An enjoyable watch about two people who are struggling to pursue their dreams but starting from a disadvantaged point and having to fight uphill.
The cast is likable with varied personalities and doesn't feel out of place as in the real world, with the story throwing in some feels into the mix in most episodes. It isn't highly technical about the fashion industry so it remains highly accessible to non-fashion industry minded viewers vs. other anime that go off the detailed deep end that you have to be an insider or have a strong interest to truly appreciate it (otherwise you'll just lose interest in some people).
The main leads are likeable and human, and the pacing is great and keeps you wanting more (I ended up unintentionally marathoning the series). Don't be turned off by the fashion industry theme, it's a breath of fresh air in the shounen genre.
Anime: Runway de Waratte
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| Main Title | Runway de Waratte (a15096) |
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| Official Title | enverified |
| Official Title | ja |
| Type | TV Series, 12 episodes |
| Year | 11.01.2020 until 28.03.2020 |
| Season | Winter 2019/20 |
| Tags | mangaManga is the lifeblood that drives the anime industry. Everything and its mother is based on manga. However! There are exceptions where the manga was not the basis for the anime. See also manhua and manhwa., shounenIn the context of manga and associated media, shounen, literally meaning "youth" and often also specifically "boy", refers to a male audience roughly between the ages of 10 and 18. |
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| Added by | hidden on 2019-09-13 05:52 |
| Edited by | hidden on 2020-03-29 20:14 |
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* Based on a fashion shounen manga by Inoya Kotoba.
Fujito Chiyuki has a dream: to become a Paris Collection model. The problem is, she's too short to be a model, and everyone around her tells her so! But no matter what they say, she won't give up. Her classmate, a poor student named Tsumura Ikuto, also has a dream: to become a fashion designer. One day Chiyuki tells him that it's "probably impossible" for him, causing him to consider giving it up ... ?! This is the story of two individuals wholeheartedly chasing after their dreams in spite of all the negativity that comes after them!
Source: Kodansha Comics
Fujito Chiyuki has a dream: to become a Paris Collection model. The problem is, she's too short to be a model, and everyone around her tells her so! But no matter what they say, she won't give up. Her classmate, a poor student named Tsumura Ikuto, also has a dream: to become a fashion designer. One day Chiyuki tells him that it's "probably impossible" for him, causing him to consider giving it up ... ?! This is the story of two individuals wholeheartedly chasing after their dreams in spite of all the negativity that comes after them!
Source: Kodansha Comics
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approx. 5h
Completed
843 (50.9%)
Watching
109 (6.6%)
Plan to Watch
638 (38.5%)
Dropped
65 (3.9%)
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by kiraboshi on 2020-10-22 05:24
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by nadeschda on 2020-09-20 00:12
This is one of the animes which were interesting from the first to the last episode. I simply got hooked on the story and had to read the manga after watching the first few episodes.
The story is about "pursuing your dream" while overcoming obstacles. I think this is also the first anime I saw about the topic of modeling and designing/producing fashion.
The animation and the character design are beautiful. It's a really good adaptation of the manga since it's close to the source. This series adapts the story of the manga up to chapter 74 in vol. 9 (of currently 17 volumes).
The information about the fashion world seem to be accurate as well. The manga naturally has been supervised by the editors from the get go. From the 7th volume on it got an official "fashion supervisor" from the "Tokyo Fashion Art College".
I hope the next arc of the apprenticeship will be animated as well. The story really gets even better from here on.
The story is about "pursuing your dream" while overcoming obstacles. I think this is also the first anime I saw about the topic of modeling and designing/producing fashion.
The animation and the character design are beautiful. It's a really good adaptation of the manga since it's close to the source. This series adapts the story of the manga up to chapter 74 in vol. 9 (of currently 17 volumes).
The information about the fashion world seem to be accurate as well. The manga naturally has been supervised by the editors from the get go. From the 7th volume on it got an official "fashion supervisor" from the "Tokyo Fashion Art College".
I hope the next arc of the apprenticeship will be animated as well. The story really gets even better from here on.
must see
by LittleMonkey on 2020-04-04 23:44
I was suspicious before watching this on how can a fashion anime be any good, but this proved me wrong. The story is progressing pretty fast paced and very engaging. Providing the story is a bit simple, talking about 2 teenagers pursuing their dreams, but the story is not very common talking about fashion industry. This is really fun to watch and keep on making me want more. Hoping there will be season 2.
recommended
by aidschbe on 2020-03-31 08:20
Aside from the premise, which is obviously unusual, the show isn't very original, you'll see all the shounen formulas you know played 100% straight.
