Mr. Penpen II - The kingdom of laughs and emotions■ Public MediaTV Special ■ Original Mediacomics ■ Broadcast periodDecember 29, 1986 to January 1, 0000 Monday 19:00-20:00 (including "Program Announcement" at the end) ■Broadcasting stationBroadcast on TV Asahi ■Frequencies60 min ■ Number of EpisodesEpisode 4 ■Original StoryMayumi Muroyama ■ DirectorYasumi Tetsuo ■ ProductionProduced by TV Asahi and Shin-Ei Animation ■Works©Mayumi Muroyama, Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shin-Ei Animation ■ StoryPenpen, the clumsy and dim-witted prince of the Penguin Kingdom, comes to the human world to train and causes chaos! ■ExplanationPenguin has become completely accustomed to Mika's home, but he is still far from common sense in the human world. He tries to fit in, but his pride as a prince and his impudence only make things more difficult. He is scolded and encouraged by the King of the Penguin Kingdom, which makes him feel depressed and excited. But he only gets motivated, and it seems that Mika and the others are the ones who are causing trouble... This is the second installment of the penguin comedy. *Provided by Shin-Ei Animation ■Cast・Penpen/Yuji Mitsuya・Mika-chan/Yoko Asagami・Iwa-chan/Joji Yanami・Freddy/Tsubasa Shioya・Fumiya/Kazue Komiya・Mama/Kurihako・Dad/Shunsuke Shima・Queen/Nana Yamaguchi The appeal and reviews of Mr. Penpen IIThe Penguin Prince's Growth StoryMr. Penpen II is a comedy anime that follows Penpen, the prince of the Penguin Kingdom, as he trains in the human world. Continuing from the first series, Penpen's clumsy and goofy character is a charming character. Penpen is ignorant of common sense in the human world and causes all kinds of trouble, but the story depicts him growing through it all. In particular, the encouragement and scolding from the King of the Penguin Kingdom is an important factor in encouraging Penpen's growth. Laughter born from the gap with the human worldThe chaos that Penpen causes in the human world is full of laughs that stem from the gap in culture and common sense between humans and penguins. Penpen's efforts to fit in at Mika's house will evoke sympathy from the viewer, but the prince's pride and impudence will also cause new trouble, eliciting laughter. In particular, the scene where Penpen is confused by the food and lifestyle of the human world will provide viewers with fresh surprises and laughs. Character AppealThe appeal of the characters, including Penpen, is also a major part of this work's appeal. The acting skills of voice actor Mitsuya Yuji, who plays Penpen, further enhances Penpen's clumsy and goofy character. Additionally, the bright and lively voice of Asagami Yoko, who plays Mika-chan, adds color to the work. The supporting characters, such as Iwa-chan, Freddy, and Fumiya, are also unique and play an important role in adding excitement to the story. Production background and technologyMr. Penpen II is a joint production between TV Asahi and Shinei Animation. Shinei Animation is the studio behind popular anime such as Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan, and their technical skills and experience are utilized in this work. Shinei Animation's technical skills are particularly evident in the depiction of the penguins' movements and expressions, making the viewer feel like they are in a realistic world of penguins. Director Yasumi Tetsuo's direction also succeeds in carefully depicting the story of Penpen's growth. Viewer reactions and ratingsMr. Penpen II was loved by many viewers when it was first broadcast. Children in particular embraced Penpen's clumsy and goofy character, and it was praised as a series that the whole family could enjoy. Penpen's coming-of-age story also struck a chord with adults as well as children, and it gained support from a wide range of generations. Even today, it is being re-evaluated as a nostalgic anime, and opportunities to watch it on DVD and through streaming services are on the rise. Recommended pointsMr. Penpen II is recommended as a comedy anime that the whole family can enjoy. Penpen's clumsy and goofy character and the laughs that come from the gap between him and the human world can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Penpen's coming-of-age story will also move viewers, and watching it with the whole family will allow you to feel your child's growth. Furthermore, the beautiful visuals that make use of Shinei Animation's technical capabilities and experience are not to be missed. Related works and how to watch themMr. Penpen II is based on the manga "Mr. Penpen" by Muroyama Mayumi. The original manga is also rich in comedy elements, and Penpen's clumsy and goofy character is charmingly portrayed. By reading the original manga, you can enjoy the world of Penpen even more deeply. Mr. Penpen II can also be viewed on DVD or through streaming services. In particular, it is easy to watch on streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, so be sure to check it out. summaryMr. Penpen II is a comedy anime that depicts Penpen, the prince of the Penguin Kingdom, undergoing training in the human world. Penpen's clumsy and goofy character and the laughs that come from the gap between him and the human world can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Penpen's coming-of-age story will also move viewers, and watching it with the whole family will help you feel your child's growth. Don't miss the beautiful visuals that make use of Shinei Animation's technical capabilities and experience. Be sure to watch Mr. Penpen II and enjoy the world of Penpen. |
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