School Rumble

About School Rumble

School Rumble is a Japanese anime series that was aired between 2004 and 2005. It is a romantic comedy revolving around the daily lives of high school students. The protagonist, Tenma Tsukamoto, is an eccentric and cheerful second-year student who is hopelessly in love with her classmate, Oji Karasuma. Also, Kenji Harima, a delinquent, is in love with Tenma. These unrequited loves, romantic developments, and numerous misunderstandings constitute the basic plotline of School Rumble.

Making/Production

School Rumble is based on the manga series of the same name by Jin Kobayashi. The anime was produced by Studio Comet and directed by Shinji Takamatsu. The series comprises of two seasons, each consisting of 26 episodes, and includes two OVAs.

Actors

• Ami Koshimizu as Tenma Tsukamoto - Ami breathed life into Tenma's character with her lively and expressive voice acting.
• Hiroki Takahashi as Kenji Harima - Hiroki successfully portrayed the rough, yet caring persona of Kenji.
• Hitomi Nabatame as Eri Sawachika - Hitomi played the strong-willed and proud Eri with depth and precision.
• Shinji Kawada as Oji Karasuma - Shinji's monotonous tone perfectly suited the mysterious yet charming character of Oji.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• School Rumble's title is based on a wrestling term, Royal Rumble.
• A popular running gag in the series is the misunderstanding of feelings between characters.
• The series uses various elements of parodies and comedic tropes, making it a favorite amongst anime fans with a taste for humor.

Music and Soundtrack

• The opening theme "Scramble" is sung by Yui Horie feat. UNSCANDAL.
• The ending theme "Onna no Ko Otoko no Ko (Girls are Girls and Boys are Boys)" is performed by Yuko Ogura.
• Various character songs are performed by the series voice actors, adding an extra layer of character development.