TV-Series
Description
"After School Dice Club" centers on the lives of three high school girls who form an unlikely friendship through their shared interest in board games. Miki Takekasa, a reserved and studious girl, finds herself drawn into the world of tabletop gaming after meeting Aya Takayashiki, a cheerful and outgoing transfer student, and Midori Ono, a quiet and mysterious classmate. The trio discovers a small board game shop run by a kind shopkeeper, who introduces them to a variety of games, each serving as a catalyst for personal growth and bonding.

The narrative unfolds episodically, with each chapter or episode focusing on a specific board game that mirrors the characters' struggles, aspirations, or relationships. Through games like "Catan," "Splendor," and "Love Letter," the girls explore themes of strategy, cooperation, and competition, while also confronting their own insecurities and fears. Miki, initially hesitant and rule-bound, learns to embrace spontaneity and creativity. Aya, despite her bubbly exterior, grapples with feelings of loneliness and the pressure to fit in. Midori, who harbors a deep love for storytelling, finds solace in the imaginative worlds of board games, which help her connect with others.

The series also introduces secondary characters, such as fellow students and the shopkeeper, who provide additional perspectives and challenges. The games themselves are often used as metaphors for life, encouraging the characters to reflect on their decisions and relationships. The story balances lighthearted moments with deeper emotional undertones, creating a narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

"After School Dice Club" emphasizes the importance of friendship, communication, and self-discovery, using the medium of board games to explore these themes in a relatable and engaging manner. The series appeals to fans of slice-of-life stories and those interested in the growing popularity of tabletop gaming culture.
Information
After School Dice Club
放課後さいころ倶楽部
Type: TV-Series
Date: 10/02/2019
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1A New World
2This Is a Cockroach!
3Not Alone
4Midori`s Dream
5A Message for You
6A Fledgling Designer Is Born!
7Opening Up
8The Fourth Friend
9Daruma-Doll Fell Down
10Happy Holy Night
11A Game by Everyone
12The Place We All Love
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Kenichi Imaizumi
  • Script
    Atsushi Maekawa
    Eriko Matsuda
    Yoriko Tomita
  • Episode Director
    Hiromichi Matano
    Kenichi Imaizumi
    Naoki Horiuchi
    Mie Ōishi
    Kentarō Fujita
    Keiichi Matsuki
    Danzo Kato
    Kōji Aritomi
    Yūichi Itō
    Masatoyo Takada
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Hitomi Haga
  • Animation Director
    Masaaki Sakurai
    Toshihide Masudate
    Dai Imaoka
    Yukiko Ibe
    Toyoaki Fukushima
    Masumi Hoshino
    Hiroyuki Shimizu
    Hiroaki Kawaguchi
    Kazuko Nakayama
    Madoka Ozawa
    Minefumi Harada
    Kasumi Wada
    Katsuyuki Yamazaki
    Kaoru Maehara
    Miho Sekimoto
    Michinori Shiga
    Masato Okada
    Mari Shirakawa
    Keiko Shiraishi
    Takaki Inoue
    Kenji Kodama
    Eriko Haga
    Azusa Miyanaga
    Dai Ōhara
    Zhen Lei Cheng
    Takuya Saidō
    Nobutaka Ōta
    Yun Liu Liu
    Mai Mizui
    Osamu Kadoya
    Miho Jinnouchi
    Rikako Matsui
    Tsukasa Kiyohara
  • Director of Photography
    Teppei Satō
  • Dubbing Director
    Kazuzō Hamano
  • Series Composition
    Atsushi Maekawa
  • Storyboard
    Koji Masunari
    Michio Fukuda
    Kenichi Imaizumi
    Rika Ōta
    Mie Ōishi
    Kentarō Fujita
    Yūichi Itō
  • Music
    Shūji Katayama
  • Character Design
    Yukiko Ibe
  • Chief Animation Director
    Masaaki Sakurai
    Toshihide Masudate
    Dai Imaoka
    Chieko Miyakawa
    Yukiko Ibe
  • Sound Director
    Junichi Inaba
  • Producer
    Tomoko Shibuya
    Yukihiko Nakao
    Kazusa Umeda
    Reiko Sasaki
    Kenta Maeda
    Taisuke Shikama
    Masahiko Nagano
    Hidekazu Kurihara
Production
  • Animation Production
    LIDEN FILMS
  • Production
    GENCO