A thorough review of Shin-Ei's version of Perman episode 3!

Perman (Shin-Ei version) - The eternal hero and his friends

■Overview of the work

"Perman" is a nationally popular anime series based on the original work by Fujiko F. Fujio, produced by Shin-Ei Animation and broadcast on TV Asahi from 1983 to 1987. It was a long-running series of 526 episodes, airing every Monday to Saturday, with repeat broadcasts on Tuesdays. The 22-minute broadcast was beloved by children as a way to brighten up their after-school time.

■ Story

Mitsuo Suwa is an elementary school student who was given the "Perman Set" by Birdman, who came from Planet Bird, and acts as a hero of justice. By wearing the Perman Set, he gains 6,600 times the power and the ability to fly at a speed of 119 km per hour. Mitsuo forms the Perman Team with Booby, Paruko, and Paryan, who also have Perman Sets, and they work hard to defeat villains and deal with natural disasters. However, Perman's true identity is a secret, and he cannot tell even his family and friends. Therefore, Mitsuo struggles every day to balance his life as an elementary school student with his activities as Perman.

■Explanation

"Perman" is a work that features Fujiko F. Fujio's unique humor and warm storytelling. The protagonist, Mitsuo, is an ordinary elementary school student, but he struggles to fulfill his mission as a hero with a strong sense of justice. While he gains superhuman abilities through the power of the Perman Set, Mitsuo faces the difficulty of using his powers and keeping them secret. Each member of the Perman team is unique, and there are many episodes that depict the importance of teamwork and the value of friendship. The presence of a strict leader, Birdman, is also an important factor in supporting Mitsuo and his friends' growth.

This anime not only gives children dreams and hope, but also teaches them the courage to face difficulties and the importance of bonds with friends, making it a truly "national masterpiece." Shin-Ei Animation's production has brought out the best in the original work, creating characters beloved by viewers.

■Cast

・Perman (Mitsuo) / Katsue Miwa・Booby / Hiroshi Otake・Perko / Eiko Masuyama・Peryan / Kaneta Kimotsuki・Birdman / Yoshito Yasuhara・Ganko / Yukiko Nashiba・Papa / Kan Tokumaru・Mama / Akiko Tsuboi・Michiko / Masako Miura・Kabao / Kiyonobu Suzuki・Sabu / Shigeru Chiba

■ Main staff

・Original work / Fujiko F. Fujio・Director / Harada Masuji・Supervision / Suzuki Shinichi・General Director / Sasagawa Hiroshi・General Animation Director / Tominaga Sadayoshi・Series Composition / Sakurai Masaaki・Producers / Koizumi Yoshiaki, Kanno Tetsuo, Kimura Junichi, Hatano Masami, Kato Yoshio, Kodama Seitaro・Director of Photography / Kaneko Hitoshi・Sound Directors / Urakami Yasuo, Okuma Akira・Backgrounds / Studio Uni, Atelier Roku・Cinematography / Anime Film, Ogata Productions, Studio Gallop・Editing / Okayasu Hajime・Sound Effects / Matsuda Akihiko・Sound Editing / Nakatogawa Tsugio, Oshiro Hisanori・Sound Recording / Audio Planning U・Studio / APU Studio・Development / Tokyo Developing Lab・Music / Takashima Akihiko・Production Manager / Kumase Tetsuro・Production Desk / Mogi Hitoshi・Literary Manager / Oketani Akira・Production Cooperation / Asahi Tsushinsha・Production / TV Asahi, Shin-Ei Animation

■ Main Characters

Perman No. 1's real name is Mitsuo Suwa. He is just an ordinary elementary school student, but when he puts on the Perman set, he becomes the superhuman Perman. Although he has a strong sense of justice, he is a bit timid and unreliable, but he has great potential as a hero.

Parman No. 2 is a chimpanzee named Booby. He has human-level intelligence and cannot speak, but communicates with his peers through gestures.

・Perman No. 3, nicknamed Perko. She is the only female member of the Perman team and refuses to reveal her true identity to her teammates, but she is actually the idol singer Hoshino Sumire.

Perman No. 4 is known as Per-yan. His real name is Hozen Oyama. He is obsessed with making money and uses his Perman powers to work hard at part-time jobs.

Birdman: An alien who gave Mitsuo and his friends the Perman set. He travels in a one-person UFO. He is strict with discipline and will punish Perman severely if his true identity is revealed, but he also has a generous side.

A doll used as a substitute when the Copy Robot Parman are active. By pressing the doll's nose, it will take on the exact appearance of the person who pressed it, and will have the same personality and all other characteristics as the person. By placing their foreheads together, it is also possible to share memories.

