Sarazanmai
“I want to connect, but...”
Series Overview
After accidentally breaking a statue of the guardian god of the Asakusa district, middle school students Kazuki, Toi and Enta are transformed into kappas -creatures from japanese folklore- by Keppi, self-proclaimed prince of the Kappa Kingdom. If they want to regain their human form, they must collect the five Dishes of Hope for him, which fulfill the wishes of whoever possesses them. To do so, they will fight against the kappa-zombies and extract their "shirikodama", the mythical organ containing humans' deepest desires. Two policemen, Reo and Mabu, are the ones behind this evil scheme, turning humans into zombies as agents of the Otter Empire, enemy of the Kappa Kingdom since ancient times. In the guise of "Kappazon, Inc.", they control society by manipulating the desires of the masses for their own goals. To succeed in their mission, the boys must be connected through the "Sarazanmai", revealing their most intimate secrets in the process...
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 11 Episodes
23 min per episode
2019 – 2019
Premiered: Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 11: “I Want to Connect, so Sarazanmai”
Toi begins to destroy his connection to Kazuki and Enta, but ultimately chooses to preserve it. Keppi fuses with Dark Keppi, with assistance from the group and a revived Reo and Mabu, and defeats Otter and the concepts it represents. Upon performing sarazanmai, Kazuki, Toi, and Enta foresee a potential future in which their connections to each other are eventually severed. In the aftermath, Toi is sent to juvenile detention for three years. Upon his release, he jumps off of the Azuma Bridge, but is rescued by Kazuki and Enta. The three happily run "off to the future" together.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kunihiko Ikuhara
Kunihiko Ikuhara, Teruko Utsumi
Yukari Hashimoto
Takeo Ogiwara
Masayuki Kurosawa
Yuka Okayasu, Kenta Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Yukari Hashimoto
Original Music Composer
Takeo Ogiwara
Director of Photography
Yuka Okayasu
Producer
Kenta Suzuki
Producer
Masayuki Kurosawa
Editor
Kunihiko Ikuhara
Screenplay
Teruko Utsumi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sarazanmai
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What is Sarazanmai about?
After accidentally breaking a statue of the guardian god of the Asakusa district, middle school students Kazuki, Toi and Enta are transformed into kappas -creatures from japanese folklore- by Keppi, self-proclaimed prince of the Kappa Kingdom. If they want to regain their human form, they must collect the five Dishes of Hope for him, which fulfill the wishes of whoever possesses them. To do so, they will fight against the kappa-zombies and extract their "shirikodama", the mythical organ containing humans' deepest desires. Two policemen, Reo and Mabu, are the ones behind this evil scheme, turning humans into zombies as agents of the Otter Empire, enemy of the Kappa Kingdom since ancient times. In the guise of "Kappazon, Inc.", they control society by manipulating the desires of the masses for their own goals. To succeed in their mission, the boys must be connected through the "Sarazanmai", revealing their most intimate secrets in the process...
How many seasons does Sarazanmai have?
Sarazanmai comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Sarazanmai?
Key cast members in Sarazanmai include Ayumu Murase, Koki Uchiyama, Shun Horie, Mamoru Miyano, Yoshimasa Hosoya.
Who created or directed Sarazanmai?
Sarazanmai was developed and directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara.