TV-Series
Description
"Saki Episode of Side A" is a spin-off of the original "Saki" series, focusing on the mahjong team from Achiga Girls' Academy. The story centers on Shizuno Takakamo, a first-year student who reunites with her childhood friend, Ako Atarashi, after transferring to Achiga. Together, they revive the school's mahjong club, aiming to compete in the national high school mahjong tournament. The narrative explores their journey as they assemble a team of skilled players, including Kuro Matsumi, Yuu Matsumi, and Arata Sagimori, each bringing unique abilities and personalities to the table.

The series delves into the dynamics of the team as they train and compete in regional qualifiers, facing formidable opponents from other schools. The matches are intense, blending strategic gameplay with the characters' personal growth and camaraderie. Shizuno's leadership and Ako's determination drive the team forward, while the Matsumi sisters and Arata contribute their expertise and resolve. The story highlights the challenges of balancing individual strengths with teamwork, as well as the emotional stakes of pursuing a shared dream.

As the Achiga team progresses through the tournament, they encounter rival schools, each with their own distinct playing styles and motivations. The narrative emphasizes the psychological and tactical aspects of mahjong, showcasing how the characters adapt and overcome obstacles. Themes of friendship, perseverance, and rivalry are woven throughout, providing depth to the competitive framework. The series concludes with the team's efforts to secure a spot in the national tournament, setting the stage for further developments in the broader "Saki" universe.
Information
Saki Episode of Side A
咲-Saki-阿知賀編 episode of side-A
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 15
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 04/08/2012
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Chance Meeting
2Beginning
3Contact
4The Nationals
5Veteran
6Recovery
7Conviction
8Training
9The strongest
10Dealer's streak
11Determination
12Promise
13Free-for-all
14Aspiration
15Intensify
16Traces
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Manabu Ono
  • Episode Director
    Ryōki Kamitsubo
    Kazuya Iwata
    Kenji Setō
    Kōhei Hatano
    Fumiya Kitajou
    Jun Nakagawa
    Noriyuki Nomata
    Kyōhei Ishiguro
    Hiroshi Ikehata
  • Original Manga
    Aguri Igarashi
  • Art Director
    Hiroki Matsumoto
    Shinji Takasuka
    Yuka Ohashi
  • Animation Director
    Mayumi Watanabe
    Masahiro Sekiguchi
    Masakatsu Sasaki
    Takao Takegami
    Yūdai Suzuki
    Keiji Tani
    Hideyuki Kataoka
    Kenji Ōta
    Sayuri Sugitō
    Toshihiro Kikuchi
    Mikio Fujiwara
    Yuji Ushijima
    Hayato Hashiguchi
    Hiroshi Mimata
    Noboru Jitsuhara
    Satoshi Sakai
    Yukiyo Komito
    Shinji Yamamoto
    Toshimitsu Takechi
    Shō Kojima
    Youki Ebisu
    Mayu Fujimoto
    Noriko Ogura
    Takahiro Sakai
    Yūma Yokomatsu
    Jung Ha Seo
    Hong Shen
    Myung Hyun Kim
    Dai Ōhara
    Gi Dong Heo
    Kiyoshi Komatsubara
  • Director of Photography
    Kōjirō Hayashi
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Kazuya Komai
    Manabu Ono
    Naotaka Hayashi
    Kenji Setō
    Fumiya Kitajou
    Kyōhei Ishiguro
    Hiroshi Ikehata
    Takaomi Kanasaki
  • Unit Director
    Manabu Ono
    Kenji Setō
    Hiroshi Ikehata
    Takaomi Kanasaki
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Masakatsu Sasaki
  • Chief Animation Director
    Masakatsu Sasaki
  • Sound Director
    Yōta Tsuruoka
  • Producer
    Yūichirō Takahata
    Yuka Sakurai
    Ryōsuke Ōno
Production
  • Animation Production
    Studio Gokumi
  • Production
    The Klockworx Co., Ltd.
    Pony Canyon
    Sotsu Co., Ltd.
    TV Tokyo
    Lantis
    Saki Achiga-hen Production Committee
Music
Opening
Ep. 13-15
“TSU・BA・SA”