The appeal and evaluation of "Hoero Bun Bun": A must-read review for anime fans

Hoero Bun Bun - Hoero Bun Bun - Reviews and Recommendations

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

October 9, 1980 - July 9, 1981
October 9, 1980 - July 9, 1981 Every Thursday 19:00 - 19:30
30 minutes per episode, total of 38 episodes

■Broadcasting station

・Tokyo 12 Channel

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 38

■Original Story

・Original work: Morimi Murano

■ Director

・Chief Director, Director: Shigeru Omachi ・Sub-Director: Shuichi Masaki

■ Production

Produced by Tokyo 12 Channel, Wako Productions

■ Story

Soon after he was born, the puppy Bunbun was put in a mandarin orange crate and sent down a river. Bunbun sets out on a journey to find his mother, and on the way he meets Nora, a kind old dog, and many other friends, and grows stronger as he learns the skills of survival.

■Explanation

This animal animation is based on the manga "Hoero Bobo" by manga artist Murano Morimi. It follows Bunbun, a male puppy abandoned by humans, as he grows up in a society of stray dogs. This work was broadcast in Japan in the early 1980s and continued to be loved by children. Through Bunbun's adventures and growth, it depicts friendship, family ties, and the harshness of life. The anime faithfully reproduces the essence of the original work while enriching the story through visual expression and music.

■Cast

Bunbun/Minori Matsushima Nora/Masaaki Maeda Big/Isamu Tanonaka

■ Main staff

Original story by Murano Morimi (published by Tokuma Shoten and serialized in Monthly TV Land)
・Planning: Sumio Takahashi (Wako Productions)
Producers: Heita Gotsu (Tokyo 12 Channel), Saburo Goda (Wako Productions)
・Production desk: Kenji Sugiyama ・Chief director, director: Shigeru Omachi ・Sub-director: Shuichi Masaki ・Director of photography: Masayuki Hirono ・Music: Keigo Tsunoda, Tetsuo Ueno ・Sound director: Koichi Chiba ・Sound producer: Keiko Senda ・Sound production: Cruise ・Development: Tokyo Development Laboratory ・Production: Tokyo 12 Channel, Wako Productions

■ Main Characters

Bunbun is the main character. A male puppy who was abandoned by his owner, a fighting dog breeder. He becomes a stray dog ​​and sets out on a journey to find his mother.
Nora is an old stray dog ​​who becomes a parent figure to the young Bunbun and teaches him the harshness of life.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Searching for his mother... a puppy swept down the river (1980/10/09)
Episode 2: Searching for Mother...The Rules of Stray Dogs (1980/10/16)
Episode 3: Looking for my mother...I'm going to be a stray dog ​​(1980/10/23)
Episode 4: Searching for his mother... Bunbun sets out on a journey (1980/10/30)
Episode 5: Searching for Mother... Lucky the Fighting Dog's Friendship (1980/11/06)
Episode 6: Searching for Mother... Bunbun's First Love (1980/11/13)
Episode 7: Searching for Mother... Bunbun's Narrow Shutdown (1980/11/20)
Episode 8: Looking for Mother... Whistling in a Ghost Town (1980/11/27)
Episode 9: Searching for Mother...A Town Without Dogs (1980/12/04)
Episode 10: Searching for Mother...Ponta in High Heels (1980/12/11)
Episode 11: Searching for his mother... Bunbun fights in the circus (1980/12/18)
Episode 12: Looking for my mother... Mom is in a wire cage (1980/12/25)
Episode 13: Looking for my mother... What does my mother look like? (1981/01/08)
Episode 14: Searching for Mother...Fire-breathing Gun (1981/01/15)
Episode 15: Finding Mother...Surviving in the Desert (1981/01/22)
Episode 16: Searching for Mother...Don't Let the Storm Get You Down (1981/01/29)
Episode 17: Searching for Mother... Stray Dog's Castle (1981/02/05)
Episode 18: Searching for Mother...Run into the Storm! SOS (1981/02/12)
Episode 19: Searching for Mother...The Town with the Grim Reaper (1981/02/19)
Episode 20: Searching for Mother...The Miracle of the Forest of Flames (1981/02/26)
Episode 21: Searching for Mother...The Dogfighter's Trap (1981/03/05)
Episode 22: Searching for Mother...Aim for the Town Where Mom Is (1981/03/12)
Episode 23: Searching for Mother...Brawl/Dog Fighting Arena (1981/03/19)
Episode 24: Looking for my mother...that's my mother's voice (1981/03/26)
Episode 25: The day I meet my mom... Mom, I'm Bunbun (Special, 1981/04/09)
Episode 26: Searching for Mother...A New Journey (1981/04/16)
Episode 27: Searching for Mother...Mama's Ark (1981/04/23)
Episode 28: Looking for Mother... Wanwan's Great Escape (1981/04/30)
Episode 29: Searching for Mother...Five Little Dogs (1981/05/07)
Episode 30: Searching for Mother... Showdown on the Grassland (1981/05/14)
Episode 31: Searching for Mother...The Vanishing Beast (1981/05/21)
・Episode 32: Searching for Mother...The Cave of Death (1981/05/28)
Episode 33: Searching for Mother...Duel at the Dogfighting Arena (1981/06/04)
・Episode 34: Searching for Mother... Stray Dog Friendship (1981/06/11)
Episode 35: Looking for my mother... Mommy is calling me (1981/06/18)
Episode 36: Looking for my mother...My mother disappeared into the sky (1981/06/25)
Episode 37: Searching for Mother...A Town of Gunfights (1981/07/02)
Episode 38: Looking for my mother...Mom, don't go anywhere anymore (1981/07/09)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・A long journey ・Lyrics by Morimi Murano and Yuji Amemiya ・Composition by Keigo Tsunoda ・Arrangement by Tetsuo Ueno ・Singer by Kaori Matsuo

