[RAW] 21 Emon

About [RAW] 21 Emon

Meet [RAW] 21 Emon, a comedy, sci-fi and space anime by Shin-Ei Animation (1991). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: In 2018 a young boy named 21 Emon dreams of becoming a space pilot and exploring space in general. He is the heir to a long line of hotel owners, which dates back to the founder of during the Tokugawa shogunate.

From there, since the Earth has become a planet visited by tourists from all over the space, 21 Emon has to help out his family's business or they'll go bankrupt.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Shin-Ei Animation is the studio behind [RAW] 21 Emon, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 1991, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.