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Cybot Robotchi: The appeal of this nostalgic comedy anime and its background

Introduction

"Cybot Robotchi," which aired from 1982 to 1983, is a comedy anime beloved by many viewers. This anime was produced by NAC and aired on TV Tokyo, based on the original idea of ​​Toyohiro Ando and Ken Ishikawa. The unique characters and humorous storyline are still popular with many fans today. In this article, we will introduce the appeal and background of "Cybot Robotchi," as well as detailed information about it.

story

This comedy anime is set in Yamakawa Village, a rural area somewhere in Japan, and depicts the chaos that unfolds between Robocchi, a cybot created by Dr. Deco, and the unique villagers. Robocchi is a boy-like cybot with the intelligence of an elementary school student, full of curiosity, and a little bit of a pervert. Robocchi and the villagers spend their days having fun, but the story becomes even more exciting when Highbrow, an evil genius scientist, appears, who is after the cybot's secrets.

Commentary

"Cybot Robotchi" is a comedy anime created by Toyohiro Ando and manga artist Ken Ishikawa. It was produced by NAC, with character design by Dynamic Planning, which has worked on "Groizer X". In 1983, it was dubbed into Cantonese and aired under the title "Long Bobo" as part of the children's program "430 Pushes the Shuttle" on Hong Kong TV station Wi-Fi. As such, it is a work that has gained popularity not only in Japan but also overseas.

cast

• Robotchi: Natsumi Sakuma
• Dr. Deco: Hiroshi Masuoka
• Yukino Kurumi: Yoko Kawanami
• Yukino Sachiko: Eiko Yamada
• Highbrow: Hideyuki Umezu

Main Staff

• Producer: Hirofumi Toida
• Series Composition: Toyohiro Ando
• Character design: Dynamic Planning
• Assistant Director: Hiroyuki Kamii
• Producers: Heita Gotsu (TV Tokyo), Hiroshi Toida (Nac)
• Screenplay: Toyohiro Ando, ​​Ayuko Anzai, Hiroshi Sakisaka, Susumu Yoshida, Hideki Sonoda, Yoshiyuki Suga
• Directed by: Masayuki Kojima, Tatsuya Kasahara
• Animation directors: Takao Suzuki, Noboru Akiyama, Kinuko Izumi, Hiromi Muranaka
• Art director: Masayoshi Banno
• Background: Studio Jack
• Photo: Studio Wood
• Director of photography: Yosuke Moriguchi
• Effects: Yozo Kataoka
• Edited by Junko Yoneyamauchi
• Developed by Tokyo Developing Laboratory
• Music: Jun Irie
• Sound Production: Prosen Studio
• Animation Production: NAC
• Produced by: TV Tokyo, NAC

Main Characters

• Robocchi : A boy-type cybot created by Professor Deco. He has the intelligence of an elementary school student, and although he is a bit perverted, he has a straightforward personality and is full of curiosity. He has a propeller and drill on his head, missiles on his arms, and a memory camera with 3D vision on his body.
• Dr. Deco : A veterinarian and engineering doctor who created the Cybots and Mechanimals. His real name is Bokota Decoyama. In addition to robots, he has many naughty inventions, but he also dreams of creating an amusement park called "Cybot Land" for the Cybots.
• Yukino Kurumi : A fifth grade elementary school student. A bright and kind girl who doesn't discriminate against cybots. She's good friends with Robocchi.
• Sachiko Yukino : Kurumi's older sister, a blonde female police officer with a nice body. She patrols the village on her motorcycle in a miniskirt. She is the object of admiration for Dr. Deco and the villagers.
• Highbrow : An evil genius scientist who has a secret base on a volcanic island. He is the arch enemy of Robocchi and Professor Deco, and challenges them with various machines.

Main Robot Items

• Cybot : A humanoid robot created by Professor Deco, including Robocchi. There are many others, such as the sumo wrestler-type Sekitori and the lumberjack-type Yosaku.
• Mechanimals : Animal-shaped robots created by Professor Deco. There are police dog-shaped Hot Doc and crow-shaped Caracara Crow.

