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Runway de Waratte
Synopsis: Being the daughter of a modeling agency owner, Chiyuki Fujito aspires to represent her father's agency in the prestigious Paris Fashion Week, shining under the spotlight as a catwalk model. However, although she is equipped with great look and talent, she unfortunately lacks a -chau element to become a successful model. Arrested at 158 cm, even after entering high school, his childhood dream seems out of reach.
Meanwhile, Ikuto Tsumura is a high school student with a special talent in clothing design; However, without the resources to seek the necessary education, its ambition to become a designer remains a mere dream. But, as fate brings together Chiyuki and Ikuto, weak hopes in their hearts are illuminated once again. Together, the two promise to rebel against the convention and clarify their own ways in the fashion world.
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Anime Names
- Anime Name: Runway de Waratte
- Anime Name in Japanese: ランウェイで笑って
- Anime Name in English: Smile Down the Runway
- Other names: Smile at the Runway
Production information
- Producers: Mainichi Broadcasting System, Kodansha, DMM pictures
- Licensors: Funimation
- Studios: Ezόla
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 12
- Date: 43841 - March. 28, 2020 - Saturdays at 0225 (JST)
- Genres: Drama, slice of life
- Subjects: School, showbiz, visual arts
- Target: Shounen
Anime Reviews
- note: 7.591
- Popularity: 48158
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Curiosities
Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Runway de Waratte":
- Waratte's Runway manga was written by Kotoba Inoya, who worked as an assistant to Tsutomu Nihei, author of Knights of Sidonia and Blame!
- The series was praised for its realistic representation of the fashion industry, with many details about the process of creating clothing and parades.
- The anime has the participation of several Japanese fashion professionals, including designer Junko Koshino and the Takanori Iwata model.
- The opening song of the anime, "Lion", is played by the South Korean rock band Tomorrow x Together.
- The anime also addresses important topics such as diversity in fashion, with characters from different origins and bodies being represented.
- The original title of the Japanese anime is "ランウェイで 笑って", which can be translated as "smile on the catwalk".
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Main Characters
Below is the main characters of: "Runway de Waratte"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character:
- Chiyuki Fujito (Yumiri Hanamori) - A aspiring model who fights to overcome his below average height and prove his value in the fashion industry.
- Ikuto Tsumura (Natsuki Hanae) - A talented fashion student who dreams of creating his own brand and strives to achieve his goal.
- Kokoro Hasegawa (Yuuki Ono) - A childhood friend of Ikuto who helps support his dreams and also has an interest in fashion.
- Toh Ayano (Kaito Ishikawa) - A popular model that becomes a mentor for Chiyuki and Ikuto, helping them grow in their respective areas.
- Honoka Tsumura (Kaori Maeda) - Ikuto's younger sister, who is in love with fashion and helps support her brother on her journey.
- Kaoru Kizaki (Rie Suegara) - A veteran model who works with Toh and helps guide Chiyuki in his career.
- Tsumiki Midou (Reina Kondo) - A fashion student who is Ikuto's rival and has a competitive personality.
- Seira Miki (Yui Ishikawa) - A popular model that works with Toh and has a cold and distant personality.
Summary and events
- Chiyuki Fujito is an aspiring model that is rejected by agencies due to its height.
- She meets Ikuto Tsumura, a fashion student who dreams of becoming a successful designer.
- Ikuto creates a line of clothing for Chiyuki to parade in a student fashion show, but she is criticized by her height again.
- Chiyuki decides to give up being a model, but Ikuto convinces her to keep trying.
- Chiyuki gets a job at a modeling agency, but is placed on low level work due to its height.
- She knows other models, including Kokoro Hasegawa, who is friendly with her, and Ryo Kouzaburou, who is arrogant and hostile.
- Chiyuki is chosen to parade in a major fashion show, but is replaced at the last minute by Ryo.
- Chiyuki gets discouraged, but Ikuto encourages her to keep trying.
- Chiyuki is chosen to parade in an international fashion show, but has an accident and is unable to parade.
- She decides to become a proof model that helps designers adjust her clothes before the parades.
- Chiyuki and Ikuto work together on a clothing line for a successful fashion show.
- Chiyuki is chosen to parade in an important fashion show again, and this time she succeeds.
- She realizes that being a model is not only about height, but also about trust and determination.
What happens in the end?
In Waratte's Runway manga, the story continues after the end of the anime. The protagonist, Chiyuki, finally realizes her dream of becoming a professional model, but finds that the fashion industry is much more difficult and competitive than she imagined. Meanwhile, co-protection, Ikuto, continues to work hard to become a successful fashion designer. In the end, Chiyuki and Ikuto meet in Paris, where they are working on their respective careers, and promise to continue supporting each other in their dreams.GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS
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Meaning of Runway de Waratte
Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:
ランウェイで笑って
- ランウェイ (Ranwei) - means "catwalk" in Japanese.
- で (de) - A particle that indicates where something happens.
- 笑って (Waratte) - means "laugh" in Japanese.
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- Official Website: runway-anime.com
- MyAnimeList: https://myanimelist.net/anime/40392