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Takashi Kamiyama is your typical mild-mannered high school student—polite, aloof, and pacifistic, with a slightly above-average IQ. But would your average high school student really enroll himself at the infamous Cromartie High School, known as a breeding ground for the toughest delinquents out there? Apparently so, as that is exactly what Takashi does, though for reasons he'd rather leave unmentioned. However, one thing is for sure: the "hard-boiled rabbit in a den full of hungry lions" is never going to have another dull day.
And how could he, now that he's surrounded by mohawked punks, obnoxious robots, and... gorillas? And was that Freddie Mercury riding a horse down the corridor? Follow...
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What is the plot of Cromartie High School?
The series follows Takashi Kamiyama, a polite and above-average student who voluntarily enrolls in Cromartie High School, a notorious breeding ground for Japan's toughest delinquents. The show is largely episodic, focusing on absurd comedic situations involving the bizarre students he meets.
Is Cromartie High School a serious delinquent anime?
Not at all; it is a parody of the *yankii* (delinquent) genre. Instead of intense brawls, the students deal with mundane problems, bizarre misunderstandings, and surreal characters like a gorilla, a robot named Mechazawa, and a man who resembles Freddie Mercury.
Who animated the Cromartie High School anime?
The anime was produced by Production I.G and directed by Hiroaki Sakurai. It originally aired in 2003, adapting Eiji Nonaka's popular comedy manga that was serialized in *Weekly Shonen Magazine*.
Why did Takashi Kamiyama enroll in Cromartie High School?
Takashi Kamiyama enrolled at Cromartie High School simply because it was close to his house, despite being a smart, mild-mannered student. His complete lack of fear and deadpan demeanor quickly earn him the respect of the school's most terrifying thugs.
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