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Kedama no Gonjiro

Alternative title

The secret to success

Synopsis

Makoto, a shy schoolboy, is shocked one day when he stumbles upon a giant red ball of fur named Gonijro! When Makoto's button attaches itself to Gonjiro, something very strange happens. Gonjiro may be made of nothing but hair, but he's also really protective and makes a point of reminding Makoto to let it all hang when he's stressed. Making the most of his growing, matted hair, Gonjiro can use his special abilities "Fit" and "Shapeshift" as well as the "Button Change" trick to get out of sticky situations. To be honest, Gonjiro is a bit annoying, but somehow, you can't help but get "caught up" in his love!

Background

Gonjiro's fight is a vehicle for Sony's mascot character "Gonjiro" who also stars in a currently airing manga by Yasunari Nagatoshi Coro Coro Comics The first season of the television anime will air from April 6, 2019.

CHAI will perform the series' opening theme song, "Let's Gonjiro!", while Demon Kakka will perform the ending theme song, "Wasa Wasa Wasa!".

Characters

Gonjiro (Voiced by: Shin Matsushige)

Gonjiro is a mysterious life form made entirely of hair! Because he attached himself to Makoto's button, he truly understands his feelings. Making the most of his hairiness, Gonijro has various abilities like "Fit" and "Shapeshift" that help him solve small problems, but sometimes they don't help him at all. Additionally, when he uses the "Button Change" technique, he can change his shape. His favorite food is yakisoba sandwiches.

Makoto Maegami (Voice of: Shizuka Ishigami)

Makoto is an ordinary elementary school student. He often gets into mischief and trouble. He tries to do as he's told at home and at school, but his life spirals out of control after meeting Gonjiro, a giant red furball, and getting involved in bizarre adventures. He also loves yakisoba sandwiches.