Kochoki

About Kochoki

Kochoki, released in 2019, is an engaging and historic anime television series. The plot revolves around the early life of infamous Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga during his youth, a period generally overlooked in the annals of history. The series, while being largely a work of fiction, is built upon the foundations of historical events, bringing to life Nobunaga's early ambitions, trials, and the relationships that sharpened his path to power.

Making / Production

The show was produced by the reputable Studio Deen, known for other popular works such as Rurouni Kenshin and KonoSuba. The series director, Noriyuki Abe, is renowned for his direction in other outstanding anime such as Bleach and Yu Yu Hakusho.

Actors

• Suzuki Tatsuhisa voices the young Nobunaga, portraying his fiery ambition and dynamism with enthusiasm and skill.
• Kobayashi Yuusuke portrays Ikeda Tsuneoki, a loyal friend and confident of Nobunaga, with a mixture of heartfelt sincerity and idealism.
• Uchida Yuuma voices brother Oda Nobuyuki, providing a well-balanced depiction of his envy and competing ambition.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title 'Kochoki' itself is a term for ancient documents or records, often of a historical or official nature.
• Much of the supporting characters and their interactions are based on historical figures and documented events, though dramatized for the series.

Quotes

• "Even if I have to become a demon, I will fight to change this world." - Oda Nobunaga
• "Friendship is formed in mutual adversity. It is strength." - Ikeda Tsuneoki

Music, Soundtrack

• The music was composed by Mayuko, adding to the period authenticity of the series with a blend of traditional Japanese instrumentation and modern scoring techniques.
• The opening theme, "JUGGLE," and the ending theme, "Odore! Uzumasa," were performed by Nagi Yanagi and May'n respectively, adding further to the emotive atmosphere of the series.