TV-Series
Description
"High School! Kimengumi" is a comedic anime series set in the fictional Kimengumi High School, where the daily lives of students and faculty are depicted through a series of humorous and often absurd situations. The narrative revolves around a group of eccentric students in Class 3-4, who are notorious for their chaotic behavior and unconventional antics. Each episode is structured as a self-contained story, focusing on the misadventures of the class as they navigate school life, relationships, and various challenges.

The main characters include Ryudoji, the class representative who often finds himself at the center of the chaos despite his attempts to maintain order; Otama, a quirky and unpredictable student with a knack for getting into trouble; and Kankichi, a mischievous troublemaker who frequently instigates the class's wildest schemes. Other notable characters include the strict yet often flustered teacher, Mr. Dekapan, and a variety of classmates who each bring their own unique quirks to the group dynamic.

The plotlines are episodic, with each episode presenting a new scenario that highlights the students' exaggerated personalities and their interactions with one another. Themes range from school festivals and sports competitions to more outlandish situations, such as time travel or encounters with supernatural beings. The humor is often derived from slapstick comedy, wordplay, and satirical takes on traditional school tropes, making the series a lighthearted and entertaining portrayal of high school life.

Despite the comedic tone, the series occasionally touches on themes of friendship, perseverance, and the challenges of adolescence, though these moments are typically overshadowed by the overarching focus on humor and absurdity. The narrative structure allows for a wide range of comedic scenarios, ensuring that each episode offers a fresh and unpredictable experience while maintaining a consistent tone of irreverent fun.
Information
High School! Kimengumi
ハイスクール!奇面組
High School! Weird Looking Bunch
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 86
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 10/20/1985 – 10/03/1987
Categories
Genre
Comedy
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Staff
  • Series Director · Hiroshi Fukutomi
  • Screenplay · Takao Koyama
  • Screenplay · Shimada Michiru
  • Screenplay · Kenji Terada
  • Screenplay · Naruhisa Arakawa
  • Screenplay · Katsuhiko Chiba
  • Screenplay · Takashi Yamada
  • Screenplay · Shigeru Yanagawa
  • Storyboard · Masashi Ikeda
  • Storyboard · Ryutaro Nakamura
  • Storyboard · Mizutani Takaya
  • Storyboard · Takashi Watanabe
  • Storyboard · Hiroyuki Yokoyama
  • Storyboard · Hiroshi Fukutomi
  • Storyboard · Yoshitaka Koyama
  • Storyboard · Yoshihiro Takamoto
  • Storyboard · Makoto Moriwaki
  • Storyboard · Susumu Ishizaki
  • Storyboard · Shin Misawa
  • Storyboard · Yoshiji Kigami
  • Storyboard · Akiko Matsushima
  • Storyboard · Kazunori Tanahashi
  • Storyboard · Masakazu Amiya
  • Storyboard · Katsumi Endō
  • Storyboard · Hisaya Takabayashi
  • Storyboard · Roku Iwata
  • Storyboard · Tomomasa Yamazaki
  • Storyboard · Shigeru Fujikawa
  • Storyboard · Fumio Maezono
  • Storyboard · Makoto Nakahara
  • Storyboard · Hiroyuki Sasaki
  • Episode Director · Masashi Ikeda
  • Episode Director · Takashi Watanabe
  • Episode Director · Hiroshi Fukutomi
  • Episode Director · Yoshihiro Takamoto
  • Episode Director · Makoto Moriwaki
  • Episode Director · Shin Misawa
  • Episode Director · Hisaya Takabayashi
  • Episode Director · Tomomasa Yamazaki
  • Episode Director · Shigeru Fujikawa
  • Episode Director · Fumio Maezono
  • Music · Shunsuke Kikuchi
  • Original creator · Motoei Shinzawa
  • Character Design · Hatsuki Tsuji
  • Character Design · Hiroshi Kanezawa
  • Art Director · Shichirō Kobayashi
  • Art Director · Akira Furuya
  • Animation Director · Kazuko Tadano
  • Animation Director · Hiroshi Watanabe
  • Animation Director · Hiromi Matsushita
  • Animation Director · Hatuki Tsuji
  • Animation Director · Toshiko Sasaki
  • Animation Director · Kenichi Chikanaga
  • Animation Director · Takahisa Ichikawa
  • Animation Director · Hiroshi Kanazawa
  • Animation Director · Mitsuru Nasukawa
  • Animation Director · Sanae Chikanaga
  • Art design · Akira Furuya
  • Sound Director · Shigeharu Shiba
  • Director of Photography · Hiroaki Edamitsu
  • Director of Photography · Hitoshi Kaneko
  • Director of Photography · Takeshi Fukuda
  • Producer · Yoshiro Kataoka
  • Producer · Hiromichi Mogaki
  • Producer · Kiyoshi Sakai
  • Producer · Kazu Harada
Production
  • Production · Fuji TV
  • Production · NAS
  • Production · Shueisha
Relations
Music
Opening
  • 1-23
    “"Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi"” - Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi & Onyanko Club
  • 24-36
    “"Zou-san no Scanty"” - Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi
  • 37-49
    “"Nagisa no 「・・・・・」 (Kagikakko)"” - Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi
  • 50-59
    “"Wazaari!"” - Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi
  • 60-65
    “"Kashiko"” - Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi
  • 66-78
    “"Toki no Kawa o Koete"” - Ushirogami Hikaretai
  • 79-86
    “"Anata o Shiritai"” - Ushirogami Hikaretai
Ending
  • 1-8
    “"Jogakusei no Ketsui"” - Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi & Onyanko Club
  • 9-23
    “"Banana no Namida"” - Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi & Onyanko Club
  • 24-36
    “"Nekojita-gokoro mo Koi no uchi"” - Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi
  • 37-49
    “"Not Only ★ But Also"” - Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi
  • 50-59
    “"Chotto Karai Aitsu"” - Musukko Club
  • 60-65
    “"Pythagoras o Buttobase"” - Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi
  • 66-78
    “"Ushirogami Hikaretai"” - Ushirogami Hikaretai
  • 79-86
    “"Tatsu Tori Ato o Nigosazu"” - Ushirogami Hikaretai