Asatte No Houkou

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  • 1970
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.0  (58)

Asatte no Houkou is a 12-episode anime series that aired in 2006. The show revolves around two main characters, Karada Iokawa and Shoko Nogami. Karada is a young girl who, due to her parents' divorce, is forced to move in with her older brother Hiro. Shoko is a woman who once lived in the same town as Hiro and has now returned, after being away for several years.

The show explores the concept of growing up and the changes that come with it. In particular, it focuses on the idea of wishing to be something else, to return to a simpler time in one's life, and the consequences of such a wish. This is illustrated through the magical element of the story, as Karada and Shoko switch bodies after making a wish at a temple.

The two women are forced to live in each other's bodies, which leads to much confusion and humor. Shoko, now in Karada's body, has to navigate attending school and dealing with the younger students, while Karada, now in Shoko's body, has to navigate living on her own and dealing with adult responsibilities.

The show is not just about the magical element, however. It also deals with the relationships of the various characters and their struggles. Hiro, for example, is a young man who gave up his dreams to take care of his younger sister after their parents' divorce. He struggles to balance his responsibilities with his desire to pursue his own dreams. Shoko, on the other hand, is a woman who has returned to the town she once lived in after a failed relationship. She is forced to confront her past and the decisions she made.

Asatte no Houkou has a very distinct art style that is both soft and vibrant. The characters are drawn with a lot of detail, which makes them stand out against the muted backgrounds. The animation is fluid, with great attention paid to the character's movements and expressions. The music is also noteworthy, with a beautiful soundtrack that enhances the emotional impact of the scenes.

While the show has a lot of lighter moments, it also deals with some heavier subjects. The show's exploration of the concept of growing up and the changes that come with it can be quite poignant and emotional. Karada and Shoko have to face the consequences of their wish, and the show deals with their struggles to come to terms with their new lives.

Overall, Asatte no Houkou is a wonderfully crafted anime that explores the concept of growing up through magic and humor. The characters are engaging and well-developed, and the plot is emotionally resonant. If you're looking for a heartfelt show that will make you laugh and cry, then this is definitely one to check out.

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Seasons
The great end
47. The great end
August 31, 1981
Summary is not available.
Joe does not surrender
46. Joe does not surrender
August 24, 1981
Summary is not available.
The battle begins
45. The battle begins
August 17, 1981
Summary is not available.
I love you, Joe
44. I love you, Joe
August 10, 1981
Summary is not available.
Mountain training
43. Mountain training
August 3, 1981
Summary is not available.
Alex's fears
42. Alex's fears
July 27, 1981
Summary is not available.
Mendoza's arrival
41. Mendoza's arrival
July 20, 1981
Summary is not available.
The goal is near
40. The goal is near
July 13, 1981
Summary is not available.
The punch-drunk fighter
39. The punch-drunk fighter
July 6, 1981
Summary is not available.
Risky training
38. Risky training
June 29, 1981
Summary is not available.
The tiger
37. The tiger
June 22, 1981
Summary is not available.
The strategy of Alex
36. The strategy of Alex
June 15, 1981
Summary is not available.
The champion hermit
35. The champion hermit
June 8, 1981
Summary is not available.
The incident
34. The incident
June 1, 1981
Summary is not available.
Another challenge
33. Another challenge
May 25, 1981
Summary is not available.
Return home
32. Return home
May 18, 1981
Summary is not available.
The sign of the champion
31. The sign of the champion
May 11, 1981
Summary is not available.
Episode 30
30. Episode 30
May 4, 1981
Summary is not available.
Defending the title
29. Defending the title
April 27, 1981
Summary is not available.
Joe in Hawaii
28. Joe in Hawaii
April 20, 1981
Summary is not available.
Heart of boxer
27. Heart of boxer
April 13, 1981
Summary is not available.
Memories of an old champion
26. Memories of an old champion
April 6, 1981
Summary is not available.
The 6th round miracle
25. The 6th round miracle
March 30, 1981
Summary is not available.
An exciting encounter
24. An exciting encounter
March 23, 1981
Summary is not available.
The icy, wild animal
23. The icy, wild animal
March 16, 1981
Summary is not available.
At all costs
22. At all costs
March 9, 1981
Summary is not available.
Tricky Uncle Frank
21. Tricky Uncle Frank
March 2, 1981
Summary is not available.
Weight problems
20. Weight problems
February 23, 1981
Summary is not available.
Tobi, man or robot?
19. Tobi, man or robot?
February 16, 1981
Summary is not available.
Icy eyes
18. Icy eyes
February 9, 1981
Summary is not available.
An unexpected arrival
17. An unexpected arrival
February 2, 1981
Summary is not available.
The title is still far away
16. The title is still far away
January 26, 1981
Summary is not available.
Bad News
15. Bad News
January 19, 1981
Summary is not available.
To seek out an adversary
14. To seek out an adversary
January 12, 1981
Summary is not available.
A true friend
13. A true friend
January 5, 1981
Summary is not available.
The encounter of New Year's Day
12. The encounter of New Year's Day
December 29, 1980
Summary is not available.
The encounter of New Year's Day
11. The encounter of New Year's Day
December 22, 1980
Summary is not available.
The Christmas present
10. The Christmas present
December 15, 1980
Summary is not available.
The continuous dream
9. The continuous dream
December 8, 1980
Summary is not available.
The secret blow of Carlos
8. The secret blow of Carlos
December 1, 1980
Summary is not available.
The arena closes
7. The arena closes
November 24, 1980
Summary is not available.
An old tactic
6. An old tactic
November 17, 1980
Summary is not available.
Difficult moments
5. Difficult moments
November 10, 1980
Summary is not available.
The key weakness
4. The key weakness
November 3, 1980
Summary is not available.
The conspiracy
3. The conspiracy
October 27, 1980
Summary is not available.
Return to the ring
2. Return to the ring
October 20, 1980
Summary is not available.
The return of Rocky Joe
1. The return of Rocky Joe
October 13, 1980
Summary is not available.
Description
  • Premiere Date
    April 1, 1970
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (58)