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Effeminate fifth grader Shuuichi Nitori is considered by most to be one of the prettiest girls in school, but much to her dismay, she is actually biologically male. Fortunately, Shuuichi has a childhood friend who has similar feelings of discomfort related to gender identity: the lanky tomboy Yoshino Takatsuki, who, though biologically female, does not identify as a girl. These two friends share a similar secret and find solace in one another; however, their lives become even more complicated when they must tread the unfamiliar waters of a new school, attempt to make new friends, and struggle to maintain old ones. Faced with nearly insurmountable odds, they must learn to deal with the harsh realities of growing up, transexuality, relationships, and acceptance. Lauded as a decidedly serious take on gender identity and LGBT struggles, Takako Shimura's Hourou Musuko is about Shuuichi and Yoshino's attempts to discover their true selves as they enter puberty, make friends, fall in love, and face some very real and difficult choices. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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The story depicts a young boy named Shuuichi Nitori who wants to be a girl, and his friend Yoshino Takatsuki, a girl who wants to be a boy. The series deals with issues such as transsexuality, gender identity, and the beginning of puberty. Please note that this series was 11 episodes when aired on TV but 12 episodes when it was released on BD & DVD. See more info for further details.

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Hourou Musuko Wandering Son (2011)

Hourou Musuko / 放浪息子

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• Yoshino TAKATSUKI 1 ❤
• Shuuichi NITORI 3 ❤
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• Maho NITORI
• Kanako SASA 1 ❤
• Makoto ARIGA
• Anna SUEHIRA 1 ❤
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Wandering Son is a poignant and thought-provoking anime series that explores the complex and often painful journey of two young friends as they navigate their way through the nuances of gender identity and sexuality. The show premiered in Japan in 2011 and was produced by Aniplex, featuring an incredibly talented cast of voice actors including Asami Seto, Yui Horie, Nana Mizuki, Saeko Chiba, Kaoru Mizuhara, Keiji Fujiwara, Yuuka Nanri, Aki Toyosaki, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Takako Honda, Kazuya Nakai, Sayaka Ohara, Shunzo Miyasaka, Yuka Keicho, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Yuko Gibu, and Ai Takabe.

The story centers around two middle school students, Shuichi Nitori and Yoshino Takatsuki, who are struggling to come to terms with their gender identity. Shuichi is a sensitive and artistic boy who longs to express his femininity openly but is afraid of how society will respond. Yoshino, on the other hand, was born a girl but feels more comfortable dressing and behaving like a boy. Together, the two friends navigate the complex and often overwhelming world of adolescence as they explore their true selves and search for acceptance and understanding.

The series is based on a manga of the same name by author and illustrator Takako Shimura, who is known for her sensitive and nuanced exploration of gender identity and sexuality in her works. The anime adaptation follows the original story closely, capturing the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' experiences in a way that is both genuine and compassionate.

From the very first episode, it is clear that Wandering Son is a deeply introspective and beautifully crafted series that is not afraid to tackle difficult subjects head-on. The show explores a wide range of issues related to gender identity and sexuality, including the social stigma and discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, the difficulty of coming out to loved ones, and the challenge of finding a community where one can feel truly accepted for who they are.

Despite the heaviness of the subject matter, Wandering Son is also a deeply emotional and touching series that is not without moments of levity and joy. The friendship between Shuichi and Yoshino is both heartwarming and authentic, and their shared journey of self-discovery is a source of hope and inspiration for viewers.

One of the standout features of Wandering Son is the stunning animation and art direction. The series is animated with a delicate and nuanced touch, capturing the subtle nuances of the characters' emotions and experiences in a way that feels both intimate and powerful. The use of color and light is particularly noteworthy, and the show's art style gives the impression of a watercolor painting come to life.

The voice acting is also exceptional, with each member of the talented cast bringing depth and nuance to their characters. Asami Seto delivers a standout performance as Shuichi, capturing both his vulnerability and his determination to live as his true self. Yui Horie shines as Yoshino, infusing the character with a sense of understated strength and resilience.

Overall, Wandering Son is a must-watch series for anyone interested in exploring the complex and often difficult journey of gender identity and sexuality. The show is a sensitive and compassionate portrayal of a subject that is often misunderstood and underrepresented in mainstream media, and it handles its subject matter with the care and sensitivity it deserves. The series is a testament to the power of empathy and understanding, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who watches it.

