Jankenman: A new era of comedy anime

Jankenman: A timeless hero that captures the hearts of children

Jankenman, an anime series that began airing on TV Tokyo in April 1991, has captured the hearts of children and spawned many fans. This anime is an original work by Production Reed, directed by Endo Tetsuya, and co-produced by TV Tokyo, Big West, and Ashi Productions. With 51 episodes, each 30 minutes long, the story unfolds to give children hope and dreams.

story

The setting of "Jankenman" is "Janken Village" somewhere in the world. This village is truly a world of children, and its inhabitants live there in peace. Jankenman, the main character, is the eldest son of a family of heroes who have protected the village for generations, and is very popular because he is very good at any game. His actions are essential to maintaining the peace of Janken Village.

Meanwhile, Osodashi Kamen, who comes from an evil family, is a rich boy. However, he cannot forgive his pacifist parents and uses his wealth to stir up trouble. Jankenman uses his rock-paper-scissors power to solve difficult cases one after another and struggles to protect the peace of the village.

character

Jankenman (voice: Orikasa Ai) is the hero of Janken Village, a boy who is good at any game. His companions are also unique, such as Aiko (voice: Mizutani Yuko), Guyan (voice: Yajima Akiko), Chokkin (voice: Mitsuishi Kotono), and Pajan (voice: Sato Chie), each of whom supports Jankenman's adventure. Meanwhile, his enemy, Osodashi Kamen (voice: Yao Kazuki), challenges Jankenman using his wealth. Many other characters also add excitement to the story, such as Ururun (voice: Yokoyama Chisa), Petchakucha (voice: Kurose Koji), Janken Papa (voice: Otaki Shinya), Janken Mama (voice: Tamagawa Sakiko), and Janken Sennin (voice: Sawaki Ikuya).

staff

The production of "Jankenman" brought together many talented people. The project was planned by Yoshimasa Onishi (Big West) and Toshihiko Sato, the story was written by Satoru Akahori (Braza Noppo), the character design was by Nobuyoshi Habara, the art direction was Yoshimi Umino, the color settings were by Reiko Iwasawa, the sound director was Hideyuki Tanaka, the cinematographer was Kazunori Hashimoto, the editors were Hiroshi Furuhashi and Jun Taguma, the music was by Takahiro Ando, ​​and the producers were Mutsuo Shimizu (TV Tokyo), Tomoyuki Taguchi (Big West), and Masaru Umehara. These staff members worked together to create the world of "Jankenman".