It is, however, very well-paced and 100% genuine and heartfelt. The emotional moments always resonate, no matter how predictable they are, and that's the hallmark of a good story.
There are essentially two protagonists and I really enjoyed the perspective switching back and forth. Several of the side characters also have strong enough arcs and motivations to be protagonists in their own stories and ALL of the characters are adorable as all get-out.
I can't speak to how accurately it portrays the industry, but insiders all give it praise and everything seems comparatively plausible.
Good shounen which does a great job at bringing a niche interest to a wider audience and making it interesting. Worth giving a try for everyone.
It is, however, very well-paced and 100% genuine and heartfelt. The emotional moments always resonate, no matter how predictable they are, and that's the hallmark of a good story.
There are essentially two protagonists and I really enjoyed the perspective switching back and forth. Several of the side characters also have strong enough arcs and motivations to be protagonists in their own stories and ALL of the characters are adorable as all get-out.
I can't speak to how accurately it portrays the industry, but insiders all give it praise and everything seems comparatively plausible.
Good shounen which does a great job at bringing a niche interest to a wider audience and making it interesting. Worth giving a try for everyone.
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appears in ep: 1-12
female, , blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., fashion modelA fashion model is somebody who promotes various types of clothing, usually on a runway., high heelsHigh heels are a type of shoe in which the heel, compared to the toe, is significantly higher off of the ground. These shoes make the wearer taller, accentuating the calf muscle and the length of the leg overall. There are many types of high heels, which come in different styles, colours, and materials, and can be found all over the world. They have significant cultural and fashionable meanings attached to them, which have been largely shaped by historical contexts over the past thousand years., pantyhosePantyhose are sheer, close-fitting legwear, covering the body from the waist to the feet., school uniformA type of uniform worn in Japanese schools (called "seifuku" in Japanese), generally high school age or younger. They can vary considerably; commonly, females will wear a sailor uniform (modelled off the British Royal Navy uniforms in 1920) and males will often wear a "gakuran", which is a dark button-up uniform modelled off Prussian army uniforms. But expect to see a substantial amount of variety., very long hairVery long hair is hair from (and including) waist-length hair or longer., yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
voiced by:
Hanamori Yumiri
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appears in ep: 1-12
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appears in ep: 4-5, 9-12
voiced by:
Asano Mayumi
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appears in ep: 4-12
female, , clothing designerno description set, green eyesThe character has green eyes., hair clipA small metal or plastic clip used to keep the hair in a certain style, or sometimes just for style., purple hairThis character`s hair is colored somewhere between red and blue., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Kayano Ai
episode appearance
appears in ep: 3, 5-6, 10, 12
voiced by:
Fukuhara Ayaka
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appears in ep: 4-7, 10-12
female, braidsBraids is a style of hair in which the hair is interweaved into locks. Braids can be displayed in various styles, such as twin braid tails or a braided hair hairband., hairbandA hairband is a flexible plastic or metal band or strip of cloth worn over the top of the head to hold the hair back and maintain a certain hairstyle. A hairband that includes ribbons or has bows along its length should be also tagged hair ribbon. For a similar band worn across the forehead primarily for athletic purposes, see sweatband.
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Han Keiko
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appears in ep: 1, 4-5, 7-10, 12
voiced by:
Ishikawa Yui
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appears in ep: 1-2, 4, 10-12
5, female, hair ribbonHair ribbons are ribbons used both as hair decorations and as hair ties. Hair ribbons are often tied into bows. They may also be present as part of a hairband. In older anthropomorphic series, where the gender of characters was sometimes hard to tell at first glance, ribbon bows were used to indicate a female character., ponytailA ponytail is a hairstyle in which most or all of the hair on the head is gathered and secured at the back of the head with a hair tie, clip or similar device, and allowed to hang freely from that point.
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Akao Hikaru
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Explanation by Ezeuz on Monday, 10.01.2022 06:13
- Boy: A bit different than others, specializes in making clothes.
- Girl: Being the catalyst of change for the boy, outgoing & cheerful, depicted as pretty.
- Both also have the girl request the boy to make clothes.
- Runaway is more serious in topic as it's talking about the fashion world.
- Bisque is more "for fun" as the girl uses it for cosplay.
- Meanwhile, production-wise, Bisque is more serious and cinematic.