Marude Dameo: Interesting and deep characters that do not disappoint

The appeal and evaluation of Marude Dameo

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

November 2, 1991 - September 26, 1992
November 2, 1991 to September 26, 1992 (1st to 47th episodes) Every Saturday 18:30 to 19:00

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: Fuji Television

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 47

■Original Story

・Original work: Kenji Morita

■ Director

・Director: Akira Shigino

■ Production

Produced by: Kenji Shimizu, Koji Kaneda, Kyotaro Kimura, Ken Hagino Produced by: Fuji Television Network, Inc., Yomiuri Advertising Agency, Studio Pierrot

■Works

©Kenji Morita/Kodansha, Pierrot

■ Story

Maruide Dameo is an elementary school student who, as his name suggests, is no good at anything he does. Dameo's best friend is Borot, a robot created by his inventor father. Borot has neither the power of 100,000 horsepower nor a deadly weapon, and his only special skills are that he can do all the housework, such as cleaning, washing, and cooking, and that he can talk to the ghost of Dameo's mother. Dameo and Borot just try their best, and before they know it, even the smallest things turn into trouble!

■Explanation

An animated film based on the manga of the same name by Morita Kenji. A slapstick comedy about Dameo Marude, who is no good at anything, including studying and sports, and Borot, a robot invented by his scientist father, Hageteru. No matter how many times he fails or is ridiculed, he never loses his cheerfulness. This is a heartwarming film that will cheer you up.

■Cast

・Dameo/Yoko Teppozuka・Hageteru/Isamu Tanonaka・Borot/Mayumi Tanaka・Yumeyo/Kumiko Takizawa・Henna/Kenichi Ogata・Tomma/Ai Orikasa・Norori/Mie Suzuki・Umeko・Momoko/Yuri Shiratori

■ Main staff

Screenplay / Series Composition / Yoshio Urasawa Director / Junya Koshiba, Hiroyuki Yokoyama, Shigeru Ueda, Akiyuki Shinbo Character Design / Yoshiyuki Kishi Animation Director / Saburo Masutani, Hiroshi Kawabata, Susuke Takahashi, Akihiro Enomoto Art Director / Yuji Ikeda Director of Photography / Toshiyuki Fukushima Sound Director / Kan Mizumoto Music / Yusuke Homma Editing / Haruhiko Kuriyagawa, Junichi Uematsu Adjustment / Kiyoshi Narikiyo Volume Effects / Shoji Kato (Animation Sound)
Background / Studio Y.S. Cinematography / Takahashi Productions Sound Director / Zack Promotion Recording Studio / Sound Editing Studio Production / Fuji Television Network / Yomiuri Advertising Agency / Studio Pierrot Development / Tokyo Development Studio Music Production / Nippon Crown Opening Theme Song "365 Steps March"
Lyrics: Tetsuro Hoshino; Music: Masao Yoneyama; Arrangement: Tadashige Matsui; Singer: Kiyoko Mizuzenji

Ending theme: "It's hard being a child"
Lyrics by Takao Yamada; Music by Daisuke Mishima; Arrangement by Tadashige Matsui; Singer by Kiyoko Suizenji

■ Main Characters

・Marude useless husband
A third-grader in elementary school. A healthy and cheerful boy who is no good at anything he does. However, he believes he can do anything if he puts his mind to it, and he works hard with all his heart.
・Borot A strange robot with no special skills other than housework. He has a kind heart and does his best to take care of No-good's husband at the request of the ghost of No-good's mother.
・Marudehage
42 years old. An inventor who makes all sorts of strange things. Worried about her husband's future.
・Yumeyo
No-good's deceased mother. She begs Borot to take care of her no-good son, No-good, and only appears before Borot.
- Henna Henna An American with a Japanese-like heart, something that Japanese people have completely forgotten recently.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Borot is a robot! Episode 2: Selling Borot and making a killing!
・Episode 3: Aim for 100 points with a one-two punch ・Episode 4: Jamae is a mean aunt ・Episode 5: It's hard when Dad fakes being sick!!
Episode 6: Gold Borot, Iron BorotEpisode 7: The day the good-for-nothing husband is no longer a good-for-nothing husbandNight 8: Daddy is Santa ClausEpisode 9: Take the good-for-nothing husband skiingEpisode 10: New Year's money is a kettle-shaped time machineEpisode 11: Don't think you'll win, or you'll become a good-for-nothing husbandEpisode 12: It's the vagabond Borot, boyo!
・Episode 13: The Black Cobra Gang Appears・Episode 14: The Good-for-nothing Husband is a Soccer Genius・Episode 15: Is this the truth?! Kintaro the Weakling・Episode 16: Henna's Mama is a Cowboy・Episode 17: The New Student is a Liar, Nuubo・Episode 18: The Good-for-nothing Husband's First Love Vanishes into the Sunset・Episode 19: Borot's Giant Ancestor・Episode 20: The Good-for-nothing Husband's Mother Who Travels Through Time・Episode 21: The Good-for-nothing Husband's Tears at His Part-time Job・Episode 22: The Policewoman Sabu-chan Fell in Love with・Episode 23: Kindness Isn't Just for the Rich?!
・Episode 24: A skeleton ghost appears in the science lab...
・Episode 25: The Lying Nuubo and the Honest UFO
・Episode 26: The Ambitions of Young Nobunaga ・Episode 27: The Boss's Tearful Show of Filial Piety?!
・Episode 28/The good-for-nothing husband transforms into a hero ・Episode 29/The ghost mom is a great detective!
・Episode 30/The Golden Carl Lewis Foot!
・Episode 31/The good-for-nothing husband's mission to rescue Cinderella ・Episode 32/The day Borot will rebel?
・Episode 33 / Remote Control Borot Boing・Episode 34 / Happiness Walks in a Dream・Episode 35 / Which is the Real One? Two Borots・Episode 36 / Laughing Rainy Season Front・Episode 37 / Mito's Discover Tokyo・Episode 38 / Is Kaminari-sama Afraid of Electricity?!
・Episode 39: Ninja Useless Husband is Here!
Episode 40: Tarbosaurus in LoveEpisode 41: Goodbye Little MermaidEpisode 42: Okiku's Ghost Student SunflowerEpisode 43: Big Samu and Little Samu, the Abominable Snowman from the MountainEpisode 44: Showdown between the Dodgeball Genius BrothersEpisode 45: The Shrew Princess, the Horse Riding MasterEpisode 46: Do You Prefer Love to World Domination?!
・Episode 47: Goodbye, My Borot

