Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! follows the story of Midori Asakusa, a passionate first-year high school student whose deep love for anime fuels her belief that "concept is everything" in the art of animation. Midori tirelessly doodles intricate ideas and fantastical settings in her sketchbook, reflecting her vivid imagination and creative spirit. However, despite her enthusiasm, she hesitates to take concrete steps toward creating her anime world, feeling that such an ambitious endeavor cannot be accomplished solo.
This changes when Sayaka Kanamori, Midori's pragmatic and money-savvy best friend, recognizes her talent and determination. Sayaka's keen insight and business-minded approach complement Midori's creativity, adding a new dynamic to their partnership. The plot further thickens with the introduction of their charismatic classmate, Tsubame Mizusaki, a fashion model who dreams of becoming an animator. The trio's diverse strengths and shared passion spark the formation of an animation club, setting them on a path of collaborative creation.
Together, Midori, Sayaka, and Tsubame embark on an inspiring journey to bring the "ultimate world" from their imaginations to life through animation. As they tackle the challenges of their ambitious project, they discover the transformative power of fiction and imagination—not only in art but in shaping their understanding of the world and themselves. Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! is a vibrant celebration of creativity, friendship, and the magic of building dreams with others.
Ran for 2 seasons.
Main Cast of Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Sairi Ito
Midori Asakusa (voice)
Sairi Ito delivers an imaginative and spirited performance as the voice of Midori Asakusa in the TV series 'Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!'. Her portrayal captures Asakusa's quirky enthusiasm and vivid creativity, bringing to life the character's passion for animation with both warmth and comedic timing. Compared to her other roles, such as the more subdued tone in 'Dagashi Kashi 2', Ito's role as Asakusa is notably vibrant and energetic, showcasing her versatile voice acting skills. A fun trivia fact is that 'Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!' stemmed from a manga originally written by Sumito Ōwara, and Ito's performance helped popularize the character's catchphrase and eccentric expressions among fans.
Mutsumi Tamura
Sayaka Kanamori (voice)
Mutsumi Tamura's portrayal of Sayaka Kanamori in 'Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!' stands out for its sharp wit and commanding presence, perfectly capturing Kanamori's pragmatic and often sardonic demeanor. Unlike some of her other performances, where she might voice more gentle or reserved characters, Tamura here brings a unique blend of dry humor and no-nonsense attitude that provides a grounding force amid the show's whimsical creativity. A trivia fact: Tamura also voices Kadenore Shouko in 'Aggretsuko,' showcasing her versatility in shifting between a tough-talking strategist and more relatable, everyday roles.
Misato Matsuoka
Tsubame Mizusaki (voice)
Misato Matsuoka lent her voice to the character of Sayaka Kanamori in the TV anime 'Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!'. Her performance was widely praised for bringing a sharp wit and depth to Kanamori, who is the pragmatic and business-savvy member of the trio. What made Matsuoka's portrayal unique was her ability to balance Kanamori's often sarcastic tone with subtle emotional nuance, making the character feel both relatable and multi-dimensional. A lesser-known fact behind the scenes is that Misato Matsuoka consulted with the director to incorporate real-life producer traits into Kanamori's character, enhancing the authenticity of her performance and adding an extra layer of realism to the show's portrayal of creative collaboration.
Crew of Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
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