TV-Series
Description
"Wandaba Style" is a 12-episode anime series that blends science fiction, comedy, and music into a unique narrative. The story centers around Tsukasa Kiriki, a high school student and the leader of the idol group Milky Way. Tsukasa and her groupmates—Yayoi Hanaki, Kanna Kirishima, and Shion Amase—are passionate about their music but struggle to gain recognition in a competitive industry. Their fortunes change when they encounter a mysterious scientist named Dr. Hikaru Hoshina, who proposes an unconventional plan to boost their popularity: performing a concert on the Moon.

Dr. Hoshina, a self-proclaimed genius inventor, has developed a rocket capable of reaching the Moon, but he lacks a crew to test it. He sees potential in Milky Way and offers them the opportunity to perform a historic lunar concert, which would undoubtedly catapult them to fame. Despite the absurdity of the idea, the group agrees, driven by their determination to succeed. The series follows their journey as they undergo rigorous training to prepare for the mission, facing both physical and emotional challenges along the way.

The narrative explores the dynamics within Milky Way as they navigate their personal struggles and aspirations. Tsukasa, the determined leader, often clashes with the more laid-back Yayoi, while Kanna and Shion provide comic relief and emotional support. Dr. Hoshina, though eccentric, becomes a mentor figure, guiding them through the complexities of space travel and encouraging them to push their limits. The series also introduces rival idol groups and external obstacles, adding tension and stakes to their mission.

As the story progresses, the focus shifts between the group's preparations for the lunar concert and their interactions with each other, highlighting themes of teamwork, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams. The blend of humor, heartfelt moments, and the absurd premise of performing on the Moon creates a distinctive tone that sets "Wandaba Style" apart from traditional idol anime. The series concludes with Milky Way's climactic lunar performance, marking a turning point in their careers and solidifying their bond as a group.
Information
Wandaba Style
妄想科学シリーズ ワンダバスタイル
Wacky Science Fiction Series Wandaba Style
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 04/05/2003 – 06/21/2003
Categories
Genre
Comedy
Settings
Sci-Fi
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Project Start!
2A toast to H2CO3
3Singing in the Stratosphere
4Fear of a speed of 1600km/h
5The Strength of Magnetation! The Linear Gun!
6From a Slump to Warp!?
7It's Show Time!
8Fly Me To The Moon
9Live or Life?!
10Survival
11Sachiko, From A Distant Star
12To Pass Beyond Wild Science
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Series Director
    Yoshihiro Takamoto
  • Script
    Shōichi Satō
    Kōichi Taki
  • Unit Director
    Yoshihiro Takamoto
    Yoshikata Nitta
    Naoyuki Kuzuya
    Shinya Hanai
    Yasuhiro Minami
    Kazunobu Shimizu
    Hiroshi Haraguchi
    Taro Kubo
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Shōji Hara
  • Chief Animation Director
    Shōji Hara
  • Mecha design
    Gaku Miyao
    Koji Nakakita
  • Director of Photography
    Nobuhiro Tengeji
  • Producer
    Toshio Hatanaka
    Maki Horiuchi
    Tsuneo Takechi
    Akinao Soneoka
    Katsuhiro Yoshikawa
    Nobuyuki Okajima
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Yoshihiro Takamoto
    Kiyoshi Egami
    Naoyuki Kuzuya
    Hiroaki Shimura
    Toshiyuki Shimazu
    Kimiko Tamai
    Megumi Yamamoto
  • Music
    Try Force
  • Original Character Design
    GotoP
  • Art Director
    Shigeru Morimoto
  • Animation Director
    Miwa Ōshima
    Maki Fujii
    Jun Nakai
    Shōji Hara
    Masayoshi Tanaka
    Haruo Ōgawara
    Junichirō Taniguchi
    Naoya Horikawa
    Ai Kikuchi
    Shinsuke Yanagi
    Rie Kawaguchi
  • Sound Director
    Hideo Takahashi
  • Executive producer
    Nagateru Katō
    Katsuharu Nagata
    Masafumi Fukui
    Nobuhiko Sakoh
    Yūji Itō
    Akinao Soneoka
Production
  • Production
    The Klockworx Co., Ltd.
    TNK
    Media Factory
    Imagica
    Wonder Farm
    D3 Publisher Inc.
    Wandaba Style Production Group
  • Animation Production
    TNK