totally awesome!I'd compare it to Lucky Star but grown-up version.
BUT may be hard to understand if you don't know a bit of japanese culture and current everydaylife events. Cause everything is based on puns and caricature.
Anime: Joshiraku
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* Based on a manga of the same name written by Kumeta Kouji and illustrated by Yasu, serialised in Bessatsu Shounen Magazine.
Joshiraku, abbreviation of joshi rakugo (女子落語, girls rakugo), is a satirical comedy that follows the everyday life of a group of rakugoka girls. A group of girls discuss random things and usually reach an unusual or humorous conclusion that's far from the initial discussion topic.
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Joshiraku, abbreviation of joshi rakugo (女子落語, girls rakugo), is a satirical comedy that follows the everyday life of a group of rakugoka girls. A group of girls discuss random things and usually reach an unusual or humorous conclusion that's far from the initial discussion topic.
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approx. 5h 25m
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recommended by 13 users - 5 for fans - 7 recommended - 1 must see
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by manubebec on 2014-03-05 12:03
must see
by rareangel on 2013-10-01 06:35
A Zetsubou-sensei style of humor, if you don't have any anime to watch give it a shot. It will be worth your time with an addicting opening and ending song!
recommended
by teebee918 on 2013-05-29 13:34
With Zetsubou-sensei style of humor (same author), lots of "everything Japanese in general" references and 5 cute girls with unique personalities I found this an interesting watch. You really have to know what's been going on in Japan in the last few years to understand it, but gg made a great explanation article to every single episode, which helps a lot. So yeah, takes a lot of knowledge and time to understand this to just 75%, but I found it very worthwhile as it can be really hilarious (and educating!!).
recommended
by Sa6peto on 2013-04-02 23:21
Cool story bro , but to much dialogue !
Amazing fun >.>
Love the opening song !
Totaly recomended for a slice of life''ish talk show like anime <,<
Its nice series to just sit back , relax , and enjoy the silly humor of it !
Amazing fun >.>
Love the opening song !
Totaly recomended for a slice of life''ish talk show like anime <,<
Its nice series to just sit back , relax , and enjoy the silly humor of it !
recommended
by Miles_Zetta on 2013-03-06 00:52
As far as satire goes, "Joshiraku" delivers. Will some of the jokes be as funny in 5, or even 3, years? Probably not. So watch it now. VIEWER BEWARE: This series is dialog heavy.
recommended
by Sprinkler on 2013-02-17 20:48
Great comedy anime that does not feature the normal overused jokes of every other comedy anime but has its very own kind of jokes plus puns and a lot of references. Overall hilarious series, even though some of those puns and references might require you to know Japan to some degree in order to understand them.
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by harokin on 2012-12-14 02:37
So hey, another female-only cast plotness slice-of-life anime.
But well, at least this one tries to be interesting and funny while others rely on the moeblob factor.
But well, at least this one tries to be interesting and funny while others rely on the moeblob factor.
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by AkiP on 2012-10-12 17:53
at least if you understand Japanese, current events in Japan, Japanese culture (and not only the otaku kind), you can get 70% of the reference.
regardless, I still got a kick out of it.
regardless, I still got a kick out of it.
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by namae-kun on 2012-10-01 10:33
Seriously, this may be the best comedy anime JC Staff had produced. At some times, animation is also of acceptable tier. Also, thanks to gg for taking the tedious task of properly subbing this anime [in which it is obviously hard given the references].
Taking in the Japanese cultural jokes was pretty hard, but most of them are pretty much funny [hilarious, at some times] didn't require me to look em up at the internet.
And yes. The OP and ED is winning. Had me prevent them from skipping them [which is rare for me].
Taking in the Japanese cultural jokes was pretty hard, but most of them are pretty much funny [hilarious, at some times] didn't require me to look em up at the internet.
And yes. The OP and ED is winning. Had me prevent them from skipping them [which is rare for me].
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episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-13
female, , bad luckFate hates you. Your sister is killed, your girlfriend breaks up with you after being crippled in a terrorist attack and finally you end up as a pizza delivery boy.
And just when you thought it can`t get worse, it does., black hairThe character has black hair., blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., broodingA brooding person tends to dwell upon matters moodily and at length, mainly alone., clumsyA clumsy person is one lacking in coordination, and as such prone to often having accidents such as tripping, bumping into objects, or dropping things. In female characters, this is often thought of as endearing., cynicalThe character often goes for the most realistic/pessimistic take on events., rakugokaRakugo (literally "fallen words") is a Japanese verbal entertainment. The lone storyteller (rakugoka) sits on the stage, called the Kouza. Using only a paper fan and a small cloth as props, and without standing up from the seiza sitting position, the rakugo artist depicts a long and complicated comical story. The story always involves the dialogue of two or more characters, the difference between the characters depicted only through change in pitch, tone, and a slight turn of the head., very long hairVery long hair is hair from (and including) waist-length hair or longer.