episode

Each episode of Jankenman is full of stories that will capture the hearts of children. Episode 1, Jankenman the Hero!, depicts Jankenman's exploits for the first time, while episode 2, Dice Fortune Telling Diceman!, begins a battle with a new enemy. Episode 3, Aiko and the Starry Sky Swallowtail, deepens the bond of friendship, while episode 4, A Flea Has Come from Baseball Planet, depicts the fun of sports. Episode 5, Spinning Top Mask, conveys the fun of playing, while episode 6, Jankenman's quick thinking shines in episode 7, He's a Wandering Coinder, introduces a new character, while episode 8, Peach, Peach, Parjan's Kotori, depicts Parjan's growth. Episode 9, It's Not a Problem for Prince Trump, unfolds the story of the Trump Kingdom, while episode 10, The Stolen Janken Stick, tests Jankenman's courage. The power of friendship is tested in episode 11, "Gooyan and the Dodgeball Mask," while a new side of Chokkin is revealed in episode 12, "Chopkin's Teacher is Flamenco." A symbol of happiness appears in episode 13, "The Rainbow Snail that Brings Happiness," while the wonders of weather are depicted in episode 14, "Otenki-kun Has Fallen." Family ties are strengthened in episode 15, "Rock, Paper, Scissors Dad and the Whale," while Osodashi Mask's past is revealed in episode 16, "The Secret of Osodashi Mask." Jankenman's resolve is tested in episode 17, "Reviving the Rock, Paper, Paper, Scissors Stick," while a new game is introduced in episode 18, "Come Over, Yo-Yo Players!". The fun of sports is depicted again in episode 19, "Go Soccer Boy," while the fun of Kendama is conveyed in episode 20, "Kendama Ken-chan Has Arrived." A new enemy appears in episode 21, "Osodashi Chaiko Appears!", and the bond of the community is tested in episode 22, "Protect! Everyone's Train Poppo." Episode 23, "Ururun Returns Home" depicts Ururun's growth, and episode 24, "Come Play, Trump Kingdom" depicts a new story of the Trump Kingdom. Episode 25, "Grandpa Osodashi the Great Thief" reveals a new side of Osodashi Mask, and episode 26, "Come Come, Aki Boy," depicts the autumn scenery. Episode 27, "Confrontation! Evil Jankenman" depicts a battle with Jankenman's alter ego, and episode 28, "Protect the Forest from the Expressway!" deals with environmental issues. Episode 29, "Go Away, Painful Pain!" depicts the courage to overcome pain, and episode 30, "Porin, the Fairy of Lake Onigo!" introduces a new character. Episode 31, "Infiltrate the Janken Base!" tests Jankenman's wisdom, while episode 32, "Coindar Returns," shows Coindar's growth. Episode 33, "New Friend Jankenkar," introduces new friends, while episode 34, "Win with the Power of Friendship!" tests the power of friendship. Episode 35, "The Osodashi Stick Finally Appears!" introduces Osodashi Mask's new weapon, while episode 36, "I Love Aiko! Mom and Dad," shows the love of family. Episode 37, "Gooyan's Dad is the Best in the World!" shows the exploits of Gooyan's father, while episode 38, "Santa Can't Get Through the Chimney!" tells a Christmas story. Episode 39, "Osodashi's Invisible Man Strategy!" shows Osodashi Mask's new strategy, while episode 40, "Climb Up! New Year's Showdown," shows the seasonal New Year's scenery. Episode 41, "The Best Play and the Best Strange Play Award!", shows the fun of sports again, while episode 42, "It's Hard Being a Squelchy Man," shows the growth of Squelchy. Episode 43, "The Great Plan to Defeat Jankenman," shows the ambition of Osodashi Kamen, while episode 44, "The Counterattack of Zurumenko," shows a fight with a new enemy. Episode 45, "The Story of Ururun in Tears," reveals Ururun's past, while episode 46, "Search for the Treasure of Janken Village," shows the history of Janken Village. Episode 47, "Big Transformation! The Famous Sword Bunbunmaru," introduces a new weapon, while episode 48, "Man Gooyan's Ring-entering Performance," shows Gooyan's new challenge. Episode 49, "The Great Plan to Knead Clay," introduces a new game, while episode 50, "Car Race in Janken Village," shows the fun of car racing. The final episode, episode 51, "Jankenman is Immortal!", depicts Jankenman's indomitable spirit and brings the story to a moving finale.

Related Titles

Jankenman also has a theatrical version, Jankenman: Great Monster Battle. This film is 40 minutes long, and you can enjoy Jankenman's exploits on a big screen. The theatrical version shows Jankenman fighting a new enemy, a monster, and has a different appeal from the TV series.

Ratings and Recommendations

Jankenman is highly regarded as a work that gives children dreams and hope. Jankenman's story of courage and friendship teaches children many lessons and encourages their growth. In addition, the fun of playing and sports depicted in each episode stimulates children's curiosity and fosters their creativity.

This work is enjoyable for both children and adults. While it brings back memories, you will also be moved by the depth of the story and the growth of the characters. In particular, Jankenman's indomitable spirit and the power of friendship will resonate with all generations.

The reasons why I recommend "Jankenman" are as follows:

• A story that gives children hope and dreams
• Episodes depicting the joy of play and sports
• Character Growth and the Power of Friendship
• A work that gives a sense of nostalgia and emotion at the same time
• Fun for the whole family

Jankenman is an eternal hero that has captured the hearts of children and created many fans. Through this work, children will be able to learn the importance of courage and friendship and grow as people. Adults can also enjoy it while feeling nostalgic and moved. Please watch Jankenman and experience its charm for yourself.