The appeal and evaluation of TOKUMA's animated video picture book "Hanaichimonme"

"Hanaichimonme": The charm of an animated video book that the whole family can enjoy

Introduction

The OVA "Hanaichimonme", released by Tokuma Shoten on May 25, 1990, is an animated version of the winner of the "Little Children's Stories" Grand Prize, which was published in the information paper "Hanaichimonme" published by the Mainichi Shimbun Company. This work was produced as an animated video picture book that the whole family can enjoy, carefully selecting heartwarming stories that mothers would want to read to their children. The work, which consists of 6 episodes, is packed with content that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, in a short 30-minute run.

Overview

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Fairy tales

■ Release date

May 25, 1990

■Release and sales

Tokuma Shoten

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 6

■ Production

Tokuma Shoten, Toei Animation

■Works

©Mainichi Newspapers, Tokuma Shoten

Commentary

"Hanaichimonme" is an animated work that was created by selecting six stories from the winners of the "Little Children's Stories" Grand Prize, which was published in the information paper "Hanaichimonme" published by the Mainichi Newspaper Company. It was made into an animated video picture book that the whole family can enjoy, carefully selecting heartwarming stories that mothers would want to read to their children. Although each story is short, it is packed with content that teaches children kindness and compassion.

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Main Staff

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Details of each episode

Episode 1: pacific saury March

"Sanma March" is a story about the Takada family. It depicts the three brothers, Takada Hiroshi, Takada Takashi, and Takada Nobuo, and their mother enjoying a meal of sanma on a long autumn night. It is an episode that conveys the warm ties of a family and the happiness felt around the dinner table. The cast includes talented voice actors such as Matsuoka Yoko, Yamada Eiko, Kogayu Yoko, Takayama Minami, and Komiya Kazue, who realistically portray the warmth of a family.

Episode 2 Nobuo and the Mountain Cat

"Nobuo and the Mountain Cat" is a story about a boy named Nobuo's encounter with a wildcat. Nobuo gets lost in the mountains and is saved by a wildcat. Through his interaction with the wildcat, he learns the importance of respect for nature and friendship. Voice actors such as Kazue Ikura, Masako Sugaya, and Ryusei Nakao appear in this moving story about the coexistence of nature and humans.

Episode 3: The Red Mailbox on the Mountain Pass

"The Red Postbox on the Mountain Pass" tells the story of a man named Yamada who mails a letter into a red postbox installed on a mountain pass. Yamada mails a letter addressed to his wife, and the story depicts how the letter arrives. Directed by Junichi Sato, with character design and animation direction by Akira Inagami, and art direction and background by Yukie Tsukagoshi, the film combines beautiful visuals with a moving story. The cast includes Tetsuo Mizushima, Chisato Nakajima, Nobuo Tobita, and Kazue Takahashi, who act out heartwarming episodes.

Episode 4: We're friends even if we can't see each other

"I Can't See, But I Can Be Friends" is a story about the friendship between a boy with visual impairment and his friends. The story depicts the growth of a boy with visual impairment with the help of his friends. The theme of this episode is the importance of understanding people with disabilities and friendship. The cast includes Nakamura Taiki as the boy with visual impairment, Tanaka Mayumi as his friend, and Yamada Eiko as his mother, depicting a heartwarming friendship.

Episode 5: The Story of Kusanojo

"The Story of Kusanojo" tells the story of a young boy named Kusanojo. Kusanojo is forced to live away from his family, and although he feels lonely, he adapts to his new life. The theme of this episode is family ties and adapting to a new environment. The cast includes Yamaguchi Kappei as Kusanojo, Yokozawa Keiko as his mother, and Otsuka Akio as his father, and the story depicts family ties and growth.

Episode 6: Sunday Morning in Early May

"The Beginning of May, Sunday Morning" is a story about a family gathering on the first Sunday morning of May. It depicts the warm family time and the growth of the children. The theme of this episode is family ties and the growth of children. The cast includes Tanaka Hideyuki as the father, Sasaki Yuko as the mother, and Matsui Naoko as the child, and depicts the warm family time.

Background

"Hanaichimonme" is an animated version of the winning entry in the "Small Children's Stories" Grand Prize published in the information paper "Hanaichimonme" published by the Mainichi Newspaper Company. This project was made into an animated video picture book that the whole family can enjoy, carefully selecting heartwarming stories that mothers would want to read to their children. Produced jointly by Tokuma Shoten and Toei Animation, the short 30-minute film is packed with content that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Hanaichimonme" has been highly praised as an animated video picture book that the whole family can enjoy. Though each episode is short, it is packed with content that teaches children kindness and compassion, and many episodes depict the importance of family ties and friendship. The cast includes a number of talented voice actors, who bring the heartwarming story to life. The series also combines beautiful visuals with a moving story that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Recommendation

"Hanaichimonme" is recommended as an animated video picture book that the whole family can enjoy. Although each episode is short, it is packed with content that teaches children kindness and compassion, and includes many episodes that depict the importance of family ties and friendship. The cast includes a number of talented voice actors, who bring the heartwarming story to life. It also combines beautiful visuals with a moving story, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. Be sure to enjoy it with your family.

summary

"Hanaichimonme" is an animated version of the winner of the "Little Children's Stories" Grand Prize, which was published in the information paper "Hanaichimonme" published by the Mainichi Shimbun. It was made into an animated video picture book that the whole family can enjoy, carefully selecting heartwarming stories that mothers would want to read to their children. This work, which consists of 6 episodes, is packed with content that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike in its short 30-minute run time. The cast includes a number of talented voice actors, who bring the heartwarming story to life. It is also a work that combines beautiful visuals with a moving story, making it enjoyable for children and adults alike. Please enjoy it with your family.