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TV Anime 'Ganglion' Episode 3 Overview and Exclusive Cuts

The highly anticipated third episode of the TV anime 'Ganglion' is drawing near! To be aired on October 17th at 25:53 JST on TV Tokyo, fans will be thrilled to see the latest developments in this quirky and action-packed series. Notably, for those eager to catch it even sooner, AT-X will broadcast it at 20:30 JST on the same day, making it the fastest airing of the episode!

Episode 3: "Tokyo Cedar Pollen Operation" - Justice Can Be a Drag

Synopsis

The episode opens with Isobe returning home, greeted by his wife, Setsuko; however, he is in a foul mood. As they watch a broadcast about the Tokyo Cedar Pollen operation, the unexpected happens — Isobe finds himself on screen!

Basic Information

Set in the early 2000s Tokyo, 'Ganglion' tells the story of Isobe, a henchman for the nefarious organization 'Ganglion Co., Ltd.', which aims for world domination. His life is nothing short of a battlefield, clad in a tight suit as he engages in absurd operations like the 'Tokyo Cedar Pollen Mission' and the 'Mt. Fuji Explosive Mission'. Despite his efforts, he often faces failures at the hands of Justice’s hero, HopeMan, leading to a comedic portrayal of his struggles against overwhelming odds.

The series serves as a work-life drama for every hardworking person, depicting the trials of a sad, relatable salaryman fighting against the backdrop of a quirky corporate world during the dawn of compliance culture.

Broadcast Information

• - TV Tokyo: Every Friday from October 3rd, 25:53 - 26:00
• - TV Osaka: Every Tuesday from October 7th, 21:55 - 22:00
• - AT-X: Fastest airing every Friday from October 3rd, 20:30 - 20:45
• - BS Yoshimoto: Every Saturday starting October 4th, 22:55 - 23:00

Cast and Crew

The show features a talented team:

• - Original Work: Hisaya Shiraiwa
• - Manga: Takashi Itsuki (Yoshimoto Books)
• - Director: Ayumu Watanabe
• - Script Writer: Harise
• - Character Design: Shigeru Fujita
• - Animation Studio: Studio Maf

The characters are voiced by:

• - Kenji Isobe: Yōji Ueda
• - Colonel Shadow (real name: Minoru Kageyama): Fumihiko Tachiki
• - HopeMan: Tomokazu Sugita
• - Setsuko Isobe: Aoi Koga
• - Takashi Isobe: Yoshino Aoyama
• - Yumiko: Hikaru Tōno
• - Yatai's Owner: Sōji Itao

Ending Theme

The ending theme song titled