A thorough evaluation of the moving and educational value of "Love School Cuore Monogatari"

The Story of School of Love, Cuore - A touching story of friendship and growth

The TV anime series "Cuore: The School of Love," which aired in 1981, is based on Edmond de Amicis' masterpiece novel "Cuore." This anime won the Child Welfare Culture Encouragement Award in 1981, and captivated many viewers with its moving story and deep human drama. Below, we will introduce detailed information and the appeal of this work.

Overview

"Cuore Monogatari: School of Love" is set in Turin, Italy at the end of the 19th century and tells the story of the growth and friendship of Enrico, a fourth-grader, and his friends. It was broadcast on the Mainichi Broadcasting System (TBS) from April 3 to September 25, 1981, for a total of 26 episodes, 30 minutes long every Friday from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.

story

Enrico advances to the fourth grade and meets his new teacher, Mrs. Belponi. At first, Enrico is afraid of the strict teacher, but he gradually comes to understand her deep intelligence and humanity, and grows together with his friends. Enrico writes his own stories in his diary, recording the daily life and special events with his friends.

Commentary

"School of Love Cuore Story" is an animated adaptation of the omnibus novel "Cuore" by Edmond de Amicis, the original author of "3000 Leagues in Search of Mother." It faithfully portrays the themes of human love, friendship, and growth contained in the original work, and has received high praise, including winning the 1981 Child Welfare Culture Encouragement Award.

cast

• Enrico: Yoshiko Fujita
• Nino: Katsue Miwa
• Alberto: Hidekatsu Shibata
• Adriana: Masaru Saito
• Sylvia: Kaoru Kurosu
• Professor Perponi: Mikio Terashima
• De Rossi: Reiko Suzuki
• Carlone: ​​Yuko Maruyama
• Roberti: Rumiko Ukai
• Colletch: Kazue Komiya

Main Staff

• Based on the original work "Cuore" by Edmond de Amicis
• Setting: Italy
• Original: 35mm/m FUJI color
• Produced by: Koichi Motohashi
• Production management: Mitsuru Takakuwa
• Planning: Shoji Sato
• Music: Katsuhisa Hattori
• Directed by: Eiji Okabe
• Producer: Shigeo Endo
• Screenplay: Ryuzo Nakanishi, Michio Sato, Kiichi Ishii
• Character design: Isamu Kumada, Susumu Shiraume
• Animation director: Shuno Nobe (odd numbers), Hirokazu Ishino (even numbers)
• Art director: Jiro Kono
• Director of photography: Ogihara Toru
• Recording Director: Shigeharu Shiba
• Color specification: Mitsu Komori
• Artwork by Kobayashi Katsutoshi, Yamagishi Hiroshi, Sugaya Tomoo, Iioka Mariko, Okamura Takashi, Saito Yasuko, Imaizumi Emiko, Togawa Toshinobu, Kawasuji Yutaka, Ishizu Kazuko, Saijo Yoshitaka, Anime Toro Toro, Studio Unicorn, Trans Arts, Kino Pro, Arai Yoshiko, Morinaka Masaharu, Yamamoto Minako, Aoshima Masakazu, Sato Hiroaki, Studio Jaffs, Nagaoka Yasushi, Shimura Yoshiko
• Finishing touches: Studio Robin
• Background: Studio Uni, Production I
• Photo: Trans Arts
• Recording production: Audio-visual systems
• Audio editing: Kunio Kuwahara
• Effect: Yasufumi Yoda
• Recording studio: Taihei Studio, Sound Mixing Studio
• Photo lab: Tokyo Photo lab
• Title: Akira Michikawa
• Positive editing: Takeshi Seyama, Negative editing: Hidetoshi Kamitono
• Storyboard: Fumio Kurokawa, Shigeo Koshi, Eiji Okabe, Yuki Suzuki, Yukio Okazaki, Norihiro Watanabe, Yukihiko Uchida, Ken Inoue
• Assistant Director: Shigeo Koshi
• Assistant Directors: Shigeo Koshi, Yukio Okazaki, Toru Ogiwara, Yuki Suzuki
• Production desk: Koichi Yano
• Production progress: Tadashi Sato, Hiroshi Aoyama, Kojiro Tsutsumi
• Production cooperation: Trans Arts
• Production: Nippon Animation
• Produced by: Mainichi Broadcasting System, Nippon Animation
• Planning and production: Nippon Animation