• Genres Anime
• Cast Asami Seto Yui Horie Nana Mizuki Saeko Chiba Kaoru Mizuhara
• Channel Aniplex
• Premiere Date January 14, 2011
• IMDB Rating 7.6   (349)

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HOUROU MUSUKO WIKI / THE WONDERING PRODIGAL WIKI

The Hourou Musuko Wiki is a transgender themed wiki , featuring the life experiences of several transgender teenagers, as well as an adult trans woman. The story depicts a young student named Shuichi Nitori, described by the mangaka as a boy who wants to be a girl, and Shuichi's best friend, Yoshino Takatsuki, described as a girl who wants to be a boy. The story deals with prickly concepts such as transgender teenagers, transitioning to one's correct Gender Identity, and the hazards of the beginning of puberty.

The Media Wiki page can be found here .

Welcome to the Hourou Musuko Wiki

This is an English language wiki for the manga and anime Hourou Musuko. Because of the manga and anime exploration of the subject of transgender teens, portions of this wiki may not be suitable for pre-teens or younger children. READER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED !!! That being said, it is expected, and insisted, that everyone coming to this Transgender Themed Wiki must comply with the LGBTQIA+ Guidelines instituted by FAMDOM management, so as to be respectful of transgender characters, as well as transgender concepts presented in the manga and anime stories.

For a quick and fun review of the Hourou Musuko anime, go to the Video Section and watch the anime music videos of Hourou Musuko. Also check out the anime review of Wandering Son done by an experienced anime critic.

Because the Hourou Musuko anime and manga have several transgender characters, this wiki will observe the following gender identification markers and pronoun usage. Cis-female characters will be identified by female markers and pronouns. Cis-male characters will be identified by male markers and pronouns. Transgender characters, the times when they are presenting as their correct gender, will be identified by that gender's markers and pronouns. Transgender characters, when presenting as their perceived birth gender, will be identified by gender neutral pronouns.

( More information about gender neutral pronoun usage can be found here . )

Shuichi's Perceived Gender

Shuichi's correct gender, yoshino's correct gender, anna suehiro-shuichi's girlfriend.

Overview 

The story depicts a young student named Shuichi Nitori, described by the author, Takako Shimura, as a boy who wants to be a girl, and Shuichi's friend Yoshino Takatsuki, described as a girl who wants to be a boy. The series deals with issues such as transgender teens, gender identity, and the beginning of puberty. Created by Takako Shimura , Shimura was originally going to write the story about a girl in high school who wants to be a boy, but she realized that a boy who wants to become a girl before entering into puberty would have a lot of worries related to growing up, and changed the story to fit this model. Two other characters that attend school with Shuichi are also shown to have transgender issues to work through, plus one student is depicted as a gender non-conforming teen. All of the transgender characters are thrust into social and emotional situations when they attend school, as well as being out in public and with family, with many and varied reactions from the other students, teachers, family members, and people in general to the ones finally presenting themselves as their correct gender in their lives. Hourou Musuko  was selected as a recommended work by the awards jury of the tenth Japan Media Arts Festival in 2006.

At the start of Hourou Musuko , Shuichi Nitori is a young, feminine child assigned male at birth (AMAB) in the fifth grade who transfers into a new school. Shuichi quickly becomes friends with another student; tall, boyish Yoshino Takatsuki. Yoshino soon learns of Shuichi's desire to be a girl. In a show of friendship, Yoshino confesses a similar desire to be a boy. Shuichi also becomes friends with Saori Chiba and Kanako Sasa, two other girls in the class. Saori instantly takes a liking to Shuichi and continuously encourages Shuichi to wear feminine clothes. After Shuichi, Yoshino, and their friends enter the sixth grade, Shuichi meets Makoto Ariga, another AMAB student close to their age from another class, who also secretly wants to be a girl. Shuichi and Yoshino become friends with an adult transgender woman named Yuki, who is living with a man named Shiina. Shuichi's older sister Maho becomes a model and eventually becomes friends with Maiko, a teen model whom she idolizes, and two other teen models: Tamaki Satō and Anna Suehiro. Maho gets a boyfriend, Riku Seya, and Shuichi confesses a crush on Yoshino, but Yoshino cannot at this time reciprocate Shuichi's feelings. After Saori learns of this, she confesses she likes Shuichi too, but Shuichi unfortunately cannot return her feelings. This results in a falling-out between Shuichi's friends as they prepare to enter junior high school.

