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Kamisama Kazoku
神様家族
(God Family)
Genre Romantic comedy, Supernatural
Light novel
Author Yoshikazu Kuwashima
Illustrator Suzuhito Yasuda
Publisher Flag of Japan Media Factory
Flag of South Korea Daewon C&I
Demographic Male
Published 2003
Volumes 8 volumes as of June 2007
Manga
Author Yoshikazu Kuwashima
Publisher Flag of Japan Media Factory
Flag of South Korea Daewon C&I
Flag of the United States Go! Comi
Demographic Seinen
Serialized in Comic Flapper
Original run 2005
Volumes 4 volumes as of November 2007
TV anime
Director Kimitoshi Chioka
Studio Toei Animation
Network Flag of Japan Animax
Original run May 18, 2006 – August 10, 2006
Episodes 13

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Contents

Plot

Samatarou Kamiyama is the son of God and must live in the human world with his family to learn about them, in order to become a better god when the time comes to succeed his father. His closest friend is Tenko, Samatarou's guardian angel since birth. One day he falls for Kumiko Komori, a girl who just transferred to their school, and decides to win her heart without relying on any of his relatives' godly powers, oblivious to the fact that Tenko herself has a crush on him.

Characters

Samatarou Kamiyama (神山 佐間太郎 Kamiyama Samatarō?)
Samatarou is the blue-eyed, blue-haired son of a god (kami) and a goddess (megami), who is studying humanity on Earth in order to be a better deity when he is ready to succeed his father. is a male Seiyū (voice actor He is a member of Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society ( Haikyo) Samatarou isn't human, evidenced by the fact that he mentions never having felt really hungry and by Tenko's comment that he shouldn't be too strongly affected by pain when she punches him. Samatarou doesn't seem to have full control of his powers yet, although he is capable of communicating in telepathic/chibi form and he displays other abilities infrequently. Samatarou is generally kind-hearted, considerate to people and capable of acts of courage and determination, but he is easily embarrassed by his family's madcap antics and he is easily bribed with yakisoba bread. Before his crush on Kumiko, he seemed to be generally fed up with his life, where he got everything he wanted just by wishing it, and was lacking in resolve.
Tenko (テンコ?)\
Tenko is a pink-haired, pink-eyed angel that was summoned to Earth on the very day that Samatarou was born, to be his guardian and guide until he was ready to move ahead by himself. is a female Seiyū and is affiliated with Production Baobab management Since Tenko appeared in the form of a newborn, she has grown up with Samatarou and developed feelings for him along the way. This did not stop her from acting as Samatarou's conscience and occasionally punishing him for what she considered to be his misdeeds. Tenko tries to help her charge with his first crush, only to suffer conflicting feelings when she realizes her own feelings. Despite having considerable willpower and integrity, Tenko is in some ways as innocent as a child and lacks some knowledge of general human traffic. For instance, she was quite unknowing about the method of conceiving children and operated by the same explanation that Meme got; first boy and girl kiss, then the stork comes. A defining trait of Tenko is that, whenever she suffers an emotional extreme of some sort, steam visibly erupts from the top of her head.
Osamu Kamiyama (神山 治 Kamiyama Osamu?)
Osamu is the father of Misa, Samatarou and Meme and husband to Venus. ( May 4, 1953 -) born as Masashi Ehara (same kanji is a Japanese Seiyū from Kanagawa Prefecture who is affiliated with 81 Osamu appears as an older man, who acts playful and appears to be a loving husband and father, albeit a somewhat odd one. When in his workplace in the heavens, Osamu's main occupation appears to be the granting of human wishes. Before Samatarou started showing his own initiative to get what he wanted, Osamu frequently spoiled his son and heir, granting his every desire instantly, even if Samatarou didn't particularly want him to. Because Osamu tends to go overboard when granting his son's wishes, he frequently embarrassed his child. Since Samatarou started moving forward by himself, Osamu has stayed in his workplace, doing his own job. He doesn't object to visits from his family, however.
Venus Kamiyama (神山 ビーナス Kamiyama Bīnasu?)
Venus is the mother of Misa, Samatarou and Meme and wife to Osamu. is a female Seiyuu. She was born on December 20, 1966 in Nagoya and is affiliated with 81 Produce. The goddess of love appears as a beautiful woman, who doesn't quite act her age and loves playing around with her children and husband. She manages to frequently embarrass her son Samatarou when doing so, since she tends to engage in cosplay and has made it clear that she'd engage in casual nudity as well, if Samatarou were not so dead-set against the idea. Venus seems to have a slight complex about her age and appearance, as she can go ballistic when being addressed as 'old lady' or 'grandmother' and is easily distracted from the topic if she becomes suddenly worried about her age and looks. Additionally, Venus has displayed great jealousy whenever it seems like a girl might be stealing 'her Samatarou-chan' away from her, even when that someone might be Tenko. Despite her sillier traits, Venus displays considerable flexibility, compassion and wisdom when the need arises. When she was temporarily human, her personality was completely opposite, now cold and distant from her children.
