“College freshman sees microbes as cute creatures, discovers wonder in agricultural university's eccentric community.”
Moyashimon
もやしもん
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Synopsis
College freshman sees microbes as cute creatures, discovers wonder in agricultural university's eccentric community.
One could say that freshman college student Tadayasu Sawaki has a wide range of vision. He has a peculiar ability that allows him to see microorganisms with the naked eye. Sawaki can see all sorts of microbes, from the fungi that cause athlete's foot to the yeast used to make alcohol, with him perceiving his little friends as cute chibi creatures. Attending an agricultural university, his talent piques the interest of numerous professors, including Professor Itsuki, who specializes in fermentation. Sawaki starts school indifferent toward his ability, choosing an agricultural school in Tokyo. However, with the help of the eccentric community around him, he slowly learns to appreciate these visible microbes and his talent. The whimsical cast of professors and classmates attending the university almost makes Sawaki seem normal despite his ability.
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What 19 viewers settled on.
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σ 1.46 · some divergence
4.3 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 4.0
↓ 1.58
Running avg · Feb 2008 → Jun 2024
- 7 “The slow, grounded slice-of-life approach, rap soundtrack, and accessible college science lessons make for a unique, smart change of pace, while the well-drawn side characters keep things engaging....”
- 9 “This agricultural college anime offers a refreshing break from action-heavy series with its unique premise of a student who can see microbes, featuring interestingly eccentric characters that never...”
- 9 “This relaxing slice-of-life anime won me over with its mellow atmosphere and fantastic character chemistry, despite the premise being sidelined for much of the show. The stunning animation and...”
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A Tv Production · Fall 2007
Telecom Animation Film.Dentsu · SKY Perfect Well Think
- Format 11 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 13m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2007 – Dec 2007 Fall 2007
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-2728 catalog
Produced by
- Dentsu Producer
- SKY Perfect Well Think Producer
- Kodansha Producer
- Fuji TV Producer
- Asmik Ace Producer
- Sony Music Entertainment Producer
- Fujipacific Music Producer