voiced by:
Gotou Saori
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-13
female, , good luckA character so mind-bogglingly lucky that it defies all chance. They`ll win every contest or lottery they enter (in especially extreme cases, they don`t even need to, the winning ticket will somehow come to them)., pink eyesThis character has pink eyes., ponytailA ponytail is a hairstyle in which most or all of the hair on the head is gathered and secured at the back of the head with a hair tie, clip or similar device, and allowed to hang freely from that point., purple hairThis character`s hair is colored somewhere between red and blue., rakugokaRakugo (literally "fallen words") is a Japanese verbal entertainment. The lone storyteller (rakugoka) sits on the stage, called the Kouza. Using only a paper fan and a small cloth as props, and without standing up from the seiza sitting position, the rakugo artist depicts a long and complicated comical story. The story always involves the dialogue of two or more characters, the difference between the characters depicted only through change in pitch, tone, and a slight turn of the head.
voiced by:
Yamamoto Nozomi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-13
female, , ahogeConsisting of a single, often large, lock of hair sticking out from the top of the head, it is most often used to identify foolish, bumbling or carefree characters., brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., fanno description set, haoriThe haori is a traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length kimono-style jacket, worn over a kosode. The haori does not close like the yukata, but is worn open or kept closed by a string that connects the lapels., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., rakugokaRakugo (literally "fallen words") is a Japanese verbal entertainment. The lone storyteller (rakugoka) sits on the stage, called the Kouza. Using only a paper fan and a small cloth as props, and without standing up from the seiza sitting position, the rakugo artist depicts a long and complicated comical story. The story always involves the dialogue of two or more characters, the difference between the characters depicted only through change in pitch, tone, and a slight turn of the head., red hairThe character has red hair.
voiced by:
Sakura Ayane
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-13
female, , actingActing is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theater, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play., ahogeConsisting of a single, often large, lock of hair sticking out from the top of the head, it is most often used to identify foolish, bumbling or carefree characters., cheerfulThis character is conducive to cheer; likely to dispel gloom or worry., cuteness fangA cuteness fang is a single prominent canine tooth that suggests a cat-like and energetic nature or a state of excitement. Cuteness fangs generally belong to the upper jaw and are more common on females. They tend to not exist in-universe and go unnoticed by characters. A cuteness fang should not be confused with fangs, which are multiple prominent canine teeth, as found in vampires or various animals, or a misaligned tooth, which is a facial misfeature with no relation to personality traits., orange eyesThe character has orange eyes., rakugokaRakugo (literally "fallen words") is a Japanese verbal entertainment. The lone storyteller (rakugoka) sits on the stage, called the Kouza. Using only a paper fan and a small cloth as props, and without standing up from the seiza sitting position, the rakugo artist depicts a long and complicated comical story. The story always involves the dialogue of two or more characters, the difference between the characters depicted only through change in pitch, tone, and a slight turn of the head., two-facedA two-faced person also known as a wolf in sheep`s clothing or nekokaburi (lit. pretending to wear a cat skin) is a person who pretends or hides their usually malicious or dangerous nature under the guise of kindliness., yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
voiced by:
Koiwai Kotori
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-13
female, , cyan hairThis character has cyan (greenish-blue) hair., glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags., green eyesThe character has green eyes., meganekkoLiterally, "glasses girl" — one of the classic "sweet girl" stereotypes in anime. Cute enough without going overboard or posing the threat that a more conventionally beautiful girl might, the meganekko is usually pleasant, smart, and clever., rakugokaRakugo (literally "fallen words") is a Japanese verbal entertainment. The lone storyteller (rakugoka) sits on the stage, called the Kouza. Using only a paper fan and a small cloth as props, and without standing up from the seiza sitting position, the rakugo artist depicts a long and complicated comical story. The story always involves the dialogue of two or more characters, the difference between the characters depicted only through change in pitch, tone, and a slight turn of the head.
voiced by:
Nanjou Yoshino
secondary cast
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appears in ep: 1-2, 5-6
female, , maskMasks are items normally worn on the face. Their uses range from medical (example: oxygen mask) to disguise (avoiding recognition). They can also be used for entertainment (for example, in theater or dance), and may even be forced upon someone as punishment. Masks have been in use since ancient times., quietCharacter remains quiet. In most cases, speaks only when spoken to., wrestling maskA wrestling mask is a fabric-based mask that some professional wrestlers wear as part of their in-ring persona or gimmick. Professional wrestlers have been using masks as far back as 1915 and they are still widely used today, especially in Mexican lucha libre.
voiced by:
Yuuki Aoi
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| 21.03.2024 | DB [DB] |
complete | 13 | 3 | ja en | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 03.08.2022 | Kaleido-subs |
complete | N | 13 | 3 | ja en | Blu-ray | 2.66 (14) | 0 | |
| 25.04.2021 | ECA |
complete | 13 | 0 | ja es-419 | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 20.10.2020 | -__-` |
complete | 13 | 2 | ja en | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 19.06.2018 | Moozzi2 |
complete | 13 | 0 | ja | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 27.12.2015 | kast-fs |
complete | 13 | 0 | ja fr | HDTV | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 07.12.2015 | AniJP |
complete | N | 13 | 15 | ja zh en | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | |
| 12.03.2015 | Kuroi-raws |
complete | 13 | 2 | ja | Blu-ray, HDTV | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 08.11.2014 | ReinForce |
complete | 13 | 2 | ja | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 10.07.2014 | Levantine |
complete | 13 | 0 | ja pt-BR | HDTV | N/A (1) | 0 | ||
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