21 Emon
Aired: 1991
A science-fiction anime adaptation of Fujiko F. Fujio's manga, produced by Shin-Ei Animation and broadcast on TV Asahi. Set in 22nd-century Ginza, the series follows 21 Emon, the young heir to the venerable Tsuzureya Hotel, as he juggles family obligations and his dream of becoming a space pilot while welcoming an outrageous parade of alien guests. The show's distinctive blend of futuristic SF gadgetry and Showa-flavored everyday human drama gives it a gentle, nostalgic charm, depicting the soft-spoken kindness of people living through a space-age frontier. The upbeat opening Oui! Kurumaya-san by idol group Ninja and Yumi Tanimura's tender ending 21st Century Lover were popular hits with young audiences of the era.
Songs
| Type | Song | Vocals | Lyrics | Composer | Arranger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP | Oui! Kurumaya-san | Ninja | - | - | - | |
| ED | 21 Seiki no Koibito | Yumi Tanimura | 神沢札江 | 柴矢俊彦 | - | |
| ED | Beethoven da ne Rock'n'Roll | Tenten | 川島だりあ | 川島だりあ | 寺尾広 |