Genshiken

Genshiken follows the daily lives and activities of a college anime and manga club, exploring their shared passions and personal growth.

CHARACTERS

Harunobu Madarame

Hardcore otaku, Genshiken's second president, secretly loves Saki, and works at Sakura Pipe Repair.

Portrayed by Hiyama Nobuyuki, Okitsu Kazuyuki

Saki Kasukabe

Saki Kasukabe: Kousaka's stylish girlfriend, initially anti-otaku, joins Genshiken, surprisingly saving the club twice.

Portrayed by Yukino Satsuki, Satou Rina

Kanako Oono

Genshiken's fourth president, Kanako is a passionate cosplayer with a hidden love for yaoi and older men.

Portrayed by Kawasumi Ayako, Yukana

Kanji Sasahara

Genshiken's 3rd president, Sasahara, initially denies his otaku nature before embracing it, showcasing unwavering loyalty to a single character.

Portrayed by Kobashi Tatsuya, Ooyama Takanori

Makoto Kousaka

Handsome, hardcore otaku and Saki's boyfriend, Kousaka is a skilled gamer with a surprisingly easy-going nature.

Portrayed by Oohara Momoko, Saiga Mitsuki

Souichiro Tanaka

A calm cosplayer and model kit expert, Tanaka is a skilled costume designer and Ohno's boyfriend.

Portrayed by Kondou Takayuki, Seki Tomokazu

Mitsunori Kugayama

A talented but unmotivated Genshiken artist, Kugayama's skills shine when drawing erotic art.

Portrayed by Nomura Kenji, Yasumoto Hiroki

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Palm Studio

Season

Fall 2004

Start Date

2004-10-08

End Date

2004-12-24

Episodes

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