The appeal and evaluation of Furiten-kun: A must-read review for anime fans

Furiten-kun - Movie reviews and details

overview

Furiten-kun is a Japanese anime film released in 1981. It is based on the manga of the same name by Masashi Ueda and is known as a mahjong-themed comedy film. It was released by Toho and directed by Taku Sugiyama, Takao Yotsuji, and Hiroshi Yoshida. It was produced by NAC and released in theaters.

story

The story of "Furiten-kun" depicts the protagonist, Furiten-kun, struggling in the world of mahjong. Furiten-kun grows as he uses the rules and strategies of mahjong to compete against various opponents. It is a story with plenty of comedy elements, and allows viewers to experience the fun and depth of mahjong.

character

Furiten-kun: The main character. He is a top-class mahjong player, and grows as he battles various opponents. He has a comical personality that is appealing.
Other characters: The unique players surrounding Furiten-kun. Each has their own strategy and personality, and plays an important role in adding excitement to the story.

Background

Furiten-kun is based on a manga by Ueda Masashi. The manga was serialized in Monthly Modern Mahjong, Monthly Mahjong Original, and Monthly Gambling Punch and published by Takeshobo. Due to the popularity of the manga, it was decided to adapt it into a film, which was released in 1981. It was directed by Sugiyama Taku, Yotsuji Takao, and Yoshida Hiroshi, and produced by NAC. Toho distributed the film, which was released in theaters.

Recognition and Awards

"Furiten-kun" was highly praised as a mahjong-themed comedy film. It was especially praised for its storyline, which cleverly incorporated mahjong rules and strategies, and for the portrayal of the characters' unique personalities. In addition, the mahjong boom was in full swing at the time of its release, and the film rode that trend to attract a large audience. Although it has not received any specific awards, it is still loved by many people today, as a work beloved by mahjong and anime fans.

Recommended points

"Furiten-kun" is a comedy movie with a mahjong theme that you can enjoy. The following points are especially recommended.

• A story that skillfully incorporates the rules and strategies of mahjong
• Characters' personalities come through clearly
• There are plenty of comedy elements, so you can enjoy it while laughing.
• A work loved by mahjong and anime fans

Related Titles

We also recommend the manga works by Masashi Ueda, the original author of "Furiten-kun." In particular, the works serialized in "Monthly Modern Mahjong," "Monthly Mahjong Original," and "Monthly Gambling Punch" are content that allows you to feel the fun and depth of mahjong. There are also many anime movies and dramas with the same mahjong theme, which you can enjoy as well.

How to watch

"Furiten-kun" can be viewed on DVD and Blu-ray. It can also be viewed on some video distribution services. For specific viewing methods, please check the official website of each service.

summary

"Furiten-kun" is a highly acclaimed comedy film with a mahjong theme. The storyline skillfully incorporates the rules and strategies of mahjong, and the characters' personalities are well-drawn, making it a fun film to watch while laughing at. It is loved by mahjong and anime fans alike, and is still loved by many people today. Please give it a watch.