The appeal and evaluation of "Ashibe 2": The success of the sequel and a new adventure

"Ashibe 2" - A heartwarming story of everyday life and friendship

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

March 1991

■Release and sales

・Nihon Eiga Agency, Pony Canyon

■Frequencies

50 min

■Original Story

・Original work by Hiromi Morishita

■ Director

・Director: Noboru Ishiguro

■ Production

Produced by Nippon Eizou

■ Story

Ashibe rescues a baby spotted seal that fell off the back of a truck. The baby is named Goma-chan and is loved as a member of the Ashiya family. Friendship and family ties are depicted through the daily lives of Ashibe and Goma-chan. As Ashibe's friend and a member of the family, Goma-chan lives a bright and cheerful life, even as she gets caught up in various adventures and events. Heartwarming episodes unfold, including interactions with Ashibe's friends and events at school.

■Explanation

This is an animated version of the manga of the same name by Hiromi Morishita. It revolves around the everyday life of Ashibe, a bright and energetic boy, and Goma-chan, a baby spotted seal. An OVA was produced first, and it was later broadcast as a TV anime series. "Boy Ashibe 2" was produced as the second in the OVA series, and depicts the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan in greater depth, as well as their interactions with the people around them. Under the direction of Noboru Ishiguro, the work is enveloped in warm drawings and soothing music. Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions in particular have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

■Cast

・Ashiya Ashibe/Takayama Minami ・Goma-chan/Koorogi Satomi

■ Main staff

・Original story: Hiromi Morishita ・Director: Noboru Ishiguro ・Music: Toshiyuki Arakawa ・Illustration: Kiyotoshi Aoi

■ Main Characters

・Ashiya Ashibe
A boy in the first grade of elementary school. He is Goma-chan's owner, and has many friends due to his cheerful personality. Ashibe is always cheerful, and has a kind heart that cannot leave people in trouble alone. The story depicts how he grows even more through his encounter with Goma-chan.

・Goma-chan is a baby spotted seal. He falls off the back of a truck and is rescued by Ashibe, becoming a member of the Ashiya family. Goma-chan gains various experiences while spending time with Ashibe's family and friends. Goma-chan's innocent behavior and occasional cleverness add color to the story.

■Subtitle

・"Sugao-kun goes to Nepal" and 6 other stories

■ Related works

・Boy Ashibe (OVA)
・Shounen Ashibe 3 (OVA)
・Ashibe (TV anime)
・Ashibe 2 (TV anime)

■Detailed evaluation

"Ashibe the Boy 2" was released as an OVA in 1991 and is one of the anime series based on the original manga by Hiromi Morishita. It is a heartwarming story about the daily life of Ashibe, a bright and energetic boy, and Goma-chan, a baby spotted seal that he rescues. This second installment of the OVA series delves deeper into the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan, as well as their interactions with the people around them.

The charm of this work lies in the heartwarming daily life of Ashibe and Goma-chan. Ashibe is a boy in the first grade of elementary school who cherishes and raises Goma-chan as a member of the family. As Ashibe's friend and a member of the family, Goma-chan lives a bright and cheerful life, even as he gets caught up in various adventures and events. Heartwarming episodes unfold, including interactions with Ashibe's friends and events at school.

Director Ishiguro Noboru uses warm drawings and soothing music to provide viewers with a sense of security and healing. Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions in particular have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces. The gentle melodies of music composer Arakawa Toshiyuki also resonate and envelop the entire work, soothing the hearts of viewers.

The story begins when Ashibe rescues a baby spotted seal that fell off the back of a truck, names it Goma-chan, and welcomes it into his family. As Ashibe's friend and a member of his family, Goma-chan lives a cheerful and energetic life, getting caught up in various adventures and events. Heartwarming episodes unfold, including interactions with Ashibe's friends and events at school.

The subtitles of this work are "Sugao-kun Goes to Nepal" and six others, each of which depicts the daily life of Ashibe and Goma-chan. Although each episode is an independent story, the growth and friendship between Ashibe and Goma-chan are depicted throughout the story.

