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Today we are going to discuss an anime depicting the daily lives of monsters, humans, and gods, "The Neighboring Monster Gentleman". This work is based on the original by noho, directed by Ai Yamauchi, with series composition by Tomoko Konparu, character design by Terumitsu Abe, prop design by Nobuhiro Andō, art direction by Kenta Tsuboi, color design by Emiko Onodera, and cinematography direction by Naho Hasegawa. The music is by Avex Music Creative / Blue Bird's Nest, and the sound director is Taiki Yamaki.
The story of this work is set in the town of Ennomori, where mountain winds often blow. In this town, monsters, humans, and gods live together, each spending their days with their own joys and worries. Among them is a cat monster named Buchio, who was once a cat that lived to be 20 years old and was reborn as a cat monster. The human Mutsumi has been searching for her missing father, but she lives positively. The crow tengu Kirō has been protecting the town, and their stories unfold in the leisurely, harmonious daily life of the countryside, a bit magical and gentle.
Starting from April 6, 2024, this anime is broadcast on ABC TV and TV Asahi's nationwide 24-network "ANiMAiZiNG" time slot. In addition, it can also be viewed on platforms such as U-NEXT, Anime Unlimited, Prime Video, Lemino, ABEMA, d Anime Store, d Anime Store NicoNico Branch, d Anime Store for Prime Video, DMM TV, Bandai Channel, Hulu, NicoNico Channel, J:COM STREAM, TELASA, milplus, and TVer.
The opening theme "Monster Sunflower" for this work is performed by Pii, and the ending theme "In the Colors" is performed by Kura Kubo. The animation production is handled by Raiden Pictures, and the production is handled by ABC Animation. The voice cast includes Asaki Yūkawa, Ryōsuke Higa, Yūki Kaji, Shun Urayama, Yō Daichi, Kenji Hamada, Mutsumi Tamura, Yuko Sanpei, Megumi Han, Yuko Kaida, Satoshi Mikami, Ayako Kawasumi, Tatsuramaru Tachibana, Tokuyoshi Kawashima, and Hideyuki Tanaka.
Currently, the compiled volumes of "The Neighboring Monster Gentleman" are already on sale and receiving very favorable reviews. These volumes also include short stories that can only be read here. The original author noho is also working hard on spin-off works and the first volume of the short story collection, and the side story (part 2) is already in the planning stages. If you like anime with everyday life themes, then "The Neighboring Monster Gentleman" is definitely worth watching.