Kuuchuu Buranko - Information, Curiosities, Summary, Spoilers (2024)

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Video Trailer/Opening

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Curiosities

Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Kuuchuu Buranko":

• "Kuuchuu Buranko" is based on a collection of short stories by the author Hideo Okuda, entitled "Kuchuu Buranko" (also known as "Trapeze" in the West).
• The anime was produced by Toei Animation and directed by Kenji Nakamura, known for his distinctive and experimental visual style.
• The series is recognized for its unique use of live-action in combination with animation, which gives it a psychedelic and unusual look.
• The anime follows the eccentric Dr. Ichirou Irabu, a psychiatrist who is able to change shape, alternating between three different appearances: a child, a young adult and a bear-shaped figure.
• Each episode of the anime focuses on a different patient who comes to Dr. Irabu for treatment of their neuroses or psychological disorders, exploring the complexity of the human mind through isolated stories.
• The anime tackles mental health issues with humor and surrealism, uncovering issues such as anxiety, phobias and psychosomatic symptoms.
• Although the series is relatively short, with only 11 episodes, it is critically acclaimed for its innovative and iconoclastic approach to the genre.

Main Characters

Below is the main characters of: "Kuuchuu Buranko"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character:

• Irabu Ichirou / Dr. Ichirou Irabu is an eccentric psychiatrist with a unique appearance that changes between three different forms.
• Mayumi / Dr. Irabu's nurse, is frequently seen administering injections to patients.
• Fukui
• Ino Seiji
• Yasukawa Hiromi / A patient of Dr. Irabu who is tormented by the fear of being stared at.
• Tsuda Yuuta
• Bandou Shinichi
• Tanabe Mitsuo
• Tsuda Hideo
• Iwamura Yoshio / A lab technician with alien hand syndrome who seeks help from Dr. Irabu.

Summary and events

• Dr. Ichirou Irabu deals with patients at Irabu General Hospital, each with a mental disorder that affects their daily lives.
• Nurse Mayumi seduces patients with her beauty and provocative uniform, while Dr. Irabu has three distinct personalities.
• Dr. Irabu's treatment methods are questionable and often interfere with the boundaries between doctor and patient.
• The doctor alternates between acting like a child, an intelligent young man with feminine traits, and a selfish green bear.
• The relationship between the patients and Dr. Irabu is revealed as complex, with personal interests influencing their interactions.
• Although his goal is to relieve patients' suffering, Dr. Irabu doesn't always follow conventional psychiatric protocols.
• An invisible thread connects the patients' journey, creating an unexpected bond between their stories.

What happens in the end?

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Meaning of Kuuchuu Buranko

Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:

空中ブランコ

• 空中 - no air / aerial
• ブランコ - swing

The name of the anime "空中ブランコ" can be translated as "Balance in the Air". This title evokes the idea of being in a state of fluctuation or uncertainty, reflecting the characters' struggle with their mental illnesses and the various emotional difficulties they face. Like a swinging seesaw, Dr. Ichirou Irabu's patients swing between their distorted realities and the doctor's efforts to help them, illustrating the complexity of the human mind and the peculiar interactions between the doctor and his patients.

EXTERNAL LINKS

See below some external links like official website and MyAnimeList link:

• Official Website: http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/kuchu_buranko/
• MyAnimeList: https://myanimelist.net/anime/6774