"Ashibe 2" is the second in the OVA series, and depicts the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan in greater depth, as well as their interactions with the people around them. Under the direction of Noboru Ishiguro, the work is filled with warm drawings and pleasant music. Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions in particular have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

The cast of this work is Takayama Minami as Ashiya Ashibe and Koorogi Satomi as Goma-chan. Takayama Minami expresses Ashibe's bright and cheerful personality well, making viewers feel familiar with him. Koorogi Satomi plays the innocent voice of Goma-chan, and has the power to heal the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

The main staff of this work are Hiromi Morishita (original author), Noboru Ishiguro (director), Toshiyuki Arakawa (music), and Kiyotoshi Aoi (illustrator). Based on the original manga by Hiromi Morishita, this work, under the direction of Noboru Ishiguro, is enveloped in warm drawings and pleasant music. In particular, Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

The main characters of this work are Ashiya Ashibe and Goma-chan. Ashibe is a boy in the first grade of elementary school who raises Goma-chan with care as a member of the family. As Ashibe's friend and a member of the family, Goma-chan lives a bright and cheerful life, getting caught up in various adventures and events. Heartwarming episodes unfold as Ashibe interacts with his friends and events at school.

Related works to this work are Shonen Ashibe (OVA), Shonen Ashibe 3 (OVA), Shonen Ashibe (TV anime), and Shonen Ashibe 2 (TV anime). These works are anime series based on the original manga by Hiromi Morishita, and each work depicts the daily life of Ashibe and Goma-chan. In particular, the OVA series depicts the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan in more depth, as well as their interactions with the people around them.

■Recommendation details

"Ashibe 2" is a heartwarming story of everyday life and friendship that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults. Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions in particular have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces. Director Ishiguro Noboru's warm drawings and Arakawa Toshiyuki's soothing music also envelop the entire film, soothing the hearts of viewers.

This work was produced as the second in the OVA series, and depicts the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan in more depth, as well as their interactions with the people around them. Although each episode is an independent story, the growth and friendship between Ashibe and Goma-chan are depicted throughout the series. In particular, Goma-chan's innocent behavior and occasional cleverness add color to the story.

The cast of this work is Takayama Minami as Ashiya Ashibe and Koorogi Satomi as Goma-chan. Takayama Minami expresses Ashibe's bright and cheerful personality well, making viewers feel familiar with him. Koorogi Satomi plays the innocent voice of Goma-chan, and has the power to heal the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

The main staff of this work are Hiromi Morishita (original author), Noboru Ishiguro (director), Toshiyuki Arakawa (music), and Kiyotoshi Aoi (illustrator). Based on the original manga by Hiromi Morishita, this work, under the direction of Noboru Ishiguro, is enveloped in warm drawings and pleasant music. In particular, Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

The main characters of this work are Ashiya Ashibe and Goma-chan. Ashibe is a boy in the first grade of elementary school who raises Goma-chan with care as a member of the family. As Ashibe's friend and a member of the family, Goma-chan lives a bright and cheerful life, getting caught up in various adventures and events. Heartwarming episodes unfold as Ashibe interacts with his friends and events at school.

Related works to this work are Shonen Ashibe (OVA), Shonen Ashibe 3 (OVA), Shonen Ashibe (TV anime), and Shonen Ashibe 2 (TV anime). These works are anime series based on the original manga by Hiromi Morishita, and each work depicts the daily life of Ashibe and Goma-chan. In particular, the OVA series depicts the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan in more depth, as well as their interactions with the people around them.

"Ashibe 2" is a heartwarming story of everyday life and friendship that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults. Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions in particular have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces. Director Ishiguro Noboru's warm drawings and Arakawa Toshiyuki's soothing music also envelop the entire film, soothing the hearts of viewers.

This work was produced as the second in the OVA series, and depicts the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan in more depth, as well as their interactions with the people around them. Although each episode is an independent story, the growth and friendship between Ashibe and Goma-chan are depicted throughout the series. In particular, Goma-chan's innocent behavior and occasional cleverness add color to the story.

The cast of this work is Takayama Minami as Ashiya Ashibe and Koorogi Satomi as Goma-chan. Takayama Minami expresses Ashibe's bright and cheerful personality well, making viewers feel familiar with him. Koorogi Satomi plays the innocent voice of Goma-chan, and has the power to heal the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

The main staff of this work are Hiromi Morishita (original author), Noboru Ishiguro (director), Toshiyuki Arakawa (music), and Kiyotoshi Aoi (illustrator). Based on the original manga by Hiromi Morishita, this work, under the direction of Noboru Ishiguro, is enveloped in warm drawings and pleasant music. In particular, Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

The main characters of this work are Ashiya Ashibe and Goma-chan. Ashibe is a boy in the first grade of elementary school who raises Goma-chan with care as a member of the family. As Ashibe's friend and a member of the family, Goma-chan lives a bright and cheerful life, getting caught up in various adventures and events. Heartwarming episodes unfold as Ashibe interacts with his friends and events at school.

