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OH!MY Konbu - Oh My Konbu - Reviews and More Information

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

May 4, 1991 - September 28, 1991
May 4, 1991 - September 28, 1991 Every Saturday 17:30 - 18:30

■Broadcasting station

TBS

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 22

■Original Story

Original story by Yasushi Akimoto and Takahiro Kamiya

■ Director

・Director: Tetsuo Imazawa

■ Production

Animation Production: Studio Furumi Production Cooperation: C&D Distribution Production: Kodansha, TBS

■Works

© Yasushi Akimoto, Takahiro Kamiya/TBS, Kodansha

■ Story

Nabeyaki Konbu is a young chef who is known as a genius when it comes to little gourmet food. He creates many little gourmet dishes with his innovative ideas, impressing his friends.

■Explanation

This is an animated version of a gourmet manga that was serialized in "Comic Bonbon" and "Deluxe Bonbon" (Kodansha). It depicts the exploits of Nabeyaki Konbu, a genius young chef. In the story, "Little Gourmet" is introduced, a creative dish that even children can easily make using commercially available sweets and fruits.

■Cast

・Nabeyaki Konbu/Minami Takayama ・Tokonatsu Paisuke/Kappei Yamaguchi ・Menmen/Chisa Yokoyama

■ Main staff

・Original story: Yasushi Akimoto, Takahiro Kamiya ・Planning: Yasushi Akimoto, Miki Creations (Kodansha)
・Director / Tetsuo Imazawa ・Series Composition / Tatsuhiko Murasame, Kenichi Hikuma ・Character Design: Yoshio Kabashima ・Chief Animation Directors / Yoshio Kabashima, Yukio Oya, Masae Otake ・Art Director / Toshikazu Ishiwata ・Director of Photography / Masayoshi Miyakojima ・Sound Director / Susumu Aketagawa ・Sound Effects / Animation Sound ・Music / Akira Tsuji ・Producer / Ryohei Suzuki (Kodansha), Hiroshi Inoue (TBS)
Animation Production: Studio Furumi Production Cooperation: C&D Distribution Production: Kodansha, TBS

■ Main Characters

・Nabeyaki Kombri A young chef who is called a genius of little gourmet. He has a passion for cooking and a strong sense of justice. He creates original dishes and little gourmet dishes using commercially available sweets.

・Tokonatsu Paisuke
Konbu's best friend. He wears sunglasses and always has a straw in his mouth. He's a decent cook and has a weakness for beautiful women.

・Menmen Kombu's girlfriend, with her trademark bun hair and Chinese clothing. She is the poster girl for the ramen shop "Ramen Menmen", but can be very scary when angry.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: This is the famous Little Gourmet! (1991/05/04)
Episode 2: "Night Market Competition" and "50 Million Yen Natto"
・Episode 3: The Great Battle! Super Tasty Contest ・Episode 4: "The fun of school trips is the lunch boxes" "How to cure May blues"
Episode 5: "Delicious Fortune Telling" and "School Lunch"
Episode 6: "Gambler Paisuke" and "The Day the Candy Store Disappears"
Episode 7: "Father's Day is a big mess" and "The ruthless diet"
Episode 8: "The rainy season is full of dangers" and "Musubi-kun's Assy Love"
Episode 9: "The Party is Hungry" and "Who's Better at Dodgeball?"
Episode 10: "Professional Wrestlers are Gourmet (Part 1)" "Professional Wrestlers are Gourmet (Part 2)"
Episode 11: "The correct way to make up" "Hiyameshi is a secret"
Episode 12: "The big waves are calling!" "A strange test of courage"
Episode 13: "Does the blonde like Japanese food?" "Curry is delicious!"
Episode 14: "Ice Cream Saves the Earth!!" "Tekiya the Food Stall Boy"
Episode 15: "Are Aliens Gourmets?" "Defeat the Gourmet Old Man"
Episode 16: "Don't let the summer end" "Convenience store bento tastes like mom's"
・Episode 17: "Strange Sweets Treasure Island (Part 1)" "Strange Sweets Treasure Island (Part 2)"
Episode 18: "Love's Cat Mamma" "Get your summer homework done right!"
Episode 19: "A tutor who falls behind?" "Find Kombu's mom"
Episode 20: "Early Bird is Better for Paipai?" "The Secret of Tasting!"
Episode 21: "The Great Turnaround with Reversal Gourmet" and "Gottsuan! Little Chanko"
・Episode 22: "Manga Japanese Sweets Story (Part 1)" "Manga Japanese Sweets Story (Part 2)" (1991/09/28)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Sorry for the delay・Lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto・Music by Go Fukadamiya・Arrangement by Takaji Ryuzaki・Singer by Sunekajiri

