The appeal and reviews of "Boku Patalliro!": The perfect balance of humor and adventure

I'm Patalliro! - A world of humor and adventure

The TV anime series "Boku Patalliro!", which aired from 1982 to 1983, is based on the manga of the same name by Maya Mineo, and has attracted many fans with its unique worldview and humor. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal, background, characters, story, and subsequent influence of "Boku Patalliro!". We will also introduce recommended points for viewers and related information.

■Overview of the work

"I'm Patalliro!" is a comedy anime starring the young king of Marinella, a small country floating in the South Seas, Patalliro VIII. Patalliro is a genius boy with the vitality of a cockroach and the reflexes of a cat, and he has many special skills and a hobby of teasing others. He is surrounded by unique characters such as Major Bancoran of the British Intelligence Service and the assassin Maraich, and various adventures and gags unfold.

■Broadcast information

"Boku Patalliro!" was broadcast on Fuji TV from October 9, 1982 to May 13, 1983, every Thursday from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. The broadcast time was later changed, and from October 9, 1982, it was broadcast every Saturday from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m., and from April 7, 1983, it was broadcast every Friday from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. The series consists of 49 episodes, each 30 minutes long.

■ Original story and production

The original work is the manga "Patalliro!" by Maya Mineo, which began serialization in "Hana to Yume" (Hakusensha) in 1979. The anime adaptation was produced by Fuji Television and Toei, aiming to faithfully reproduce the image of the original work. Copyright belongs to Maya Mineo/Hakusensha/Toei Animation.

■ Story

Marinella is a rich country with diamond mines, and there are endless conspiracies aimed at its wealth. Patalliro VIII overcomes numerous crises using the vitality of a cockroach and the reflexes of a cat. He is a genius boy with 18 special skills and a hobby of teasing others. Major Bangkok of the British Intelligence Service acts as his bodyguard, protecting Patalliro with his good looks and cool thinking. The tale of gags and adventures woven by characters such as Patalliro, Bangkok, and Maraich entertains viewers.

■Explanation

"Patalliro!" began serialization in Hana to Yume in 1979 and has been loved for over 26 years. The TV anime began airing in 1982, faithfully recreating the world of comedy and adventure from the original work. It became popular as a comedy anime based on the world of homosexuality, which was taboo on television at the time. After about a year and a half of airing, the movie version, "Stardust Project," was released. The song "Cook Robin Ondo," which frequently appears in the series, is known for its impact and is unforgettable once you hear it.

■Cast

The main cast includes:

• Patalliro: Fuyumi Shiraishi
• Bancoran: Kazuyuki Sogabe
• Jada: Keiko Toda
• Thatcher: Miyuki Ueda
• Bjorn: Eiko Masuyama
• Malaich: Yoshiko Fujita
• Director: Ichiro Nagai
• Etranger: Masako Ikeda
• Tommy: Satomi Mashima

■ Main staff

The key staff members are:

• Original author: Maya Mineo (published in the magazine "Hana to Yume" by Hakusensha)
• Planning: Yoshifumi Hatano, Tokizo Tsuchiya
• Producer: Akira Sasaki
• Chief Director: Nobutaka Nishizawa
• Directed by: Yoshikatsu Kasai, Takashi Hisaoka, Yugo Serigawa, and others
• Chief animation director: Kinichiro Suzuki
• Chief Designer: Isamu Tsuchida
• Music: Nozomi Aoki

■Main Characters

The main characters are:

Patalliro (Patalliro de Mariner VIII)

Age 10. King of Marinella. A super genius who graduated from university at the age of 9, the protagonist is a self-centered man who enjoys teasing people. Although his life is targeted by numerous organizations, he has the tenacity of a cockroach and gets through it with jokes and reckless drive. He is also a mass of adult diseases, including diabetes and high blood pressure.

Bancoran (Jack Barbarossa Bancoran)

He is a major with a license to kill and is an agent of the British intelligence service, MI6. He is also known as the "Pretty Boy Killer" and there is no beautiful boy who doesn't love him. He is a pro among pros and only takes off his gloves when he sleeps. He has no interest in women, but he seems to have a special affection for Patalliro's mother, Etrange.

Maraich

He is an assassin whose murderous skills were trained by Count Laerken, the No. 2 of the International Diamond Export Organization. He fails to assassinate Bangkok, but quits being an assassin due to his "strong persuasion." He later becomes Bangkok's mistress and lives with him in an apartment. He is a stylish, caring, and beautiful boy.

