Hisashi Eguchi's Kotobuki Goro Show 1991
"The bigger, the better."
Hisashi Eguchi's *Kotobuki Goro Show* (1991) is a zany 28-minute anthology of animated parodies that blends sharp humor with the surreal. Directed by Osamu Nabeshima, this 1991 comedy bursts with Eguchi's signature blend of cheeky satire and exaggerated character designs.
Director: Osamu Nabeshima
Cast
Yusaku Yara
Vulgar Father (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Kirishima (voice)/ Gentarou Kuroki (voice)
Ai Satou
Kirishima no Tsuma (voice)/ Elegant Mother (voice)
Yosuke Akimoto
Butler (voice)/ Boss (voice)
Sakurako Kishiro
Kaichou no Musume (voice)/ Kirishima no Musuko (voice)/ Receptionist B (voice)
Tomomichi Nishimura
Kaichou (voice)/ Senchou (voice)
Toshiya Ueda
Ichinose (voice)/ Elegant Father (voice)
Kikuko Inoue
College Student (voice)/ Ruriko Kuroki (voice)/ Receptionist A (voice)
Issei Futamata
Sailor (voice)/ Rikiishi Horatcho (voice)
Toshihiko Seki
Piston Akagi (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hisashi Eguchi's Kotobuki Goro Show (1991) about?
This 28-minute anime anthology presents three outrageous parodies based on Hisashi Eguchi's manga. One follows an obscene family climbing Japan's social ladder, another pits a boxing prodigy against a libidinous rival, and the third sees scientists triggering a chain reaction of increasingly dangerous giant monsters. Together, they form a surreal, comedic trifecta.
Who directed Hisashi Eguchi's Kotobuki Goro Show?
Osamu Nabeshima directed *Hisashi Eguchi's Kotobuki Goro Show*, bringing a distinct visual flair to Eguchi's manga-inspired absurdity.
Who stars in Hisashi Eguchi's Kotobuki Goro Show?
The voice cast features Yusaku Yara, Tessyo Genda, Ai Satou, Yosuke Akimoto, and Tomomichi Nishimura as the lead characters across the three stories.
Is Hisashi Eguchi's Kotobuki Goro Show (1991) worth watching?
With its unique brand of 90s anime absurdism and bite-sized runtime, *Hisashi Eguchi's Kotobuki Goro Show* is a quirky time capsule worth exploring for fans of offbeat comedy and vintage animation. Its cult appeal lies in its unapologetic zaniness rather than mainstream polish.
How long is Hisashi Eguchi's Kotobuki Goro Show?
The runtime for *Hisashi Eguchi's Kotobuki Goro Show* is 28 minutes.
About Hisashi Eguchi's Kotobuki Goro Show (1991) — A 90s anime anthology of absurd parodies and surreal humor
Hisashi Eguchi's *Kotobuki Goro Show* (1991) is a zany 28-minute anthology of animated parodies that blends sharp humor with the surreal. Directed by Osamu Nabeshima, this 1991 comedy bursts with Eguchi's signature blend of cheeky satire and exaggerated character designs. The film dives into three wildly different stories: a socially climbing family whose antics spiral into decadence, a boxing prodigy locked in a bizarre rivalry fueled by lust and competition, and a group of scientists whose playful game of rock-paper-scissors inadvertently unleashes ever-growing, destructive monsters. Each segment drips with absurdist charm and a playful subversion of genre tropes, making it a cult gem for fans of late-era Japanese animation.
The atmosphere is lighthearted yet chaotic, with a tone that balances raunchy gags and visual inventiveness. Its themes of ambition, rivalry, and unintended consequences are wrapped in Eguchi's offbeat sensibilities, creating a 28-minute escape that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly unhinged. Perfect for animation enthusiasts looking for something outside the mainstream, *Hisashi Eguchi's Kotobuki Goro Show* delivers a brief but unforgettable burst of 90s anime eccentricity.
