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The Tatami Galaxy

Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei · 四畳半神話大系

TV · Finished · Spring 2010 · 11 episodes · 23 min

When a college dropout stops for a late night bite at a mysterious ramen stand, he crosses paths with a self-proclaimed deity of matrimony. This bizarre meeting sends the young man hurtling through a horrifying flashback to his not-so-glorious college days when the influence of a cruel new friend turned him from a hopeless romantic into a mischievous “black cupid.”

(Source: Funimation)

Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Psychological, Romance

Tags: Coming of Age, College, Surreal Comedy, Philosophy, Male Protagonist, Primarily Adult Cast, Episodic, School Club, Hikikomori, Meta, Cult, Mixed Media

Studio: MADHOUSE

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: Tennis Circle "Cupid"
  2. Episode 2: Film Circle "Misogi"
  3. Episode 3: Cycling Association "Soleil"
  4. Episode 4: Disciples Wanted
  5. Episode 5: Softball Circle "Honwaka"
  6. Episode 6: English Conversation Circle
  7. Episode 7: "Hero Show Association" Circle
  8. Episode 8: Reading Circle "Sea"
  9. Episode 9: Secret Society "Lucky Cat Chinese Restaurant"
  10. Episode 10: The 4½ Tatami Ideologue
  11. Episode 11: The End of the 4½ Tatami Age

Reviews

"There's a reason the show has such a strong cult following."

The Tatami Galaxy weaves a beautiful tale of coming of age through the retelling of the same three years.

Tatami is Ridiculous. Tatami is Clever. Tatami is Incredible.