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ZENSHU

Original title: Zenshû.
  • TV Series
  • 2024–2025
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.7K
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ZENSHU (2024)
Natsuko Hirose embarks on animation career. Her debut anime becomes a smash hit, sparking social phenomenon and earning her recognition as a brilliant emerging director.
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AnimeHand-Drawn AnimationRomantic ComedyWorkplace DramaActionAdventureAnimationComedyFantasyRomance

Natsuko Hirose embarks on animation career. Her debut anime becomes a smash hit, sparking social phenomenon and earning her recognition as a brilliant emerging director.Natsuko Hirose embarks on animation career. Her debut anime becomes a smash hit, sparking social phenomenon and earning her recognition as a brilliant emerging director.Natsuko Hirose embarks on animation career. Her debut anime becomes a smash hit, sparking social phenomenon and earning her recognition as a brilliant emerging director.

  • Creators
    • Kimiko Ueno
    • Mitsue Yamazaki
  • Stars
    • Anna Nagase
    • Kazuki Ura
    • Rie Kugimiya
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Kimiko Ueno
      • Mitsue Yamazaki
    • Stars
      • Anna Nagase
      • Kazuki Ura
      • Rie Kugimiya
    • 20User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes12

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    Anna Nagase
    • Natsuko Hirose…
    • 2024–2025
    Kazuki Ura
    • Luke Braveheart
    • 2024–2025
    Rie Kugimiya
    Rie Kugimiya
    • Unio
    • 2024–2025
    Luci Christian
    Luci Christian
    • Unio
    • 2024–2025
    Madeleine Morris
    Madeleine Morris
    • Natsuko Hirose
    • 2024–2025
    Yoshinori Nakayama
    • Male Production Assistant…
    • 2024–2025
    Ryan Negrón
    Ryan Negrón
    • Luke Braveheart
    • 2024–2025
    Minori Suzuki
    • Memmeln…
    • 2024–2025
    Alexis Tipton
    Alexis Tipton
    • Memmeln
    • 2024–2025
    Derick Snow
    Derick Snow
    • QJ
    • 2024–2025
    Akio Suyama
    • QJ
    • 2024–2025
    Tetsu Inada
    Tetsu Inada
    • Mayor…
    • 2024–2025
    Yûji Kameyama
    • Soldier…
    • 2024–2025
    Urara Takano
    • Naomi…
    • 2024–2025
    Masashi Yamane
    • Veteran Episode Director…
    • 2024–2025
    Romi Park
    Romi Park
    • Justice
    • 2025
    Hisako Kyôda
    Hisako Kyôda
    • Baobab
    • 2024–2025
    Reshel Mae
    Reshel Mae
    • Boy 5A
    • 2025
    • Creators
      • Kimiko Ueno
      • Mitsue Yamazaki
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    10Moviefans-81583

    Please give them a second chance . This is a sincere story and deserves more people to know

    I'm completely in love with Zenshu. At first, I thought it was just another unoriginal isekai story and gave up after watching the first episode. But after reading many comments in a thread, I decided to give it a second chance - and I'm so glad I did. I had totally misunderstood both the story and MAPPA.

    It's actually a sincere and heartfelt narrative, a bit reminiscent of Look Back. It's a love letter to anime fans and animators alike. I truly hope more and more people will discover and enjoy this animation.

    That's the only reason I'm writing this comment. Please try !!!!! I believe you will love it.
    10justlexii

    Beautiful, comedic, action, romance, dark anime

    I loved this anime and how it was comedic, action, and with a hint of romance, it was just so cute! The visuals, too, are amazing. I could literally eat this anime! I wasn't expecting the dark turn the anime had but I'm pleasantly surprised! It really created such a thorough story and it makes me want to keep rewatching it! If you are wondering if you should watch it I 10/10 believe you should! The first episode was good, but if you don't know about it after watching the first, watch the second one and the rest because you will be HOOKED!! Oh shoot I need more characters to submit! Lol but yeah watch it!
    6gtenalokes

    Overrated but its alright.

    It's not boring or critically annoying, but it's not that good either.....

    I like logic and consistency in my entertainment, and this show is rather illogical and inconsistent, not that much but enough to be noticed.....

    At this point, I'm tired of romance in anime that does not lead to a romantic relationship, you have characters ogling each other for 12 episodes and in the end there's nothing...

    The plot is overly basic and mostly childish, a lot of time is wasted on rubbish, they should have made a movie instead.

    The graphics are good, but I really didn't like the hair in the face gimmick.
    9BrawlWithKid

    unique anime.

    Zenshu follows the journey of Natsuko Hirose, a talented animator who makes a remarkable transition into directing. Despite her initial success, Natsuko faces a major challenge in her directorial debut - a romantic comedy about first love. Wrestling with her lack of romantic experience, Natsuko struggles to visualize the storyboard, leading to a creative blockage that puts her project at risk. This storyline offers a nuanced look at an animator's personal and professional journey, shedding light on the pressures and complexities of the industry. For MAPPA, known for action-packed anime series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Hell's Paradise, Zenshu marks a daring venture into new and unexplored territory.
    10e-29334

    It's actually a fun watch

    I saw Soo many 2 rating and was shocked because the anime is pretty good and it's becoming one of my favorites Isekai and the comedy is top notch I will probably recommended this anime to my friends.

    I can't lie new anime are getting boring lately so I am very lucky to have found such good but underrated anime like this and am still confused by the ratings Since bleach stopped airing they haven't been much good releases lately I just hope the anime will have a second season

    I saw Soo many 2 rating and was shocked because the anime is pretty good and it's becoming one of my favorites Isekai and the comedy is top notch I will probably recommended this anime to my friends.

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      Music by Band-Maid (as BAND-MAID)

      Arranged by Band-Maid (as BAND-MAID)

      Lyrics by Saiki (as SAIKI)

      Performed by Band-Maid (as BAND-MAID)

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      • January 5, 2025 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
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      • Bushiroad
      • Dugout
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