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Odd Taxi

Odd Taxi

Synopsis: Hiroshi Odokawa, an eccentric and reserved cab driver, leads a seemingly quiet life in a quirky town, where he crosses paths daily with unique figures such as the enigmatic nurse Miho Shirakawa, the comic duo "Homo Sapiens" and the aspiring viral Taichi Kabasawa. However, Odokawa's routine is turned upside down when he finds himself involved in the mysterious disappearance of a high school student, attracting the unwanted attention of the mafia and corrupt police officers. Odd Taxi is an intriguing story that intertwines the life of a humble driver with a dark enigma and unforgettable characters.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related

Information

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Odd Taxi
  • Anime Name in Japanese: オッドタクシー
  • Anime Name in English: Odd Taxi
  • Other names: オッドタクシー

Production information

  • Producers: TV Tokyo, Dentsu, Pony Canyon, AT-X, Crunchyroll, Pony Canyon Enterprise, Yoshimoto Kogyo
  • Licensors: Desconhecido
  • Studios: OLM, P.I.C.S.

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 13
  • Date: April 6, 2021 - June. 29, 2021 - Tuesdays at 0200 (JST)
  • Genres: Mystery
  • Subjects: Anthropomorphic
  • Target: Seinen

External Links

Anime Reviews

  • Rating: 8.721
  • Popularity: 165535

Video Trailer/Opening

Curiosities

  • The creator of Odd Taxi, Kazuya Konomoto, is a newcomer to the anime industry. This is his first job as scriptwriter and creator of an anime.
  • Odd Taxi was inspired by Kazuya Konomoto's life experiences and his observation of modern society, mixing elements of mystery and social criticism.
  • The opening theme song, "Odd Taxi", is sung by the group Skirt and PUNPEE.
  • The main character, a taxi driver called Odokawa, is voiced by Natsuki Hanae, a popular voice actor who has worked on anime such as Demon Slayer and Tokyo Ghoul.
  • The anime features a wide variety of animal characters, including a polar bear, a rabbit, a pig and a crocodile. Each character has his own unique personality and background story.
  • The anime is known for its complex plot full of twists, which keeps viewers guessing to the end.
  • Odd Taxi was released in April 2021 and quickly became one of the most popular anime of the spring season.
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Main Characters

  • Hiroshi Odokawa : A walrus who is a cab driver, lonely and serious.
  • Miho Shirakawa : A nurse alpaca, gentle but with secrets.
  • Dobu : A criminal baboon, intimidating and involved in illegal activities.
  • Eiji Kakihana : An optimistic monkey, Odokawa's friend, but naive.
  • Rui Nikaidô : An ambitious and determined Poodle leader of an idol group.
  • Shiho Ichimura : A cat member of the idol group, important to the plot.
  • Ayumu Goriki : A medical gorilla, Odokawa's close friend.
  • Yamamoto : A red fox manager of the idol group, ambitious and manipulative.
  • Baba : A horse comedian, trying to balance his career and personal life.

Summary and events

  1. Taxi driver, Odokawa, is presented as a lonely man who has difficulty connecting with the people around him.
  2. He takes a mysterious passenger, a college student named Shirakawa, who seems to be hiding something.
  3. Odokawa finds an old acquaintance, a policeman named Dobu, who surrounds him in an investigation into the disappearance of a young woman.
  4. Odokawa begins to have strange views and hear voices in his head, which leads him to seek help from a psychiatrist.
  5. Dobu investigation leads to shocking discoveries about the involvement of several people in an illegal animal trafficking scheme.
  6. Shirakawa is revealed as one of the people involved in the scheme and is chased by one of the traffickers.
  7. Odokawa helps Shirakawa escape and finds that she was trying to save a bear that was being smuggled.
  8. Odokawa confronts the leader of the animal trafficking scheme and is shot but survives.
  9. Odokawa finally connects with the people around him, including his taxi driver, psychiatrist and Shirakawa.

What happens in the end?

Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Odd TaxiWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

At the end of Odd Taxi, it is revealed that Hiroshi Odokawa, who has always seen people as animals, actually suffers from visual agnosia due to a childhood trauma, causing him to perceive humans as animals. The plot culminates with the solving of the mystery of the missing girl, the capture of Dobu, and Odokawa's reconciliation with his past. He continues his life as a cab driver, now with a new understanding of his condition and potentially a future alongside Shirakawa.

Meaning of Odd Taxi

Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

オッドタクシー
  • オッド (Odd) - strange, unusual
  • タクシー (Takushii) - taxi
The name of the anime "オッドタクシー" (Odd Taxi) refers to an unusual cab, which is driven by a cab driver called Odokawa. The anime follows the story of Odokawa and his strange and mysterious passengers, who end up involved in a series of bizarre and dangerous events. The name of the anime reflects the unique and intriguing nature of the story and characters.

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