SHIROBAKO
In a school in northeastern Japan, five friends in the animation club, Aoi, Ema, Shizuka, Misa, and Midori swear to complete a new anime called "Shinbutsu Konkou SHICHIFUKUJIN" with some donuts. Since then, day after…
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Synopsis
In a school in northeastern Japan, five friends in the animation club, Aoi, Ema, Shizuka, Misa, and Midori swear to complete a new anime called "Shinbutsu Konkou SHICHIFUKUJIN" with some donuts. Since then, day after day, the five spend all of their time on anime production. The awe of going from rough sketches to animation, and the awkward acting in the after-recording session... The final product was finished at the cultural fair six months later. After they graduated they still pursued animation and swore on some donuts that they would make another anime together.
About
SHIROBAKO premiered on October 9, 2014. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Drama genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 24 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Tokyo MX. and concluded its run on March 26, 2015.
Why viewers enjoy SHIROBAKO
SHIROBAKO targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
SHIROBAKO was animated by Warner Bros. Japan, movic, Showgate, and broadcast on Tokyo MX.
Critical reception
SHIROBAKO holds a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 72 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout SHIROBAKO include: slice of life, filmmaking, anime, workplace comedy, life and career, japanese workplace, teamwork, anime studies. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Juri Kimura
Hiroyuki Yoshino
Nobuyuki Hiyama
Haruka Yoshimura
Masaya Matsukaze
Yuri Yamaoka
Mai Nakahara
Wataru Takagi
Manami Numakura
Hitomi Ohwada
Production credits
- Direction
- Tsutomu Mizushima · Fumihiko Suganuma · Heo Jong
- Writing
- Michiko Yokote · Reiko Yoshida · Tatsuhiko Urahata
Release dates
Premiered
October 9, 2014
Last aired
March 26, 2015
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 9, 2014·24episodes
Season1
October 9, 2014·24episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- slice of life
- filmmaking
- anime
- workplace comedy
- life and career
- japanese workplace
- teamwork
- anime studies
- anime production
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did SHIROBAKO premiere?
SHIROBAKO premiered on October 9, 2014.
How many seasons does SHIROBAKO have?
SHIROBAKO has 1 season and 24 episodes in total.
What genre is SHIROBAKO?
SHIROBAKO is classified under Animation, Comedy, Drama.
What networks did SHIROBAKO air on?
SHIROBAKO aired on Tokyo MX.
Is SHIROBAKO finished?
Yes, SHIROBAKO concluded its run on March 26, 2015.
How long is each episode of SHIROBAKO?
Each episode of SHIROBAKO runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is SHIROBAKO from?
SHIROBAKO is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of SHIROBAKO?
SHIROBAKO holds a rating of 7.8 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
