Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san (Muromi-san)

The docks provide a look into the very essence of ocean life—the calm, rhythmic sounds of the waves, the small bugs skittering across the pier, and—mermaids!? Takurou Mukoujima's quiet days spent fishing are no more when he reels in the energetic mermaid Muromi-san, who proceeds to entertain herself around her newfound friend, even if he is obviously disinterested.

Now with a talkative and reckless companion always by his side, Takurou struggles to avoid getting caught up in Muromi-san's pace as she starts to invite her deep-sea friends, making the dock a popular gathering place for mythological creatures. Every day might be new and exciting, but all Takurou really wants is to fish in peace!

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Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san was released on Blu-ray from June 26, 2013 to August 21, 2013.

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Muromi-san

Main

Tamura, Yukari
Japanese

Mukoujima, Takurou

Main

Mizushima, Daichuu
Japanese

Levia-san

Supporting

Nakahara, Mai
Japanese

Fuji-san

Supporting

Harada, Hitomi
Japanese

Harpy

Supporting

Sakai, Kanako
Japanese

Yeti

Supporting

Saitou, Chiwa
Japanese

Houman-san

Supporting

Inokuchi, Yuka
Japanese

Oarfish

Supporting

Sakaguchi, Daisuke
Japanese

Sumida-san

Supporting

Uesaka, Sumire
Japanese

Wiseman

Supporting

Ootsuka, Houchuu
Japanese

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Sudou, Koutarou

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Yoshihara, Tatsuya

Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director

Imaizumi, Yuuichi

Sound Director

Nakano, Hideaki

Episode Director, Storyboard

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Opening Theme

"Nanatsu no Umi Yori Kimi no Umi" by Sumire Uesaka

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Ending Theme

	1: "Seaside 99" by Muromi-san (Yukari Tamura), Hii-chan (Ai Nonaka) & Sumida-san (Sumire Uesaka) (eps 1-12)
	2: "Nanatsu no Umi Yori Kimi no Umi" by Sumire Uesaka (eps 13)

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Aug 4, 2015

Benducky

Recommended

Namiuchigiwa no Muromi San
Muromi-san...and to think that i was not going to see this anime because of how bad the art looked, i'm glad that i saw it was 15 min. per episode that's why i decided to watch it and i don't regret it.

Story
This doesn't have any story whatsoever it's more aimed to be a slice of life comedy where there's no story, is more about a group of mermaids and humans, and a Yeti and a Harpy that tries to do something different everyday.

Art & Animation
It was mediocre but in some way i think it was on purpose to be drawn like that ...

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Jul 1, 2013

Nasty001

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So, I just finish watching the last ep of this 12 min omake. So, my ratings:

Story: Fair 6

Frankly there isn't any, this more like your cliche pesky girl coming into boy's life and makes a mess out of it, but then again, the comedy genre was the one that makes up for this anime.

Art: Dreadful 2

The art form was simply too messy and it look like some wanna be mangaka did a lousy job.

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Jul 2, 2013

Infinite

Mixed Feelings

Muromi-san on the Shore is a comedy in which the protagonist Takurou's life is gatecrashed by the titular Muromi when he accidentally catches her whilst trying to fish. Over the course of the series Takurou meets more mythical creatures, all of which are drastically different to what he was expecting.

The show is made up of 13 minute episodes, and this short length is definitely a good thing; it means that the pacing is fast and concise, which is perfect for the humour used. Additionally it means that the show cannot string out jokes so that they become dull and monotonous. With reduced time slot, ... there is only an opening, which is catchy, energetic, and crazy.

This is just as well, because it suits the show rather well. The humour is off the wall, Muromi herself is crazy, thoughtless and flirtatious. Most of the jokes revolve around "Takkun" dealing with Muromi and her friends. The humour is a mix of weird stories into Muromi's past, adult jokes, mythical creatures being rather different to expectations, and the bizarre actions of Muromi and those around her.

The characters are lack the depth of the seas they reside in, being made up of a couple of distinct character traits, however this is enough to fulfil their comedic roles, and they are likable. Yeti is absolutely adorable, so be prepared to clutch your heart when she appears on screen.

The character designs are very 90's; huge eyes on a big round face, thus it's rather unique amongst anime being released in this decade. It serves the humour well as it allows Muromi to pull a wide variety of faces, and it is pleasant enough to look at, so although it's unusual, it's appealing. The quality of animation is low, however the basics are done right and so it isn't appalling to look at. Regardless the series has no need of a high budget, and so it doesn't undermine the viewing experience.

Muromi-san on the Shore is a comedy and nothing more, so everything rides on how funny the jokes are. Whilst there are a fair few misses, the show is consistently amusing throughout its run, which will be more than enough to keep a smile on your face. That said, whilst amusing, only occasionally was it hilarious enough to evoke laughter. The gags are solid, but for a show that needs to rely so heavily upon its comedy they weren't good enough to carry the show to higher heights.

Also, there will be many people who will not agree with the humour at all, in which case the show will be torturous to watch. After watching the first episode I would strongly recommend dropping it if you did not like what you saw, because it'll only be more of the same style of humour. For most people though this will not be a problem, since the zany humour is incredibly accessible.

Overall, Muromi on the Shore is a show that will keep you well entertained, having some incredibly funny moments that will catch you off guard. However since it isn't good enough to keep you laughing consistently, the show, whilst being entertaining, is nothing more than that. It may be a forgettable anime, but for what it's worth it provided me with a great couple of hours of amusement.

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