Kujibiki Unbalance

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Japanese: くじびきアンバランス

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Type: OVA

Episodes: 3

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Dec 22, 2004 to Apr 22, 2005

Producers: Genco, Lantis, Kids Station, Toshiba Entertainment

Licensors: Media Blasters

Studios: Palm Studio

Source: Other

Genres: Comedy, Romance

Theme: School

Duration: 25 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 6.08¹ (scored by 5,477 users)

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Ranked: #9212²

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Popularity: #5848

Members: 12,321

Favorites: 7

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Synopsis

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.

(Source: ANN)

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Spin-off:	Genshiken
Alternative version:	Kujibiki♥Unbalance

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Characters & Voice Actors

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

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Ibira, Takaya

Producer

Mizushima, Tsutomu

Director, Storyboard

Ikehata, Takashi

Director

Aketagawa, Jin

Sound Director

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Opening Theme

"Kujibiki Unbalance (くじびきアンバランス)" by UNDER17

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Ending Theme

"Kagayaki Cyalume (かがやきサイリューム)" by UNDER17

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Jul 22, 2008

verayo

Recommended

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 ...

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Jun 29, 2023

chew__

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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!

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Sep 2, 2018

Natsuaki

Mixed Feelings

Watching Genshiken naturally incites an interest in the Anime-in-anime the guys from the club are all about; Kujibiki Unbalance, or as it is referred to most of the time; Kujiun.

And much more interesting that its story in itself naturally is what this show says about anime during the time of Genshiken's creation.

There always was generic Anime, no matter how you look at it, as well as people celebrating it who should know better.

And now that that's out of the way, what makes this OVA special?
It hits all the natural stages of 2000s generic highschool anime; A cast of wacky, but pretty one-note characters - ... complete with big, candy-colored hair and matching, big eyes, gimmicky accessories, big hands and feet and more thick, slightly disproportionate bodies making them look younger than they are, as was typical for contemporaries like Negima, Uuchuu no Stellvia or Key-Adaptations, inviting for a lot of doujinshi.
The story beats are very structurally telling as well; The first episode introduces our colorful cast, very reminiscent of the classical structure of visuals novels of the time;
A character/ love interest whom he mysteriously shares a past with acting distant now, possibly terminally ill, a club he is more or less forced to join comprised of nothing but the cutest girls of his entire year. A central theme very woven into narrative and even dialogue of the characters, so much so that it becomes really annoying really fast.
You can pretty much write the rest of it in your head; We'll get character-centric episodes as well as romantic moments with our oblivious, innocent main character for each of these girls - even though we all know who he'll ultimately end up with - as well as small, dramatic moments and a lot of samey humor and obvious messages.
(Although I personally never got tired of blue forehead girls' antics and don't think I would've ever gotten there, even with 26 episodes of this, she's the best)

Introducing aliens into the mix as well as putting a lot of stakes into random competitions add to the wackyness and keep things as fresh as the stale character archetypes will allow it to be.
Episode 21 shows some of these ridiculous competitions, as well as hinting at what will result in the club briefly falling apart in episode 25, only to reunite by the end and getting right into the tearjerking finale, though not resolving everything and leaving some threads hanging since the Manga is still ongoing.
Lottery forever indeed.

And, honestly, the more I think about it, it's the kind of show everyone would've watched back at the time.
The OVA doesn't exactly have anything to comment on what it presents; it's just what was popular and common at the time, re-packaged into an amalgamation of as much of it as possible. It's a must-watch for every fan of Genshiken, as well as anyone who can appreciate this aesthetic and these storybeats, but it doesn't really stand on its own outside of those demographics.

But as someone both enjoying Genshiken and always interested in Anime trends of a time I personally wasn't around to experience, I thoroughly enjoyed this OVA and recommend it to anyone matching my description - although probably not more than once.

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