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Amanchu!
Overview
The hyperactive teenage scuba diver, Hikari Kohinata, lives in a small town near the sea. On her first day of high school she meets the shy transfer student, Futaba Oki, who is struggling to find a place after moving away from Tokyo. Hikari takes the lead, dragging Futaba into her hijinx, and the two soon become close friends
Status
Ended
Network
AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto
Seasons & Episodes
Amanchu! Advance
Kohinata Hikari and Ooki Futaba have together found joy in many things through scuba diving and the most everyday of events. Hikari was born and brought up in a small oceanside town on Izu, and Futaba moved there from Tokyo, but the two polar opposites met at Yumegaoka High and instantly hit it off. The always-reserved Futaba found her perfect foil in the cheery and optimistic Hikari, and their friendship gave her the courage to take the first step and experience many of the smaller joys in life. She also took the Open Water Diver exam and passed, and now she has her sights set on the Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
Episodes
The Story of One Summer Night and a Confession
After helping out at Kino's beach house during a lunch rush, Futaba decides to return there the next day while Hikari goes scuba diving with the others. While there, Hikari accidentally goes into an outdoor hot spring without her bikini top, putting her at risk of being exposed before the other girls come to save her. Later, after Hikari holds a barbecue party for everyone, Futaba worries about what she'd do if she has to part ways with Hikari, but Hikari encourages her to enjoy every moment they spend together.
The Story of Midsummer and the Sparkling Eyes
While Futaba is away for a memorial at her country home, Hikari befriends a girl by the sea who is fascinated by a mother octopus guarding her young - Futaba is determined to befriend her. Meanwhile, Futaba works hard as a volunteer helping to set up the local fireworks festival, working hard enough to earn front row seats in the VIP section of the festival for her friends.
The Story of the Pro and the Expert of Happiness
Futaba takes the underwater navigation tutorial but is brought crashing back to reality by the realization that she may be holding Hikari back - but is able to successfully complete it after she remembers all the lessons she had been taught by her friends. After watching the twins go on a night time dive, Futaba wrestles with the feeling that she may be holding Hikari back.
The Story of Autumn and a Tender Happiness
Futaba and Hikari spend an autumn day apart, and they both find autumn wonders of their own.
The Story of the Jet-Black Mermaid and the Solitude of 18m Under
Futaba goes diving in a drysuit, as the gang looks to encounter the legendary Jet-Black Mermaid.
The Story of a Halloween Night's Dream
It's Halloween, and the Diving Club members find themselves in the midst of a special event in an amusement park. Hikari's in danger, and it's up to Futaba to be her knight in shining armor?
The Story of the Neverending School Festival
The Yumegaoka High Dream Festival arrives, and the night before, the entire student body is busy preparing for opening day. This night would end up becoming a very special one for Ai in particular, as she has a very special encounter.
The Story of Fleeting, Unfulfilled Desires
After meeting Peter in an encounter straight out of fantasy, Ai now gets transported to a fantasy world, where she meets someone she never expected to meet.
The Story of Tears and an Endless Dream
Ai can't accept how Peter parted with Mato-chan and her, and so she decides to head back to Neverland, only this time she has company.
The Story of a New Beginning and New Feelings
Teko is invited to bring in the new year at Amanchu-ya, and she finds herself in the company of the whole gang plus a few extras. As they watch the first sunrise, a new kind of emotion takes over her and Pikari.
The Story of Cold, Flames, and Well Wishes
Pikari ends up with a cold on her birthday, so Teko decides to visit her at home. She finds someone on the way, which leads to plans for another fun event once Pikari recovers.
The Story of Future Possibilities
It's finally time for Teko's advanced certification test, with a promise of a night-diving celebration if she passes!
Top Cast
Ai Kayano
Futaba Ooki (voice)
Eri Suzuki
Hikari Kohinata (voice)
Saori Onishi
Ai Ninomiya (voice)
Yuuichirou Umehara
Makoto Ninomiya (voice)
Kikuko Inoue
Kino Kohinata (voice)
Yurika Kubo
Cha-Komon (voice)
Chiwa Saito
Chizuru Himeno (voice)
Erino Hazuki
Akane Mizunashi (voice)
Fumihiko Tachiki
Principal (voice)
Ai Kakuma
Kotori Misaki (voice)
Ai Yamamoto
Kokoro Misaki (voice)
Aya Suzaki
Kodama Kohinata / Hime (voice)
