Series synopsis
Dagashi Kashi, also known as だがしかし is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on TBS on January 8, 2016. It ended on March 30, 2018. It stars Ayana Taketatsu, Manami Numakura, Atsushi Abe and Keiji Fujiwara.
Shikada Kokonotsu's father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu wants to be a manga author instead! One day in summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu's father is famous and she wants him to join her family's company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business!
Premise
Shikada Kokonotsu's father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu wants to be a manga author instead! One day in summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu's father is famous and she wants him to join her family's company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ayana Taketatsu as Hotaru Shidare (voice)
- Manami Numakura as Saya Endou (voice)
- Atsushi Abe as Kokonotsu Shikada (voice)
- Keiji Fujiwara as You Shikada / Yukichi Fukuzawa / Fue Gum-senpai (voice)
- Asami Hanase as Tamako Tamai / Nakano (voice)
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Kinako-bou / Tou Endou (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 8, 2016 | April 1, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 12 | January 11, 2018 | March 30, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Umai-bou, Fries, and... / Milk Coffee Candies, Young Donuts, and... Kokonotsu Shikada is the son of a dagashi snack shop owner. Although he wants to become a manga artist, his father, Yo, wants him to take over the family business. One day, a girl named Hotaru Shidare shows up at the shop and challenges Kokonotsu. |
January 8, 2016 |
| 2 |
Kinako-bou, Namaiki Beer, and... / Fue Ramune, Menko, and... Hotaru tells Kokonotsu that Kinako-bou grabs her attention due to its plain packaging and lack of mascot characters, calling it a desert warrior. She also gives a lecture to Kokonotsu and Saya on the history of Fue Ramune. |
January 15, 2016 |
| 3 |
Buta-men, Kuru Kuru Bou Jelly, and... / Bontan-ame, Seven Neon, and... Hotaru exacerbates the summer heat by turning off the shop's AC and boiling water to make Buta-men. Saya's suspicions are raised when Hotaru asks about her relationship with Kokonotsu. |
January 22, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big Katsu, Peperoncino, and... When Kokonotsu whispers a certain word, it summons Hotaru. On a different occasion, Hotaru suddenly shows up at Café Endo to satisfy Saya's wish. |
January 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
Baseball Board Game Gum, Pop Pop Boat, and... On the day a typhoon is approaching, Saya, To, and Hotaru gather at Kokonotsu's house. As the wind and rain get stronger, Kokonotsu suggests that they spend the night there. |
January 19, 2018 |
| 3 |
Beigoma, Reminiscence, and... While Kokonotsu and To are trying to figure out how to play with beigoma, Hotaru shows up with her beigoma to battle with them. |
January 26, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 8, 2016 |
| Last aired | March 30, 2018 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 02:28:00 |