TV-Series
Description
"Urara Meirocho" is set in the fictional town of Meirocho, a place renowned for its fortune-telling district. The narrative centers on Chiya, a spirited and naive girl raised in the mountains, who arrives in Meirocho with the goal of becoming a top-ranked fortune-teller, or "urara." She joins the prestigious Labyrinth Town Divination Agency, where she meets three other aspiring diviners: Kon Tatsumi, a reserved and serious girl from a respected family of fortune-tellers; Koume Yukimi, a shy and gentle girl with a talent for tarot reading; and Nono Natsume, a cheerful and energetic girl who specializes in dowsing. Together, they navigate the challenges of their training, striving to improve their skills and climb the ranks of the urara hierarchy.

The series explores the daily lives and interactions of these four girls as they undergo various tests and assignments to prove their abilities. Each episode typically features a self-contained story, often involving the girls using their unique divination techniques to solve problems or help others in the town. Chiya's lack of formal training and her unconventional methods frequently lead to humorous and heartwarming situations, while Kon's disciplined approach and Koume's intuitive insights provide a balance to the group dynamics. Nono's enthusiasm and determination add a layer of optimism and drive to their collective efforts.

As the story progresses, the girls face increasingly difficult challenges, including rivalries with other aspiring urara and the pressures of meeting the expectations set by their mentors and families. The series also delves into the personal backgrounds and motivations of each character, revealing their individual struggles and aspirations. Chiya's mysterious past and her connection to the mountains are gradually uncovered, adding depth to her character and the overall narrative.

The setting of Meirocho, with its vibrant and whimsical atmosphere, plays a significant role in the story. The town is depicted as a place where tradition and modernity coexist, with its bustling streets, quaint shops, and the ever-present influence of divination. The series incorporates elements of Japanese folklore and traditional divination practices, blending them with a lighthearted and comedic tone.

Throughout the series, the bond between the four girls strengthens as they support each other through their trials and triumphs. Their journey is marked by moments of growth, self-discovery, and the realization of the importance of friendship and perseverance. "Urara Meirocho" combines elements of comedy, slice-of-life, and fantasy, creating a narrative that is both entertaining and endearing, with a focus on the themes of ambition, camaraderie, and the pursuit of one's dreams.
Information
Urara Meirocho
うらら迷路帖
Urara Maze Town Book
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 01/05/2017
Categories
Genre
Everyday DramaGhost StoriesComedy
Tags
MoeEcchi-free AdultYuri
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Fortune-Teller Girl Sometimes Shows Her Stomach
2The Things We Search For and Our Dreams are Sometimes Sweet!
3Our Friends and Colleagues are Sometimes Rivals
4Good and Bad Things are Sometimes Ticklish
5Brides and Gods Sometimes Sneeze
6Love and Pursuit Sometimes Go 'Good Girl, Good Girl!'
7Invocations and Witches Sometimes Have to Be Ready
8Forbidden Things are Sometimes Totally Naked!
9Mothers and Knowledge are Sometimes for You!
10Four Girls and the Ranking Exam are Sometimes a Trial
11Chiya and the Dark Sometimes Cry
12Baths and Celebrations Sometimes Have Smiles
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Yōhei Suzuki
  • Script
    Deko Akao
    Megumi Shimizu
    Hiroko Fukuda
  • Episode Director
    Yoshitaka Koyama
    Hiroyuki Okuno
    Yōhei Suzuki
    Kazunobu Shimizu
    Riki Fukushima
    Ken'ichi Nishida
    Shū Honma
    Yūsuke Onoda
    Sayaka Morikawa
    Sega Kajii
  • Music
    Satoshi Hōno
  • Character Design
    Mai Otsuka
  • Chief Animation Director
    Mai Otsuka
    Motohiro Taniguchi
  • Sound Director
    Satoshi Motoyama
  • Producer
    Kei Fukura
    Yūji Matsukura
    Junichirō Tanaka
    Hiroyuki Kobayashi
  • Series Composition
    Deko Akao
  • Storyboard
    Yoshiaki Iwasaki
    Yoshitaka Koyama
    Hideki Hosokawa
    Yōhei Suzuki
    Iku Suzuki
    Riki Fukushima
  • Unit Director
    Yoshiaki Iwasaki
    Yōhei Suzuki
  • Original creator
    Harikamo
  • Art Director
    Toshiharu Mizutani
  • Animation Director
    Shinichirō Minami
    Yukako Tsuzuki
    Masashi Sato
    Yumenosuke Tokuda
    Akiko Kawashima
    Kazuyuki Ikai
    Mai Otsuka
    Atsushi Komori
    Masayuki Fujita
    Toshiya Furuike
    Hidetaka Kaneko
    Fuyumi Toriyama
    Ryōsuke Tanigawa
    Sumie Kinoshita
    Yu Murakami
    Kanae Komatsu
    Kazumi Ono
    Shinya Kōno
    Motohiro Taniguchi
    Shingo Nakamura
    Mariko Komatsu
    Hiroshi Tatezaki
    Ikuko Matsushita
    Akane Hirota
    Nanako Ninomiya
    Dana Shuhara
    Akira Iwasaki
    Wan Qian Xie
    Naru Nishikōri
    Yuika Kojima
    Mika Takahashi
  • Director of Photography
    Yoshio Ōkouchi
Production
  • Animation Production
    J.C. Staff