Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
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EP 1A college freshman joins a tennis circle of couples and attempts to sabotage their relationships.
Apr 23, 2010At a ramen stall near Shimogamo Shrine, the protagonist encounters Higuchi, who introduces himself as Kamotaketsunuminokami and then Kamotaketsunominokamo, claiming to be a matchmaking deity. He predicts that Akashi will be tied to either the protagonist or Ozu. Having joined a tennis circle dominated by couples as a college freshman, the protagonist laments his single status. Encouraged by Ozu, he dedicates his next two years to disrupting the romantic connections of his peers. Although he develops feelings for Akashi and promised to take her to the shrine's ramen stall, the matchmaking god prompts him to approach her during the O-bon festival. Despite this intervention, he ultimately fails to speak with her.
EP 2A college freshman creates a documentary exposing his circle president after facing rejection and mistreatment.
Apr 30, 2010The protagonist joins a university film club as a freshman, motivated by friendship and the creative process. However, he faces harsh treatment and has his proposals rejected by the club president, Jogasaki, who is in his eighth year. With support from Ozu, he spends the following two years producing films independently. This effort culminates in a documentary that reveals the negative traits of Jogasaki. During this time, he develops a connection with Akashi, the only club member who shows genuine interest in his work. After secretly screening the exposé within the group, Akashi expresses dissatisfaction with the film and subsequently departs from the circle.
EP 3Former cyclist joins Akashi's Birdman contest plane project after losing his bike
May 7, 2010A freshman joins the Soleil cycling club to find a girlfriend but quits due to physical weakness, though he continues saving for a better bicycle. After his new bike is stolen, he falls into depression until Akashi, a former club member, recruits him to pilot a human-powered aircraft for the Birdman contest over Lake Biwa. He trains intensely to improve his pedaling skills for the competition. However, his improved physique disqualifies him from the pilot role, causing him to leave. He later encounters Ozu stealing the plane on a cart that slips toward a pond. Attempting to pedal the craft to safety, he realizes it lacks pedals as it is designed for free-flying. Depressed over his wasted efforts, he sinks into the water along with the aircraft.
EP 4Protagonist joins Higuchi as disciple after Ozu arrives first, facing mysterious tasks and a quest for a magical brush.
May 14, 2010The protagonist attempts to become Higuchi’s first disciple but arrives fifteen minutes late, allowing Ozu to claim the position. Higuchi assigns both men trivial tasks, leaving the protagonist uncertain about his training. Akashi joins their group, and the protagonist is tasked with locating a mystical tortoise brush capable of cleaning almost anything, with Akashi providing assistance. Upon finding the brush, Higuchi reveals that the protagonist has been selected as a successor in a proxy war against Jogasaki. Jogasaki appoints Ozu as their representative, exposing Ozu’s role as a double agent. Higuchi departs, leaving the protagonist to navigate the ongoing proxy conflicts, the original purpose of which has been forgotten over time.
EP 5College freshman joins softball club for relaxed atmosphere and favorable gender ratio
May 21, 2010A college freshman joins a softball team initially attracted by its casual nature and favorable gender ratio. He soon discovers the group promotes natural foods from a specific corporation, whose owner's daughter occasionally visits. Developing a crush on her, he works to sell their products for two years. This effort grants him access to a secret facility where the corporation leader reveals plans for a Noah's Ark to survive the 2012 apocalypse. Realizing he does not belong, the protagonist escapes when the ark is sabotaged and crashes into the building. The saboteur is revealed to be Ozu, and the two flee together before being rescued by the ramen stall owner from Episode 1.
EP 6Protagonist joins English Conversation Circle and faces romantic dilemmas with Hanuki, Kaori, and Keiko.
May 28, 2010The protagonist joins the English Conversation Circle during his freshman year, growing closer to club member Hanuki while living with a love-doll named Kaori and corresponding with Keiko. On a single day, Hanuki invites him for drinks, Kaori is removed from his care, and Keiko requests an in-person meeting. He chooses to follow Hanuki, who takes him to her apartment. While Hanuki drinks and flirts, the protagonist struggles with his urges, personified by Johnny, and debates his actions internally. He flees to the bathroom to think, ultimately deciding not to act on his desires. After Hanuki leaves, he returns home feeling dissatisfied and wishing he could relive the evening.