subtitle

• Episode 1: It's here! Crazy Robot Bocchi (1982/10/07)
• Episode 2: Hunting the Stupid Cybot (1982/10/14)
• Episode 3: Who's Going to Win Baseball? (1982/10/21)
• Episode 4: Heart Pants of Love (1982/10/28)
• Episode 5: The Great Darling Rescue Mission (1982/11/04)
• Episode 6: The Tengu Mountain Ghost Incident (11/11/1982)
• Episode 7: The Circus Trap After the Typhoon (1982/11/18)
• Episode 8: The Great Marathon Race (1982/11/25)
• Episode 9: Panic in Yamakawa Village (1982/12/02)
• Episode 10: Treasure Island Adventure (1982/12/09)
• Episode 11: I Love Skiing (1982/12/16)
• Episode 12: The Flying Christmas Cake (1982/12/23)
• Episode 13: Robocchi's Martial Arts No. 1 (1982/12/30)
• Episode 14: Crazy Movies (1983/01/06)
• Episode 15: Strange UFO Aliens (1983/01/13)
• Episode 16: Robocchi's Matchmaking Mission (1983/01/20)
• Episode 17: Yamakawa Village is a Paradise (1983/01/27)
• Episode 18: The Mysterious Detective Robocchi Appears (1983/02/03)
• Episode 19: The Fearsome Dream Maker (1983/02/10)
• Episode 20: Another Challenge! Baseball with Tears (1983/02/17)
• Episode 21: A Man's Battle: Beauty Contest (1983/02/24)
• Episode 22: Robocchi's SOS is Stolen (1983/03/03)
• Episode 23: The Android in Trouble (1983/03/10)
• Episode 24: The Yamakawa Village Grand Prix (1983/03/17)
• Episode 25: The Mysterious Legend of the Golden Bird (1983/03/24)
• Episode 26: The Tale of Urashima Jiro (1983/03/31)
• Episode 27: Robocchi's Adventure (1983/04/06)
• Episode 28: The Shameless Invisible Machine (1983/04/13)
• Episode 29: Demon Slayer Above the Clouds (1983/04/20)
• Episode 30: A Big Guy Has Arrived (1983/04/27)
• Episode 31: The Cheating Plan of Friendship (1983/05/04)
• Episode 32: Robocchi's Adventure Journey Part 2 (1983/05/11)
• Episode 33: Robocchi's Journey Through Time (1983/05/18)
• Episode 34: The Scary Birthday Party (1983/05/25)
• Episode 35: The Glorious Comeback Goal (1983/06/01)
• Episode 36: Highbrow Forever (1983/06/08)
• Episode 37: Defeat the Naughty Mouse (1983/06/15)
• Episode 38: The World Race (1983/06/22)
• Episode 39: The Dream of Cybot Land (1983/06/29)

Theme songs and music

• OP1
  • "Cybot Robocchi"
  • Lyricist: Yukari Sunato
  • Composer: Tetsuro Oda
  • Arrangement: Jun Irie
  • Vocals: Yukari Sunato
• ED1
  • "Yay, yay, yay..."
  • Lyricist: Yukari Sunato
  • Composer: Jun Irie
  • Arrangement: Jun Irie
  • Vocals: Yukari Sunato

Broadcast information

"Cybot Robotchi" was broadcast on TV Tokyo from October 7, 1982 to June 29, 1983. There are 39 episodes in total, and the broadcast times are as follows.

• October 7, 1982 - February 24, 1983: Every Thursday 19:00-19:30 (up to episode 21)
• March 3, 1983 - June 29, 1983: Every Wednesday 19:30-20:00 (up to episode 39)

Background and influences

"Cybot Robotchi" is a work that showed new possibilities for comedy anime in the Japanese anime industry in the early 1980s. In particular, with Dynamic Planning in charge of character design, it had a strong visual impact and was very popular with children. It was also successfully broadcast in Hong Kong, and it can be said that it played a part in the spread of Japanese anime overseas.

Character Appeal

Robocchi is a fascinating character with his curious and slightly perverted personality. He is packed with unique gimmicks, such as the propeller and drill on his head, the missiles on his arms, and the 3D memory camera on his torso, which entertain the viewers. In addition, each character's unique personality, such as Dr. Deco's naughty inventions, Kurumi Yukino's kindness, Sachiko Yukino's beauty, and her presence as a highbrow villain, add excitement to the story.

The appeal of the episode

Each episode is a perfect blend of humor and action, so viewers will never tire of it. For example, in episode 1, "Here Comes Robocchi!", Robocchi makes his first appearance and surprises the villagers with his humorous antics. Also, in episode 39, "The Dream of Cybot Land," Professor Deco's dream comes true, and the Cybots have a very moving time. Through these episodes, viewers can feel the growth of Robocchi and the villagers.

The appeal of music

The theme song "Cybot Robocchi" and the ending song "Wai Wai Wai..." were written by Sunato Yukari and composed and arranged by Irie Jun, and they liven up the atmosphere of the work. In particular, the opening song "Cybot Robocchi" was composed by Oda Tetsuro and its catchy melody was loved by many viewers. These songs further enrich the worldview of the work and are memorable to viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Cybot Robotchi" was highly praised as a gag anime and was especially popular with children. The story, which exquisitely combines humor and action, the unique characters, and the memorable music enhance the appeal of this work. It has also been successfully broadcast overseas, and has an international influence.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

• Humorous Storyline : Each episode is filled with humor and action to keep the audience entertained.
• Characters with Unique Personalities : The characters, including Robocchi, are all unique and beloved by viewers.
• Memorable music : The theme song and ending theme songs set the mood of the film and leave a lasting impression on viewers.
• International influence : The success of the show in Hong Kong contributed to the popularity of Japanese anime overseas.

"Cybot Robotchi" is a comedy anime from the 1980s that is still loved by many fans today. Please watch this work and experience its charm.