Description
"Azuki-chan" is a romantic comedy anime series centered on Azusa "Azuki" Noyama, a cheerful and energetic elementary school girl who develops a crush on her classmate, Kenji "Ken" Mihashi. The story unfolds in a lighthearted and episodic manner, capturing the innocence and humor of childhood crushes and friendships. Azuki’s feelings for Ken are the driving force of the narrative, though her attempts to express her affection are often thwarted by her own shyness, misunderstandings, or Ken’s obliviousness.
Ken, a quiet and reserved boy, is often unaware of Azuki’s feelings, leading to comedic situations as Azuki tries to get his attention. Despite her efforts, Ken remains largely clueless, creating a dynamic filled with playful tension. The series explores their interactions alongside a colorful cast of classmates, including Azuki’s best friend, Yūko Tamaki, who often provides support and advice, albeit with her own humorous misunderstandings. Other characters, such as the mischievous Kazama and the studious Hanai, add depth to the school setting, contributing to the series’ comedic and slice-of-life elements.
The plot progresses through everyday school events, such as festivals, sports days, and classroom activities, which serve as backdrops for Azuki’s attempts to grow closer to Ken. While the series maintains a light and comedic tone, it occasionally touches on themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the challenges of navigating young emotions. The episodic structure allows for a variety of humorous and heartfelt moments, showcasing the characters’ growth and relationships over time.
"Azuki-chan" balances its romantic and comedic elements with a focus on the innocence of childhood, avoiding heavy drama in favor of relatable and entertaining scenarios. The series captures the charm of elementary school life, emphasizing the simplicity and sincerity of its characters’ experiences. Through its engaging narrative and endearing cast, "Azuki-chan" offers a nostalgic and enjoyable portrayal of young love and friendship.
Ken, a quiet and reserved boy, is often unaware of Azuki’s feelings, leading to comedic situations as Azuki tries to get his attention. Despite her efforts, Ken remains largely clueless, creating a dynamic filled with playful tension. The series explores their interactions alongside a colorful cast of classmates, including Azuki’s best friend, Yūko Tamaki, who often provides support and advice, albeit with her own humorous misunderstandings. Other characters, such as the mischievous Kazama and the studious Hanai, add depth to the school setting, contributing to the series’ comedic and slice-of-life elements.
The plot progresses through everyday school events, such as festivals, sports days, and classroom activities, which serve as backdrops for Azuki’s attempts to grow closer to Ken. While the series maintains a light and comedic tone, it occasionally touches on themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the challenges of navigating young emotions. The episodic structure allows for a variety of humorous and heartfelt moments, showcasing the characters’ growth and relationships over time.
"Azuki-chan" balances its romantic and comedic elements with a focus on the innocence of childhood, avoiding heavy drama in favor of relatable and entertaining scenarios. The series captures the charm of elementary school life, emphasizing the simplicity and sincerity of its characters’ experiences. Through its engaging narrative and endearing cast, "Azuki-chan" offers a nostalgic and enjoyable portrayal of young love and friendship.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Spring! The love of Azuki has the color of cherries
2Secret! The spell of the eraser
3Great confession! The person who I like
4Shock! Competition sport filled with tears
5Pulsating! Is Yunosuke coming home?
6Panic! Double-appointment scramble
7Fine weather! A shot of two in a haze
8Really? The rival Jidama!
9Members wanted! One-sided love club
10Secret! Is Yunosuke-kun a snail?
11The exciting first date
12Jealousy! Dizzy Yunosuke
13Gentlemen's secret!? Ken in the beauty salon
14Please!! It calls a desire to the stars
15TOP! The start of a shared diary
16Delicious?! Sauce flavored prawns
17Is it the wrath of a woman?! Duel in the park Octopus
18Tide of the Summer! Letters of cold love
19The secrets of a mother! Memories of first love
20Abrakadabra! Sharing love with flavored ramen
21Surprise! Shocking school camping
22Why? Do not you remember my birthday?
23What a pain! The newspaper interchange finishes
24Grandpa, please, you have to accept Yunosuke
25Hold on! The first appointment of Volume
26Is Falling?! Collecting grapes
27AAH! I hate you Yuunosuke
28Flaming rivals! Ken vs Yunosuke
29Dont you see! Dad lazy at home
30Major problems! The trio Nakayoshi
31The heroine of tears! Who will carry the shoes of glass?
32Surprise?! Who is the false couple?"
33The Debut ♥ love story of Kaoru
34Takes! The first kiss in the dream
35Naish! Where do babies come from?
36Shock! The love story of Jidama
37Urrrr! A gift just for you
39Goodbye! Shared diary of the two
40Competition full of flowers! Boom's first love across class
41Always busy! The hot line of love
42Hot Stuff Measles in dreams
43Done! Jidama against Oba
44Kya?! A terrible walk with Yuunosuke
45Research! Dreams of Volume
46Suspense with jumps! The pulsating visit to home
47I see an opponent! What are you going to do Yuunosuke?
48Fragrant Breeze! A tour at the rice factory full of clay
49Thinking! Melody of love without music
50What a shame! The girlfriend of Yuunosuke?