Related works to this work are Shonen Ashibe (OVA), Shonen Ashibe 3 (OVA), Shonen Ashibe (TV anime), and Shonen Ashibe 2 (TV anime). These works are anime series based on the original manga by Hiromi Morishita, and each work depicts the daily life of Ashibe and Goma-chan. In particular, the OVA series depicts the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan in more depth, as well as their interactions with the people around them.

"Ashibe 2" is a heartwarming story of everyday life and friendship that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults. Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions in particular have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces. Director Ishiguro Noboru's warm drawings and Arakawa Toshiyuki's soothing music also envelop the entire film, soothing the hearts of viewers.

This work was produced as the second in the OVA series, and depicts the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan in more depth, as well as their interactions with the people around them. Although each episode is an independent story, the growth and friendship between Ashibe and Goma-chan are depicted throughout the series. In particular, Goma-chan's innocent behavior and occasional cleverness add color to the story.

The cast of this work is Takayama Minami as Ashiya Ashibe and Koorogi Satomi as Goma-chan. Takayama Minami expresses Ashibe's bright and cheerful personality well, making viewers feel familiar with him. Koorogi Satomi plays the innocent voice of Goma-chan, and has the power to heal the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

The main staff of this work are Hiromi Morishita (original author), Noboru Ishiguro (director), Toshiyuki Arakawa (music), and Kiyotoshi Aoi (illustrator). Based on the original manga by Hiromi Morishita, this work, under the direction of Noboru Ishiguro, is enveloped in warm drawings and pleasant music. In particular, Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

The main characters of this work are Ashiya Ashibe and Goma-chan. Ashibe is a boy in the first grade of elementary school who raises Goma-chan with care as a member of the family. As Ashibe's friend and a member of the family, Goma-chan lives a bright and cheerful life, getting caught up in various adventures and events. Heartwarming episodes unfold as Ashibe interacts with his friends and events at school.

Related works to this work are Shonen Ashibe (OVA), Shonen Ashibe 3 (OVA), Shonen Ashibe (TV anime), and Shonen Ashibe 2 (TV anime). These works are anime series based on the original manga by Hiromi Morishita, and each work depicts the daily life of Ashibe and Goma-chan. In particular, the OVA series depicts the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan in more depth, as well as their interactions with the people around them.

"Ashibe 2" is a heartwarming story of everyday life and friendship that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults. Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions in particular have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces. Director Ishiguro Noboru's warm drawings and Arakawa Toshiyuki's soothing music also envelop the entire film, soothing the hearts of viewers.

This work was produced as the second in the OVA series, and depicts the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan in more depth, as well as their interactions with the people around them. Although each episode is an independent story, the growth and friendship between Ashibe and Goma-chan are depicted throughout the series. In particular, Goma-chan's innocent behavior and occasional cleverness add color to the story.

The cast of this work is Takayama Minami as Ashiya Ashibe and Koorogi Satomi as Goma-chan. Takayama Minami expresses Ashibe's bright and cheerful personality well, making viewers feel familiar with him. Koorogi Satomi plays the innocent voice of Goma-chan, and has the power to heal the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

The main staff of this work are Hiromi Morishita (original author), Noboru Ishiguro (director), Toshiyuki Arakawa (music), and Kiyotoshi Aoi (illustrator). Based on the original manga by Hiromi Morishita, this work, under the direction of Noboru Ishiguro, is enveloped in warm drawings and pleasant music. In particular, Goma-chan's adorable movements and expressions have the power to soothe the hearts of viewers and naturally bring smiles to children's faces.

The main characters of this work are Ashiya Ashibe and Goma-chan. Ashibe is a boy in the first grade of elementary school who raises Goma-chan with care as a member of the family. As Ashibe's friend and a member of the family, Goma-chan lives a bright and cheerful life, getting caught up in various adventures and events. Heartwarming episodes unfold as Ashibe interacts with his friends and events at school.

Related works to this work are Shonen Ashibe (OVA), Shonen Ashibe 3 (OVA), Shonen Ashibe (TV anime), and Shonen Ashibe 2 (TV anime). These works are anime series based on the original manga by Hiromi Morishita, and each work depicts the daily life of Ashibe and Goma-chan. In particular, the OVA series depicts the relationship between Ashibe and Goma-chan in more depth, as well as their interactions with the people around them.