Misa Kamiyama (神山美佐 Kamiyama Misa?)
Misa is the oldest (known) child of Osamu and Venus, older sister to Samatarou and Meme. Misa is a candidate for goddess status who already controls most of her powers; one of her specialties is influencing people's emotions so they'll do whatever Misa wants. When outside her family home, Misa projects the image of a sweet, demure girl and has gained quite a following. This is despite the fact that she apparently considers men 'scum', as she feels they all think exactly the same way. At home, she tends to lounge around in her underwear and enjoys teasing her little brother and Tenko. She frequently goes along with Venus' and Osamu's antics, apparently just to get a laugh at Samatarou's expense, but is unaffected by her parents' antics herself, apparently possessing ample willpower. Misa is quite perceptive and not without compassion; when the need arises, she will assist.
During her brief stint as a human, Misa was much more shy than she is as a megami candidate and actually had a boyfriend. In her true form, she doesn't seem to have any steady relationship.
Meme Kamiyama (神山メメ Kamiyama Meme?)
Meme is the youngest child of Osamu and Venus, younger sister to Misa and Samatarou. is a Seiyū who is affiliated with Aoni Production. She was formerly a member of the seiyū unit DROPS, which included fellow seiyū Ai Nonaka, Tomoko Meme is a candidate for goddess status and controls some of her powers, despite her young age; like her sister Misa, she is quite skilled at controlling people's emotions. Meme usually appears emotionless and acts quite mature for her age, but she is a child. Her lack of experience can cause her to join in with the mad antics of her older relatives, possibly because she has no reason to think what they're doing is in any way unreasonable.
During her brief stint as a human, Meme was a much more outwardly cheerful child, but appeared to be rather scatterbrained; she managed to put the wrong shoes on her foot without noticing anything was wrong.
Shinichi Kurishima (霧島進一 Kurishima Shin'ichi?)
Shinichi is Samatarou's and Tenko's friend at school. He's quite girl-crazy and frequently peppers his speech with English phrases when he becomes excited - which he often does, especially when talking about girls. His friends consider him something of an idiot, sadly not without reason, but he seems to be essentially good-natured. Eventually, Shinichi manages to develop a romantic relationship with Ai Tachibana, much to the horror of Samatarou and Tenko. Despite their feeling of foreboding and Ai's occasional displeasure, Shinichi is apparently true to the relationship.
Kumiko Komori (小森 久美子 Komori Kumiko?)
Black-haired, dark-eyed, slender and pretty Kumiko Komori temporarily transfers into the same school as Samatarou and Tenko and becomes Samatarou's first crush. After becoming the victim of some emotion-influencing by Misa and Meme, Kumiko develops genuine feelings for Samatarou when he saves her from a nasty fall. Later, when she again transfers into the school, she tries to develop a closer relationship with Samatarou, but startling revelations are made. It turns out that Kumiko is the daughter of a female devil, who targets Samatarou and his family. Kumiko has been looking after her mother, feeding her the energy of human souls, ever since her demonic powers started manifesting in middle school without any kind of reciprocation. In the end, she tries to escape her fate as a devil and asks for Samatarou's help. After the climax of the anime, when she has regained touch with her true heritage, Kumiko changes back into an angel like Tenko.
Fumiko Komori (小森フミコ Komori Fumiko?)
A female devil, the mother of Kumiko. (sometimes romanized Mariko Kouda) is a Seiyū, J-Pop Singer and radio personality born on September 5, 1969 in Miyashiro Very sadistic and evil, Fumiko deceives her only child into thinking that her youth and power were draining away and that she needed the energy of human souls to sustain herself, all in an effort to turn her daughter into a true devil at heart. She shows no compassion nor care for her own child and initially sends her to capture Samatarou, so she might dine on his vast energy. At the end of the anime series, it is revealed that Fumiko was once an angel who fell in love with a mortal man and conceived Kumiko with him. The mortal left them both when he saw Kumiko's angelic heritage and Fumiko's heart was broken and turned into a devil.
Suguru (スグル?)
Suguru claims to be an archangel. Yasuhiro Takato (高戸靖広 Takato Yasuhiro) is a Seiyū who was born on January 23, 1968 in Okayama and works for Aoni Production He makes contact with Tenko when he believes Samatarou is capable of moving on without his guardian from now on and comes to Earth himself when Tenko asks for a three day grace period, just to spend some more time with Samatarou. Suguru appears as a piggy bank, which can fly and tells how much money it contains and receives, according to him because he didn't want to draw attention to himself. He seems to resent being addressed as 'pig', claiming to be a most splendid archangel. His claims do nothing to prevent Tenko from smacking him around a couple of times. It is suggested at the end of the anime that Suguru is actually Tenko's father, but he has apparently chosen not to reveal this to her - yet.

