団地ともお

Danchi Tomoo (団地ともお), also known as 'Apartment Complex Tomoo,' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tobira Oda. It was serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits from 2003 to 2019, with a total of 33 tankōbon volumes. The story is set in the fictional Edajima Apartment Complex and revolves around the daily life of Tomoo Kinoshita, a fourth-grade elementary school student, and his family, friends, and neighbors. The manga depicts the carefree childhood of children with a humorous style, while also interweaving themes of friendship, family issues, and the worries of growing up. An anime adaptation aired on NHK-G from 2013 to 2015, spanning 78 episodes and using cel-shaded CGI. While visually innovative, the anime was criticized by some original manga fans due to its different style compared to the manga's dark humor. Despite this, Danchi Tomoo gained popularity for its heartwarming and comedic plot and vivid characters. The work resonates with many for its unique slice-of-life style and portrayal of ordinary Japanese people's lives.