Series synopsis
Recorder and Randsell, also known as リコーダーとランドセル is a Japanese animation family comedy television series that premiered on AT-X on January 6, 2012. It ended on October 7, 2013. It stars Ryotaro Okiayu, Rie Kugimiya, Tomoe Tamiyasu and Aya Uchida.
On the surface it seems as if Atsushi is an adult, but really he's just an elementary student! However, he is paired with a second-year high school student Atsumi, whose height is just the opposite of his. These two together create an unusual relationship and will undoubtedly instigate some comedic antics in this slice of life comedy!
Premise
On the surface it seems as if Atsushi is an adult, but really he's just an elementary student! However, he is paired with a second-year high school student Atsumi, whose height is just the opposite of his. These two together create an unusual relationship and will undoubtedly instigate some comedic antics in this slice of life comedy!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 41 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | July 17, 2012 | October 2, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 13 | January 6, 2012 | March 28, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 4, 2012 | June 27, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 12 | July 1, 2013 | October 7, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Summer and Pool OVA Unaired episode bundled with the special edition of volume 4 of the original manga. |
July 17, 2012 |
| 2 |
Atsushi and the Bartender OVA Whilst visiting Take's part time job at a bar, Atsushi is mistakenly hired as a bartender. |
July 17, 2012 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 2, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Atsushi and Atsumi As Atsushi prepares for a recorder exam, his appearance to others leads him into a tough situation when he tries to talk to one of his classmates. |
January 6, 2012 |
| 2 |
Everyday with Atsumi Atsumi takes Atsushi shopping with her. |
January 11, 2012 |
| 3 |
Sayo and Atsumi Sayo and Atsumi discuss what kind of guys they like. |
January 18, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Students and Misunderstandings As a new school year starts, both Atsushi and Atsumi face misunderstandings with the new batch of students. |
April 4, 2012 |
| 2 |
Atsushi and Bicycles Atsushi's friends try to teach him how to ride a bike without training wheels. |
April 11, 2012 |
| 3 |
Atsushi and Dreams Atsushi and Atsumi think about what they want to do in the future. |
April 18, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Recorder and Randsell Mi★ Atsushi is taken to meet a new police recruit, Aono, before going to the arcades with his friends. |
July 1, 2013 |
| 2 |
Sayo and Shelter from the Rain Sayo and Hina briefly stop by Atsushi's house to shelter from the rain. |
July 15, 2013 |
| 3 |
Inborn Nature and Illegality Atsumi has to deal with the similarly short Kobayashi and perverted lolicon Yoshioka. |
July 22, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2012 |
| Last aired | October 7, 2013 |
| Runtime | 3 minutes |
| Status | Ended |