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Kaikan Phrase (1999)

TV Series ★ 6.0 25 min

Animation Drama

After the break up of their old band, guitarist Yuki & drummer Santa decide to form a new one. They recruit bass player Towa, young guitarist Atsuro, and after much persuasion, vocalist Sakuya. Together they form Lucifer and they struggle to make it in the music business, and also to stay together. As well, they have to deal with personal issues, such as parental objections, and watching their old bands succeed ahead of them. Sakuya is the most troubled band member, as he has to deal with his tragic past, and his relationship with teenaged lyricist Aine.

Hiroko Tokita Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 20, 1999
Runtime
25 min
IMDb
tt0853200
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Studio Hibari, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, TV Tokyo

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Cast

Takahiro Sakurai Takahiro Sakurai Yoshihiko Nagai (voice) Susumu Chiba Susumu Chiba Kazuto Sakuma (voice) Atsuko Enomoto Atsuko Enomoto Aine Yukimura (voice) Masaya Matsukaze Masaya Matsukaze Sakuya Ookouchi (voice) Shin-ichiro Miki Shin-ichiro Miki Yukifumi Toudou (voice) Kenichi Suzumura Kenichi Suzumura Atsuro Kiryuu (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kaikan Phrase about?
After the break up of their old band, guitarist Yuki & drummer Santa decide to form a new one. They recruit bass player Towa, young guitarist Atsuro, and after much persuasion, vocalist Sakuya. Together they form Lucifer and they struggle to make it in the music business, and also to stay together. As well, they have to deal with personal issues, such as parental objections, and watching their old bands succeed ahead of them. Sakuya is the most troubled band member, as he has to deal with his tragic past, and his relationship with teenaged lyricist Aine.
Who created Kaikan Phrase?
Kaikan Phrase was created by Hiroko Tokita.
Who stars in Kaikan Phrase?
Kaikan Phrase stars Takahiro Sakurai, Susumu Chiba, Atsuko Enomoto, Masaya Matsukaze.
When was Kaikan Phrase released?
Kaikan Phrase is a 1999 animation, drama series.
Where can I watch Kaikan Phrase?
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