The appeal and reviews of "Fight!! Pyuuta": An anime that can be enjoyed by both children and adults

Fight!! Pyuuta - The charm of nostalgic slapstick comedy anime

■Overview of the work

Fight!! Pyuuta is a Japanese anime television series that aired in 1968 and was based on the manga Doctor Tsururi by Tsunezo Murotani. It was jointly produced by Mainichi Broadcasting System and Broadcast Video Production and aired a total of 26 episodes. It aired in a 30-minute slot every Thursday from 7:00pm to 7:30pm from February 1st to September 26th, 1968. It was broadcast on Mainichi Broadcasting System/NET TV and provided many laughs to its viewers.

■ Story

The main character, Konno Pyuta, is a boy who works as an assistant at his grandfather, Dr. Tsururi's laboratory. Pyuta and Dr. Tsururi create various inventions, but then the villain Walther VII and his assistant Brake appear, who are after them. Walther's evil plans put Pyuta and his friends in a difficult situation, but when Dr. Tsururi is shocked, his head turns into a computer and he transforms into a super genius. With the doctor's intelligence and Pyuta's quick thinking, the story unfolds as they thwart Walther VII's evil plans.

■Explanation

"Fight!! Pyuuta" is based on the manga "Dr. Tsururi" by comedy manga artist Tsunezo Murotani, which was serialized in Shogakukan's "Weekly Shonen Sunday". To coincide with the start of the anime broadcast, "Fight!! Pyuuta" was serialized in "Bessatsu Shonen Sunday", reconstructed based on the anime's settings. The fast-paced opening theme and the content full of slapstick gags became a hot topic and entertained many viewers. Broadcasting Video, which was in charge of production, disbanded after this work.

■Cast

• Konno Pyuta: Makiko Ito
• Dr. Tsururi: Keiroku Seki
• Walther VII: Kyoji Kobayashi
• Brake: Takeshi Sagami
• Kakko-chan: Masako Sugaya
• Rokusan: Takuzo Kamiyama

■ Main staff

• Original story: Tsunezo Murotani
• Composition: Masaru Saito, Hiroaki Mitsunobu, Jun Nagasawa
• Animation Director: Tameo Kohana
• Music: Tetsuaki Hagiwara
• Art: Takao Kodama
• Chief of photography: Motomu Kobayashi
• Chief scriptwriter: Yoshitake Suzuki
• Chief Producer: Masashi Shitara, Yasuo Shimizu
• Edited by: Masako Sakakibara
• Audio Production: Shinichiro Takakuwa
• Effects: Fujio Akatsuka (episodes 1 to 6), Minoru Yoshino
• Music selection: Takehide Torii
• Sound: Takeshi Mori, Shiro Sakamaki
• Dialogue: Ritsuko Sagara
• Supervision: Eijiro Soma (Episodes 1 to 6)
• Production: Mainichi Broadcasting System, broadcast video production

Theme song:
OP "Fight!! Pyuuta"
Sung by: Four Jets Lyrics by: Uni Group Music by: Tetsuaki Hagiwara

■ Main Characters

• Konno Pyuta: A boy who loves inventing and has a strong sense of justice.
• Professor Tsururi: Pyuuta's grandfather. He used to be a super genius scientist, but now he runs a junk shop. His intelligence is no longer what it used to be, but if he receives a blow to the head, he temporarily returns to being a super genius.
• Walther VII: A genius scientist who has his sights on Dr. Tsururi's inventions. He is cunning but foolish.
• Brake: Walther VII's subordinate. He's not very smart, but he has great strength.
• Kakko-chan: A mysterious girl who appears in various settings each time.

■Subtitle

• Episode 1: The Explosive Airship Race
• Episode 2: The Targeted Space Monkey
• Episode 3: Walther Secret Factory
• Episode 4: Don't dream
• Episode 5: Guerrilla tactics
• Episode 6: The Worst Plan on Earth
• Episode 7: Walther is fired
• Episode 8: The Secret Flying Base
• Episode 9: Hair Growth Medicine in the Wilderness
• Episode 10: The Great South Pacific War
• Episode 11: Sleeping Space Cuckoo
• Episode 12: Turn humans into monkeys
• Episode 13: King Batali
• Episode 14: The Terrifying Pukapu Kamansion
• Episode 15: I'm a genius, you're crazy
• Episode 16: The 100 Million Yen Race
• Episode 17: Glaring and Deceiving Each Other
• Episode 18: The All-Purpose Ruckus Car Appears!!
• Episode 19: 5 seconds until hydrogen bomb explodes!
• Episode 20: The Immortal Great Phantom Thief Tsururi?
• Episode 21: Minus 100 and the Terrifying Air Conditioner
• Episode 22: Steal the South Sea Paradise
• Episode 23: The Resurrection of the No-Talent Squad
• Episode 24: Miss Psyche: How to Become the Best in the World
• Episode 25: Tears and Laughter - Sweet Potato Mask
• Episode 26: I have no planet to return to

■ Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Fight!! Pyuuta" is highly regarded as a highly entertaining work centered on slapstick comedy in the world of Japanese animation in the late 1960s. In particular, the setting in which Dr. Tsururi temporarily transforms into a super genius when shocked was a fresh surprise for viewers. In addition, the humorous characters of the villain duo Walther VII and Brake also add to the appeal of the work.

The opening theme of the anime, "Fight!! Pyuuta", was sung by the Four Jets, and its good tempo and catchy melody captured the hearts of viewers. This song has an important place not only at the time of broadcast, but also in the history of anime songs thereafter.

The subtitles of each episode are also unique, designed to draw the viewer's interest. For example, many of the titles, such as "The Explosive Airship Race" and "The Great South Pacific War," give a hint of how the story will unfold, raising the viewer's expectations.

■Charm of the characters

The main character, Konno Pyuta, is a boy who loves inventing and has a strong sense of justice, which has resonated with viewers. His quick thinking and courage in protecting Dr. Tsururi's inventions embodies the image of a hero for children.

Professor Tsururi is Pyuuta's grandfather, and was once a super genius scientist, but now runs a junk shop. The plot, in which his intelligence temporarily returns to that of a super genius when he is shocked, has made viewers laugh and feel moved. Furthermore, by making Professor Tsururi's inventions the center of the story, it also plays a role in stimulating interest in science.

Walther VII is a genius scientist who is after the inventions of Dr. Tsururi and his team, and is characterized by his cunning but foolish personality. The scenes where his evil plans fail provide laughs for the audience. The combination of him and his assistant Brake, who is not very smart but has great strength, also emphasizes the humorous elements of the work.

Kakko-chan is a mysterious girl who appears in various settings in each episode, and her presence brings new developments to the story. Her character gives viewers a fresh surprise, enhancing the appeal of the series.

■ Background and influences

"Fight!! Pyuuta" was created based on the manga "Dr. Tsururi" by Tsunezo Murotani. Tsunezo Murotani is known as a gag manga artist, and his unique humor is reflected in the anime. To coincide with the start of the anime's broadcast, "Fight!! Pyuuta" was serialized in "Bessatsu Shonen Sunday" and reconstructed based on the anime's settings, showing the interaction between the original work and the anime.

Although Broadcast Animation, which was in charge of production, disbanded after this work, it had a major influence on subsequent anime productions. In particular, the highly entertaining production style centered on slapstick gags has been passed down to subsequent anime works. In addition, the story centered on Dr. Tsururi's inventions played a role in stimulating interest in science and contributed to children's education.

■ Recommendations to viewers

"Fight!! Pyuuta" is highly regarded as a highly entertaining work centered on slapstick comedy in the world of Japanese animation in the late 1960s. In particular, the setting in which Dr. Tsururi temporarily transforms into a super genius when shocked was a fresh surprise for viewers. In addition, the humorous characters of the villain duo Walther VII and Brake also add to the appeal of the work.

The opening theme of the anime, "Fight!! Pyuuta", was sung by the Four Jets, and its good tempo and catchy melody captured the hearts of viewers. This song has an important place not only at the time of broadcast, but also in the history of anime songs thereafter.

The subtitles of each episode are also unique, designed to draw the viewer's interest. For example, many of the titles, such as "The Explosive Airship Race" and "The Great South Pacific War," give a hint of how the story will unfold, raising the viewer's expectations.

■Charm of the characters

The main character, Konno Pyuta, is a boy who loves inventing and has a strong sense of justice, which has resonated with viewers. His quick thinking and courage in protecting Dr. Tsururi's inventions embodies the image of a hero for children.

Professor Tsururi is Pyuuta's grandfather, and was once a super genius scientist, but now runs a junk shop. The plot, in which his intelligence temporarily returns to that of a super genius when he is shocked, has made viewers laugh and feel moved. Furthermore, by making Professor Tsururi's inventions the center of the story, it also plays a role in stimulating interest in science.

Walther VII is a genius scientist who is after the inventions of Dr. Tsururi and his team, and is characterized by his cunning but foolish personality. The scenes where his evil plans fail provide laughs for the audience. The combination of him and his assistant Brake, who is not very smart but has great strength, also emphasizes the humorous elements of the work.

