Anime Overview
Massugu ni Ikou follows Mametaro, a talkative crossbreed dog who narrates the small, everyday moments of his life in a quiet neighborhood. He shares a close bond with his owner Iku and Iku’s friend Hanako, while often clashing with Akiyoshi. What feels ordinary to humans the schoolyard, the riverbank, the changing seasons becomes a realm of gentle discovery…
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Main | Japanese VA: Yoshino, Hiroyuki
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kojima, Sachiko
Main | Japanese VA: Orikasa, Fumiko
Supporting | Japanese VA: Nojima, Kenji
Supporting | Japanese VA: Hanba, Tomoe
Supporting | Japanese VA: Suzumura, Kenichi
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Sequel | 2004
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Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Original Creator
Series Composition
Producer, Planning
Character Design, Chief Animation Director
Music
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Aired Aug 21, 2003
Aired Aug 20, 2003
Aired Aug 19, 2003
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4 tracked episodes
6 featured characters
6 featured staff credits
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