPA kündigt den neuen Original-TV-Anime "Zenshu" an
Author AMBot · Date 03/23/2024
Relations
Recommendations based on shared tags.
Anime overview
Manga overview