■Subtitle

The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: "Beautiful Boy Killer" (April 8, 1982)
• Episode 2: "Flowers Fall on a Foggy Night" (April 15, 1982)
• Episode 3: "Roses on the Grave" (April 22, 1982)
• Episode 4: "Patalliro in Danger!" (April 29, 1982)
• Episode 5: "Malaich, the Angel of Death" (May 13, 1982)
• Episode 6: "Sad Etranger" (May 20, 1982)
• Episode 7: "Kung Fu Rampage!" (May 27, 1982)
• Episode 8: "From Patalliro with Love" (June 3, 1982)
• Episode 9: "Sakura Blizzard" (June 17, 1982)
• Episode 10: "Snow Falling on Marinella" (June 24, 1982)
• Episode 11: "Malaich Malaich" (July 8, 1982)
• Episode 12: "Marinella's Vampire" (July 22, 1982)
• Episode 13: "Take Over America!" (July 29, 1982)
• Episode 14: "Patalliro VII and VIII" (1982/8/12)
• Episode 15: "Prince Maraich" (August 26, 1982)
• Episode 16: "The Legend of Diamonds" (September 2, 1982)
• Episode 17: The Targeted Red Mermaid (September 9, 1982)
• Episode 18: "Shine, Onion!" (September 16, 1982)
• Episode 19: "Journey to the Moon" (September 23, 1982)
• Episode 20: "Bancoran Dies!" (September 30, 1982)
• Episode 21: "Super Robot Plasma X" (1982/10/9)
• Episode 22: "Plasma Love" (1982/10/16)
• Episode 23: "License to Kill" (10/23/1982)
• Episode 24: "Jack, Go!" (1982/10/30)
• Episode 25: "Plasma Papa" (November 6, 1982)
• Episode 26: "Patalliro VIII and X" (1982/11/13)
• Episode 27: "24 Hours of Teasing" (1982/11/20)
• Episode 28: "The Story of the Loyalty Tree" (1982/11/27)
• Episode 29: "The Return of the Assassin" (December 4, 1982)
• Episode 30: "My Lovely Purara" (1982/12/11)
• Episode 31: "The Captive of the Germanic Castle" (1982/12/18)
• Episode 32: "Kitty is Kitty" (1982/12/25)
• Episode 33: "I'll Wait" (1/8/1983)
• Episode 34: "Purara After All" (1983/1/15)
• Episode 35: "When the Snow Stops" (January 22, 1983)
• Episode 36: "Patalliro Incident" (1/29/1983)
• Episode 37: "Sunflowers of Versailles" (February 5, 1983)
• Episode 38: "I Love Malaich" (February 12, 1983)
• Episode 39: "That Man, Bangkok" (1983/2/19)
• Episode 40: "Purara's Brother" (February 26, 1983)
• Episode 41: "The Season of Malaich" (March 5, 1983)
• Episode 42: "Patalliro Great Gathering" (March 12, 1983)
• Episode 43: "Death Love for Bancoran" (March 19, 1983)
• Episode 44: "Phantom" (March 26, 1983)
• Episode 45: "Ah, Flowery New School Term" (April 8, 1983)
• Episode 46: "Purara's First Love" (April 15, 1983)
• Episode 47: "Goodbye Afro" (April 22, 1983)
• Episode 48: "London Airport in the Fog" (May 6, 1983)
• Episode 49: "London Airport in the Fog, Part 2" (May 13, 1983)

■ Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs are as follows:

Opening Theme

• Song name: "Patalliro!"
• Lyricist: Kaoru Ito
• Composer: Kaoru Ito
• Arrangement: Nozomi Aoki
• Vocals: Fusako Fujimoto

Ending Theme 1

• Song title: "Beauty is a Sin"
• Lyricist: Kaoru Ito
• Composer: Kaoru Ito
• Arrangement: Nobuyuki Nakamura
• Vocals: Eri Takeda

Ending Theme 2

• Song name: "Cock Robin Ondo"
• Lyricist: Nobu Tanaka
• Composer: Nozomi Aoki
• Arrangement: Nozomi Aoki
• Vocals: Slapstick, Fuyumi Shiraishi

■The appeal of the work

The appeal of "I'm Patalliro!" lies in its unique world of humor and adventure. Patalliro's cockroach-like vitality, cat-like reflexes, and his penchant for teasing others not only make viewers laugh, but also leave a deep impression on them as a character. In addition, the story woven by unique characters such as Bancoran and Maraich provides new surprises and laughs every time.

Another feature of "Boku Patalliro!" is that it is a comedy anime based on the world of homosexuality. At the time, it was a taboo subject on television, which gave viewers a fresh surprise. In addition, the "Cook Robin Ondo" song, which appears frequently in the show, is a memorable song for its impact and humor.

■ Influence of the work

"Boku Patalliro!" won many fans with its unique worldview and humor, and had a major impact on the anime culture of the 1980s. It is especially praised for expanding the possibilities of comedy anime. The release of the movie version, "Stardust Project," also became a hot topic, further increasing the popularity of the work.

The original manga "Patalliro!" has been serialized for over 26 years and continues to be loved by a wide range of generations. Its anime adaptation has made it known to even more people and established the work as a work by Maya Mineo.

■Recommended points for viewers

"I'm Patalliro!" is recommended for those who want to enjoy the world of comedy and adventure. Patalliro's unique character and the adventures of the unique characters surrounding him will not only make viewers laugh, but will also warm their hearts. In addition, the fact that it is a comedy anime based on the world of homosexuality will provide viewers with a new perspective.

In addition, you can enjoy songs such as "Cook Robin Ondo", so it is also recommended for music lovers. The series has 49 episodes in total, and each episode has a different story and jokes, so you will never get bored.

Related information

The following information is related to "Boku Patalliro!":

Original manga

The original manga "Patalliro!" by Maya Mineo was serialized in "Hana to Yume" (Hakusensha) from 1979 and has been loved for over 26 years. It became known to even more people after being made into an anime, and established the status of Maya Mineo's work.

Movie version

The movie version of "I'm Patalliro!", "Stardust Project", was released after the TV anime finished broadcasting. It became a hot topic as it further increased the popularity of the TV anime.

music

The theme song and insert songs of "Boku Patalliro!" are memorable songs for their impact and humor. In particular, "Cook Robin Ondo" is known as a song that leaves an unforgettable impact once you hear it.

Character Merchandise

Many character products based on "I'm Patalliro!" were also released. Figures and goods featuring Patalliro, Bancoran, Maraich, and others became popular among fans.

Conclusion

"I'm Patalliro!" is a work that allows you to enjoy a world of humor and adventure. Patalliro's unique character and the adventures of the unique characters surrounding him will not only make viewers laugh, but will also warm their hearts. In addition, the fact that it is a comedy anime based on the world of homosexuality will provide viewers with a new perspective. The series consists of 49 episodes, each of which has a different story and jokes, so you will never get bored of watching it. Be sure to watch "I'm Patalliro!" and enjoy its unique world view and humor.