The appeal and reviews of Memole the Pointed Hat: Exploring the magical world

Memole the Pointed Hat - A deep look into the appeal and emotion of the film version

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

March 16, 1985 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

A.B.C.

■Frequencies

16 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■ Director

・Director: Junichi Sato

■ Production

・Production: Toei (animation)

■ Story

Lil'l ... "Mariel is playing!" Mariel, who had not been able to meet Memole at the station, was playing with all her heart so that Memole could hear. The worried villagers were relieved to hear the news that the two had been reunited.

■Explanation

The first movie version of the popular TV anime "Memole, the Pointed Hat". Set against the backdrop of beautiful nature, it depicts the warm and heartfelt exchange between humans and little fairies. The screenplay was written by Yukimuro Shunichi and the director was Sato Junichi.

■Cast

Naoko Watanabe Akie Yasuda Isao Nagaikyuu Fuyumi Shiraishi

■ Main staff

Producers: Shinji Nabeshima, Hiroshi Ogino, Yoshifumi Hatano Scriptwriter: Shunichi Yukimuro Director: Junichi Sato Animation Director: Kazuo Komatsubara Others: Yasuhiro Nagura Music: Nozomi Aoki Art: Isamu Tsuchida

The appeal and excitement of the movie version of "Memole the Pointed Hat"

Released in 1985, "Memole the Pointed Hat" was the first movie to be produced based on the popularity of the TV anime series. In just 16 minutes, the movie is packed with deep emotion and beautiful visuals. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal of the movie, the background to its production, and its subsequent influence.

The appeal of the story

The setting of the movie is a small village called Lil'l'l'l', located on the border between France and Switzerland. This village is inhabited by the Lil'l'l'l'l'l'l'l' people, who came from far away space. They are less than 20cm tall, but look just like humans, and while they have advanced scientific knowledge, they also value harmony with nature. Memole is the granddaughter of the village chief, Lil'l'l'l'l'l'l'l, and is a little mischievous but kind-hearted little fairy.

The story begins when Memole leaves the village, wanting to meet his friend Mariel, who has entered the Saint-Loane Art Academy, a boarding school. Hiding in the knapsack of a runaway boy named Jimmy, Memole arrives at Saint-Loane station, but is unable to find the location of the school and spends the night in a doghouse. The next day, he asks a pigeon to fly him over the town, where he hears a beautiful piano tune and is reunited with Mariel. This short story depicts friendship, adventure and a love of nature, deeply moving the audience.

Visual and musical beauty

The film version of "Memole" stands out visually, as the story unfolds against the backdrop of beautiful nature. Director Junichi Sato has realistically recreated the mountainous regions of Europe and carefully depicted the small world of the Lilulu aliens. In addition, animation director Kazuo Komatsubara's skill has allowed the cuteness of Memole and the delicate facial expressions of the Lilulu aliens to be expressed in great detail.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of the film. The beautiful piano melody by Nozomi Aoki symbolizes the friendship between Memole and Mariel and touches the hearts of the audience. In particular, the piano music played during the scene where Memole flies through the sky on a pigeon not only adds excitement to the climax of the film, but also plays a role in highlighting the theme of the entire story.

Production background and staff commitment

"Memole" is a movie version that was produced following the success of the TV anime series. Shunichi Yukimuro, who wrote the screenplay, built the story of the movie based on the episodes of the TV series. His script succeeded in eliciting deep emotion in a short time, and was highly praised by the audience.

Director Junichi Sato, who had already demonstrated his talent in the TV series, further honed his skills for the film. To realistically depict the world of the Lilulu aliens, he researched the European landscape in detail and worked with art director Isamu Tsuchida to create beautiful backgrounds. Animation director Kazuo Komatsubara also spent a lot of time trying to portray Memuru's cuteness and the delicate expressions of the Lilulu aliens. Their attention to detail is what makes the film a visual success.

The appeal of the cast

The cast of the movie version of "Memole of Pointed Hat" is also an important factor in enhancing its appeal. Naoko Watanabe, who plays Memole, expressed her cuteness and mischievousness with her voice, creating a character that is loved by the audience. Akie Yasuda, who plays Mariel, conveyed her kindness and how much she values ​​friendship with her voice, and deeply portrayed her bond with Memole. Isao Nagai and Fuyumi Shiraishi also added depth to the story with their respective roles.

Film influence and reviews

The movie version of "Memole the Pointed Hat" was highly praised when it was released. In particular, the story that evoked deep emotions in a short time, and the beautiful visuals and music made a strong impression on the audience. It was also widely accepted not only by fans of the TV series, but also by a new audience, and became an opportunity to introduce the world of the Lilulu aliens to many people.

As a subsequent influence, the success of the movie led to the further popularity of the TV series, and the Lilulu Alien characters began to be featured in various media. The visuals and music of the movie also influenced later anime works, leading to an increase in stories set against the backdrop of beautiful nature and works that utilize piano melodies.

Recommendations and how to watch

I highly recommend the movie version of "Memole the Pointed Hat" to anyone who wants to experience deep emotions in a short time, who wants to enjoy beautiful visuals and music, and who likes works with themes of friendship, adventure, and love of nature.

You can purchase the film on DVD or Blu-ray. It may also be available on streaming services, so check the lineup of each service. In addition, there are also movie fan events and screenings, so we recommend taking advantage of these opportunities to enjoy the film on a big screen.

summary

The film version of "Memole the Pointed Hat" was released in 1985 and is a short but deeply moving work. Set against the backdrop of beautiful nature, the story of friendship, adventure and love for nature left a strong impression on audiences. The beauty of the visuals and music, the dedication of the production staff and the appeal of the cast also contributed to the success of the film. It has also had a major impact since then, helping to increase the popularity of the TV series and influencing subsequent anime works. Please be sure to watch this moving story.