・ED1
・I want to see a little good place・Lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto・Music by Go Fukadamiya・Arrangement by Takaji Ryuzaki・Singer by Utsubo-chan

OH!MY Konbu - Oh My Konbu - Review

"OH! MY Konbu," which aired in 1991, is an animated series based on a gourmet manga, depicting the exploits of Nabeyaki Konbu, a genius young chef who is a little gourmet. This anime aims to convey the fun and creativity of cooking to children, and aroused viewers' interest in cooking by introducing "Little Gourmets," simple creative dishes using commercially available sweets and fruits.

The original work was written by Yasushi Akimoto and Takahiro Kamiya, and the director was Tetsuo Imazawa. The animation was done by Studio Furumi, and the production was done by Kodansha and TBS. The series aired on TBS from May 4 to September 28, 1991, with a total of 22 episodes, every Saturday from 17:30 to 18:30.

The main character, Nabeyaki Konbu, is voiced by Minami Takayama, his friend Tokonatsu Paisuke is voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi, and his girlfriend Menmen is voiced by Chisa Yokoyama. Each character has a distinct personality, and viewers were particularly impressed by Konbu's passion for cooking and sense of justice, Tokonatsu Paisuke's cheerfulness and love of beautiful women, and Menmen's strong-willed personality.

The story is about Nabeyaki Konbu, who uses innovative ideas to create little gourmet dishes that impress his friends. In each episode, Konbu shows off his cooking skills in various situations, depicting his friendship and growth in the process. For example, in episode 1, "This is the Little Gourmet You've Been Talking About!", Konbu shows off his first little gourmet dish, surprising his friends. In episode 3, "Great Battle! Super Tasty Contest", Konbu takes part in a cooking contest and competes with other chefs.

The appeal of this anime is undoubtedly the Little Gourmet creation process and the visuals of the finished products. The dishes, which use commercially available sweets and fruit, are easy for even children to make, and have aroused viewers' interest in cooking. In addition, the Little Gourmet recipes introduced in each episode are available for viewers to try at home. This allows viewers to not only watch the anime, but also enjoy actually making the dishes.

Music-wise, this anime is also worthy of mention. The opening theme "Oazuke Gomen" and the ending theme "Chotto Iitoko Miteitai" are written by Yasushi Akimoto, composed by Migo Fukada, arranged by Takaji Ryuzaki, and sung by Sunekajiri and Utsubo-chan. These songs not only enhanced the atmosphere of the anime, but also left a strong impression on the viewers.

"Oh! My Konbu" aims to teach children the joy and creativity of cooking, and it can be said that it has achieved that goal. The creative process of the little gourmets, the visuals of the finished products, the personalities of the characters, the music, everything made a strong impression on the audience. This anime is loved by many fans not only when it was broadcast in 1991, but even today.

OH!MY Konbu - Oh My Konbu - Recommended

"OH! MY Konbu" is a must-watch anime for children and adults who love cooking. The visuals of the little gourmets' creative process and the finished products will arouse viewers' interest in cooking and make them want to try making it themselves. In addition, the characters' personalities and storyline are also appealing, and there are plenty of elements to entertain viewers. Furthermore, the music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the anime, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

This anime is loved by many fans not only since its broadcast in 1991, but even today. It is a must-watch, especially for those who want to convey the joy and creativity of cooking. By trying out Little Gourmet recipes, viewers can not only enjoy watching the anime, but also have the fun of actually cooking the food. "OH! MY Konbu" will be the best entertainment for those who want to enjoy both cooking and anime.