TV / Fall 2014
Shirobako
The story
Synopsis
Five friends who bonded over making an amateur anime in high school find themselves scattered across different paths as they chase careers in the animation industry. The series follows their daily struggles and small triumphs as they navigate production schedules, creative differences, auditions, and the realities of workplace life. Balancing heartfelt mome…
Characters
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Aoi Miyamori
Main | Japanese VA: Kimura, Juri
Ema Yasuhara
Main | Japanese VA: Yoshimura, Haruka
Shizuka Sakaki
Main | Japanese VA: Chisuga, Haruka
Erika Yano
Supporting | Japanese VA: Yamaoka, Yuri
Midori Imai
Main | Japanese VA: Oowada, Hitomi
Rinko Ogasawara
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kayano, Ai
Relations
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Shirobako Movie
Sequel
Shirobako Specials
Side Story
Staff
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Mizushima, Tsutomu
Director, Sound Director, Episode Director
Yokote, Michiko
Script, Series Composition
Fukuda, Jun
Producer
Horikawa, Kenji
Producer, Planning
Itou, Yukihiro
Producer
Kananiwa, Kozue
Producer
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Shirobako.
Episode 12: Exodus Christmas
Aired Dec 25, 2014
Episode 11: The Little Key Frames Girl
Aired Dec 18, 2014
Episode 10: Just One More
Aired Dec 11, 2014
Episode 9: What Do You Think I Was Trying to Say?
Aired Dec 4, 2014
Episode 8: I'm Not Blaming You
Aired Nov 27, 2014
Episode 7: Retake with the Cat
Aired Nov 20, 2014
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Shirobako episode guide
24 tracked episodes