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■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

April 8, 1991 - September 27, 1991

■Broadcasting station

ANB

■Frequencies

10 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 114

■Original Story

Mayumi Muroyama

■ Director

Yasumi Tetsuo

■ Production

Shinei Animation

■Works

©Mayumi Muroyama/Shinei

■Explanation

Ono no Komachi is a wandering spirit who has not yet reached nirvana even after 100 years of death. She calls herself a beautiful ghost. She has taken up residence in the newly built house where elementary school student Daifukuji Anko has moved with her parents. Anko tries to drive away Komachi with the rosary she received from her grandfather, the temple's chief priest Monahiro, but Anko, having lived a long life as a ghost, dodges her and she stays in the Daifukuji house. An apprentice angel appears to help Komachi reach nirvana, and the devil appears, making for a silly ghost story.

This anime is a short anime series that was broadcast in 1991, and each episode is only 10 minutes long, and is a comedy that combines fantasy elements such as ghosts, angels, and demons. It is based on a manga by Mayumi Muroyama and was produced by Shin-Ei Animation. It was directed by Tetsuo Yasumi, and his unique sense of humor and tempo is reflected throughout the work.

The story centers around the relationship between the beautiful ghost Ono no Komachi and Anko of the Daifukuji family where she lives. Komachi is depicted as a ghost who cannot rest in peace, but her character is very humorous and full of elements that will entertain the viewer. Meanwhile, while Anko struggles to help Komachi rest in peace, she herself gets caught up in various troubles. The relationship between these two is the axis of the story, and many episodes unfold.

Other characters, such as the apprentice angel Angie and the archangel Michael, also make appearances, and various episodes surrounding Komachi's journey to nirvana are depicted. The comedy woven by these characters is enjoyable for both children and adults.

The anime was produced by Shinei Animation, with character design and general animation direction by Hiroshi Ogawa. The art director was Junichiro Nishikawa, the cinematographer was Shuichi Ito, the sound director was Katsuyoshi Kobayashi, and the music was by Ryuichi Katsumata. The work, created by this team of staff, boasts extremely high quality both visually and aurally.

■Cast

・Ono no Komachi/Fuyumi Shiraishi・Anko/Yuriko Fuchizaki・Monahiro Daifukuji/Chafurin・Angel Andy/Tamao Hayashi・Archangel Michael/Kaneto Shiozawa

■ Main staff

Original story by Mayumi Muroyama; Director by Tetsuo Yasumi; Chief animation director, character design by Hiroshi Ogawa; Art director by Junichiro Nishikawa; Director of photography by Shuichi Ito; Sound director by Katsuyoshi Kobayashi; Music by Ryuichi Katsumata

