Niji Iro Tōgarashi 934104 217201688 2008-06-05T01:19:01Z TheFarix 928626 Infobox animanga update using [[Project:AutoWikiBrowser|AWB]] {{Infobox animanga/Header | name = Niji Iro Tōgarashi | image = [[Image:Niji Iro Tōgarashi volume 1 cover by Mitsuru Adachi.jpg|200px]] | caption = Cover of volume 1. | ja_name = 虹色とうがらし | ja_name_trans = | genre = [[Action genre|Action]], [[Jidaigeki]], [[Romantic comedy]], [[Science fiction]] }} {{Infobox animanga/Manga | title = | author = [[Mitsuru Adachi]] | publisher = {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Shogakukan]] | demographic = [[Shōnen]] | magazine = [[Shōnen Sunday]] | first = 1990 | last = 1992 | volumes = 11 ([[tankōbon]])<br/>6 ([[wideban]])<br/>6 ([[bunkoban]])<br/>4 (My First Wide) }} {{Infobox animanga/Footer}} {{nihongo|'''''Niji Iro Tōgarashi'''''|虹色とうがらし}}, literally "rainbow-colored [[Capsicum|chili]] powder", is a [[manga]] series with elements of [[science fiction]] and [[jidaigeki]] written by [[Mitsuru Adachi]]. The series ran in ''[[Shōnen Sunday]]'' from issue 4/5 in 1990 to issue 19 in 1992. The story is set in a place very similar in appearance to [[Earth]] in the [[Edo period]]. However, Adachi regularly reminds the reader all throughout the series that the setting is another [[Extrasolar planet|planet]] in the distant [[future]] which just happens to look like Earth.<ref name="adachifan">{{cite web|url=http://www.freewebs.com/adachifan/nijiirotogarashi.htm|title=Niji-Iro Togarash|publisher=AdachiFan|language=English|accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref> After the death of his mother, Shichimi sets out to join his half-brothers and -sister who live together in Karakuri [[Tenement]], a place provided by the father they have never met.<ref name="ann">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=5605|title=Niji-iro Tôgarashi (manga)|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|language=English|accessdate=2007-07-29}}</ref> He finds out that each of them had different mothers (all of whom have died), but were fathered by the same man. Not long after Shichimi's arrival, the siblings decide to journey to visit the graves of each of their mothers. On this journey, they encounter many dangers.<ref name="adachifan"/> The names are [[pun]]s on Japanese spices. [[Togarashi|Tōgarashi]] is a seasoning made of chili powder. Shichimi tōgarashi is a related spice. ==Characters== ===Seven siblings=== ;{{nihongo|Goma|胡麻|}} :Goma is the oldest of the siblings at 22 years old. He's a [[rakugo]] comedian, though he's not very good at it. He loves to eat and drink a lot. ;{{nihongo|Asajirō|麻次郎|}} :Asajirō is the second oldest, 20 years old, and a wandering artist. He frequently takes long trips for inspiration, occasionally briefly stopping by the tenement between trips. He holds the record for being the youngest to achieve the rank of master in the Haniwa-style [[Iaido|sword technique]]. He has the ability of [[premonition|foresight]]. ;{{nihongo|Keshi|芥子の坊|Keshi no Bō}} :The third oldest, 18 years old, and raised as a [[monk]] in a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] temple. He is an extremely strong [[martial arts|martial artist]], though he is weak when it comes to alcohol and dealing with women. ;{{nihongo|Shichimi|七味|}} :The main character in the series, the fourth oldest, and 15 years old. In his hometown, he was a fireman. He is an expert at using a fireman's pike, and he uses as a weapon a [[Telescoping (mechanics)|telescoping]] fireman's pike created by Chinpi. He can't swim. ;{{nihongo|Natane|菜種|}} :The only girl among the siblings, Natane is 13 years old. She's learned her swordcraft from Asajirō, and has become very skilled. She is constantly bickering with Shichimi. Later it turns out she is not actually related to the siblings. Half sisiter of Swordman Furon. ;{{nihongo|Chinpi|陳皮|}} :Chinpi is a brilliant inventor despite being only 10 years old. He wears glasses, and is the second youngest. ;{{nihongo|Sanshō|山椒|}} :The youngest, at three years old, Sanshō possesses amazing [[ninjutsu]] abilities due to his frequent training with Hanzō. Swordman Furon: A swordman for hire who always wants to fight strong fighter. Is really one of the seven siblings. Half brother of Natane. <!-- ===Shōgun's family=== 将軍家 秋光 奥川家第八代将軍。飄々とした性格。 琴姫 将軍の娘。たいへんわがまま。菜種とは仲が悪い。 彦六 からくり長屋の大家であり、将軍にも仕えている(兄弟には知られていない)。 半蔵 公儀お庭番の風賀忍者。彦六に仕え、七人兄弟の護衛をしている。 [編集]その他 バン艦長 貴光と手を組み、何かをたくらむ。 奥川貴光 立浪名古山城藩主で将軍の弟。天下を取ろうとたくらんでおり、七人兄弟を殺すことを計画する。 省吾 貴光の息子。盗賊をやっており、貴光の指令で七人兄弟の命を狙っている。菜種にホレていて、無理矢理、自分の女にしようとする。部下を平気で殺すこともできる。 赤丸 公儀お庭番争いで風賀に敗れた火賀忍者の首領。半蔵にライバル心を持つ。貴光に仕え、卑怯な手段も厭わないが、非常にまぬけ。逃げ足だけは一流。 浮論 非常に剣術に長けている、謎の多い浪人。 --> <small>'''Sources:'''<ref name="adachifan"/></small> ==References== {{reflist}} == External links == *[http://www.freewebs.com/adachifan/nijiirotogarashi.htm ''Niji-Iro Togarashi'' page at AdachiFan] {{Mitsuru Adachi works}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Niji Iro Togarashi}} [[Category:Action anime and manga]] [[Category:Adventure anime and manga]] [[Category:Comedy anime and manga]] [[Category:Historical anime and manga]] [[Category:Manga of the 1990s]] [[Category:Science fiction anime and manga]] [[fr:Niji Iro Tōgarashi]] [[id:Natane]] [[ja:虹色とうがらし]] [[th:พริกขี้หนูสีรุ้ง]] [[vi:Niji Iro Tōgarashi]]