Abenobashi Mahou☆Shoutengai


Magical☆Shopping Arcade Abenobashi

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Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Abenobashi Magic Shopping District, Abenobashi Mahoh Shotengai, Magical Shopping Street Abenobashi, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Japanese: アベノ橋魔法☆商店街
English: Magical☆Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
German: Magical☆Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
French: Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
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Information

Type: TV
Episodes: 13
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 4, 2002 to Jun 27, 2002
Premiered: Spring 2002
Broadcast: Thursdays at 22:00 (JST)
Studios: Madhouse
Source: Original
Genres: Award WinningAward Winning, ComedyComedy, FantasyFantasy, EcchiEcchi
Themes: IsekaiIsekai, ParodyParody
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: R+ - Mild Nudity

Statistics

Score: 7.231 (scored by 3482834,828 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #31682
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #2208
Members: 90,654
Favorites: 355

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Synopsis

Satoshi "Sasshi" Imamiya believes his life is in shambles, as only a 12-year-old can. Having lost his card collection, his childish dilemmas worsen when he learns that his childhood friend, Arumi Asahina, will be moving away.

Suddenly, their issues are dashed aside for the surreal, and they find themselves transported away through bizarre worlds of science fiction, magic, and war. Any attempt to escape only catapults them into another alien land. Soon, the two come to a realization: every world is just a reimagining of their hometown. But there are two unfamiliar faces—the voluptuous Mune-mune and the elusive blue-haired Eutus—and they just might be the key to escaping their predicament.

Abenobashi Mahou☆Shoutengai follows Sasshi and Arumi's comedic exploits as they desperately attempt to return home. However, when the pair unravel a tale spanning generations, they begin to wonder if the cause of their situation is more personal than they thought. Is returning home truly what they desire?

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Background

Abenobashi Mahou☆Shoutengai received an Excellence Prize for animation at the 2002 Japan Media Arts Festival.

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Characters & Voice Actors

Asahina, Masayoshi

Supporting
Aono, Takeshi
Japanese

Imamiya, Sayaka

Supporting
Okamura, Akemi
Japanese

Tri-Spot

Supporting
Koorogi, Satomi
Japanese

Yamamoto, Gin

Supporting
Noda, Junko
Japanese

Aki

Supporting
Ishii, Kouji
Japanese

Staff

Maruyama, Masao
Producer
Hirao, Takayuki
Assistant Producer
Nagatani, Takayuki
Assistant Producer
Kojima, Masayuki
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard


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"Treat or Goblins" by Megumi Hayashibara
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Ending Theme

"Anata no kokoro ni" by Megumi Hayashibara




Reviews

Dec 30, 2023
Abenobashi is a funny anime show that pokes fun at Japanese pop culture and other anime genres. The studio Gainax did a good job of creating an entertaining parody that is not too random or crazy. Unlike Excel Saga, the humor in Abenobashi comes from making fun of the cliches and idiocies of each genre. It is a specific kind of humor that might not be for everyone, especially those who are new to anime.

The show has some great character development, especially for the main characters, Sasshi and Arumi. You get to know them better and like them more as the series progresses. The supporting ...
Dec 2, 2023
Mixed Feelings
I loved the story, its unique blend of genres, including comedy, fantasy, and drama. What sets it apart is its exploration of multiple parallel worlds, each parodying different anime genres (the alternate worlds Arumi and Sasshi visit are caricatures of different anime tropes) and pop culture references, providing both comedy and commentary on the medium itself :D. The series combines humor with deeper emotional moments as the protagonists confront personal issues.
My favorite part of this series is the art. The animation features a vibrant and expressive art style. The character designs are well-suited to the comedic and fantastical elements of the series. As the ...
Mar 25, 2015
It’s a tale stretching back through countless generations of Japanese mythology... The legend of Shitenno, the Four Heavenly Kings of Buddhism. There’s the dragon of the east, the bird of the south, the tiger of the west, and the turtle of the north. By placing statues or other representations of those four animals at the four different points that they’re associated with, you can bring good fortune to your home... Or even to an entire town. One such location is the Abenobashi Shopping Arcade, a long-lasting and culturally rich town that’s finally teetering on the edge of relevence, and drawing ...

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