Kujibiki Unbalance

Chihiro Enomoto is a freshman that just got to a new school called Rikkyoin High School. He lost his parents in a traffic accident when he was 10. Since then, he has been living only with his elder sister Shinobu. He is good at cooking and cleaning, and does all the housekeeping jobs. He fell in love with Tokino at first sight when he met her in the school library on the first day of school. Another girl named Ritsuko, a childhood friend of Chihiro and the chair of student council, falls in the love with the boy instantly after this long-awaited reunion. But she is not the only one who is in love with him. This is the story about a one-year campaign among the candidates for the next students government leaders, who are also chosen by the lot (kujibiki), in order to gain the position.

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Kamishakuji, Renko Main

Ootani, Ikue Japanese

Asagiri, Komaki Main

Tamura, Yukari Japanese

Tachibana, Izumi Main

Kaida, Yuuko Japanese

Enomoto, Chihiro Main

Imai, Yuka Japanese

Akiyama, Tokino Main

Kanda, Akemi Japanese

Kettenkrad, Ritsuko Kübel Supporting

Chiba, Saeko Japanese

Asagiri, Koyuki Supporting

Tamura, Yukari Japanese

Kisaragi, Kasumi Supporting

Kawasumi, Ayako Japanese

Yamada, Kaoruko Supporting

Gotou, Yuuko Japanese

Rokuhara, Mugio Supporting

Suzumura, Kenichi Japanese

Ibira, Takaya Producer

Mizushima, Tsutomu Director, Storyboard

Ikehata, Takashi Director

Aketagawa, Jin Sound Director

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Jun 29, 2023

chew__

Recommended

Kujibiki Unbalance: A Delusional Delight from the Perspective of Passionate KUB fan.

Yo, fellow otaku brethren! Gather 'round as I delve into the labyrinth of Kujibiki Unbalance, a series that ignites the flames of passion and lunacy within the depths of my otaku heart!

Let's start with the protagonist, Chihiro Enomoto. This poor soul embodies the very essence of otaku ineptitude and social awkwardness. His stumbling, bumbling existence resonates deep within my own otaku soul, reminding me of the countless times I've tripped over my words and embarrassed myself in the pursuit of otaku greatness. Oh, the sheer madness of his otaku misadventures is a source ... of twisted joy!

Now, let's talk about the object of our delusional affections, Ritsuko Kübel Kettenkrad. This enigmatic beauty is like a siren, luring us hapless otaku further into the abyss of our own otaku fantasies. Her every smile and tantalizing glance stirs our delusions, making us believe that maybe, just maybe, there's a chance for us socially awkward otaku to find love in this chaotic world. Ah, the maddening allure of her otaku magnetism!

But let's not forget the merry band of misfits that accompany our delusional journey. Renko Kamishakuji, that wild, unpredictable force of otaku mischief, sets our hearts ablaze with her reckless antics. The chaos she brings to the table fuels our otaku madness, pushing us to embrace our own eccentricities and revel in the freedom of our otaku souls.

Tokino Akiyama, the mushroom-loving maniac of Kujibiki Unbalance, marches to the beat of her own whimsical drum. With a wild twinkle in her eyes and an insatiable appetite for all things fungi, she dances through the world of Kujibiki Unbalance, leaving a trail of mushroom spores and chaos in her wake.

Asagiri Komaki, with her radiant smile and playful nature, is a burst of sunshine amidst the chaos. Her cheerful disposition and boundless energy uplift the spirits of those around her, spreading joy wherever she goes. With her endearing innocence and unwavering optimism, she becomes a beacon of light in the otaku realm, reminding us of the beauty of simplicity and the power of a genuine heart.

Izumi Tachibana exudes an air of mysterious elegance that captivates our imagination. Her calm and composed demeanor hides a depth of character and wisdom that intrigues us. With her enigmatic presence and piercing gaze, she becomes a figure of fascination, leaving us yearning to unravel the enigma that surrounds her. In her subtle ways, Izumi draws us deeper into the intricate web of Kujibiki Unbalance, leaving us spellbound with her understated charm.