Kakko-chan is a mysterious girl who appears in various settings in each episode, and her presence brings new developments to the story. Her character gives viewers a fresh surprise, enhancing the appeal of the series.

■ Background and influences

"Fight!! Pyuuta" was created based on the manga "Dr. Tsururi" by Tsunezo Murotani. Tsunezo Murotani is known as a gag manga artist, and his unique humor is reflected in the anime. To coincide with the start of the anime's broadcast, "Fight!! Pyuuta" was serialized in "Bessatsu Shonen Sunday" and reconstructed based on the anime's settings, showing the interaction between the original work and the anime.

Although Broadcast Animation, which was in charge of production, disbanded after this work, it had a major influence on subsequent anime productions. In particular, the highly entertaining production style centered on slapstick gags has been passed down to subsequent anime works. In addition, the story centered on Dr. Tsururi's inventions played a role in stimulating interest in science and contributed to children's education.

■ Recommendations to viewers

"Fight!! Pyuuta" is highly regarded as a highly entertaining work centered on slapstick comedy in the world of Japanese animation in the late 1960s. In particular, the setting in which Dr. Tsururi temporarily transforms into a super genius when shocked was a fresh surprise for viewers. In addition, the humorous characters of the villain duo Walther VII and Brake also add to the appeal of the work.

The opening theme of the anime, "Fight!! Pyuuta", was sung by the Four Jets, and its good tempo and catchy melody captured the hearts of viewers. This song has an important place not only at the time of broadcast, but also in the history of anime songs thereafter.

The subtitles of each episode are also unique, designed to draw the viewer's interest. For example, many of the titles, such as "The Explosive Airship Race" and "The Great South Pacific War," give a hint of how the story will unfold, raising the viewer's expectations.

■Charm of the characters

The main character, Konno Pyuta, is a boy who loves inventing and has a strong sense of justice, which has resonated with viewers. His quick thinking and courage in protecting Dr. Tsururi's inventions embodies the image of a hero for children.

Professor Tsururi is Pyuuta's grandfather, and was once a super genius scientist, but now runs a junk shop. The plot, in which his intelligence temporarily returns to that of a super genius when he is shocked, has made viewers laugh and feel moved. Furthermore, by making Professor Tsururi's inventions the center of the story, it also plays a role in stimulating interest in science.

Walther VII is a genius scientist who is after the inventions of Dr. Tsururi and his team, and is characterized by his cunning but foolish personality. The scenes where his evil plans fail provide laughs for the audience. The combination of him and his assistant Brake, who is not very smart but has great strength, also emphasizes the humorous elements of the work.

Kakko-chan is a mysterious girl who appears in various settings in each episode, and her presence brings new developments to the story. Her character gives viewers a fresh surprise, enhancing the appeal of the series.

■ Background and influences

"Fight!! Pyuuta" was created based on the manga "Doctor Tsururi" by Tsunezo Murotani. Tsunezo Murotani is known as a gag manga artist, and his unique humor is reflected in the anime. To coincide with the start of the anime's broadcast, "Fight!! Pyuuta" was serialized in "Bessatsu Shonen Sunday" and reconstructed based on the anime's settings, showing interaction between the original work and the anime.

Although Broadcast Animation, which was in charge of production, disbanded after this work, it had a major influence on subsequent anime productions. In particular, the highly entertaining production style centered on slapstick gags has been passed down to subsequent anime works. In addition, the story centered on Dr. Tsururi's inventions played a role in stimulating interest in science and contributed to children's education.

■ Recommendations to viewers

"Fight!! Pyuuta" is highly regarded as a highly entertaining work centered on slapstick comedy in the world of Japanese animation in the late 1960s. In particular, the setting in which Dr. Tsururi temporarily transforms into a super genius when shocked was a fresh surprise for viewers. In addition, the humorous characters of the villain duo Walther VII and Brake also add to the appeal of the work.

The opening theme of the anime, "Fight!! Pyuuta", was sung by the Four Jets, and its good tempo and catchy melody captured the hearts of viewers. This song has an important place not only at the time of broadcast, but also in the history of anime songs thereafter.

The subtitles of each episode are also unique, designed to draw the viewer's interest. For example, many of the titles, such as "The Explosive Airship Race" and "The Great South Pacific War," give a hint of how the story will unfold, raising the viewer's expectations.

■Charm of the characters

The main character, Konno Pyuta, is a boy who loves inventing and has a strong sense of justice, which has resonated with viewers. His quick thinking and courage in protecting Dr. Tsururi's inventions embodies the image of a hero for children.