51SOS! Jidama, a volcano about to explode
52Too bad! A jinx of love, goodbye in tears
53Summer's come! An exciting opening of swimming pool
54Stop! Yunosuke-kun's blind date
55No thanks! Yoko-chan's pet breeder?
56Rival!? Tanabata gods of love are too cold-hearted
57Bon dance! Goldfish-patterned yukata?
58Summer camp! SOS via cellular phone
59Summer holiday! A present dressing the last day
60A decisive battle of century! Who will be a head of the class
61An illusion!? Yoko-chan's drama in a dream
62Oh my! Rival is Daizu's girlfriend
63Too bad! Is Kaoru-chan his pest?
64A sudden approach! Yunosuke-kun and Kaoru-chan
65A fancy dress parade! A sports day in confusion
66Pinch! Manrui-ken's last day
67The harvest season! An exciting orange-harvesting
68Shock! Yunosuke-kun has a cute sister!?
69Suspense! Targetted me
70Why!? Going school by train with Daizu
71Discovery! Jidama's secret friend
72Which do you choose? A snack booth or a sham exam
73A bad memory!? A transferred student only in one day
74Flattering my heart, A Christmas on the ocean and in the snow
75Too cooold! Cinderella date
76It irritates me! A long-awaited new year card
77Too embarrassing! A blue bruise on my buttocks
78First storm in the Spring! A marriage ceremony with Yunosuke-kun
79Cherries in bloom! An exciting flower-viewing
80No kidding! A love letter to the schoolmaster
81Beware! Targetted Yunosuke-kun
82Dear Miss Jidama? An anonymous love letter
83Blown away! A whirlwind has come
84A friend of the wind! A present of Mother's Day
85Always lost! A big tour at TV station
86Brother!? Makoto-kun and Yunosuke-kun
87A star was born! Yoko-chan is an idol
88Where is it? An old hero
89Meeting again! Father's love
90A coffee shop of love! Daizu is a bridegroom
91True or false!? It's last day of summer vacation
92Big scoop! Yoko-chan's school newspaper
93A destined encounter!? Daizu's brother
94A big boom!? Opening an umbrella under the fine sky
95Simple and naive! Ken-chan visits to a sicked one
96Why? Jidama becomes our relative
97Dreamy girl! Makoto-kun's admiration
98Too embarrassing! Yoko-chan of the secret
99A key of love! A key ring as a gift from America
100Chance! Daizu is a candidate for the next president of the company
101Big pinch! A baby network
102It's premiere! Jidama's mother
103Heavily favored? Manrui-ken's pinch hitter
104Moving! And a hunch of a farewell
105Crash at bazaar! Yoko's mama vs. Jidama's mother
106How will it be? Kaoru-chan's Christmas
107Can't believe it! An invitation from New York
108Catch it! A girl's shutter chance
109Two outs! Manrui-ken without father
110It's odd! Makoto-kun becomes a mama
111Big! From Kamakura with love
112Shock! Valentine banned
113Yoo-hoo! Noisy slopes
114Panic! A horrible poster, 119
115A match in fire! Jidama vs. Yoko-chan
116It's already spring! But, strange Yunosuke-kun
Cast
- Ana María Camps
- Oriol de BalleElena Ruiz de Velasco
- Itziar Fenollar
- Jordi Pineda
Comment(s)
Staff
- Series DirectorMasayuki Kojima
- Script
- Episode DirectorMorio AsakaMasayuki KojimaHiroaki SakuraiShigeru UedaMakoto SokuzaMitsuo KusakabeHiroshi AoyamaKazuhiro SasakiMasaru KitaoAkira TakamuraMasaaki KumagaiNaoto KandaYukihiro ShinoYasuo IwamotoShin'ichi MasakiAtsushi YanoMasami FurukawaHiroyuki TanakaTaro TachikawaTadashi OsakiShinji SakaiIkurō SatōKatsuyuki KoderaJunichi Sakata
- Original creator
- Art DirectorNaruyo Uehara
- ProducerEizo Kondo
- Series Composition
- StoryboardMorio AsakaHiroshi FukutomiMasayuki KojimaHiroaki SakuraiAkio SakaiMitsuo KusakabeHiroshi AoyamaKazuhiro SasakiMasaru KitaoAkira TakamuraMasaaki KumagaiTetsuji TakayanagiNaoto KandaMasato NamikiYutaka KagawaYukihiro ShinoYoshiharu AshinoYumekichi MinatoyaYasuo IwamotoShin'ichi MasakiKatsuyuki KoderaJunichi Sakata
- MusicYo Tsuji
- Character DesignYoshiaki Kawajiri
- Animation DirectorMasaru KitaoYoshiharu AshinoNorio KanekoKatsunori KimizukaMichishiro YamadaHiroyuki KasugaiMasaki KudōKazuo WatanabeAkira TakeuchiKahoru HirataHideo KawauchiToshi ShishikuraKen ShintaniJunko AbeKazuo IimuraMitsuo Shindō
- Sound DirectorYōta Tsuruoka
Production
- Animation ProductionMadhouse
- ProductionMadhouseNHK
Relations
Anime overview
Music
Ending
Ep. 40-117
“Hokou" (歩こう)”

