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 after her mother’s passing. Initially unfamiliar with the town’s culture, Himeno becomes intrigued by its pottery heritage after encountering a local pottery club at her new high school. She joins the club, where she begins to learn the intricacies of creating ceramics, from shaping clay to glazing and firing.
The narrative explores Himeno’s journey as she navigates the challenges of mastering pottery, forming friendships, and connecting with her late mother’s legacy. Her mother, a skilled potter, had deep ties to Tajimi’s ceramic industry, and Himeno’s pursuit of pottery becomes a way to honor her memory. Alongside Himeno, the series introduces other club members, each with their own motivations and personalities. Toko Aoi, the club president, is passionate and knowledgeable about pottery, while Mika Kukuri, a cheerful and energetic classmate, provides comic relief and camaraderie. Naoko Naruse, a reserved and meticulous student, adds depth to the group dynamic.
The series balances its focus on the technical aspects of pottery with the emotional and interpersonal growth of its characters. Episodes often depict the club members working on various projects, participating in local events, and learning from experienced potters in the community. The story also highlights the cultural significance of Tajimi’s pottery industry, incorporating real-world locations and traditions to ground the narrative in authenticity. Through its exploration of creativity, perseverance, and community, "Let's Make a Mug Too" offers a heartfelt portrayal of finding purpose and connection through art.
The narrative explores Himeno’s journey as she navigates the challenges of mastering pottery, forming friendships, and connecting with her late mother’s legacy. Her mother, a skilled potter, had deep ties to Tajimi’s ceramic industry, and Himeno’s pursuit of pottery becomes a way to honor her memory. Alongside Himeno, the series introduces other club members, each with their own motivations and personalities. Toko Aoi, the club president, is passionate and knowledgeable about pottery, while Mika Kukuri, a cheerful and energetic classmate, provides comic relief and camaraderie. Naoko Naruse, a reserved and meticulous student, adds depth to the group dynamic.
The series balances its focus on the technical aspects of pottery with the emotional and interpersonal growth of its characters. Episodes often depict the club members working on various projects, participating in local events, and learning from experienced potters in the community. The story also highlights the cultural significance of Tajimi’s pottery industry, incorporating real-world locations and traditions to ground the narrative in authenticity. Through its exploration of creativity, perseverance, and community, "Let's Make a Mug Too" offers a heartfelt portrayal of finding purpose and connection through art.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Welcome to the Pottery Club!
2The Pottery Club Is Paradise
3Because We`re Childhood Friends... Right?
4The Taste of Ochazuke
5The Teacher`s Secret
6The Garden of Sky and Wind
7Himeno`s Piece
8Kukuri of the Strange River
9Pound, Stretch, Subtract, and Add
10Hime-chan Is Doing Her Best
11I Want to Win a Prize Now
12A Smile for the Future
Cast
- Jūbē Aoki
- Mami Koizumi
- Tokishirō Toyokawa
- Naoko Naruse
- Haru Miyachi
- Tomonari KusanoYūichirō Umehara
- Mad Deiemon
- Mika Kukuri
- Toko Aoki
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorJun Kamiya
- Script
- Episode DirectorJun KamiyaMasayoshi OzakiHirokazu YamadaYūko KiyoshimaKazuomi KogaNatsumi UchinumaKunpei Maeda
- MusicTomoki Hasegawa
- Character DesignAyano Yoshioka
- Chief Animation DirectorAyano Yoshioka
- Sound DirectorTakumi Itō
- Executive producerTakashi InoueToru MatsumotoHideo MomodaHiroyasu TaniguchiFumitaka KitazawaHarumi SatōTakahiko UchiyamaKaori NakahashiJunichi IgariTomoyuki Ōwada
- Series Composition
- StoryboardJun Kamiya
- Unit DirectorJun Kamiya
- Original MangaOsamu KajiwaraEisuke TakeuchiTadayoshi Taguchi
- Art DirectorHiroko Tanabe
- Animation DirectorToshiya WashidaMayumi HidakaTomoko FukunagaAyano YoshiokaYūki TamoriMitsuaki HoriRiko KanedaTaeko SatōYūki NakanoCocoro Takemoto
- 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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