is an original Japanese
romantic comedy
Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a subgenre of comedy and slice of life fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount most obstacles. In a typica ...
anime
is Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japane ...
television series directed by
Tomoki Kobayashi
is a Japanese anime director.
Anime involved with
*''Akame ga Kill!'': Director, Storyboard (eps 1, 24), Episode Director (eps 1, 24)
*'' Amagami SS+ plus'': Director, Storyboard (ep 3)
*''Futakoi Alternative'': Episode Director (ep 4)
*''Galaxy ...
at
Studio Gokumi
is a Japanese animation studio established by former Gonzo members.
History
Studio Gokumi, literally meaning "Studio Group 5", was founded in May 2010 after members of Gonzo's Studio Number 5 left the company to start one of their own. Studio Nu ...
and
AXsiZ
is a Japanese animation studio
An animation studio is a company producing animated media. The broadest such companies conceive of products to produce, own the physical equipment for production, employ operators for that equipment, and hold a maj ...
. It aired on
TBS between January 5 and March 23, 2017.
The series is structured like an anthology series, with every four episodes taking place in an individualized continuity in which protagonist Shōichi Kamita ends up with a different girl, yet featuring all of the same characters.
''Seiren'' is a sequel to the similarly-structured ''
Amagami
, is a Japanese dating simulation game for the PlayStation 2 and the spiritual successor to '' KimiKiss'', both of which were developed and published by Enterbrain. Amagami was released on March 19, 2009. , six manga adaptations have be ...
'' adaptation, set in the same high school, albeit 9 years later.
Plot
Shōichi Kamita is a second-year high school student who is worried about university exams and his future. In this point in his life, he comes into contact with various girls, and the series follows Shōichi and his relationships with them.
Characters
Main characters
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: The
protagonist
A protagonist () is the main character of a story. The protagonist makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles. If a st ...
of the series. A second year high school student who can't leave people in trouble alone. A bit of a pervert with a tendency to fantasize about naughty things, Shouichi is a lover of games, whether on home consoles, in arcades, or elsewhere.
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: The class idol of class 2-B at Kibito High School and the runner-up of last year's "Miss Santa Contest". Described as a "modern day meddling princess", she is always cheerful and loves to eat, and is occasionally stubborn. She also has a part-time job working as a cook in a restaurant.
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: A student in class 3-A at Kibito High School. She is skilled with her hands when playing video games or crafting original goods. She finds it hard for her to keep up a conversation with those who don't share her hobbies.
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: A childhood friend of Shōichi and a first year student in Kibito High School. She is an honors student with high grades and loves to read
Shōjo manga
is an editorial category of Japanese comics targeting an audience of adolescent females and young adult women. It is, along with manga (targeting adolescent boys), manga (targeting young adult and adult men), and manga (targeting adul ...
. She can act childish at times, which is an aspect of herself that she worries about.
Supporting characters
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: Shouichi's childhood friend, and the younger brother of Ai Nanasaki from ''
Amagami
, is a Japanese dating simulation game for the PlayStation 2 and the spiritual successor to '' KimiKiss'', both of which were developed and published by Enterbrain. Amagami was released on March 19, 2009. , six manga adaptations have be ...
'', who was a bit of a prankster in elementary school. Thanks to his elder sister's influence, he eventually grew a more calm personality and became more studious.
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: The protagonist's only older sister who was last year's Miss Santa. She is in class 3-A at Kibito High School. With the personality of an air-headed idol, she naturally charms others, hence her popularity at her school. However, she secretly has a dirty mouth, swearing with little restraint.
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: One of Hikari's friends who used to like Tatsuya.
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: One of Hikari's friends who participates in the school's swimming club.
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: Shōichi's and Ikuo's friend who hangs out with them in the arcade. He is popular with the girls in Kibito High School and has a deep interest for animals.
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: A first-year high school student who is part of the Public Morals Committee.
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: A second-year student and the current chairman of the Public Morals Committee in Kibito High School.
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: The homeroom teacher for class 2-B in Kibito High School.
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: A little bit naive about the world, she's a swimming club member from Sakuragawa East, an all girls' high school.
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: She is the friend of Miu and is also a member of Sakuragawa East's swimming club.