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・365 Step March
Lyrics by Tetsuro Hoshino, Music by Masao Yoneyama, Arrangement by Tadashige Matsui, Singer by Kiyoko Suizenji (Nippon Crown)
・ED
・It's tough being a child・Lyrics by Takao Yamada・Music by Daisuke Mishima・Arrangement by Tadashige Matsui・Singer by Kiyoko Mizuzenji (Nippon Crown)

The appeal and evaluation of Marude Dameo

Marude Dameo is an anime series that aired from 1991 to 1992 and is based on the manga of the same name by Kenji Morita. The series follows the slapstick comedy of a terrible elementary school student named Marude Dameo and his father's invention of a robot called Borot. The original anime series ran for 47 episodes and was loved by many viewers.

Dameo Marude is a boy who is no good at anything, including studying and sports, but his cheerfulness and dedication cheers up those around him. His father, Hageteru Marude, is an inventor who creates many unique inventions, but worries about his son's future. Dameo's mother, Yumeyo, has passed away, but as a ghost she can talk to Borot and ask him to look after her son. Borot is a robot that does all the household chores, and is the only being that can talk to the ghost of Dameo's mother. The story, woven together by such unique characters, is full of humor and emotion.

The charm of this anime lies above all in its humor and warmth. The sight of Dameo failing at everything he does provides laughs to the viewers, but at the same time, his efforts and dedication are touching. Other highlights include Borot's warm-hearted actions and the turmoil caused by Hageteru's inventions. Furthermore, the scene where Yumeyo's ghost appears depicts family love and ties, warming the viewers' hearts.

The cast is also impressive, with the performances of the voice actors, including Teppozuka Yoko as Dameo, Tanonaka Isamu as Hageteru, and Tanaka Mayumi as Borot, adding to the charm of the work. Tanaka Mayumi's voice as Borot, in particular, is humorous yet gentle, and strikes a chord with viewers. The theme songs are also memorable, with the opening theme "365 Steps March" and the ending theme "It's Tough Being a Child" remaining in the memories of many viewers, along with the singing voice of Mizuzenji Kiyoko.

The staff is also top-notch, with professionals from various fields coming together, including director Akira Shigino, screenwriter Yoshio Urasawa, character designer Yoshiyuki Kishi, etc. All elements, including direction, animation, and music, are integrated at a high level to provide viewers with entertainment and excitement.

The subtitles are also unique, and each episode has a different theme and story. For example, episode 1, "Borot is a Robot," introduces Borot's first appearance and his abilities, while episode 14, "No-good husband is a soccer genius," shows Dameo trying his hand at soccer. Also, episode 47, "Goodbye, my Borot," depicts the emotional farewell to Borot, bringing tears to the viewers' eyes.

This anime has been loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults, and has energized many viewers. In particular, Dameo's cheerfulness and devotion teach us the courage to get back up even after failure. Also, episodes depicting family love and friendship warm the hearts of viewers and move them. Furthermore, the humorous stories provide laughs and entertain viewers.

Marude Dameo is a work full of humor, emotion, and warmth. This anime will make viewers laugh and cry, and will heal your heart. It is definitely worth watching. For children, it will teach them the courage to stand up even when they fail, and the importance of bonds with family and friends. For adults, it will also give them a sense of nostalgia and freshness, and warm their hearts. Please enjoy this anime.