TV-Series
Description
In a dystopian future, Japan enacts strict censorship laws to eliminate obscenity and indecency, resulting in a society where all forms of sexual expression are banned. Public discourse on such topics is heavily regulated, and even basic knowledge about human anatomy and reproduction is suppressed. The government enforces these laws through advanced surveillance and brainwashing techniques, creating a world where people are conditioned to avoid any mention of sexuality.

The protagonist, Tanukichi Okuma, enrolls in the prestigious Tokioka Academy, a school known for its strict adherence to the government's moral code. Tanukichi's father, a notorious criminal known for his lewd behavior, was arrested years ago, leaving Tanukichi determined to live a virtuous life and rise through the ranks of the school's student council. However, his plans are disrupted when he encounters Ayame Kajou, a mysterious and rebellious girl who leads a secret organization called SOX, dedicated to spreading obscene material and challenging the oppressive regime.

Ayame, also known as "Blue Snow," uses provocative tactics, such as distributing lewd flyers and wearing risqué costumes, to undermine the government's control. She recruits Tanukichi into SOX, forcing him to confront his own repressed feelings and societal conditioning. Together, they engage in increasingly outrageous acts of rebellion, often involving absurd and comedic situations, to provoke public awareness and disrupt the status quo.

Other key characters include Anna Nishikinomiya, the student council president and a staunch enforcer of the government's moral code, who struggles with her own suppressed desires and conflicting emotions. Hyouka Fuwa, a quiet and seemingly innocent girl, harbors a dark obsession with Tanukichi and becomes entangled in SOX's activities. Otome Saotome, a teacher at the academy, secretly supports SOX while maintaining a facade of strict adherence to the rules.

As the series progresses, SOX's actions escalate, drawing the attention of the government and leading to confrontations with law enforcement and rival factions. The narrative explores themes of free expression, individuality, and the consequences of extreme censorship, blending satire with over-the-top humor. The characters' interactions and personal struggles highlight the absurdity of the society they inhabit, while also addressing deeper questions about human nature and the balance between freedom and control.
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SHIMONETA: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist
下ネタという概念が存在しない退屈な世界
A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn't Exist
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 23 min.
Date: 07/04/2015
Categories
Genre
ActionComedy
Tags
Ecchi
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Whom Does Public Order and Morality Serve?
2The Mysteries of Pregnancy
3How People Love
4The Saying Goes... Love Is Justice
5Dirty Terrorism Benefits Whom?
6Hand-crafted Warmth!
7What SOX Created
8The Devil Blows His Own Trumpet
9Do Androids Dream of Electric Masseurs?
10G-Rated Quest
11Techno Break
12Dirty Jokes Forever
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Yōhei Suzuki
  • Scenario
    Masahiro Yokotani
    Hirotaka Akagi
  • Episode Director
    Yoshitaka Koyama
    Yōhei Suzuki
    Shū Honma
    Toshikazu Hashimoto
    Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Sumito Sasaki
    Sega Kajii
  • Original creator
    Hirotaka Akagi
  • Character Design
    Masahiro Fujii
  • Sound Director
    Jin Aketagawa
  • Series Composition
    Masahiro Yokotani
  • Storyboard
    Yoshitaka Koyama
    Yōhei Suzuki
    Toshikazu Hashimoto
    Sega Kajii
    Chang-Maeng Hwang
  • Music
    Akiyuki Tateyama
  • Original Character Design
    Eight Shimotsuki
  • Animation Director
    Etsushi Mori
    Yoshiko Nakajima
    Ryōichi Ōki
    Shinya Yamada
    Masahiro Fujii
    Kōji Kataoka
    Emiko Kataoka
    Michitaka Yamamoto
    Noriaki Kobayashi
    Kenji Matsuoka
    Hidetaka Kaneko
    Shinichi Wada
    Ayako Tanai
    Yu Murakami
    Kaori Ishii
    Miyuki Kobayashi
    Kiyoshi Komatsubara
    Akane Hirota
    Sang Jin Lee
    Yi Zhang
    Kentarō Tamura
Production
  • Production
    King Records
    The Klockworx Co., Ltd.
    AT-X
    Shogakukan
    Q-Tec
    Frontier Works
    GENCO
    SOX
  • Animation Production
    J.C. Staff