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Beautiful Ghost Ono no Komachi? (1991/04/08)
Episode 2: Ghost vs. Ghost (1991/04/09)
Episode 3: Komachi vs. Monk Monakan (1991/04/11)
Episode 4: Apprentice Angel Angie (1991/04/12)
Episode 5: Is Anko's Child Komachi? (1991/04/15)
Episode 6: Thief Angel (1991/04/16)
Episode 7: Anko is the Target!? (1991/04/17)
Episode 8: School at Night is Scary (1991/04/18)
Episode 9: A scary story for sleepless nights (1991/04/19)
Episode 10: Seraphina Appears (1991/04/22)
Episode 11: Who is going to get in the way of someone's love life? (1991/04/23)
Episode 12: Will Komachi Rest in Peace?! (1991/04/24)
Episode 13: Michael's Diamond (1991/04/25)
Episode 14: The Mystery of the Love Doll (1991/04/26)
Episode 15: Scary Early Morning Jogging (1991/04/29)
Episode 16: Heart mark on a shared umbrella (1991/04/30)
Episode 17: I want to meet my guardian spirit (1991/05/01)
Episode 18: The Possessive Beautiful Boy (1991/05/02)
Episode 19: Ascension Hoihoi (1991/05/03)
Episode 20: I'm Not Afraid of Pickle Stones (1991/05/07)
Episode 21: Komachi is a Vampire!? (1991/05/08)
・Episode 22: A Secret from a Hundred Years Ago (1991/05/09)
Episode 23: Steal Your Juice (1991/05/10)
Episode 24: Komachi's Mother!? (1991/05/13)
Episode 25: The bond between Komachi and her mother (1991/05/14)
Episode 26: Year 5 Class 1, Teacher Nobuko (1991/05/15)
Episode 27: Hello, Mr. Thief (1991/05/16)
Episode 28: I hate cleaning! (1991/05/17)
Episode 29: What happened to Komachi? (1991/05/20)
Episode 30: I want to be the teacher's pet (1991/05/21)
Episode 31: Beware of Beautiful Boys! (1991/05/23)
Episode 32: Dangerous Love Letter (1991/05/24)
Episode 33: Transformation Angie (1991/05/27)
Episode 34: Souvenir from the Maze (1991/05/29)
Episode 35: Lovestruck Mona Hiroshi (1991/05/30)
・Episode 36: One Hundred Years of Love (1991/05/31)
Episode 37: On the Phone (1991/06/03)
Episode 38: I Want to Meet Michael (1991/06/04)
Episode 39: The Curse of the Kimono (1991/06/05)
Episode 40: Unbelievable First Love (1991/06/06)
Episode 41: The Best of Everything (1991/06/07)
Episode 42: Love's Mirror (1991/06/10)
Episode 43: I want to be adopted (1991/06/11)
Episode 44: Monahiro Endures (1991/06/12)
Episode 45: The Cute Sisters (1991/06/13)
Episode 46: Michael's Trumpet (1991/06/17)
Episode 47: Love's (Secret) Mission (1991/06/18)
Episode 48: The Six o'clock Mystery (1991/06/20)
Episode 49: Komachi, no trespassing! (1991/06/21)
Episode 50: Companions on the Road to Heaven (1991/06/24)
Episode 51: A Wonderful Dad (1991/06/25)
Episode 52: Fighting over something to look for! (1991/06/26)
Episode 53: Komachi's Fortune Teller (1991/06/27)
Episode 54: Praying to God with a Pencil (1991/06/28)
Episode 55: Komachi's Self-Portrait (1991/07/01)
Episode 56: Leave the Substitute to Me (1991/07/02)
Episode 57: I want to be a ghost! (1991/07/03)
Episode 58: The Secret of Bean Paste...?! (1991/07/05)
Episode 59: Anko's Rise (1991/07/08)
Episode 60: Too Shameful (1991/07/09)
Episode 61: Anko's Sketch (1991/07/10)
Episode 62: Beware the Brooch (1991/07/11)
Episode 63: Similar Things (1991/07/12)
Episode 64: Komachi's Grandpa (1991/07/15)
Episode 65: The Three Girls Who Test Their Courage (1991/07/16)
Episode 66: Broken Heart (1991/07/17)
Episode 67: How to Win at Bargains (1991/07/18)
Episode 68: You're Late! Run! (1991/07/19)
Episode 69: My Love Letter (1991/07/22)
Episode 70: Ban on Sweets (1991/07/24)
Episode 71: Love Curry Match (1991/07/25)
Episode 72: Red-haired Anko (1991/07/26)
Episode 73: Is faking illness scary? (1991/07/30)
Episode 74: Leave the move to Komachi (1991/08/01)
Episode 75: Angie's Rhythmic Gymnastics (1991/08/02)
Episode 76: Ghosts for Rent (August 5, 1991)
Episode 77: Komachi Becomes a Teacher (August 6, 1991)
Episode 78: Is Pyonpyon Cupid? (1991/08/07)
Episode 79: Please! Daddy (1991/08/08)
Episode 80: Helping the Teacher (1991/08/09)
Episode 81: Nobuko's Marriage (1991/08/12)
Episode 82: Monahiro's Matchmaking (1991/08/13)
Episode 83: Angie, the Angel of No-Personality (1991/08/14)
Episode 84: The Arrival of the Crane Granny (1991/08/15)
Episode 85: Komachi and Anko (1991/08/16)
Episode 86: Fashionable Glasses (1991/08/19)
Episode 87: Bon Odori Love Trouble (1991/08/20)
Episode 88: Zokkin's Depression (1991/08/21)
Episode 89: Mosquito Angel (1991/08/22)
Episode 90: Komachi's Toy Box (1991/08/23)
Episode 91: My Favorite Takashi (1991/08/26)
Episode 92: Komachi's Part-time Job (1991/08/27)
Episode 93: Tests are hard (1991/08/28)
Episode 94: The White Feather of Happiness (1991/08/29)
Episode 95: Anko's Pinch (1991/08/30)
Episode 96: Komachi's Tears (1991/09/02)
Episode 97: Tennis Ball of Love (September 4, 1991)
Episode 98: Flatter Komachi! (1991/09/05)
Episode 99: Me in the Mirror (September 6, 1991)
Episode 100: Angie can no longer fly (September 9, 1991)
Episode 101: Shiny Training (1991/09/10)
Episode 102: Ghosts for Sale (1991/09/11)
Episode 103: Anko like an angel?! (1991/09/12)
Episode 104: Let's meet in our dreams (1991/09/13)
Episode 105: Sing, sing, and have a party (1991/09/16)
Episode 106: Showdown! Komachi vs. Bussy (1991/09/17)
Episode 107: Surprise, Hiccups (1991/09/18)
Episode 108: Anko's Lifespan (1991/09/19)
Episode 109: The Red Thread of Fate (September 20, 1991)
Episode 110: Michael's Lover (1991/09/23)
Episode 111: It just won't stop! (1991/09/24)
Episode 112: A Wonderful Future (1991/09/25)
Episode 113: An Angel's Ordinary Day (1991/09/26)
Episode 114: I'll lend you my body (1991/09/27)