・ED1
・Mama's Serenade・Lyrics by Yuji Amemiya・Composition by Keigo Tsunoda・Arrangement by Tetsuo Ueno・Singer by Kaori Matsuo

■Review

"Hoero Bun Bun" is a Japanese anime television series that aired in the early 1980s and is based on the manga "Hoero Bobo" by Morimi Murano. The series tells the story of Bun Bun, a puppy abandoned by a dog-fighting breeder, who grows up through his journey to find his mother. The anime depicts Bun Bun's adventures and growth, as well as the bonds of friendship and family, and the harshness of life.

Bunbun's character evokes deep empathy from viewers. Abandoned at birth, he sets out on a journey to find his mother, but faces many difficulties along the way. However, Bunbun never gives up, and grows together with his friends. His story gives courage and hope to children, and is also a moving one for adults.

The anime was produced by Tokyo 12 Channel and Wako Productions, with chief director Shigeru Omachi and sub-director Shuichi Masaki taking the lead. The music was composed by Keigo Kakuta and Tetsuo Ueno, and the theme song "Harukanaru Tabiji" and the ending theme "Mama no Serenade" were sung by Kaori Matsuo. These songs play a role in further deepening the emotional impact of the story.

Each episode follows Bunbun's journey and explores a different theme. For example, in episode 5, "The Friendship of Lucky the Fighting Dog," Bunbun meets Lucky the fighting dog and learns the power of friendship. In episode 11, "Bunbun Fights in the Circus," Bunbun discovers his own strength through his experience in the circus. And in episode 25, "The Day I Meet Mom... Mom, It's Me, Bunbun," Bunbun is finally reunited with his mother, making for a touching story.

This anime has not only been loved by children, but has also been an inspiring work for adults. Bunbun's journey gives courage and hope to viewers, and reminds them of the importance of family ties and friendship. The anime production staff faithfully reproduced the essence of the original work while enriching the story through visual expression and music. For this reason, "Hoero Bunbun" has become one of the most highly regarded Japanese television anime of the 1980s.

■Recommendation

"Hoero Bun Bun" is a touching anime that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. It is especially recommended for those who like stories that depict the importance of family ties and friendship. Also, those who are interested in Japanese TV anime from the 1980s should not miss this work. Through Bun Bun's adventures and growth, viewers can feel courage and hope. We hope you will experience this touching story.

Furthermore, to understand this anime more deeply, I recommend reading the original manga "Hoero Bobo." By comparing the differences between the original and the anime, you will be able to understand the background of the story and the growth of the characters more deeply. Also, I would like you to listen to the theme song "Harukanaru Tabiji" and the ending theme "Mama no Serenade." These songs play a role in further deepening the emotion of the story.

"Hoero Bun Bun" is a moving anime that gives courage and hope to its viewers. Through Bun Bun's journey, viewers will be able to reaffirm the importance of family ties and friendship, and discover their own strength. This work is one of the most highly acclaimed Japanese TV anime of the 1980s, and I hope many people will see it.