Description
"Let's Make a Mug Too" is a slice-of-life anime centered around the art of pottery and the personal growth of its characters. The story is set in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, a region renowned for its rich history in ceramics. The protagonist, Himeno Toyokawa, moves to Tajimi with her father following the death of her mother. Struggling to adjust to her new environment, Himeno discovers a passion for pottery after joining her high school's pottery club. Her journey into the world of ceramics becomes a means of connecting with her late mother, who was also a skilled potter.
The series explores the daily lives of Himeno and her classmates as they learn the intricacies of pottery-making, from shaping clay to glazing and firing. Each episode delves into the technical and creative aspects of the craft, highlighting the patience and dedication required to master it. The narrative also emphasizes the camaraderie among the club members, including the reserved but talented Naoko Naruse, the energetic and supportive Mika Kukuri, and the experienced club advisor, Tomoko Kinosaki. Together, they navigate the challenges of creating pottery while forming meaningful friendships.
As the story progresses, Himeno's initial struggles with self-doubt and grief gradually give way to a sense of purpose and pride in her work. The series also incorporates elements of Tajimi's local culture and history, showcasing the city's deep connection to ceramics and its role in preserving traditional craftsmanship. Through its focus on pottery, "Let's Make a Mug Too" offers a heartfelt exploration of creativity, resilience, and the importance of community, all while celebrating the beauty of handmade art.
The series explores the daily lives of Himeno and her classmates as they learn the intricacies of pottery-making, from shaping clay to glazing and firing. Each episode delves into the technical and creative aspects of the craft, highlighting the patience and dedication required to master it. The narrative also emphasizes the camaraderie among the club members, including the reserved but talented Naoko Naruse, the energetic and supportive Mika Kukuri, and the experienced club advisor, Tomoko Kinosaki. Together, they navigate the challenges of creating pottery while forming meaningful friendships.
As the story progresses, Himeno's initial struggles with self-doubt and grief gradually give way to a sense of purpose and pride in her work. The series also incorporates elements of Tajimi's local culture and history, showcasing the city's deep connection to ceramics and its role in preserving traditional craftsmanship. Through its focus on pottery, "Let's Make a Mug Too" offers a heartfelt exploration of creativity, resilience, and the importance of community, all while celebrating the beauty of handmade art.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Let`s Go! Down the Path of Pottery
2My Paradise
3My Mom Really Is Amazing!
4The Mumblings of the Clay
5What`s Wrong, Touko-senpai?
6The Pottery Club of Endless Mysteries
7Supersized Cultural Festival
8Good Day for the Pottery Wheel
9Beyond the Calm Autumn Sky
10Found It!
11Freedom - Future - Sparkle
12I`m Making a Mug!
Cast
- Mami Koizumi
- Tokishirō Toyokawa
- Himena Tokikawa
- Toko Aoki
- Mika Kukuri
- Naoko Naruse
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Staff
- DirectorJun Kamiya
- Script
- Episode DirectorMasayuki IimuraKunpei Maeda
- MusicTomoki Hasegawa
- Character DesignAyano Yoshioka
- Chief Animation DirectorAyano Yoshioka
- Sound DirectorTakumi Itō
- Executive producerTakashi InoueToru MatsumotoHiroyasu TaniguchiFumitaka KitazawaHideo MomotaHarumi SatōTakahiko UchiyamaKaori NakahashiJunichi IgariTomoyuki Ōwada
- Key Animation DirectorYūki Nakano
- Series Composition
- StoryboardJun KamiyaKunpei MaedaJinya Ichimura
- Unit DirectorJun KamiyaKunpei Maeda
- Original MangaOsamu KajiwaraEisuke TakeuchiTadayoshi Taguchi
- Art DirectorHiroko Tanabe
- Animation DirectorToshiya WashidaEtsushi MoriHanako EnomotoMayumi HidakaTomoko FukunagaKanae KomatsuHiroshi TatezakiAyano YoshiokaYū HorieMichiko MiyamotoHanako KikuchiYeon Ju BaekRiko KanedaKwang Woo KimYūki NakanoHan Eul Lee
- Director of PhotographyRyu Takizawa
- Producer
Production
- ProductionMaho FilmNippon AnimationTokyo MXNippon ColumbiaNippon BS Broadcasting Corporation81 ProducePlanetZipangCBC RadioChubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
- Animation ProductionNippon Animation
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