The long-awaited anime adaptation of "Oi! Dragonfly" has been decided for 2024, but have you checked out the staff and cast involved in the anime adaptation? This work is overwhelmingly popular as a golf manga, but whether the anime adaptation will satisfy the fans of the original is a very important factor. So, this time I would like to briefly introduce the staff and cast involved in the anime adaptation of this work "Oi! Dragonfly". This work is a work that is heavily involved with staff who have produced many familiar anime works, so it can be said that it has been completed as a work that many people can enjoy while successfully overcoming the weakness of the original, which is the somewhat peculiar drawing touch. I think that this anime version will overcome the weaknesses of the original while making the most of the strengths of the golf manga, so be sure to check it out.
Original Work: Kawasaki Ken
The original author of this work is Kawasaki Ken. Golf manga is basically a series that is serialized in golf magazines and does not tend to attract much attention from manga fans, but this work has been published in 1.8 million copies and is a work that is popular with a very wide range of people. His other manga works are also interesting, so please take a look at Kawasaki Ken's manga works.
An Unusual Anime Adaptation for a Golf Manga
Combined with Kawasaki's outstanding manga sense, this work has been made into an anime, which is unusual for a golf manga. Unlike soccer and baseball manga, there are few young players who watch anime, so the fact that a golf manga has been made into an anime is a great achievement. There have been particularly few golf anime recently, so this is a very good thing for anime fans who love golf.
Did you want to be a professional golfer? ?
It seems that Kawasaki, who wrote this work, originally aspired to be a professional golfer. Therefore, this work depicts complex golf scenes that only experts can understand, and also depicts the harshness of living as a professional golfer. Kawasaki is able to draw such scenes because he originally aspired to be a professional golfer.
Golf setting supervision: Golf Digest
Golf settings for this work will be supervised by Golf Digest. Many of the staff who produce the anime are not familiar with golf, so Golf Digest is providing full support for this work by supervising the detailed golf settings.
Publishing a golf magazine
Golf Digest is a company that mainly publishes golf magazines. This work, "Oi! Tombo," is also serialized in a golf magazine published by Golf Digest, so it can be said that the company has a close relationship with the original author, Ken Kawasaki. They are an indispensable presence in precisely depicting the golf scenes intended by the original author.
Wide range of golf business development
Golf Digest is not only involved in publishing golf magazines, but also in events such as junior tournaments, and is committed to expanding the golf population of the next generation. I think the anime broadcast of this work will also help attract new golfers, so I'm sure they will put as much effort into it as they do into holding junior tournaments.
Director Oh Jin-gu
The director of this work is animator Oh Jin-gu. Oh Jin-gu is an animator who has been in charge of storyboards and direction for many anime works. He is an animator who mainly works on anime works for young children, so it can be said that he is characterized by a very familiar style of drawing.
In charge of directing "Pokémon"
Oh Jin-goo is an animator who has directed "Pokémon," "Yo-kai Watch," "Inazuma Eleven GO," and other shows. All of these anime are popular among elementary school and junior high school students, and I'm sure there are many of you who have watched these shows at least once. This work may also be accepted by fans of a similar age group.
First time directing a TV anime
Although animator Oh Jing-goo has been involved in many anime works, this is his first time directing a TV animation work. This work will undoubtedly be a special one for Oh Jing-goo, so I'm sure he will put a lot of effort into it. It can also be said that this work will determine Oh Jing-goo's future success, so please keep an eye on it.
Series Composition: Hirota Mitsuki
The series composition for this work is Hirota Mitsuki. The series composition is the person who decides the overall story structure of this work and how much of it will be visualized, and is a very important position in deciding the progress of the story of this work. Naturally, he is an important person who will determine the quality of this work, so be sure to pay attention to him.
In charge of the series composition of "Rent-A-Girlfriend"
Hirota has been in charge of the series composition of "Rent-A-Girlfriend". "Rent-A-Girlfriend" is an anime that has attracted attention, just like the original work. The fact that he was active as the series composition of this work means that he is a very reliable animator in terms of achievements, so it can be said that the progress of the anime of this work will be satisfactory for fans of the original work.
A wild personality! ?
Hirota has a long list of achievements, but if you look at his interviews in magazines, you'll see that he has a lot of photos with wild expressions. Many animators tend to be shy, but this person is very proactive in communicating with the outside world. He will probably be featured in many interviews about this work, so be sure to keep an eye on him.
