Episode 1
Atsushi and Atsumi
3m
As Atsushi prepares for a recorder exam, his appearance to others leads him into a tough situation when he tries to talk to one of his classmates.
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Recorder and Randsell
2012TV-143 seasons4.2 / 10
On the surface it seems as if Atsushi is an adult, but really he's just an elementary student! However, he is paired with a second-year high school student Atsumi, whose height is just the opposite of his. These two together create an unusual relationship and will undoubtedly instigate some comedic antics in this slice of life comedy!
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Recorder and Randsell premiered January 6, 2012. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
On the surface it seems as if Atsushi is an adult, but really he's just an elementary student! However, he is paired with a second-year high school student Atsumi, whose height is just the opposite of his. These two together create an unusual relationship and will undoubtedly instigate some comedic antics in this slice of life comedy!
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Everyday with Atsumi
3m
Atsumi takes Atsushi shopping with her.
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Episode 3
Sayo and Atsumi
3m
Sayo and Atsumi discuss what kind of guys they like.
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Episode 4
Atsushi and Primary School
3m
Atsushi's elementary school teacher, Futami Moriyama, has problems dealing with Atsushi. Later, being with Hina, Atsushi has a run-in with authorities again.
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Episode 5
Atsushi and Setsubun
3m
Atsushi has to dress up as demon for the winter solstice bean throwing. Atsushi is proving to be a very good demon, almost too good.
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Episode 6
Atsushi and Chocolates
3m
Atsushi receives a lot of chocolate from the other girls on Valentine's Day.
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Episode 7
Movie and Misunderstanding
3m
Sayo goes to the movies with Atsumi and Atsushi, unaware that Atsushi is Atsumi's little brother.
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Episode 8
Atsushi and Hinamatsuri
3m
Atsushi is invited to Hina's house for Hinamatsuri, but is turned away by her suspicious parents.
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Episode 9
Take-nii and Employment
3m
Atsushi and Atsumi's neighbour, Take, comes over after breaking up with his girlfriend and quitting his job.
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Episode 10
Atsushi and White Day
3m
Atsushi gets help from Atsumi to make some gifts for White Day.
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Episode 11
Atsushi and the Library
3m
Atsushi tries to do his homework at the library, where he encounters Sayo again.
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Episode 12
Atsushi and Misunderstanding
3m
Atsushi faces yet more misunderstandings with the police.
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Episode 13
Cherry Blossom Viewing with Older Sister and Little Brother
3mfinale
Atsushi and Atsumi stumble upon a Ms. Moriyama, who is very drunk; she takes this opportunity to express some feelings with Atsushi
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Cast
Ryotaro Okiayu
Rie Kugimiya
Tomoe Tamiyasu
Aya Uchida
Aya Hirano
Takahiro Sakurai
Junichi SuwabeProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 38
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- リコーダーとランドセル
Networks & production
AT-XJapan
SevenJapan- Dream CreationJapan
Themes
animebased on mangabrother sister relationshipelementary school