Idol Angel Welcome Yoko: A thorough review of the charming characters and depth of the story

Idol Angel Welcome Yoko - Review and Recommendation

"Idol Angel Welcome Yoko", which was broadcast as a TV anime series in the early 1990s, attracted many viewers with its unique worldview and charming characters. This work was produced as an original anime and aired on TV Tokyo and TV Setouchi Broadcasting. Although it is a long series of 43 episodes, it is characterized by its story development and attractive music that never bores the viewer.

story

The story begins with the phrase "Yoko is like the sun!" as Tanaka Yoko, a young girl who dreams of performing on Broadway, leaves her rural hometown for the big city of Tokyo with her pet Moo. On the Shinkansen, she meets Yamamori Saki, an aspiring actress, and they hit it off. The two head to Shibuya, thinking that they may be scouted by an entertainment production company. Moo cannot speak, but he is always by Yoko's side when she feels lonely, encouraging her. Set in Shibuya, the story unfolds as a mysterious musical pop tale.

Yoko is a character with incredible athletic ability and a complete lack of common sense. Her hometown is a village deep in the mountains, her radio is an ancient trumpet-shaped device, and she has never eaten ice cream - all of these settings symbolize her purity and innocence. Yoko dreams of Broadway through a satellite TV receiver, and even though she has an unbelievable amount on her cash card, she refuses to spend it on herself. She believes in earning her own money. One of the themes of the work is that everyone Yoko meets ends up happy.

On the other hand, Saki wants to be an actress, but she is nervous in front of people and is very dependent on others. She regains her energy after meeting Yoko, and becomes serious about her dream after meeting Maria Nagai at a musical audition. As Saki's growth and challenges are depicted, her journey to her dream will move the viewers.

Kyoko Hoshika, a self-proclaimed "super idol," is a character with a self-consciousness higher than the stratosphere and a victim mentality deeper than the Japan Trench. Her character is further deepened by her origins as a farmer from a snowy rural area in Tohoku and her self-proclaimed tone-deafness. The episode in which Kyoko regards Yoko as her sworn enemy also adds humor and tension to the story.

Moo is Yoko's flying squirrel companion, and is unique in that he has a provisional pilot's license. His favorite food is tomato juice, and he can't get enough of natural, pesticide-free tomato juice, adding color to the story.

Cast and crew

The cast of this work includes many voice actors who are active from the time to the present, such as Mika Kanai as Tanaka Yoko, Megumi Hayashibara as Yamamori Saki, and Yuko Mizutani as Hoshika Kyoko. The story is brought to life by a luxurious cast that includes Katsumi Suzuki as Ijuin, Hirotaka Suzuoki as Yamashita Hideki, and Saeko Shimazu as Yoshiaki Kumiko.

The main staff includes professionals from various fields, such as director Tetsuro Amino, character designer Sanae Chikanaga, art director Yoshiyuki Tanaka, sound director Hideyuki Tanaka, and music composer Takahiro Ando. The production is being carried out with the cooperation of TV Setouchi, Big West, and Ashi Productions, with the cooperation of Horipro.

music

The music for "Idol Angel Welcome Yoko" was composed by Takahiro Ando, ​​and many of the songs were pop and catchy, capturing the hearts of viewers. The subtitles of each episode often have a connection to the music, such as the opening theme "Welcome in Koen-dori" and the ending theme "Tomatoes' Mornings Are Singing Voices," and music is an important element in livening up the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Idol Angel Welcome Yoko" has won many fans with its unique worldview, charming characters, and appealing music. In particular, the individuality of each character stands out, such as Yoko's purity and passion for her dreams, Saki's growth and challenges, and Kyoko's humor and tension. Another major attraction of this work is that the music is closely related to the story.

This work is a story of young people chasing their dreams, and it gives hope and courage to the viewers. I highly recommend it to young people chasing their dreams and people who like music. It is also recommended for people who want to know about Japanese pop culture in the 1990s. It is a long series with 43 episodes in total, but each episode has a different theme and music, so you can enjoy it without getting bored.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode also reflect the content of the story, drawing the viewer's interest. Below are the subtitles for all 43 episodes.

• Episode 1: Welcome to Koen-dori
• Episode 2: Singing with Beyer
• Episode 3: A lovely loft
• Episode 4: Tomatoes start their morning with a singing voice
• Episode 5: Midnight Live
• Episode 6: Let the violin of your heart resound!
• Episode 7: The Lonely Town God
• Episode 8: The Wonderful Hands Loft
• Episode 9: A Wonderful Misunderstanding
• Episode 10: Welcome to Yu-topia
• Episode 11: Rain on Spain Hill
• Episode 12: The Witch on a Moonlit Night
• Episode 13: Love Diary
• Episode 14: The A to Z of Memorization and Love
• Episode 15: Dreams on Wings
• Episode 16: The Miracle of a Small Star
• Episode 17: The Road to Becoming an Idol Part 1
• Episode 18: The Road to Becoming an Idol Part 2
• Episode 19: Welcome to the Summer Snowman
• Episode 20: Summer, I'm fine
• Episode 21: Sing! Run! Grand Prix
• Episode 22: The Zoo on Park Street
• Episode 23: I Don't Know About War
• Episode 24: Grandpa's Revenge
• Episode 25: Find the New Trend!
• Episode 26: The Man in Search of a Star
• Episode 27: Welcome to the Curry March
• Episode 28: Idol in the Glass
• Episode 29: Lesson Under the Sky
• Episode 30: Arrest with a singing voice
• Episode 31: Cinema Panic Paradise
• Episode 32: Star's Close Call
• Episode 33: Letters from Love Letter Alley
• Episode 34/My Juliet PART 1
• Episode 35/My Juliet PART 2
• Episode 36: Kitty's Depression
• Episode 37: Idols Know
• Episode 38: The day the Earth runs out of oxygen
• Episode 39: The Circus is Coming!
• Episode 40: Shibuya Bird Story
• Episode 41: Snow Labyrinth
• Episode 42: Alice in Wonderland Part 1
• Episode 43: Alice in Wonderland Part 2

Conclusion

"Idol Angel Welcome Yoko" is a story about young people chasing their dreams, and the charm of the music and characters is outstanding. This work gives hope and courage to the viewers, and is highly recommended especially for young people chasing their dreams and music lovers. It is also recommended for those who want to know about Japanese pop culture in the 1990s. Although it is a long series with 43 episodes in total, you can enjoy different themes and music in each episode, so you will not get bored of watching it. Please enjoy this work.