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: Hikari Tsuneki's classmate in the "Save Our Scores" class during a cram school summer seminar.
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: Toru's brother who works as a teacher in a cram school. He also participates in the cram school's yearly summer seminar, where he wears sunglasses and carries a bamboo stick to appear strict among the students.
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:A third-year student in Kibito High School who is friends with Tomoe and Toru. She is also the president of the Home Ec Club until the second semester.
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:She is the president of the Home Ec Club after Shiori stepped down.
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:She is the vice-president of the Home Ec Club.
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:The son of the restaurant owner Hikari works for. He typically wears an eyepatch and plays in the arcade with his friends.
Media
Anime
TBS revealed plans for a new anime series, with Kisai Takyama working on the project.
This original anime television adaption was later officially named ''Seiren''. The series is directed by
Tomoki Kobayashi
is a Japanese anime director.
Anime involved with
*''Akame ga Kill!'': Director, Storyboard (eps 1, 24), Episode Director (eps 1, 24)
*'' Amagami SS+ plus'': Director, Storyboard (ep 3)
*''Futakoi Alternative'': Episode Director (ep 4)
*''Galaxy ...
at
Studio Gokumi
is a Japanese animation studio established by former Gonzo members.
History
Studio Gokumi, literally meaning "Studio Group 5", was founded in May 2010 after members of Gonzo's Studio Number 5 left the company to start one of their own. Studio Nu ...
and
AXsiZ
is a Japanese animation studio
An animation studio is a company producing animated media. The broadest such companies conceive of products to produce, own the physical equipment for production, employ operators for that equipment, and hold a maj ...
. It aired on
TBS in Japan from January 5, 2017
to March 23, 2017. The series was also simulcasted in the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America on
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Sony through a joint venture between Sony Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Aniplex. The service primarily distributes films and tel ...
.
The series uses an omnibus format, in which each major character arc is a self-contained four-episode story. These major arcs are focused on three characters: Hikari Tsuneki, Toru Miyamae, and Kyōko Tōno.
However, it was also noted that there were plans for character arcs involving Miu Hiyama, Makoto Kamizaki, and Ruise Sanjō in the future.
The opening theme, , is sung by
Hanako Oku
is a pop singer famous in her native Japan for her piano ballads. She rose to fame after performing the end-title track for the Madhouse film ''The Girl Who Leapt Through Time'' in 2006. She was signed to a major record label the preceding year ...
. There are three ending themes. The first theme, , is sung by
Ayane Sakura
is a Japanese voice actress. She is affiliated with Aoni Production. Her roles included Natsumi Koshigaya in ''Non Non Biyori'', Secre Swallowtail in '' Black Clover'', Ochaco Uraraka in ''My Hero Academia'', Tsubaki Sawabe in ''Your Lie in April ...
. The second theme, is sung by
Shino Shimoji
is a Japanese voice actress from the Okinawa prefecture, affiliated with Aoni Production. She debuted as a singer in 2016 by performing the opening theme song for ''Magic of Stella''.
Filmography Anime television
*'' Abarenbō Rikishi!! Matsutar ...
. The third theme, , is sung by
Juri Kimura
is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society.
Biography
Filmography
Anime series
;2013
*''Detective Conan'', Saleslady
*'' Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic'', Child B
*'' Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea'', ...
.
Episode list
Webcomic
In anticipation of the anime premiere, two official webcomics illustrated by Piaisai titled and were released. These webcomics involve characters from ''Seiren'' and the
dating simulation
Dating sims, or , are video game subgenre of simulation games with romantic elements.
Dating sims are often dialog-heavy and focus on time management. The player must befriend and carefully build and maintain a relationship with one or more ...
game, ''
Amagami
, is a Japanese dating simulation game for the PlayStation 2 and the spiritual successor to '' KimiKiss'', both of which were developed and published by Enterbrain. Amagami was released on March 19, 2009. , six manga adaptations have be ...
''.
Notes
References
See also
*''
Amagami
, is a Japanese dating simulation game for the PlayStation 2 and the spiritual successor to '' KimiKiss'', both of which were developed and published by Enterbrain. Amagami was released on March 19, 2009. , six manga adaptations have be ...
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