TV-Series
Description
"Ore wa Chokkaku" is a romantic comedy anime that centers on the life of Chokkaku, a high school student who struggles with expressing his feelings due to his overly straightforward and blunt personality. His honesty often leads to awkward or humorous situations, especially when it comes to his interactions with classmates and his crush, Aya. Aya is a kind and popular girl who finds Chokkaku’s honesty both refreshing and perplexing, creating a dynamic that drives much of the series’ humor and emotional moments.

The plot revolves around Chokkaku’s attempts to navigate the complexities of teenage relationships while staying true to his straightforward nature. His lack of tact frequently causes misunderstandings, but his genuine intentions gradually endear him to those around him. Aya, intrigued by his sincerity, begins to see past his social clumsiness, leading to a slow-burning romantic subplot. Supporting characters, such as Chokkaku’s best friend and various classmates, add depth to the story by providing contrasting perspectives on love and friendship, often highlighting the challenges of communication and self-expression.

The series balances comedic elements with heartfelt moments, exploring themes of honesty, self-acceptance, and the awkwardness of adolescence. Chokkaku’s journey is marked by his growth as he learns to balance his bluntness with empathy, while Aya’s patience and understanding serve as a counterpoint to his struggles. The narrative progresses through episodic encounters and school events, with each episode contributing to the development of the central relationship and the characters’ personal growth. The anime’s lighthearted tone and relatable scenarios make it an engaging exploration of young love and the complexities of human interaction.
Information
Ore wa Chokkaku
おれは直角
The Stubborn Samurai Boy
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 36
Date: 01/05/1991 – 10/12/1991
Categories
Genre
ActionComedy
Tags
Samurai
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Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Masami Anno
  • Script
    Takao Koyama
    Yoshiyuki Suga
    Hiroyuki Tomita
    Motonori Tachikawa
    Fumio Nishikidera
    Akinori Endō
  • Episode Director
    Hiroyuki Yokoyama
    Noriyuki Abe
    Shigeru Ueda
    Kazunori Mizuno
    Takahiro Okao
    Satoru Nishiura
    Junya Koshiba
    Masao Itō
  • Character Design
    Yoshiyuki Kishi
  • Art design
    Yoshikuni Nishi
  • Director of Photography
    Hirokata Takahashi
  • Original creator
    Yū Koyama
  • Series Composition
    Takao Koyama
  • Storyboard
    Hiroyuki Yokoyama
    Noriyuki Abe
    Tomomi Mochizuki
    Shinya Sadamitsu
    Shigeru Ueda
    Kazunori Mizuno
    Masami Anno
    Akihiro Enomoto
    Motosuke Takahashi
    Junya Koshiba
    Norio Aki
  • Music
    Yusuke Honma
  • Animation Director
    Yoshiyuki Kishi
    Masami Abe
    Hiroshi Kawabata
    Akihiro Enomoto
    Motosuke Takahashi
    Masaya Ōnishi
    Saburō Masutani
  • Sound Director
    Kan Mizumoto
  • Producer
    Kenji Shimizu
    Ken Hagino
    Yoshihisa Tachikawa
    Kyōtarō Kimura
  • Art Director
    Setsuko Ishizu
Production
  • Production
    Yomiko Advertising, Inc.
    Fuji Television Network
    Studio Pierrot