Kujibiki Unbalance, with its off-kilter blend of comedy, romance, and otaku obsessions, is a canvas upon which our wildest otaku dreams can run rampant. It embraces our eccentricities, laughs in the face of societal norms, and invites us to revel in our shared madness. Through the eyes of myself, this series becomes a twisted mirror, reflecting the absurdities of our otaku existence and celebrating the sheer insanity of our passions.

So, my fellow otaku brethren, embrace the madness of Kujibiki Unbalance! Let your otaku soul soar to unimaginable heights as you immerse yourself in this delusional delight. Let the waves of otaku insanity wash over you, for in this world of otaku wonders, we find solace and kinship. Let us unite, my otaku comrades, and revel in the chaotic brilliance of Kujibiki Unbalance!

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jul 22, 2008

verayo

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These are 3 episodes of Kujibiki Unbalance which were the 1st, 21st and 25th episodes. This is the fictitious anime that the Genshiken guys were always watching, and after watching these 3 episodes, I think I liked it as much as the Genshiken guys did. These OVAs are definitely a MUST WATCH for people who liked Genshiken.

The 3 episodes I watched were just like previews of the show so I'm not so sure about the story. As from what I've understood in these 3 episodes, the story is about a boy named Chihiro that got into Rikkyouin High School, his encounters with people there, a ... reunion with his childhood friend he promised to marry, and the Kujibiki, a school tournament, festival or tradition thing in which all the students face all kinds of battles for a whole year, be it sports, cooking, and silly competitions like enduring extreme temperature (synopsis says it's a battle for student government positions). It's a pretty fun and interesting story.

The art is really good. Everything looks great and the original character designs are nice. Problem is, only the designs were nice, most of the drawings seen are unattractively non-proportional and makes the characters look bad. Still, the animation is great, the characters move well and the action scenes are impressive.

The sounds are great. All the characters' voices are perfect. The soundtracks are nice and well fitted, and so are the effects. It has an attractive OP song and the ED song is good as is.

All the characters are great and likable. They have all kinds of fun personalities which makes the show comedy-funny and action-cool at the same time.

People would enjoy Kujibiki Unbalance as much as the Genshiken characters did. It's an anime of almost everything just like Seto no Hanayome. These 3 episodes are so good that viewers would want to check out the Kujibiki Unbalance 2006 alternate.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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May 27, 2020

InfiniteSoda

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This is an interesting little OVA. Naturally, Kujibiki Unbalance is the anime from Genshiken, so it's technically an anime within an anime. While there are only three episodes, they correspond with episodes 1, 21, and 25 of a 26 episode series that only exists in the Genshiken universe. As such, you can really only understand so much about the series from this OVA alone.

The basic premise is that a boy named Enomoto Chihiro is a student at a high school where the students are divided into teams and take part in a tournament to determine who will become the next student council president. As it ... so happens, the current student council president is a childhood friend of Chihiro's, whom she has feelings for. Chihiro and his teammates Akiyama Tokino, Tachibana Izumi and Asagiri Komaki go through a variety of humorous competitions pitting them against other students. I found the humor to be amusing and I liked the quirks of the various characters, but unfortunately with only three episodes it just doesn't get expanded upon in any meaningful way. You basically have to infer everything about the characters and plot.

The first two episodes are enjoyable, the but the third and final episode portrays a conflict for which there is no build up or explanation, leaving the viewer confused. It's literally watching the penultimate episode of a series after having only seen the beginning. It would have been nice to see a full 26-episode adaptation because there is a lot of promise and interesting themes here, but I suppose for budgetary reason it just wasn't feasible. I'd say the first two episodes are good enough; the third can be skipped pretty easily.

Overall, this is an okay OVA that fans of Genshiken would probably enjoy as supplementary viewing. I do like the theme song by UNDER17; very catchy. On its own it has a few merits like an interesting premise and some funny moments, but there's just not enough meat to it to be invested in the plot. I suppose this can be forgiven since this isn't really meant to be a stand alone show and is more of a parody than anything. Still, if you like Genshiken or just like watching really short anime, Kujibiki Unbalance is worth checking out. If you haven't seen Genshiken then you probably won't enjoy this at all. Again, it would have been nice to see this adapted as a full series, but it is what it is.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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