Cast

All characters and voice actors' names are in the Western order (given name, family name)

Role Japanese Cast
Tenko Ami Koshimizu
Samatarou Kamiyama Daisuke Kishio
Kumiko Komori Ai Maeda
Osamu Kamiyama Masashi Ebara
Venus Kamiyama Nanaho Katsuragi
Misa Kamiyama Yumi Touma
Meme Kamiyama Akemi Kanda
Lulu Ryou Hirohashi
Lulu (child) Tomoko Kaneda
Shinichi Kirishima Hiroaki Miura
Ai Tachibana Mamiko Noto
Fumiko Mariko Kouda
Suguru Yasuhiro Takato


Episodes

# Title Original airdate
01 "Do you Believe in God?"
"Kamisama Shinjimasuka?" (神様信じますか？) 		 2006-05-18
The first episode describes Samatarou and Tenko's daily life, and how they and Kumiko met. is a female Seiyū and is affiliated with Production Baobab management is a male Seiyū (voice actor He is a member of Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society ( Haikyo) ( May 4, 1953 -) born as Masashi Ehara (same kanji is a Japanese Seiyū from Kanagawa Prefecture who is affiliated with 81 is a female Seiyuu. She was born on December 20, 1966 in Nagoya and is affiliated with 81 Produce. is a Seiyū who is affiliated with Aoni Production. She was formerly a member of the seiyū unit DROPS, which included fellow seiyū Ai Nonaka, Tomoko is a Seiyū represented by Aoni Production talent agency She originates from Nagaoka Niigata and is a graduate of Ryukoku University. Tomoko Kaneda (金田 朋子 Kaneda Tomoko, born May 29, 1973) is a Seiyū who was born in Yokohama, Japan. is a prolific Seiyū working under. She was born in the city of Kanazawa Ishikawa, and graduated from. (sometimes romanized Mariko Kouda) is a Seiyū, J-Pop Singer and radio personality born on September 5, 1969 in Miyashiro Yasuhiro Takato (高戸靖広 Takato Yasuhiro) is a Seiyū who was born on January 23, 1968 in Okayama and works for Aoni Production Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine.  
02 "Samatarou's Violent, Epic First Love Battle"
"Samatarō Hatsukoi Mōretsu Daisakusen" (佐間太郎初恋モーレツ大作戦) 		 2006-05-25
Samatarou decides to win Kumiko's heart by his own effort, and asks for Tenko's assistance. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors.  
03 "Trembling Heart's Roulette"
"Yureru Kokoro no Rūretto" (揺れる心のルーレット) 		 2006-06-01
Samatarou gets another chance to get along with Kumiko, but faces more trouble when Meme creates a device to control her emotions. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected  
04 "Tenko's Tears - Upon Her Glittering Wings. . . "
"Tenko no Namida - Kagayaku Tsubasa no Saki ni" (天使の涙　輝く翼の先に…) 		 2006-06-08
Tired of their interference, Samatarou convinces his family to transform him into a human, but he was unaware of the consequences of this request. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable  
05 "The Season of Love? Interested in Him?"
"Koi no Kisetsu? Ki ni naru Aitsu?" (恋の季節?!気になるアイツ？) 		 2006-06-15
