Oh! Edo Rocket
Season 1
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Oh! Edo Rocket is a stage play written for the Gekidan Shinkansen theater troupe by Kazuki Nakashima. It was adapted into an anime TV series in April 2007, directed by Seiji Mizushima and produced by Studio Madhouse. It is a comedic story often breaking the fourth wall, that involves a firework maker in medieval Edo and his efforts to build a rocket to carry an alien back to her people on the moon.
The series made its North American television debut on the FUNimation Channel on November 15, 2010.
The series made its North American television debut on the FUNimation Channel on November 15, 2010.
Where to Watch Oh! Edo Rocket • Season 1
26 Episodes
- Crimson Fireworks Bloom in Great Edo
E1Crimson Fireworks Bloom in Great EdoIn the midst of a battle, a blue sky beast is seized while a white sky beast manages to escape. Akai Nishinosuke warrants an arrest on Shinza for illegally building a fun-house. Though Seikichi Tamaya is accused of launching fireworks the previous night, Ginjiro deceives Akai by showing that Seikichi was just carrying his tools. While returning to his room, Seikichi meets Sora, who is fascinated with his display of fireworks. She requests that he must build a firework cannon that could reach to the moon. - The Man Waited
E2The Man WaitedSora decides to stay until Seikichi builds the firework cannon, with Ginjiro being a killjoy. Sora quickly leaves after a lovesick Shunpei and a watchdog Onui causes more dismay for Seikichi. Ginjiro finds Oise, who faults him for having her fake an abacus dance for the upcoming river festival. Ginjiro later witnesses the white beast being attacked by a group of unknown armored men. Seikichi, after seeing Sora using strontium carbonate powder to enhance the coloring of a firework during a demonstration, is finally convinced in helping her build the firework cannon. - Heart-Pounding Uselessness
E4Heart-Pounding UselessnessThe blue sky beast, revealed to still be alive, attacks Ginjiro, but the white sky beast saves Ginjiro from being injured. Akai is distraught upon learning that he is now to follow Ginjiro's orders. Seikichi displays an innovative firework that could fly to the moon. It is decided that the firework will be launched inside the row house on the day of the festival. Sora goes inside the firework when it is lit, urging Seikichi and Ginjiro to pull her out before the firework launches. Seikichi is saddened that Sora could have left without saying her farewell. - Duel for a Great First Love
E6Duel for a Great First LoveSeikichi tests out a new model of a firework cannon with positive results. Akai is scared out of his wits when he briefly encounters the now two-headed blue sky beast. Oriku arrives in the row house, only to disagree with Seikichi's ambition to build a firework cannon. Seikichi later unveils to Sora that he used to stay with Oriku's family who owns a famous fireworks shop. Sora later explains to Oriku that Seikichi left her family on behalf of his ambition. As the blue sky beast makes another appearance, Oriku causes an explosion from her family shop. - No Way! A Flying Girl
E7No Way! A Flying GirlShinza discreetly meets with an unknown engineer at a temple, showing him a newly invented umbrella. When they part ways, one of them was attacked and declared dead. After the residents realize that Shinza was still alive, Ginjiro goes out on a hunch. A panicked Shinza activates his giant robot machine, mistakenly terrorizing the row house. Sora climbs onto the machine and dismantles it, rescuing Shinza in the process. Seikichi later finds Sora in the forest, hearing that she believes to be thought of as a monster. He brings her back to the row house to prove that the residents admire her presence. The old man, who restores the damaged row house, refers to the firework cannon now as the rocket. - Strange Feline transformation
E10Strange Feline transformationKinshiro Toyama sends Tenho and Tenten to follow the old man in the streets, in order to investigate his real identity. Tadakuni Mizuno soon orders Torii and Toyama not to approach the old man, not knowing they have already done so. When Tenho and Tenten arrive at the old man's home, finding many occult relics and items in a chamber. When Ginjiro finds them from outside, the two hide inside the chamber, only to be turned into cats. It is also found out that Seikichi and Sora have previously turned into cats as well. The old man returns and zaps the four back to their original forms. Toyama also arrives to clarify the reason behind his orders. Though Tenho and Tenten had intended to protect Seikichi and Sora, they are asked to leave the row house, however they first enjoy a cookout planned by the residents. - No Holds Barred!
E11No Holds Barred!It is explained how Genzo had turned into a dove, in that he also had previously entered the chamber. Seikichi is upset that Sora stayed out all night with Ginjiro, afraid she might be found out. Tetsuju chases Genzo into the row house, using a self-propelled fire boat, catching the eyes of the residents. It is revealed that Tenho and Tenten are lurking inside Ginjiro's room. Akai spies on Ginjiro, who takes Tenho and Tenten with him to see Toyama. Ginjiro tells Toyama that he is working for Torii at his own will, not due by force. Meanwhile, as Seikichi tests out his own fire boat, a selfish Tetsuju challenges him to a race. When an angry Oriku soon joins them, she blows up the fire boat, causing Seikichi to drown. Sora then reluctantly dives in to save him.
