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A-Channel

A-Channel

Synopsis: In "A-Channel", the story revolves around the relationship between Run Momoki and Tooru Ichii, two longtime friends who embark on a new phase of their lives in high school. While Run, carefree and outgoing, adapts easily to the new school routine, Tooru, ever protective, struggles to cope with the growing dynamics of her group, which now includes the enigmatic Nagisa Tennouji and Yuuko Nishi. As they navigate the joys and challenges of adolescence, their distinct personalities collide and intertwine, revealing a warm and funny portrait of friendship and personal growth in a school environment full of surprises.

Table of Contents
- Information
- Trailer/Opening
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- Final
- Meaning
- Related

Information

Anime Titles

  • Anime Title: A-Channel
  • Anime title in Japanese: Aチャンネル
  • Anime Name in English: A-Channel
  • Other Names: A-Channel: The Animation

Production Information

  • Producers: Aniplex, Dentsu, Mainichi Broadcasting System
  • Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
  • Studios: Studio Gokumi

Anime Information

  • Type: 24 min. per ep.
  • Episodes: 12
  • Date: Apr 8, 2011 to Jun 24, 2011
  • Genres: Comedy, slice of life
  • Topics: CGDCT, Escola
  • Target: Seinen

External Links

Anime Reviews

  • Note: 6.93
  • Popularity: 101,641

Video Trailer/Openings

Curiosities

  • "A-Channel" is based on a four-panel yonkoma manga, written and illustrated by bb Kuroda.
  • The anime "A-Channel" was broadcast in 2011, with a season composed of 12 episodes.
  • The series follows the daily lives of four high school friends: Run, Tooru, Yuuko, and Nagi.
  • The director of the "A-Channel" anime was Manabu Ono, known for working on other anime such as "Sword Art Online" and "Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere".
  • The opening theme of the anime is "Morning Arch," performed by Marina Kawano.
  • The series received an OVA (Original Video Animation) entitled "A-Channel +smile" in 2012, which includes two additional episodes.
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Main Characters

  • Ichii Tooru: Childhood friend of Run, known for her protective personality.
  • Nishi Yuuko: Friend of Run who easily becomes scary and frightened.
  • Momoki Run: Main protagonist known for being distracted and cheerful.
  • Tennouji Nagisa: Shy and gentle with a mature mindset.
  • Satou Sachiyo: Teacher at the girls' school.
  • Imai Yutaka: Classmate who admires Tooru.
  • Kamate Taki
  • Noyama Miho
  • Kitou Kimiko
  • Ichii Mãe

Summary and Events

  • Run Momoki and Tooru Ichii have been best friends since childhood, with Run being forgetful and good-natured and Tooru being overprotective.
  • Tooru joins Run at the same high school, discovering that his inner circle now includes Nagisa Tennouji and Yuuko Nishi.
  • Tooru feels that Nagisa and Yuuko need to show that they are trustworthy to deserve his friendship.
  • The group of friends experiences various exciting experiences and typical challenges of school life.
  • The friendship between them is tested and strengthened as they go through funny situations and moments of complicity.
  • The series addresses themes of friendship, personal growth, and the dynamics of relationships in high school.

What happens in the end?

Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime. A-Channel. We have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to reveal the content of the work's ending.

A-Channel" does not yet have a definite ending. Both the anime and the manga follow the daily life and adventures of four friends in high school, focusing on light-hearted and comical moments without aiming for a conclusive ending. So far, it continues to explore themes of friendship and personal growth within this school setting.

Meaning of A-Channel

Let's see below the translation of each word and the explanation of the anime's name: 

Aチャンネル
  • A - A (definite article, used as a prefix)
  • チャンネル - Channel
The name of the anime "Aチャンネル" can be interpreted as "Channel A". This name suggests a space or platform where the characters' experiences and interactions are shared, similar to a communication channel. The narrative follows the friendship between Run and Tooru, and the addition of new friendships in the school environment, reflecting the idea of connecting different "channels" of life, friendships and experiences, while navigating the challenges of everyday life at school.

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