TV / Fall 1981
Jarinko Chie (TV)
The story
Synopsis
Ten year old Chie runs her family's small eatery in a lively Osaka neighborhood while navigating a complicated home life with her estranged parents, including an unemployed yakuza father. The series blends warm, everyday drama with sharp, hometown humor drawn from local customs and characters. Episodes focus on Chie's resourcefulness and the quirky people a…
Characters
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Chie Takemoto
Main | Japanese VA: Nakayama, Chinatsu
Tetsu Takemoto
Supporting | Japanese VA: Nishikawa, Norio
Kotetsu
Main
Masaru Kobayashi
Supporting
Mitsuru Maruyama
Supporting
Yoshie Takemoto
Supporting | Japanese VA: Yamaguchi, Akemi
Relations
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Jarinko Chie (TV) Special
Side Story
Chie-chan Funsenki: Jarinko Chie
Character | 1991
Jarinko Chie
Alternative Version
Staff
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Takahata, Isao
Director, Episode Director
Haruki, Etsumi
Theme Song Lyrics, Original Creator
Kotabe, Youichi
Character Design, Animation Director
Ootsuka, Yasuo
Character Design
Abe, Takuji
In-Between Animation
Akiyama, Katsuhito
Episode Director