■Subtitle

Below are some examples.
Episode 1: Perman Appears!! (April 4, 1983)
Episode 2: Baseball is Perman (1983/04/05)
Episode 3: Is Ganko a Great Detective?! (1983/04/06)
Episode 4: Hello, I'm Parko (1983/04/07)
Episode 5: The Teacher is Coming!! (1983/04/08)
Episode 6: Booby is ousted (April 9, 1983)
Episode 7: It's Payan (1983/04/11)
Episode 8: Paruko's True Identity (1983/04/12)
Episode 9: All Permans Assemble!! (1983/04/13)
Episode 10: Be careful with water!! (1983/04/14)
Episode 526: What is Paruko's treasure? (1985/07/02)

■ Related works

"Perman"
"Dora Q. Perman"
"Perman Birdman has arrived!!"
"Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman Psychic Wars"
"Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman Ninja Monster Jippou vs. Miracle Egg"
"Pa-Pa-Pa The Movie Perman"
"Pa-Pa-Pa the Movie: Perman Tako DE Pon! Ashi HA Pon!"

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Come Perman・Lyrics by Fujiko F. Fujio・Music by Yoshiaki Furuta・Arrangement by Akihiko Takashima・Singer by Katsue Miwa, Columbia Yurikago-kai

・ED1
・Perman is there・Lyrics by Natsu Kotani・Music by Yoshiaki Furuta・Arrangement by Akihiko Takashima・Singer by Yoshiaki Furuta

■Detailed episode commentary

"Perman" is a long-running series with 526 episodes, and various episodes are depicted in it. Below, we will explain some episodes in detail.

Episode 1: "Perman Appears!!"

This episode begins with Mitsuo Suwa receiving the Perman set from Birdman and beginning his activities as Perman. Although Mitsuo is hesitant at first, his sense of mission as a hero of justice drives him to defeat the bad guys. This is an important episode that depicts Mitsuo's growth and his determination as Perman. It also depicts Mitsuo's relationships with his family and friends, emphasizing the difficulty of keeping Perman's secret.

Episode 8: "Pako's True Identity"

This episode reveals the true identity of Paruko, the only female member of the Parman team. Paruko is actually the idol singer Hoshino Sumire, and she struggles to keep her secret. This episode depicts the difficulties of Paruko's double life and the bond she forms with her friends. This episode adds depth to Paruko's character and leaves a strong impression on viewers.

Episode 526: What is Parko's treasure?

The final episode explores what Paruko's treasure is. It turns out that Paruko's treasure is her memories and friendships with her friends, reaffirming the themes of "friendship" and "bonds" throughout the series. This episode is moving to the viewers and symbolizes the growth and unity of the Parman team.

■Character Analysis

Each character in "Perman" has a unique personality and is loved by viewers. Below is an analysis of the main characters.

Mitsuo Suwa (Perman No. 1)

Mitsuo is an ordinary elementary school student who struggles to fulfill his mission as Perman. He has a strong sense of justice and cares for his friends, but he can also be a bit timid. However, through his work as Perman, he grows and gains the courage to face difficulties. Mitsuo's character resonates with viewers and embodies the ideal image of a hero.

Booby (Perman No. 2)

Booby is a baby chimpanzee with human-level intelligence. He cannot speak, but communicates with his peers through gestures and actions. Booby has a humorous side, and while he makes the audience laugh, he also shows initiative in helping his peers. Booby's character is the mood maker of the Perman team, and helps to strengthen the team's unity.

Paruko (Parman No. 3)

Paruko is the only female member of the Parman team and leads a double life as an idol singer named Hoshino Sumire. Paruko has a strong will and drive, and leads her teammates. Her struggle to keep a secret is also inspiring to viewers. Paruko's character symbolizes the appeal of a female hero and the importance of friendship.

Payan (Perman No. 4)

Payan is a character who is obsessed with making money and works hard at part-time jobs using the power of Parman. However, Payan values ​​his friends and shows a willingness to help them even in difficult situations. Payan's character combines a humorous side with a heart that values ​​friendship, making him a character loved by viewers.

Birdman

Birdman is an alien who gave Mitsuo and his friends the Perman set, and is a character who plays the role of a strict leader. He is strict with discipline and punishes them severely when Perman's true identity is revealed, but he also has a generous side. Birdman's character supports Mitsuo and his friends' growth and plays an important role in teaching them a sense of duty as heroes.

■ Background and influences

"Perman" is an anime series produced by Shin-Ei Animation based on the original work by Fujiko F. Fujio. In order to bring out the best in the original work, the staff paid particular attention to every detail in the production. They paid particular attention to the individuality of the characters and the development of the story, creating a work that has been loved by viewers. In addition, as it was broadcast as a long-running series, it has become widely loved among children and has gained many fans.

This work not only gives children dreams and hope, but also contains educational elements that teach the values ​​of friendship and justice. For this reason, it is recommended to watch it at school and at home, and it has become a work with social influence. In addition, related works and movies have been produced, further expanding the world of Perman.

■ Responses from viewers

"Perman" has been loved by many viewers from the time it was first broadcast to the present day. In particular, children have been moved by the exploits of Mitsuo the hero and the Perman team, while adults have expressed nostalgia and emotion from the show. The individuality of the characters and the development of the story have also been highly praised, and the response from viewers has been enormous.

■Reasons for recommendation

"Perman" is a work that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, and also contains educational elements that teach the values ​​of friendship and justice. In particular, episodes that depict the hero's sense of mission and courage in facing difficulties move viewers. In addition, the individuality of the characters and humorous storyline not only entertain viewers, but also make it a memorable work. Please watch this work and experience the world of Perman.