Character Design: Takeuchi Kei
The character design for this work is handled by animator Takeuchi Kei. A character designer is someone who designs characters based on the original work, but also draws them in an animated work, and is in a position to decide the designs of the many charming characters that appear in this work. This work is known for its charming characters, so it can be said that it is a very responsible position.
Serves as the general animation director of the Yo-kai Watch series
Takeuchi has served as the general animation director of the Yo-kai Watch series. The Yo-kai Watch series was a huge hit in the 2010s, receiving support from a wide range of people. The Yo-kai Watch series was a huge hit, especially in the 2010s, as the Yo-kai that appeared in it were extremely popular. As Takeuchi served as the general animation director of such a series, the characters in this work will surely be designed in an attractive way.
Check out X!
Takeuchi has his own X account, where he posts about the animation works he is involved in on a daily basis. He also posts a lot of information about this work, so if you are an anime fan who is interested in not only this work but also Takeuchi, please follow him.
Animation Production: OLM
The animation production company OLM is in charge of the animation production of this work. The animation production company is the organization that actually produces this work as an animated work, so it can be said that it is a company that is directly connected to creating the appeal of this work as an animated work, such as the drawing level of this work.
Produced "Pokémon" and "Yokai Watch"
OLM is an animation production company with a proven track record of producing many animation works that are watched by elementary school students and junior high school students, such as "Pokémon", "Yokai Watch", and "Major 2nd". I think this work will also be drawn as an animation work that children who do not know golf can enjoy, so I would like to draw attention to this work as a sports anime for children produced by OLM.
Friendly illustrations
OLM is an animation production company known for its friendly illustrations. This work brings together staff members who have been involved in many children's sports anime works, such as the staff members introduced so far, so it can be said that it is a work that can be enjoyed not only by adults but also by children who do not usually play golf.
Rika Hayashi as Oi Tonbo
The voice of Oi Tonbo, the main character of this work, is voice actress Rika Hayashi. Hayashi is a voice actress affiliated with Arts Vision, which also includes Kaori Mizuhashi, known for her roles as Mami Tomoe in "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" and Oshino Ogi in the Monogatari series, and Natsumi Fujiwara, known for her roles as Goro Shigeno in "Major 2nd" and Damien Desmont in "Spy x Family."
This work will be her signature work! ?
Hayashi Rika is a voice actress who has not yet had many successes, and it can be said that she does not have a representative work yet. This is Hayashi's first lead role in a TV animation series, and I think she is very motivated. If she can gain a solid track record with this work, it can be said that this work will eventually become Hayashi's masterpiece.
A voice actor to watch from now on
Though Hayashi Rika has not yet appeared in many works, she is a very talented new voice actor, as she immediately grabbed the lead role in this work. This is exactly where she will become a voice actor to watch, so be sure to pay attention to Ooi Tombo's performance in this work.
Tochi Hiroki as Igarashi Ichiga
The voice of Igarashi Ichiga, a former professional golfer who appears in this work and is an important character who discovers Tombo's talent and eventually leads her into the world of golf, is voiced by voice actor Tochi Hiroki. Tochi Hiroki is a veteran voice actor who has appeared in many animation works.
Heiter from "Furiren: The Funeral of Frieren" and Raido Zanzo from "Sengoku Youko"
Recently, he has played many major characters, such as Heiter from "Furiren: The Funeral of Frieren" and Raido Zanzo from "Sengoku Youko". All of these characters are super popular characters that have attracted attention in the anime world recently. Igarashi, who appears in this work, is sure to become a character that will gain popularity just like them.
A cool and sophisticated voice
He is a voice actor who mainly plays cool and sophisticated uncle characters, and he is a perfect fit for Igarashi's image. In this work, I think he will be a voice actor who leads the story of this work with his experienced acting, so please pay attention to Higashiji's acting in this work.
Summary
What did you think? In this article, we have introduced the many staff members and cast members involved in the production of this work, "Oi! Tombo". This work brings together many staff members involved in children's animation works, so it can be said that even children who are not usually interested in golf can enjoy it. Of course, as you can see from the involvement of Golf Digest, the film will depict complex golf scenes that even adults can enjoy, so even those who play golf regularly will not regret watching this film. As such, it is a work that can be accepted by a wide range of age groups, so if you are a fan who has become interested in the film after seeing the staff and cast involved in the film, please try watching the anime version.
