Ganbatte Ikimasshoi (がんばっていきまっしょい, lit. "Give It All") is a Japanese novel written by Yoshiko Shikimura. It was initially published by Magazine House in July 1996. Gentosha later republished the novel in paperback edition under their Gentosha Bunko imprint in June 2005. It was also adapted into a live-action film in 1998 and a television drama in 2005. An anime film adaptation produced by Studio Moe and Reirs premiered in Japan in October 2024.

Ganbatte Ikimasshoi
Novel volume cover (paperback edition)
がんばっていきまっしょい
GenreSports (rowing)
Novel
Written byYoshiko Shikimura
Published byMagazine House (first edition)
Gentosha (paperback edition)
ImprintGentosha Bunko (paperback edition)
DemographicMale
PublishedJuly 1996 (first edition)
June 10, 2005 (paperback edition)
Live-action film
Television drama
Anime film
Directed byYūhei Sakuragi
Written byYūhei Sakuragi
Keiichirō Ōchi
Music bySayuri Hayashi Egnell
StudioStudio Moe
Reirs
ReleasedOctober 25, 2024 (2024-10-25)
Runtime95 minutes

Characters

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Etsuko Murakami (村上悦子, Murakami Etsuko)
Voiced by: Sora Amamiya[1]
Hime Saeki (佐伯姫, Saeki Hime)
Voiced by: Miku Itō[1]
Riina Takahashi (高橋梨衣奈, Takahashi Riina)
Voiced by: Rie Takahashi[1]
Miyoko Hyōdō (兵頭妙子, Hyōdō Miyoko)
Voiced by: Akari Kitō[1]
Mayumi Inomoto (井本真優美, Inomoto Mayumi)
Voiced by: Ikumi Hasegawa[1]
Hayato Ninomiya (二宮隼人, Ninomiya Hayato)
Voiced by: Takuya Eguchi[2]
Umeko Tarao (寺尾梅子, Tarao Umeko)
Voiced by: Ayana Taketatsu[2]
Mai Ono (大野舞, Ono Mai)
Voiced by: Suzuko Mimori[2]
Kaori Yasuda (安田夏央莉, Yasuda Kaori)
Voiced by: Aya Uchida[2]

Media

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Novel

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Live-action film

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TV drama

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Anime film

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An anime film adaptation was announced on March 21, 2024. The film is produced by Studio Moe and Reirs and directed by Yūhei Sakuragi, with scripts written by Sakuragi and Keiichirō Ōchi, character designs by Asako Nishida, and music composed by Sayuri Hayashi Egnell. It was released in Japan on October 25, 2024.[1] The film's theme song is performed by Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora.[3]

Reception

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The novel won the first prize at the "Bocchan Literary Prize" award in 1995.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Ganbatte Ikimasshoi Novel Gets Theatrical Anime in October". Anime News Network. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Rowing Club Anime Film 'Give It All' Reveals More Cast". Anime News Network. July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "Idol Group Boku ga Mitakatta AOZORA Performs Give It All Anime Film's Theme Song". Anime News Network. June 22, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
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