In junior high school, they meet a tall, eccentric, gender non-conforming girl who befriends everyone named Chizuru Sarashina, and her prickly friend Momoko Shirai, who does not get along well with the others—especially Saori. Eventually, Saori and Yoshino rejoin Shuichi's group of friends, though Saori says she still hates Yoshino and Momoko. Shuichi and Anna start dating, much to the surprise of their friends and Shuichi's sister. Yoshino and Saori manage to halfway repair their friendship, though Saori is still standoffish to others. Shuichi's friends are split up into several classes upon entering their second year in junior high school. Shuichi becomes friends with Shinpei Doi, who previously teased Shuichi about wanting to be a girl. Yoshino attends school in a boy's uniform for a short time; Shuichi tries to go to school dressed as a girl one day, but is laughed at, and becomes discouraged. Shuichi's friends worry as Shuichi begins skipping school. Although Shuichi eventually starts attending school regularly again, Anna breaks off their relationship. By the time Shuichi, Yoshino, and their friends enter their third year in junior high school, Shuichi's voice is changing. The group of friends start thinking about their future high school plans, and Shuichi and Anna start dating again.

It was reported in June 2013 that approximately 1.05 million copies of the manga are in print in Japan. Hourou Musuko was selected as a recommended work by the awards jury of the tenth Japan Media Arts Festival in 2006. The Young Adult Library Services Association nominated Hourou Musuko for its 2012 Great Graphic Novels for Teens list. The anime was awarded the honorable mention prize for technical achievement in broadcast animation at the 65th Motion Picture and Television Engineering Society of Japan Awards in 2012.

In a review of the first volume by Rebecca Silverman of Anime News Network (ANN), she praised the slow pace of the storytelling, which "gives it a more realistic feel". Silverman praises Takako Shimura for making Shuichi into a "human protagonist", but notes that "most of the children act much older than they are". The second volume was featured in ANN's 'Right Turn Only' column in March 2007 as the Import of the Month, where Carlo Santos lauded the series for using acceptance of authentic gender identity as the "actual heart of the story" in contrast to "every other series" involving cross-dressing, which typically use "gender reversal as a goofy plot device". The art was praised as "simple [with] few lines, but incredibly expressive" which Santos claimed is a "style that's the most difficult and beautiful of all." However, Santos criticized the "emotional realism" of the work for having the young characters' "unrealistically mature attitude" towards "issues above their grade level."

Matt Thorn, the English translator of the manga, wrote that fans of Anne of Green Gables or The Rose of Versailles would also enjoy Hourou Musuko, and Silverman compared Wandering Son to Mizuiro Jidai. Thorn described the art as "clean and lovely" and went on to cite Wandering Son as "sweet, thought-provoking, funny, and moving, and I think it will resonate with readers regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation". The first manga volume as translated by Fantagraphics Books had an early debut at the May 2011 Toronto Comic Arts Festival and sold out within the first two hours of the event

Media Distribution

Hourou Musuko / Wandering Son (放浪息子 Hōrō Musuko?) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takako Shimura. It was originally serialized in Comic Beam from the December 2002 to August 2013 issue, and published in 15 tankōbon volumes by Enterbrain from July 2003 to August 2013. The series is licensed in English by Fantagraphics Books, which released the first volume in North America in July 2011. A 12-episode anime adaptation produced by AIC Classic and directed by Ei Aoki aired in Japan between January and March 2011. Eleven episodes aired on television, with episodes 10 and 11 edited into a single episode, and were released individually on their respective BD/DVD volumes

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happytaco - a year ago

This was such a beautiful anime. It was quite mature, especially for the age range of the characters, but nonetheless amazing. I still thought this was very realistic (not from experience, but from what I've learned), and accurately displays the lives of self-discovering pubescents. My score: 9/10, Would 100% recommend watching or reading.

pinky 10236 - a year ago

Um, the whole point of the show is that the main characters are transgender teens. It's a really good anime, you should definitely watch it.

Lilliana-sama - 2 years ago

This story gave an interesting point of view and if anyone has been a transgender person and through what they have been, then you will find it awesome. I personally wish they would have showed what happened to them afterwards :)

Kirin Chan - 2 years ago

Such a beautiful anime, left me in tears wanting more. In my opinion, it does not matter what/how we choose to gender identify are ourselves; as we all deserve to be respected and loved.

Alians - 2 years ago

The show starts with a mature theme. Later, I realized the show has multiple focuses; such as decision making and courage with great relationship building. This anime is realistic with the character growth and personalities. I give the anime 8/10.

birdy - 2 years ago

This was a really sweet story. I really love this anime and the Ending and Opening songs are really good, and they fit really well with the theme of this anime. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes Slice of Life anime with a personal and deep story. This anime made me feel happy and sometimes sad, and overall its a wonderful story.

Jodie Rye - 2 years ago

I cried through most of this series. I so identify with the experiences of Shuichi Nitori. It brought back some powerful memories. There are few stories told in film that accurately portray the conflict transgender youth experience in life.