Shinichi is in awe as he believes he found the girl of his dreams, but Samatarou has a feeling that he knows her from somewhere. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Meanwhile, Tenko is behaving strangely.  
06 "Tenko's Baby"
"Tenko no Akachan" (テンコの赤ちゃん) 		 2006-06-22
A mysterious baby appears before Tenko and Samatarou, and the duo decide to take care of her. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Meanwhile, Shinichi is having trouble with his crush.  
07 "Growing Girl"
"Hatsuiku Shōjo" (発育少女) 		 2006-06-29
Ai keeps growing faster and faster, and unwillingly gives lots of trouble to Samatarou and Tenko. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland.  
08 "Important Friend"
"Taisetsu na Otomodachi" (たいせつなおともだち) 		 2006-07-06
After finally solving the mystery involving Ai and the wheelchaired girl, things start to heat up between Samatarou and Tenko. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Osamu sends Samatarou back in time since he reveals him as God to a human.  
09 "First Love Once More. . . "
"Hatsukoi Matatabi. . . " (初恋 再び・・・) 		 2006-07-13
Tenko receives an order to return to heaven as her duties with Samatarou are completed, but she refuses to do so. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Just when Samatarou and Tenko are trying to sort out their feelings for each other, Kumiko returns.  
10 "Pink Savings in a Teary Heart?!"
"Namida no Hāto de Momoiro Chokin?!" (涙のハートで桃色貯金？！) 		 2006-07-20
Suguru, an Archangel, descends to Earth and accepts Tenko's request to wait three days before she returns to heaven with him. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Meanwhile, Kumiko introduces Samatarou to her mother.  
11 "Midnight Girl"
"Mayonaka no Shōjo" (真夜中の少女) 		 2006-07-27
Tenko decides to investigate about Kumiko's life and discovers the truth about her. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England.  
12 "Kiss"
"Kisu" (キス) 		 2006-08-03
Samatarou finally realizes his feelings for Tenko and breaks up with Kumiko. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Kumiko however, tells him all the truth just before the real enemy reveals herself.  
13 "The Bonds That Connect Angels' Prayers"
"Tenshi no Inori Tsunagaru Kizuna" (天使の祈りつながる 絆) 		 2006-08-10
One by one the members of the Kamiyama family fall before Fumiko's power. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Samatarou must find a way to fight her, being careful to not surrender himself to wrath and become a demon himself.  

Theme songs

Opening
"Brand New Morning" by Mai Mizuhashi
Ending
"Toshokan de wa Oshiete Kurenai, Tenshi no Himitsu" (図書館では教えてくれない、天使の秘密?) by Miraku (Mai Mizuhashi, Mayu Kudō, and Fumika Iwaki)

External links

is a female Japanese Singer from Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. She sang the opening theme for the Anime Kamisama Kazoku and
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