Professor Tsururi is Pyuuta's grandfather, and was once a super genius scientist, but now runs a junk shop. The plot, in which his intelligence temporarily returns to that of a super genius when he is shocked, has made viewers laugh and feel moved. Furthermore, by making Professor Tsururi's inventions the center of the story, it also plays a role in stimulating interest in science.

Walther VII is a genius scientist who is after the inventions of Dr. Tsururi and his team, and is characterized by his cunning but foolish personality. The scenes where his evil plans fail provide laughs for the audience. The combination of him and his assistant Brake, who is not very smart but has great strength, also emphasizes the humorous elements of the work.

Kakko-chan is a mysterious girl who appears in various settings in each episode, and her presence brings new developments to the story. Her character gives viewers a fresh surprise, enhancing the appeal of the series.

■ Background and influences

"Fight!! Pyuuta" was created based on the manga "Dr. Tsururi" by Tsunezo Murotani. Tsunezo Murotani is known as a gag manga artist, and his unique humor is reflected in the anime. To coincide with the start of the anime's broadcast, "Fight!! Pyuuta" was serialized in "Bessatsu Shonen Sunday" and reconstructed based on the anime's settings, showing the interaction between the original work and the anime.

Although Broadcast Animation, which was in charge of production, disbanded after this work, it had a major influence on subsequent anime productions. In particular, the highly entertaining production style centered on slapstick gags has been passed down to subsequent anime works. In addition, the story centered on Dr. Tsururi's inventions played a role in stimulating interest in science and contributed to children's education.

■ Recommendations to viewers

"Fight!! Pyuuta" is highly regarded as a highly entertaining work centered on slapstick comedy in the world of Japanese animation in the late 1960s. In particular, the setting in which Dr. Tsururi temporarily transforms into a super genius when shocked was a fresh surprise for viewers. In addition, the humorous characters of the villain duo Walther VII and Brake also add to the appeal of the work.

The opening theme of the anime, "Fight!! Pyuuta", was sung by the Four Jets, and its good tempo and catchy melody captured the hearts of viewers. This song has an important place not only at the time of broadcast, but also in the history of anime songs thereafter.

The subtitles of each episode are also unique, designed to draw the viewer's interest. For example, many of the titles, such as "The Explosive Airship Race" and "The Great South Pacific War," give a hint of how the story will unfold, raising the viewer's expectations.

■Charm of the characters

The main character, Konno Pyuta, is a boy who loves inventing and has a strong sense of justice, which has resonated with viewers. His quick thinking and courage in protecting Dr. Tsururi's inventions embodies the image of a hero for children.

Professor Tsururi is Pyuuta's grandfather, and was once a super genius scientist, but now runs a junk shop. The plot, in which his intelligence temporarily returns to that of a super genius when he is shocked, has made viewers laugh and feel moved. Furthermore, by making Professor Tsururi's inventions the center of the story, it also plays a role in stimulating interest in science.

Walther VII is a genius scientist who is after the inventions of Dr. Tsururi and his team, and is characterized by his cunning but foolish personality. The scenes where his evil plans fail provide laughs for the audience. The combination of him and his assistant Brake, who is not very smart but has great strength, also emphasizes the humorous elements of the work.

Kakko-chan is a mysterious girl who appears in various settings in each episode, and her presence brings new developments to the story. Her character gives viewers a fresh surprise, enhancing the appeal of the series.

■ Background and influences

"Fight!! Pyuuta" was created based on the manga "Dr. Tsururi" by Tsunezo Murotani. Tsunezo Murotani is known as a gag manga artist, and his unique humor is reflected in the anime. To coincide with the start of the anime's broadcast, "Fight!! Pyuuta" was serialized in "Bessatsu Shonen Sunday" and reconstructed based on the anime's settings, showing the interaction between the original work and the anime.

Although Broadcast Animation, which was in charge of production, disbanded after this work, it had a major influence on subsequent anime productions. In particular, the highly entertaining production style centered on slapstick gags has been passed down to subsequent anime works. In addition, the story centered on Dr. Tsururi's inventions played a role in stimulating interest in science and contributed to children's education.

■ Recommendations to viewers

"Fight!! Pyuuta" is highly regarded as a highly entertaining work centered on slapstick comedy in the world of Japanese animation in the late 1960s. In particular, the setting in which Dr. Tsururi temporarily transforms into a super genius when shocked was a fresh surprise for viewers. In addition, the humorous characters of the villain duo Walther VII and Brake also add to the appeal of the work.

The opening theme of the anime, "Fight!! Pyuuta", was sung by the Four Jets, and its good tempo and catchy melody captured the hearts of viewers. This song has an important place not only at the time of broadcast, but also in the history of anime songs thereafter.