subtitle

• 01: First Day of School (1981/04/03)
• 02: Brave Robetti (1981/04/10)
• 03: My Classmates: Delinquent Boy Franchi (1981/04/17)
• 04: In the Attic (1981/04/24)
• 05: Calabrian Boy (1981/05/01)
• 06: Best Friend Garlone (1981/05/08)
• 07: The Little Chimney Sweep (1981/05/15)
• 08: The Principal's Tears (1981/05/22)
• 09: The King and the Koretschs (1981/05/29)
• 10: Antonio the Plasterer Boy (1981/06/05)
• 11: Garoffi's Gift (1981/06/12)
• 12: Becchi the Bullied (1981/06/19)
• 13: 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (Part 1) (1981/06/26)
• 14: 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (Part 2) (1981/07/03)
• 15: Presico, the Blacksmith's son (1981/07/10)
• 16: The Secret of Julio (1981/07/17)
• 17: Staldy's Library (1981/07/24)
• 18: Summer Vacation on the Po River (1981/07/31)
• 19: Summer in the Alps (1981/08/07)
• 20: A Summer Night's Happenings: Dad's Secret (1981/08/14)
• 21: Go for it! Charine Circus Family (1981/08/21)
• 22: The care of "Dad" that only the cross knows (1981/08/28)
• 23: A Gift from Dad (1981/09/04)
• 24: Franchi, the delinquent boy who ran away from school (1981/09/11)
• 25: The Substitute Boy (1981/09/18)
• 26: Picnic and Farewell (1981/09/25)

Related Titles

• 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
• MARCO

Theme songs and music

Opening Theme

• Song Name: Cuore Monogatari
• Lyricist: Akira Ito
• Composer: Yasushi Akutagawa
• Arrangement: Katsuhisa Hattori
• Vocals: Eri Takeda, Tokyo Children's Choir (Canyon Records)

Ending Theme

• Song Name: White Diary
• Lyricist: Akira Ito
• Composer: Yasushi Akutagawa
• Arrangement: Katsuhisa Hattori
• Vocals: Tokyo Children's Choir (Canyon Records)

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Cuore Monogatari" is a touching story about friendship, growth, and human love. Through the daily lives of Enrico and his friends, viewers can feel their growth and change of heart. In particular, Mr. Belponi's perfect balance of strictness and kindness plays an important role in encouraging the children's growth.

This work also firmly incorporates the essence of the original "Cuore" while allowing you to enjoy the visuals with the expressiveness that only anime can offer. The character designs and background art are beautiful, and the atmosphere of late 19th century Italy is realistically reproduced.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of the work. The music by Katsuhisa Hattori not only deepens the moving story, but also provides melodies that resonate with the hearts of viewers. The opening theme "Cuore Monogatari" and the ending theme "Shiroi Nikki" are masterpieces that were loved by many children at the time and are still fondly remembered today.

Recommendation to viewers

"Cuore: School of Love" is a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations, from children to adults. It is especially recommended for those who like stories of friendship and growth. Also, those who have read the original work "Cuore" will be able to enjoy the interpretations and expressions that are unique to the anime.

This work won the Child Welfare Culture Encouragement Award in 1981, and the content has a positive impact on children. It is also recommended to watch it with the whole family. Please experience the heartwarming story of Enrico and his friends.

summary

"Cuore: The School of Love" is a moving anime based on Edmond de Amicis' masterpiece "Cuore." With a story about friendship, growth, and human love, beautiful visuals, and heartwarming music, this work is enjoyable for both children and adults. Please watch it and experience the moving story.