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Moeru! Oniisan - Moeru! Oniisan - Reviews and details

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

March 14, 1988 to September 19, 1988 (Monday)
19:30-20:00

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: Nippon Television

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 24

■Original Story

Original work: Masatoshi Sato ^{, published by Shueisha and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump}

■ Director

・Director: Osamu Kobayashi

■ Production

・Planning and production: Nippon Television Network Corporation ・Production: Toho Co., Ltd., Studio Pierrot

■Works

© Tadashi Sato/Shueisha, NTV, Toho

■ Story

Kenichi is a wild child who was raised strictly by a karateka in the mountains, isolated from society. One day, when he turns 15, he learns that he is not the son of a karateka, but the son of a man named Kokuho Kenkichi who lives in the city. The boy comes to the city to find his real family, but is surprised by things he sees for the first time and the common sense of human society, and gets into trouble one after another.
He is finally reunited with his long-lost sister Yukie and his family, and is able to transfer to junior high school, but from that day on, there is constant commotion around Kenichi...

■Explanation

Will Kenichi, who has acquired extraordinary drive and physical strength during his survival life in the mountains, be able to adapt to life in the city and be accepted as an ordinary boy? This is a slapstick comedy about a boy who is more passionate about love and justice than anyone else.

■Cast

・Kokuhō Kenichi/Yao Kazuki・Kokuhō Yukie/Honda Chieko・Kokuhō Kenkichi/Ogata Kenichi・Kokuhō Kenji/Matsuoka Yoko・Genmaicha/Matsuoka Fumio・Flipper/Sawaki Ikuya・Hido Gai/Ikeda Shuichi・Rocky Haneda/Yurasaku Yara・Shiranui Akira/Hayami Shou

■ Main staff

・Original story by Tadashi Sato (serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump)
Director: Osamu Kobayashi Series Composition: Norifumi Terada Character Design: Michishiro Yamada Art Director: Satoshi Miura Director of Photography: Jin Kaneko Editing: Kakesu Editing Office, Shuichi Kakesu, Satoru Ishida Sound Director: Noriyoshi Matsuura Music: Koji Makaino

■Review

"Moeru! Onii-san" is a TV anime series that was broadcast in 1988 and is based on the popular manga by Sato Tadashi that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The series humorously depicts human relationships and social norms through the contrast between the city and the mountains. The main character, Kenichi, is a wild child raised by a karate master, but his efforts to adapt to life in the city are very charming.

Kenichi's character has a strong sense of justice and love, but his unconventional behavior often gets him into trouble. However, his purity and strength have resonated with viewers and earned him many fans. In particular, the scene depicting Kenichi's surprise and confusion when he first comes to the city provides laughs to viewers, but is also an important point that makes us feel Kenichi's growth.

Kenichi's reunion with his family and episodes from his school life will move viewers, while the slapstick comedy that occurs around Kenichi will keep you laughing. In particular, Kenichi's relationship with his sister, Yukie, is the central theme of the story and will warm the hearts of viewers.

As for the cast, the passionate performance of Kazuki Yao, who plays Kenichi, stands out. His voice perfectly expresses Kenichi's purity and strength, leaving a deep impression on the audience. The other cast members also bring their characters to life, raising the quality of the entire work.

In terms of the production staff, Director Osamu Kobayashi's direction brings out the charm of the work to the fullest. In particular, the scenes depicting Kenichi's actions and expressions have a strong visual impact and capture the hearts of viewers. In addition, Koji Makaino's music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work.

"Moeru! Onii-san" is a work that perfectly blends comedy and emotion, and has been loved by many fans since it was first broadcast in 1988. The work depicts Kenichi's growth and the bond with his family, providing viewers with laughter and emotion, and is a memorable story.

■Recommendation

"Burning! Onii-san" is recommended for those who like comedy anime and works that depict family ties. It is also perfect for those who want to enjoy 1980s anime in a nostalgic way. You will empathize with Kenichi's purity and strength, and be moved by his reunion with his family and episodes of his school life. Please watch this work and enjoy Kenichi's adventures and growth.

■ Additional Information

"Moeru! Onii-san" was supported by many readers, partly because the original manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. When it was made into an anime, it entertained viewers with the unique expressions of anime while retaining the charm of the original. Even after the broadcast ended, it was rebroadcast and made into a DVD, and continues to be loved by many fans.

This work deeply moves viewers by depicting not only Kenichi's growth but also the bonds with his family and friends. In particular, the relationship between Kenichi and Yukie is the central theme of the story and warms the hearts of viewers. In addition, the slapstick comedy that occurs around Kenichi provides viewers with laughs and keeps the work balanced as a whole.

"Burning Brother" is a work that perfectly blends humor and emotion, and has been loved by many fans since it was first broadcast in 1988. This work, which depicts Kenichi's growth and the bond with his family, provides viewers with laughter and emotion, making it a memorable story. Please watch this work and enjoy Kenichi's adventures and growth.