The appeal and reviews of "Ashibe 3": A new story of adventure and growth

A comprehensive review and recommendation of "Shounen Ashibe 3"

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

May 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 becomes a beloved member of the Ashiya family. Through the daily lives of Ashibe and Goma-chan, the story depicts friendship, family ties, and growth. Goma-chan's adorable behavior and Ashibe's kindness give viewers a warm feeling.

■Explanation

This is the third OVA animated version of the manga of the same name by Hiromi Morishita. It revolves around the everyday life of a bright and energetic boy named Ashibe and his baby spotted seal named Goma-chan. An OVA was produced first, and it was later broadcast as a TV anime series. "Shounen Ashibe 3" is a must-watch for fans, as it has many episodes that show Goma-chan's growth and the deepening of the bond between him and Ashibe.

This work is not only an anime for children, but is also full of content that adults can enjoy. In particular, the episode that depicts the importance of bonds with family and friends will deeply touch viewers. In addition, the careful direction of director Noboru Ishiguro and the heartwarming music of Toshiyuki Arakawa also enhance the charm of the work.

■Cast

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

Minami Takayama's voice acting perfectly expresses Ashibe's cheerfulness and kindness, making him a character viewers can relate to. Satomi Koorogi's voice acting as Goma-chan is also cute and endearing, adding to the atmosphere of the entire series.

■ Main staff

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

The original author, Hiromi Morishita, is known for her realistic portrayal of children's daily lives, and her worldview is faithfully recreated in the anime. Director Noboru Ishiguro is known as a master of children's animation, and his direction has the power to draw viewers in. Toshiyuki Arakawa's music further enriches the atmosphere of the work, and Kiyotoshi Aoi's drawings carefully depict the characters' expressions and movements in great detail.

■ Main Characters

・Ashiya Ashibe
A boy in the first grade of elementary school. He is the owner of Goma-chan, and has many friends due to his cheerful personality. Ashibe treasures Goma-chan as a member of the family, and grows up through various adventures and everyday life.

・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 learns many things and grows as he lives with Ashibe.

■Subtitle

"Mao-chan's Swimming Lessons", "Sugao-kun's Private Tutor" and 6 other stories

Each episode depicts the daily life of Goma-chan and Ashibe, and many of the stories have themes of friendship and family ties. "Mao-chan's Swimming Class" shows Goma-chan learning to swim, while "Sugao-kun's Home Tutor" features Ashibe helping his friend with his studies. Through these episodes, viewers can feel the growth of Ashibe and Goma-chan.

■ Related works

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

The Shonen Ashibe series began as an OVA and was later broadcast as a TV anime. Each work depicts a different episode, and you can follow the growth of Ashibe and Goma-chan throughout the series. The OVA series is characterized by a deeper story and character development, while the TV anime series has more episodes to be enjoyed by a wider audience.

■ Evaluation

"Shounen Ashibe 3" is not only an anime for children, but can also be enjoyed by adults. The friendship and family ties depicted through the daily lives of Ashibe and Goma-chan give viewers a warm feeling. In particular, the episodes showing Goma-chan's growth and the deepening bond between him and Ashibe are particularly touching among the series.

Director Noboru Ishiguro's careful direction and Toshiyuki Arakawa's heartwarming music enhance the appeal of the work. The voice acting of Minami Takayama and Satomi Koorogi also brings out the best in the characters. Kiyotoshi Aoi's drawings are meticulous in depicting the characters' expressions and movements in great detail, drawing the viewers in.

This work faithfully reproduces the original work by Hiromi Morishita, who is known for her realistic portrayal of children's daily lives, and will leave a deep impression on viewers, especially the episode that depicts the importance of bonds with family and friends.

■Recommendation

"Shounen Ashibe 3" is not only an anime for children, but can also be enjoyed by adults. The friendship and family ties depicted through the daily lives of Ashibe and Goma-chan give viewers a warm feeling. In particular, the episodes showing Goma-chan's growth and the deepening bond between him and Ashibe are particularly touching among the series.

This work faithfully reproduces the original work by Hiromi Morishita, who is known for her realistic portrayal of children's daily lives, and will leave a deep impression on viewers, especially the episode that depicts the importance of bonds with family and friends.

I highly recommend watching "Ashibe 3." This work, which allows viewers to feel the growth and bond between Ashibe and Goma-chan, will give viewers a warm feeling. In particular, the episode that depicts the importance of bonds with family and friends will deeply touch viewers.