■Review

"Dororonpa!" is a Japanese anime television series that aired in 1991 and is based on the manga of the same name by Mayumi Muroyama. The series is known as a comedy anime that mixes fantasy elements such as ghosts, angels, and demons. The story revolves around the relationship between the beautiful ghost Ono no Komachi and Anko, who lives with her at the Daifukuji family home, and is characterized by its humor and tempo that entertains viewers.

Ono no Komachi is depicted as a floating spirit who has not yet been able to attain nirvana even after 100 years since her death, but her character is very humorous and has a charm that draws viewers in. Meanwhile, Anko struggles to help Komachi attain nirvana, but she also gets caught up in various troubles herself. The relationship between these two is the axis of the story, and many episodes unfold.

Other characters, such as the apprentice angel Angie and the archangel Michael, also appear, and various episodes surrounding Komachi's attainment of nirvana are depicted. The comedy woven by these characters is enjoyable for both children and adults. In particular, Angie's innocent personality and Michael's strictness add depth to the story.

The anime was produced by Shinei Animation, with character design and general animation direction by Ogawa Hiroshi. The art director was Nishikawa Junichiro, the cinematographer was Ito Shuichi, the sound director was Kobayashi Katsuyoshi, and the music was by Katsumata Ryuichi. The work, created by this team of staff, boasts extremely high quality both visually and aurally. Katsumata Ryuichi's music in particular is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work.

"Dororonpa!" is a long series of 114 episodes, each of which is just 10 minutes long, and is a comedy that mixes in fantasy elements such as ghosts, angels, and demons. While faithfully recreating the original manga, it also adds expressions and direction unique to anime, and there are many ingenious ideas to entertain the audience.

This work has gained many fans since it was first broadcast in 1991, and its popularity has not waned even now. In particular, viewers continue to love the humorous character of Ono no Komachi and her relationship with Anko. In addition, characters such as the apprentice angel Angie and the archangel Michael also add depth to the story and are elements that attract viewers.

"Dororonpa!" is a comedy anime that incorporates fantasy elements such as ghosts, angels, and demons, and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. In particular, the humorous character of Ono no Komachi and her relationship with Anko continue to be loved by viewers. Characters such as the apprentice angel Angie and the archangel Michael also add depth to the story and draw viewers in. The high-quality animation produced by Shinei Animation and the music by Katsumata Ryuichi also add to the appeal of the work.

■Recommendation

"Dororonpa!" is a comedy anime that incorporates fantasy elements such as ghosts, angels, and demons, and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. In particular, the humorous character of Ono no Komachi and her relationship with Anko continue to be loved by viewers. Characters such as the apprentice angel Angie and the archangel Michael also add depth to the story and draw viewers in. The high-quality animation produced by Shinei Animation and the music by Katsumata Ryuichi also add to the appeal of the work.

This work has gained many fans since it was first broadcast in 1991, and its popularity has not waned even now. In particular, viewers continue to love the humorous character of Ono no Komachi and her relationship with Anko. In addition, characters such as the apprentice angel Angie and the archangel Michael also add depth to the story and are elements that attract viewers.

"Dororonpa!" is a comedy anime that incorporates fantasy elements such as ghosts, angels, and demons, and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. In particular, the humorous character of Ono no Komachi and her relationship with Anko continue to be loved by viewers. Characters such as the apprentice angel Angie and the archangel Michael also add depth to the story and draw viewers in. The high-quality animation produced by Shinei Animation and the music by Katsumata Ryuichi also add to the appeal of the work.