The appeal and evaluation of Banner of the Squirrel from Seton's Animal Stories: A thorough explanation of the moving story and realistic depictions

Seton's Animal Stories: Squirrel Banner - A moving story and its appeal

The animated TV series "Banner the Squirrel," broadcast in 1979, is a touching story based on the original novel by Ernest T. Seton. The story depicts Banner the squirrel's journey from the human world to the forest world and his growth with his friends. Below, we will introduce detailed information and the appeal of this work.

Overview

■ Public Media: TV anime series
■ Original Media: novel
■ Broadcast period: April 7, 1979 - September 29, 1979 Every Saturday 19:00-19:30
■Broadcasting station: Broadcast on Asahi Broadcasting (TV Asahi)
■Frequencies: half an hour
■ Number of Episodes: Episode 26
■Original Story: - Original story: "Wild Animals I Have Known" by Ernest T. Seton
■ Director: Director: Masao Kuroda
■ Production: Produced by Nippon Animation, Asahi Broadcasting
■Works: ©NIPPON ANIMATION CO.,LTD.1979

story

■ Story

A baby squirrel was captured by humans soon after birth and was about to be eaten by a female cat, but unexpectedly, the female cat showed deep affection and raised him as if he were her own child. The baby squirrel, named Banner, lived happily with his mother until the hut they lived in caught fire and the two were separated. Banner was chased into the forest and met the animals, but the wild animals saw Banner as an outsider, having been raised in the human world. However, he soon connected with Banner and became a friend of the forest, and he used the knowledge he had gained in the human world to guide the animals.

Commentary

■Explanation

The second installment of Seton's Animal Stories series. Based on the novel "Hatao Squirrel". Following on from the previous film "Jackie, the Little Bear", the director is Masao Kuroda and the character designer is Yasuji Mori. Produced in support of the International Year of the Child, the film aims to teach children the importance of nature and animals. The film depicts the journey of Banner the squirrel from the human world to the forest world, and his growth together with his friends. Through Banner's adventures, children can learn about friendship, courage, and respect for nature.

cast

■Cast

・Banner/Noriko Tsukase ・Sue/Keiko Yokozawa ・Rory/Yuko Maruyama ・Clay/Masako Sugaya ・Elder/Kazuomi Ikeda ・Rador/Kentaro Kimotsuki ・Gocha/Shigeru Chiba ・Acacho/Takeshi Aono ・Non/Nenji Hase ・Narrator/Miyoko Aso

Main Staff

■ Main staff

- Original story: "Wild Animals I Have Known" by Ernest T. Seton
・Setting: New Jersey, USA ・Producer: Motohashi Koichi ・Production manager: Takakuwa Mitsuru ・Planning: Sato Shoji, Ohashi Masunosuke ・Music: Komori Akihiro ・Direction: Kuroda Masao ・Producer: Negoro Akira ・Screenplay: Kashiwakura Toshiyuki ・Storyboards: Okuda Seiji, Kurokawa Fumio, Kuroda Masao, Suzuki Takayoshi, Sasaki Katsutoshi, Sakurai Michiyo ・Character design: Mori Yasuji ・Animation directors: Ogawa Takao, Hane Akiyoshi, Sakai Shunichi, Okada Toshiyasu ・Art director: Ito Kazue ・Art assistant: Yamamoto Nizo ・Director of photography: Kuroki Keiichi ・Sound recording director: Shiba Shigeharu ・Color design: Takasago Yoshiko Illustrations: Shunichi Sakai, Issei Takematsu, Toshiyasu Okada, Akiyoshi Hane, Yoshiyuki Momose, Studio The Tsuchida Pro, (Ishiguro Kikaku, The In, Kazuo Iimura, Masayoshi Ozaki, Mitsuo Kusakabe, Noriko Mokudai, Kayoko Furukawa, Hideto Kojima, Hiroshi Ogawa, Sachiko Ito, Mitsuharu Yokokawa, Koji Kato)
・Finishing touches / Studio Kiri ・Backgrounds / Atelier Low Studio Uni ・Cinematography / Trans Arts ・Mixer / Kunio Kuwabara ・Sound effects / Yasufumi Yoda ・Sound recording studio / Omnibus Promotion ・Development lab / Tokyo Developing Lab ・Positive film editing / Takeshi Seyama, Masuo Warita ・Negative film editing / Hidetoshi Kamitono ・Assistant directors / Takayoshi Suzuki, Yasuo Kageyama, Tsunehisa Kosonoi ・Production desk / Manabu Tamura ・Production assistants / Katsuhiro Terada, Akio Masuda ・Production / Nippon Animation, Asahi Broadcasting

Main Characters

■ Main Characters

Banner Having been raised by cats, when he first came to the forest he knew nothing and often got lost, but he gradually became friends with his forest friends and began to show leadership skills.

Sue is a strong-willed girl. She teaches the ignorant Banner the rules of the forest. In the last scene, she gives birth to three children with Banner, leading to a happy ending.

Rory: A bit of a noisy aunt. She was negative towards Banner, but they made peace after he helped her son Clay. Her catchphrase is "I'll kick your ass!"

Clay Rory's son. He is good friends with Banner and they often hang out together.