EP 7Protagonist Joins Hero Show Club and Navigates Complex Romantic Entanglements
Jun 4, 2010The main character joins the Hero Show Association, performing in costumes for children. Jogasaki hires him to care for his love-doll, Kaori, leading the protagonist to develop feelings for her. Meanwhile, he maintains correspondence with Keiko and grows closer to Hanuki. Within one day, Hanuki invites him for drinks, Keiko requests an in-person meeting, and Jogasaki demands Kaori’s return. The protagonist initially attempts to elope with Kaori, fleeing to a bathroom before deciding to run away with her. Upon returning home, Kaori urges him to rescue her from Jogasaki, with her voice resembling Ozu’s, suggesting Ozu’s involvement. Torn about exploiting the situation, he is pressured by Johnny but ultimately stopped when Jogasaki, alerted by Ozu, retrieves Kaori. The protagonist regrets not meeting Keiko, accepting the outcome despite his lingering sadness.
EP 8Protagonist discovers author details in novel and confronts Ozu about correspondence prank
Jun 11, 2010The protagonist joins the silent Reading Circle Sea club, where Ozu provides a young adult novel. Inside the cover, he finds the author Keiko’s name and address, initiating a correspondence. After caring for the love-doll Kaori, he drinks with Hanuki and realizes his feelings for Keiko. He rushes to meet her but encounters Ozu instead. Akashi reveals the letters were a prank started by Ozu that she continued. She thanks him for rescuing her previously as a superhero. The protagonist returns home, arguing with his Johnny persona about wanting the superhero identity. Regretting his actions, he desires love life victory as time suddenly moves backward.
EP 9Protagonist joins Secret Society Lucky Cat Chinese Restaurant and rises through ranks
Jun 18, 2010A freshman joins the Secret Society Chinese Restaurant, unaware it orchestrates dubious campus activities like the Cheery Cycle Cleanup Corps and Library Police. Led by Aijima, the group assigns missions where Ozu succeeds while the protagonist fails. Ozu eventually ousts Aijima, allowing the protagonist to rise in rank and steal a plane made by Akashi in episode 3. Akashi scolds him, causing confusion until Master Higuchi explains his dissatisfaction stems from chasing an ideal life that does not exist. Depressed, the protagonist learns Ozu has a girlfriend, the raven-haired maiden from his softball club days. Ozu steals a dirigible from the Honkawa group but fails to rescue her. Shocked by Ozu’s apparent enjoyment of college, the protagonist decides to stay in his 4½ tatami room, with time no longer rewinding.
EP 10Protagonist trapped in infinite identical rooms after two years of isolation
Jun 25, 2010A disillusioned college freshman spends two years in his 4½ tatami room, avoiding all clubs. He awakens to find infinite, seemingly identical rooms beyond every surface. Sustaining himself on castellas and collecting money, he explores the space. The rooms reveal slight variations corresponding to choices he could have made, though he has only vague memories of his past actions. Despite previous complaints, he finds these alternate lives interesting and fun. He realizes his true despair stems from loneliness and decides he cannot continue in this state. No time rewinding animation is shown in this sequence.
EP 11Protagonist escapes tatami world, saves Ozu, and begins dating Akashi in reality
Jul 2, 2010The protagonist remains trapped in the 4½ tatami room, eventually realizing his love for Akashi upon seeing her lost mochiguman. A swarm of white moths appears, causing him to trip out of the simulation into reality on the night of Gozan. He finds Ozu, dressed in women's clothing from episode 6, being threatened by Jogasaki and Aijima on a bridge. The protagonist rescues Ozu from the river, followed by the moths. He then approaches Akashi, who is petrified, returns her mochiguman, and asks her to the ramen shop, which she accepts. Jogasaki secures employment, while Master Higuchi departs with Hanuki. The protagonist moves into a new 6 tatami apartment to avoid smaller rooms. He visits the hospitalized Ozu with Akashi, offering help similar to Ozu's past support, leading to an awkward exchange where Ozu rejects the sentiment.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei have?
- Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei has 11 episodes.
- When did Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei come out?
- Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei came out in 2010.
- Which studio made Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei?
- Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei was produced by MADHOUSE.
- Who directed Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei?
- Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei was directed by Masaaki Yuasa.
- Is Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei finished?
- Current status of Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei: Finished.