A thorough analysis of the charm and emotion of "The Moomins: The Comet in Moominland"!

"The Moomin Family: The Comet of Moomin Valley" - A heartwarming story of adventure and friendship

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

novel

■ Release date

August 8, 1992 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Shochiku

■Frequencies

62 min

■Original Story

Original story by Tove Jansson and Lasse Jansson

■ Director

・Director, Storyboard: Hiroshi Saito

■ Production

・Production, writing: Telescreen

■ Story

The Moomin family has just moved to Moomin Valley. There, they meet a muskrat who calls himself a philosopher and hears a tale of a comet falling to Earth. To verify the tale, Moomin decides to go to the observatory on Lonely Mountain with My and Sniff. The Moomins confirm the approach of the comet and realize its danger. They then warn the residents of Moomin Valley and make an evacuation plan together. Their friendship with Snufkin and Slowpoke, whom they meet during their adventure, deepens, and the Moomins forge new bonds as they face the threat of the comet. In the end, will the Moomins and their friends be able to overcome the comet's peril with their cooperation and courage?

■Explanation

This is the theatrical version of "Moomin's Family," an animated TV adaptation of the novel and comic "Moomin Series" by Tove Jansson and Lasse Jansson. It is an episode before the TV series, depicting Moomin's first meeting with Snufkin and Florence. It will be shown alongside two other films, "The Little Twins: Our Summer Flies Away" and "Marie Bell: The Phoenix Key." This is a story about the Moomin family learning about friendship and courage as they adapt to a new environment, and is enjoyable for both children and adults. Particular highlights include the meeting between Moomin and Snufkin, and the unity of the Moomin family in the face of the comet crisis. It has also been praised for faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work while bringing out new charms with the expressiveness unique to animation.

■Cast

Moomin Troll / Minami Takayama / Florence / Mika Kanai / Sniff / Ryusei Nakao / My / Ray Sakuma / Snufkin / Takehito Koyasu / Moominmamma / Ikuko Tani / Moominpappa / Akio Otsuka / Hemulen / Minoru Yada / Muskrat / Masato Yamauchi

■ Main staff

・Original story: Tove Jansson, Lasse Jansson・Planning, production: Tabata Kazuo・Screenplay: Miyazaki Akira・Character design, animation director: Yamazaki Toshiki・Art director: Kono Jiro・Director of photography: Shirai Hisao・Editor: Morita Seiji・Sound director: Shigeji Shiba・Music: Shiratori Sumio・Sound effects: Sato Kazutoshi・Sound studio: Tokyo Television Center・Sound production: Omnibus Promotion・Producers: Tamura Manabu, Miyashita Yuji・Director, storyboard: Saito Hiroshi・Direction: Kojima Masayuki・Animation production: Visual 80
・Production, writing: Telescreen

■ Main Characters

Moomin A boy from the Moomin family. He moved to Moomin Valley. He is very curious and often plays with Sniff and My. When Moomin finds out about the danger posed by the comet, he acts courageously and is impressed by his determination to find a solution together with his friends.

Snufkin is a freedom-loving traveler. He happens to meet the Moomins while camping out in the Lonely Mountains. Snufkin teaches the Moomins the importance of facing nature head-on, and his ability to calmly handle difficult situations is charming.

■ Related works

・"The Moomins" (TV animation)

■ Evaluation and impressions

"The Moomins: The Comet in Moominland" is a must-see for fans of the Moomin series. The story of the Moomin family learning about friendship and courage while adapting to a new environment is enjoyable for both children and adults. Particular highlights include the encounter between Moomin and Snufkin, and the unity of the Moomin family in the face of the threat of the comet. The film has also been praised for faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work while bringing out new charms through the expressiveness unique to animation.

Each character in the Moomin family is unique and charming, and deeply moves the audience. The characteristics of each character, such as Moomin's inquisitive nature, Snufkin's free-spiritedness, Moominmamma's kindness, and Moominpappa's leadership, enrich the story. Supporting characters such as the Muskrat and Hemulen also add color to the story.

Visually, the beautiful scenery of Moomin Valley and the powerful depiction of the comet are impressive. In particular, the scene in which the comet approaches is both tense and beautiful, making a strong visual impact. The music also adds to the atmosphere of the story, and Sumio Shiratori's music further deepens the worldview of the Moomin series.

This film is perfect for watching with family and friends, teaching children the value of courage and friendship, and for fans of the Moomin series, it will not only be a fun new episode but will also reaffirm their love for the original.

■ Recommendation points

1. **A story of friendship and courage**: The Moomin family's journey toward the threat of the comet teaches us the importance of friendship and courage.
2. **Beautiful visuals and music**: The scenery of Moomin Valley and the powerful depictions of the comet, as well as Sumio Shiratori's music, add excitement to the story.
3. **Unique characters**: The charm of each character, such as Moomin, Snufkin, Moominmamma, and Moominpappa, enriches the story.
4. **Faithfulness to the original work and new appeal**: While faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work, the expressiveness unique to anime brings out new appeal.
5. **Family Fun**: It's fun for both children and adults, making it perfect for watching with the whole family.

Related information

The Moomin series is a national character of Finland created by Tove Jansson and is loved all over the world. The Moomin story has been developed in various media such as novels, manga, animation, movies and stage plays, and its appeal is diverse. In particular, the animated series "Moomin" is very popular in Japan and has spawned many fans.

"The Comet in Moominland" is a particularly important episode in the Moomin series, depicting the growth of the Moomin family and the deepening of friendship. This work is a must-see for fans of the Moomin series and will also attract new fans.

In addition, many of the Moomin series works deal with environmental and social issues, conveying profound messages to children while also making adults think. The Comet in Moomin Valley will also be an opportunity to raise awareness of natural disasters and environmental issues.

The appeal of the Moomin series lies not only in the individuality of the characters and the depth of the stories, but also in the worldview and messages they convey. Moominland's Comet fully brings out these charms, making it a work that moves and inspires viewers.

To enjoy this work, we recommend checking out other works in the Moomin series. In particular, the TV anime "Moomin Village" allows you to enjoy episodes before and after the comet in Moomin Valley, and will give you a deeper understanding of the Moomin family's daily life and adventures. In addition, the original novels and comics of the Moomin series will be indispensable resources for learning more about the background of the comet in Moomin Valley and the characters.

"The Comet in Moominland" is a must-see for fans of the Moomin series and will surely attract new fans. Watch it with your family and friends and enjoy the story of the Moomin family's adventures and friendship.