TV-Series
Description
"Seton Dōbutsuki," also known as "Seton Academy: Join the Pack!," is an anime series that blends comedy, slice-of-life, and anthropomorphic elements. The story centers around Mazama Jin, a human boy who enrolls at Seton Academy, a school populated primarily by anthropomorphic animals. Jin, who harbors a deep dislike for animals due to a childhood trauma, finds himself in a unique predicament as one of the few humans in a world dominated by animal-human hybrids.

The narrative unfolds as Jin is reluctantly drawn into the "Pack Club," a group formed by the wolf-girl Hino Hitomi, who is determined to create a pack to ensure her survival and social standing. The club's members include various animal-human hybrids, each with distinct personalities and traits reflective of their species. Hitomi, as the leader, is fiercely loyal and protective, embodying the pack mentality of wolves. Other notable members include Ranka Ōkami, a wolf-girl with a more reserved and shy demeanor, and Mei Kamino, a cat-girl who often clashes with Jin due to their opposing views on animals.

Throughout the series, the Pack Club navigates the challenges of school life, interspecies relationships, and the complexities of coexistence between humans and animal hybrids. The interactions between Jin and the club members serve as the primary source of humor and conflict, as Jin's aversion to animals gradually softens through his experiences with the group. The series explores themes of acceptance, friendship, and the breaking down of prejudices, all while maintaining a lighthearted and comedic tone.

The episodic structure of the series allows for a variety of scenarios, from school festivals and competitions to more personal stories about the characters' backgrounds and struggles. Each episode often highlights the unique traits and behaviors of the animal hybrids, drawing parallels to their real-life counterparts in humorous and insightful ways. The dynamic between Jin and the Pack Club members evolves over time, with Jin's initial reluctance giving way to a deeper understanding and appreciation for his new friends.

"Seton Dōbutsuki" balances its comedic elements with moments of genuine character development, particularly in its exploration of Jin's growth and the bonds formed within the Pack Club. The series provides a whimsical yet thoughtful look at the challenges and rewards of bridging the gap between different species, all set against the backdrop of a quirky and imaginative school environment.
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Seton Dōbutsuki
シートン動物記
Setons Welt der Tiere
Seton Animal Chronicles
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 45
Date: 10/14/1989 – 12/22/1990
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Staff
  • Director · Takeshi Shirato
  • Screenplay · Sukehiro Tomita
  • Screenplay · Tsunehisa Itō
  • Screenplay · Haruya Yamazaki
  • Screenplay · Taeko Okina
  • Screenplay · Yū Mizuki
  • Storyboard · Toshifumi Kawase
  • Storyboard · Yoshikata Nitta
  • Storyboard · Takeshi Shirato
  • Storyboard · Eiji Okabe
  • Storyboard · Hiromitsu Morita
  • Storyboard · Hideaki Oba
  • Storyboard · Shinnosuke Kon
  • Storyboard · Takashi Tanazawa
  • Storyboard · Yuki Kinoshita
  • Storyboard · Yasuo Ishikawa
  • Storyboard · Hiroshi Jinsenji
  • Storyboard · Hideo Watanabe
  • Storyboard · Ken'ichi Yamazaki
  • Storyboard · Shōichi Murata
  • Storyboard · Raita Hiroshi
  • Episode Director · Shinichi Watanabe
  • Episode Director · Yoshikata Nitta
  • Episode Director · Naoyuki Kuzuya
  • Episode Director · Takeshi Shirato
  • Episode Director · Eiji Okabe
  • Episode Director · Hiromitsu Morita
  • Episode Director · Hideaki Oba
  • Episode Director · Yoshihide Kuriyama
  • Episode Director · Yuki Kinoshita
  • Episode Director · Masahito Otani
  • Episode Director · Yasuo Ishikawa
  • Episode Director · Takechika Narikawa
  • Episode Director · Renji Kawabata
  • Episode Director · Hiromitsu Hoshino
  • Episode Director · Raita Hiroshi
  • Episode Director · Masao Itou
  • Music · Kō Ōtani
  • Original story · Ernest Thompson Seton
  • Character Design · Kei Hyoudou
  • Character Design · Shinya Takahashi
  • Character Design · Hirohide Shikishima
  • Character Design · Yuki Kinoshita
  • Character Design · Eiji Uemura
  • Character Design · Kei Jingu
  • Character Design · Yutaka Arai
  • Character Design · Jouji Yanase
  • Character Design · Hisatoshi Motoki
  • Character Design · Katsutoshi Kobayashi
  • Character Design · Isao Kaneko
  • Character Design · Sachiko Ōto
  • Art Director · Masazumi Matsumiya
  • Animation Director · Masahiro Aizawa
  • Animation Director · Kei Hyoudou
  • Animation Director · Ichizō Kobayashi
  • Animation Director · Hirohide Shikishima
  • Animation Director · Yuki Kinoshita
  • Animation Director · Eiji Suzuki
  • Animation Director · Eiji Uemura
  • Animation Director · Kei Jingu
  • Animation Director · Zhen Yu Ying
  • Animation Director · Yutaka Arai
  • Animation Director · Jouji Yanase
  • Animation Director · Hisatoshi Motoki
  • Animation Director · Masaji Maruyama
  • Animation Director · Isao Kaneko
  • Animation Director · Tadayuki Uda
  • Animation Director · Sachiko Ōto
  • Sound Director · Akira Ookuma
  • Director of Photography · Nobuyuki Sugaya
  • Director of Photography · Hitoshi Kaneko
  • Executive producer · Hidenori Murata
  • Producer · Hibiki Ito
  • Producer · Masanobu Shimoda
  • Producer · Takayoshi Ohira
Production
  • Production · NTV
  • Production · Eiken
  • Production · Sunshine Corporation