The subtitles of each episode are also unique, designed to draw the viewer's interest. For example, many of the titles, such as "The Explosive Airship Race" and "The Great South Pacific War," give a hint of how the story will unfold, raising the viewer's expectations.

■Charm of the characters

The main character, Konno Pyuta, is a boy who loves inventing and has a strong sense of justice, which has resonated with viewers. His quick thinking and courage in protecting Dr. Tsururi's inventions embodies the image of a hero for children.

Professor Tsururi is Pyuuta's grandfather, and was once a super genius scientist, but now runs a junk shop. The plot, in which his intelligence temporarily returns to that of a super genius when he is shocked, has made viewers laugh and feel moved. Furthermore, by making Professor Tsururi's inventions the center of the story, it also plays a role in stimulating interest in science.

Walther VII is a genius scientist who is after the inventions of Dr. Tsururi and his team, and is characterized by his cunning but foolish personality. The scenes where his evil plans fail provide laughs for the audience. The combination of him and his assistant Brake, who is not very smart but has great strength, also emphasizes the humorous elements of the work.

Kakko-chan is a mysterious girl who appears in various settings in each episode, and her presence brings new developments to the story. Her character gives viewers a fresh surprise, enhancing the appeal of the series.

■ Background and influences

"Fight!! Pyuuta" was created based on the manga "Doctor Tsururi" by Tsunezo Murotani. Tsunezo Murotani is known as a gag manga artist, and his unique humor is reflected in the anime. To coincide with the start of the anime's broadcast, "Fight!! Pyuuta" was serialized in "Bessatsu Shonen Sunday" and reconstructed based on the anime's settings, showing interaction between the original work and the anime.

Although Broadcast Animation, which was in charge of production, disbanded after this work, it had a major influence on subsequent anime productions. In particular, the highly entertaining production style centered on slapstick comedy has been passed down to subsequent anime works. In addition, the story centered on Dr. Tsururi's inventions played a role in stimulating interest in science and contributed to children's education.

■ Recommendations to viewers

"Fight!! Pyuuta" is highly regarded as a highly entertaining work centered on slapstick comedy in the world of Japanese animation in the late 1960s. In particular, the setting in which Dr. Tsururi temporarily transforms into a super genius when shocked was a fresh surprise for viewers. In addition, the humorous characters of the villain duo Walther VII and Brake also add to the appeal of the work.

The opening theme of the anime, "Fight!! Pyuuta", was sung by the Four Jets, and its good tempo and catchy melody captured the hearts of viewers. This song has an important place not only at the time of broadcast, but also in the history of anime songs thereafter.

The subtitles of each episode are also unique, designed to draw the viewer's interest. For example, many of the titles, such as "The Explosive Airship Race" and "The Great South Pacific War," give a hint of how the story will unfold, raising the viewer's expectations.

■Charm of the characters

The main character, Konno Pyuta, is a boy who loves inventing and has a strong sense of justice, which has resonated with viewers. His quick thinking and courage in protecting Dr. Tsururi's inventions embodies the image of a hero for children.

Professor Tsururi is Pyuuta's grandfather, a character who used to be a super genius scientist, but now runs a junk shop. The plot, in which his intelligence temporarily returns to that of a super genius when he is shocked, made viewers laugh and feel moved. In addition, by making Professor Tsururi's inventions the center of the story, it also plays a role in stimulating interest in science.

Walther VII is a genius scientist who is after the inventions of Dr. Tsururi and his team, and is characterized by his cunning but foolish personality. The scenes where his evil plans fail provide laughs for the audience. The combination of him and his assistant Brake, who is not very smart but has great strength, also emphasizes the humorous elements of the work.

Kakko-chan is a mysterious girl who appears in various settings in each episode, and her presence brings new developments to the story. Her character gives viewers a fresh surprise, enhancing the appeal of the series.

■ Background and influences

"Fight!! Pyuuta" was created based on the manga "Dr. Tsururi" by Tsunezo Murotani. Tsunezo Murotani is known as a gag manga artist, and his unique humor is reflected in the anime. To coincide with the start of the anime's broadcast, "Fight!! Pyuuta" was serialized in "Bessatsu Shonen Sunday" and reconstructed based on the anime's settings, showing the interaction between the original work and the anime.

Although Broadcast Animation, which was in charge of production, disbanded after this work, it had a major influence on subsequent anime productions. In particular, the highly entertaining production style centered on slapstick gags has been passed down to subsequent anime works. In addition, the story centered on Dr. Tsururi's inventions played a role in stimulating interest in science and contributed to children's education.