TV-Series
Description
"Stop! Hibari-kun" is a 1983 anime series based on the manga by Hisashi Eguchi. The story centers on Kōsaku Sakamoto, a high school student who moves to Tokyo to live with the Oozora family after his father's death. The Oozora family is led by Ryūzō, a yakuza boss, and includes his three daughters: Hibari, Suzume, and Kujaku. Kōsaku quickly discovers that Hibari, the eldest daughter, is biologically male but lives and identifies as a woman. This revelation becomes a central point of tension and humor throughout the series.

Kōsaku struggles to navigate his new life, caught between his growing feelings for Hibari and societal expectations. Hibari, confident and unapologetic about her identity, often challenges traditional gender norms, creating comedic and dramatic situations. Suzume, the middle sister, is tomboyish and often clashes with Kōsaku, while Kujaku, the youngest, is more reserved and observant. The series explores themes of gender identity, family dynamics, and societal pressures, often through a comedic lens.

The plot unfolds episodically, with Kōsaku frequently finding himself in absurd or chaotic situations, often involving the Oozora family's yakuza connections. Hibari's bold personality and refusal to conform to societal expectations drive much of the narrative, as she navigates her relationships with Kōsaku, her family, and the outside world. The series balances humor with moments of introspection, particularly in its portrayal of Hibari's experiences and the challenges she faces.

"Stop! Hibari-kun" is notable for its progressive approach to gender identity, especially for its time, though it occasionally relies on stereotypes for comedic effect. The characters are distinct and memorable, with Hibari standing out as a charismatic and complex protagonist. The series remains a unique entry in the anime landscape, blending comedy, drama, and social commentary in a way that continues to resonate with audiences.
Information
Stop! Hibari-kun
ストップ!!ひばりくん!
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 35
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 05/20/1983 – 01/27/1984
Categories
Genre
Comedy
Tags
Gender Bender
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1She?! Is an Idol!
2Special Training! The Sparta Tatsu
3Who the!? Who saw?!
4Ringside Love
5The Taste of Orange is Disappointed Summer Love?
6Ah! Romeo and Juliet
7A Possible Blow in the Storm! Tiny Counterattack!!
8Vicarious Victim Date Operation
9Suzume's Boyfriend
10Love Lesson A-B-C
11Panic at the Beach!
12The Blue Springtime!
13Hibari enters the big game!!
14An exciting love triangle!
15A passionate day for Seiji-san
16Tsugumi's second crush!
17Dad's secret romance album!
18The playboys strike back!
19Mafia boy needs a bride!
20Parent-teacher meetings!
21Women's Wrestling! Rie vs. Hibari
22The school's lovely broadway star!
23Open for business! Kurikara detective story
24A terrifying mystery on a southern island!!
25Love under the palm trees!!
26I'm scared of festivals and baseball!!
27Ibari's love story?!
28Attack of the delinquents!
29Panic! Panic! Love Triangle
30Beware The Mousekid Thief!!
31Call Everyone for The Merry Birthday
32An ancient sci-fi tale?! The genji tale of Hibari's pillow
33Pandemonium! Hibari is Kohsaku - Kohsaku is Hibari
34Gohon! Showa Era Kaji-kun!!
35Superhuman Hibari?! Soar Through Time!!
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Staff
  • Series Director
    Takashi Hisaoka
  • Storyboard
    Yoshiaki Kawajiri
    Hiroyuki Ebata
    Yoshikata Nitta
    Kazumi Fukushima
    Tetsuo Imazawa
    Hideki Takayama
    Megumu Ishiguro
    Hiroyuki Ikeda
    Yasuo Yamayoshi
    Takashi Hisaoka
    Yoshikatsu Kasai
  • Music
    Kōji Nishimura
  • Character Design
    Yoshinori Kanemori
  • Animation Director
    Yoshinori Kanemori
    Kazuo Tomizawa
    Takao Kōzai
    Kiyoshi Matsumoto
    Yoshitaka Yashima
    Keiko Imazawa
    Nobumichi Kawamura
    Kenji Yokoyama
    Takashi Saijō
    Jūji Mizumura
    Makoto Itō
  • Sound Director
    Yasunori Honda
  • Screenplay
    Hiroshi Toda
    Tomomi Tsutsui
    Tokio Tsuchiya
  • Episode Director
    Yoshiaki Kawajiri
    Hiroyuki Ebata
    Yoshikata Nitta
    Tetsuo Imazawa
    Hideki Takayama
    Megumu Ishiguro
    Hiroyuki Ikeda
    Yasuo Yamayoshi
    Takashi Hisaoka
    Yoshikatsu Kasai
  • Original Manga
  • Art Director
    Tadao Kubota
    Takamura Mukuo
  • Art design
    Tadao Kubota
    Takamura Mukuo
    Yoshiyuki Shikano
    Rumiko Minemura
    Yutaka Itō
    Hiromi Kōno
Production
  • Animation Production
    Toei Animation
  • Production
    Toei Animation
    Fuji Television Network