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The Management Positions for Wandering Son / Hourou Musuko Wiki are all taken , and the editing manpower of this wiki is currently adequate . Because this wiki is a transgender themed wiki, it is best for transgender people to edit it, as transgender people can identify with the transgender characters and tell their story with personal conviction, compassion, and a positive take on transgender issues. Nevertheless, the front page, anime episodes section, and the character profiles of this wiki have all been edited, double checked, have been proofread, and have come to reasonable completion. Further editing on these sections is not needed or necessary. However, if you still think that you have to supposedly edit on this wiki, you MUST observe these Editing Guidelines, found here .

Add'l info about Hourou Musuko and the Author

http://www.houroumusuko.jp/ (Official Site)

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=7330 (Manga)

http://takakoshimura.jugem.jp/ (Author Official Site)

http://a0ikit0iki.tumblr.com/ (Author Tumblr)

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Yoshino and Shuichi are two friends, both starting at a new school, both starting puberty, and both transgender. This series follows them as they come out and find acceptance. Yoshino and Shuichi are two friends, both starting at a new school, both starting puberty, and both transgender. This series follows them as they come out and find acceptance. Yoshino and Shuichi are two friends, both starting at a new school, both starting puberty, and both transgender. This series follows them as they come out and find acceptance.

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S1 e1 - what are little girls made of ～roses are red, violets are blue～, s1 e2 - hate, hate, despise, s1 e3 - romeo and juliet ~juliet and romeo~, s1 e4 - my name is given ~the sound of your name~, s1 e5 - at the end of summer ~long, long shadow~, s1 e6 - cultural festival ~dream of butterfly~, s1 e7 - the rose-colored cheek ~growing pains~, s1 e8 - spring ~brand new me~, s1 e9 - cool girlfriend ~green eye~, s1 e10 - season 1, s1 e11 - forever a wandering son ~wandering son's progress~, s1 e12 - they only laughed at me ~black sheep~, s1 e13 - "confession ~each season~".

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Genres Animation, Action, Adventure

Rating TV-PG

Serving as a direct sequel to the original Dragon Ball anime, Dragon Ball Z sees the hero, Son Goku, as a young adult with a son. One day, it comes to light that Goku is a member of an alien race known as the Saiyans, with Goku being sent to Earth with the goal of conquering the planet before losing his memory. This will be the start of Goku's further, action-filled adventures of protecting the Earth from intergalactic threats.

"The Hope Of The Universe"

The original Dragon Ball anime came out in the 1980s, with the Dragon Ball Z spin-off first coming out in 1989, with seasons coming well into the 1990s. The popularity of Dragon Ball Z helped make the original franchise one of the most recognizable anime titles to international audiences.

The series would prove popular enough to garner a few sequel series, such as Dragon Ball GT , Dragon Ball Super , and Dragon Ball Z Kai , a revised version of the Dragon Ball Z series. Ironically, the "Z" in the series' title was originally meant to mark the series as the franchise's big finale.

Cardcaptor Sakura (1998)

Cardcaptor Sakura , originally localized as Cardcaptors in the North American release, starts off when Sakura Kinomoto accidentally frees powerful cards called the Clow Cards from a book. Cerberus, or Keros, the guardian of the cards, tasks Sakura with the job of finding the missing cards, revealing she has magical potential.

Her cousin and best friend, Tomoyo Daidouji, films her adventures in addition to providing a variety of colorful costumes. Soon, a boy named Syaoran Li arrives from Hong Kong, revealing his intention to capture the cards himself.

"Catch You Catch Me!"

Cardcaptor Sakura is considered a unique example of the magical girl genre, sharing elements with a monster-catching series like Pokémon . The series would become one of CLAMP's most iconic series, even garnering an alternate universe in Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle .

The Cardcaptors adaptation has received mixed reactions over the years. While some decisions, such as attempts to portray Syaoran as Sakura's co-star early on proved controversial, some fans appreciated the greater emphasis on action scenes.

Digimon Adventure (1999)

Digimon Adventure starts off with seven children being sent into the Digital World by Digivices that appeared before them, allowing them to befriend various Digimon. While trying to find their way back home, the children soon learn they are the "DigiDestined" who are saving the Digital World.

Digimon (Are the Champions)

Coming in at the end of the decade, the Digimon franchise helped to popularize the "monster-catching" genre around the world alongside Pokémon . The Adventure anime later got a sequel series, Digimon Adventure 02 , which was soon followed by a variety of spin-off series.

However, Digimon Adventure would later get a more direct reboot in the 2020 series of the same name. Saban Entertainment would later release Digimon: The Movie , which was compiled from footage from a few Digimon short films.