・Elder Sue's grandfather. He can be a bit indecisive.

subtitle

■Subtitle

・01／Cat and Squirrel (1979/04/07)
・02／Friends of the Forest (1979/04/14)
・03/Banner's Home (1979/04/21)
・04／Candy thief (1979/04/28)
・05／Tail Parachute (1979/05/05)
・06／Everyone is a Friend (1979/05/12)
・07／Klee Runs Away (1979/05/19)
・08/Clay Rescue Mission (1979/05/26)
・09／Celebration of moving (1979/06/02)
・10/Squirrel School (1979/06/09)
11. The Rabbit in the Rose Bush (1979/06/16)
・12/Scary Field Trip (1979/06/23)
・13／Mushroom Excitement (1979/06/30)
14. Running Away (1979/07/07)
・15／Wandering Porcupine (1979/07/14)
・16/Sue's Horoscope (1979/07/21)
・17／Abekobe Gocha (1979/07/28)
・18/Autumn of Harvest (1979/08/04)
・19／The Found Music Box (1979/08/11)
20. Death of the Owl (1979/08/18)
21/Goodbye Hickory Forest (1979/08/25)
・22/Aiming for a New Forest (1979/09/01)
23/Dangerous quarrel (1979/09/08)
・24/Adventure in the Town (1979/09/15)
・25/Winter Journey (1979/09/22)
・26/In the New Forest (1979/09/29)

Related Titles

■ Related works

Jackie the Bear, Animal Stories from Seton

Theme songs and music

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・You're Not a Cat ・Lyrics by Yoshiko Kayama ・Music by Akihiro Komori ・Singer by Rie Asakura (CBS Sony)
・ED
・Hickory Kimi ・Lyrics by Yoshiko Kayama ・Music by Akihiro Komori ・Singer by Rie Asakura (CBS Sony)

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Seton's Animal Stories: Banner the Squirrel" is a moving story about Banner the squirrel's journey from the human world to the forest world and his growth with his friends. The appeal of this work lies in the friendship, courage, and respect for nature depicted through Banner's adventures. Below, we will introduce the appeal and evaluation of this work in detail.

The appeal of the story

Banner is a baby squirrel who was captured by humans soon after he was born and was about to be eaten by a female cat. However, to his surprise, the female cat showed him deep affection and raised him as if he were her own child. The baby squirrel, named Banner, lived happily with his mother until the hut they lived in caught fire and the two were separated. Banner was driven into the forest and met the animals of the forest, but the wild animals saw him as an outsider because he had been raised in the human world. However, they soon connected and Banner became a friend of the forest, and he used the knowledge he had gained in the human world to guide the animals.

This story depicts Banner's journey from the human world to the forest world and his growth with his friends. Through Banner's adventure, you can learn about friendship, courage, and respect for nature. In addition, Banner's friendship with his forest friends and his leadership will give children courage and hope.

Character Appeal

Because Banner was raised by cats, he knew nothing when he first came to the forest and was always lost. However, he gradually became friends with his fellow forest creatures and began to show leadership. Banner's growth and adventures will give children courage and hope.

Sue is a strong-willed girl who teaches Banner the rules of the forest. In the last scene, they have three children together and have a happy ending. Sue's strength and kindness will surely impress children.

Rory is a bit of a fussy auntie and has a negative attitude towards Banner, but she reconciles with him after he helps her son Clay, and her catchphrase "I'm gonna kick your ass!" is sure to bring a laugh to kids.

Clay is Rory's son and is good friends with Banner and often hangs out with him. Clay's purity and friendship will surely impress children.

The Elder is Sue's grandfather and can be a bit indecisive, but his kindness and wisdom will surely impress children.

The appeal of production

"Seton Animal Stories: Squirrel's Banner" was produced as the second installment of the Seton Animal Stories series. The original story is "Hatao Squirrel", and it is directed by Masao Kuroda and character designed by Yasuji Mori, following on from the previous work "Jackie the Little Bear". It was produced in support of the International Year of the Child, and aims to teach children about the preciousness of nature and animals.

This work was broadcast on the Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (TV Asahi) network from April 7 to September 29, 1979, every Saturday from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. The series consisted of 26 episodes, each 30 minutes long. It was produced by Nippon Animation and Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, and the copyright belongs to NIPPON ANIMATION CO.,LTD.1979.

The appeal of music

The opening theme "You're Not a Cat" and the ending theme "You're a Hickory" were written by Yoshiko Kayama, composed by Akihiro Komori, and sung by Rie Asakura. These songs are sure to move children.

Evaluation of the work

"Seton's Animal Stories: Banner the Squirrel" is highly regarded as a work that aims to teach children about the preciousness of nature and animals. Children will be moved by the friendship, courage, and respect for nature depicted through Banner's adventures. The appeal of the characters, the production, and the music also add to the work's acclaim.

Recommendation

"Wild Animals by John Seton: Banner the Squirrel" is a work that I highly recommend as it aims to teach children about the preciousness of nature and animals. Children will be moved by the friendship, courage, and respect for nature depicted through Banner's adventures. The appeal of the characters, the production, and the music also enhance the appeal of this work. Please watch this work and enjoy Banner's adventures and this moving story.

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