5-tou ni Naritai.

About 5-tou ni Naritai.

Looking for background on 5-tou ni Naritai. (５等になりたい。)? This drama and slice of life series by Tama Production (1995) starts out like this. The setup: Story of a girl born with a bad leg. Ritsuko longs to go to school and make lots of companions but it is not so easy.

Along the way, her mother is very protective of her and at school she is teased by her classmates for her peculiar way of walking. Will she manage to keep her smile?

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Rika Mitarai as Ritsuko Hanauchi and Takaaki Hiyoshi as Shougo. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tama Production, so the studio's house style defines how 5-tou ni Naritai. looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Rika Mitarai as Ritsuko Hanauchi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1995, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.