Rurouni Kenshin (1996)

Rurouni Kenshin sees Himura Kenshin, once known as the assassin Hitokiri Battōsai, wandering the countryside while seeking redemption for the lives he's taken. After helping Kamiya Kaoru against a killer posing as Hitokiri Battōsai, she grants Kenshin a place to stay at her dojo. While there, he will soon welcome new people into his life. However, enemies, both new ones and ones from his past, are not far off either.

The Heart of the Sword

The series has been noted for being a shonen series with multigenerational appeal, particularly starring an older hero. Some English-speaking releases called the series "Samurai X," despite Kenshin not actually being a samurai.

The '90s anime's first two seasons aired on Cartoon Network's Toonami block in the early 2000s, where English-speaking fans even got to hear the series' famous ending theme, "Heart of Sword." The series would later receive a second anime adaptation in 2023.

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Fushigi Yuugi (1995)

Fushigi Yuugi , often translated as "Mysterious Play," starts off when two friends, Miaka Yuki and Yui Hongo, find a strange library book, The Universe of the Four Gods, which transports them into another world. Miaka becomes trapped in the story, where she learns she is destined to be a priestess tasked with collecting seven warriors and save the country.

While Yui is initially transported back home, she finds herself still drawn to the book, and, in time, becomes a rival priestess to her former friend.

"At Long Last...I've Found You"

The anime is known for helping to promote the fantasy genre to anime fans of the 1990s. Its premise also helps make it an early prominent isekai anime, which revolves around characters finding themselves trapped in another world. The series was also noted for incorporating elements Chinese mythology and culture, serving as something of an introduction to international audiences.

Yu Yu Hakusho (1992)

Yu Yu Hakusho stars teenage delinquent Yusuke Urameshi, who, surprisingly enough, dies at the start of the series, sacrificing himself to save a little boy from a traffic incident. Fortunately, he's soon allowed to return to life, complete with great spiritual power. Tasked with becoming a detective of the Spirit World, he soon finds teammates in his former rival and pyschic, Kuwabara, Kurama, the incarnation of a spirit fox, and a once-villainous yokai boy named Hiei.

"Running In a Crowd, In a Faceless Town..."

Yu Yu Hakusho is considered a classic as a shonen series and an action anime . Famously, it aired on Adult Swim in the United States, before an edited version was released on Toonami, giving the series two different sets of audiences on Cartoon Network. The series was also well-known for its popularity in the Philippines, where it was known as "Ghost Fighter." The series' enduring popularity has led to a live-action adaptation from Netflix in the 2020s.

Sailor Moon (1992)

Release Date September 11, 1995

Cast Keiko Han, Rica Fukami, Emi Shinohara, Aya Hisakawa, Michie Tomizawa, Tru Furuya, Kotono Mitsuishi, Johnny Yong Bosch

Genres Animation, Action, Fantasy, children

Sailor Moon starts off with a clumsy schoolgirl, Usagi Tsukino saving a cat with a crescent moon on her forehead. The cat, Luna, reveals Usagi can transform into the magical heroine, Sailor Moon, who is tasked with fighting the forces of the Dark Kingdom and finding the lost princess of the moon. Along the way, she is aided by the Sailor Senshi, other girls with magical powers, and her secret protector, Tuxedo Mask. However, the princess might be closer than Usagi realizes.

"Fighting Evil By Moonlight, Winning Love By Daylight"

Sailor Moon is considered a definitive shojo series, especially for the "magical girl" genre. Even in the United States, where the series originally aired in an early morning slot, devoted fans still made time to watch it, with the series becoming a cult-classic. Over the years, the story has also been retold through musicals, a live-action series, and the ONA Sailor Moon Crystal .

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Pokmon (1997)

Release Date September 7, 1998

Cast Ikue tani, Rachael Lillis, Veronica Taylor, Rica Matsumoto, Eric Stuart

Main Genre Animation

Rating TV-Y7

Pokémon is a Japanese anime based on the Pokémon video game series. Ash Ketchum, also known as Satoshi, aspires to become a "Pokémon Master," training and battling the titular powerful creatures. Joining up with various travelling partners over the years, Ash competes in various regions to make his dream a reality, all the while contending against the villainous Team Rocket.

"Gotta Catch 'Em All!"

First coming out in 1997, the series quickly proved to be a longrunner. In fact, by the 26th season, the series obtained new protagonists. The series is also known for popularizing anime in the West upon its release, helping to bring anime into mainstream pop culture, as well as serving as a definitive example of a "monster-catching" series. The franchise would also gain a resurgence in popularity with the launch of the Pokémon GO game in the 2010s.