Reviews and ratings of "Tora-san's Forget-Me-Not": What is the new appeal of this classic series?

The appeal and evaluation of "Tora-san's Forget-Me-Not"

Overview

"Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajiro Wasurenagusa" is a TV special that aired on August 7, 1998 on the TBS network and is an animated version of Shochiku's popular film series "Otoko wa Tsurai yo." It is based on Yamada Yoji's "Comic Tora-san," and the sixth volume of the series, "Tora-san Wasurenagusa," published by Gakken. It was directed by Yobuichi Setsuko and produced by Eiken and TBS, with production cooperation from Magic Bus. The special was broadcast as a 114-minute special with a self-contained episode.

story

Tora-san, born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika, devotes himself to the business of traveling from one place to another as a street vendor. He meets a beautiful singer named Lily on a night train and ends up in Abashiri, Hokkaido, where he begins working as a live-in employee on a farm. However, unable to bear the hard work, he returns to his family's home, Toraya. Then, Lily comes to visit Shibamata, and so a new development awaits.

Commentary

The "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" series was revived as an anime after the film series ended due to the death of its main actor, Kiyoshi Atsumi. This work was produced based on the 11th film and Gakken's "Comic Tora-san Volume 6: Torajiro Wasurenagusa" and was broadcast as part of the variety show "Friday TV no Hoshi." The theme song "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" is written by Kiyoshi Atsumi, including the opening line. In addition, Mari Okamoto, who has appeared in nine Shochiku film series, voices Torajiro's younger sister, Sakura.

cast

• Tora-san: Koichi Yamadera
• Lily: Yumi Touma
• Sakura: Mari Okamoto
• Ryuzo: Minoru Yada
• Tsune: Mie Azuma
• Hiroshi: Yoshitada Otsuka
• Octopus President: Keiken Mine

Main Staff

• Original story: Yoji Yamada, "Comic Tora-san" (published by Gakken, adapted by Norio Hayashi, illustrated by Kenichiro Takai)
• General Director, Storyboard: Setsuko Yobuichi
• Character design and chief animation director: Yukari Kobayashi
• Screenplay: Norio Hayashi
• Directed by: Ittoku Tanahashi
• Art director: Koji Abe
• Music: Naozumi Yamamoto
• Original work and cooperation: Shochiku Co., Ltd.

Main Characters

• Tora-san: The protagonist of this story, a street vendor. He is loyal and a bit of a joker.
• Lily: A singer whom Tora-san meets during his journey, and is the "Madonna" of this film.
• Sakura: A sister who cares for her older brother, Tora-san. She is very different from her brother in both personality and appearance.
• Ryuzo: The owner of the dumpling shop "Toraya." Torajiro and Sakura's "uncle."
• Hiroshi: Sakura's husband. He works as a printing engineer at Tako-shacho's company.
• President Octopus: The president of the printing company behind "Toraya." Torajiro's quarrel opponent.

Theme songs and music

• OP: "It's tough being a man"
• Lyricist: Tetsuro Hoshino
• Composer: Naozumi Yamamoto
• Sung by: Kiyoshi Atsumi

Appeal of the work

For fans of the film series, "Tora-san's Story" is a work that brings back memories and new memories at the same time. By depicting Tora-san's story in a new format as an anime, it has been possible to convey its appeal to a wider audience. In particular, Tora-san's human character and the story that begins with his meeting with Lily deeply touch viewers.

In addition, the film is also praised for faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work while bringing out new charms with the expressiveness that only animation can offer. Yamadera Koichi's voice acting as Tora-san inherited the image of Atsumi Kiyoshi while adding his own unique touch, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In addition, Okamoto Mari's appearance as Sakura is also a delight for fans of the film series.

Ratings and Recommendations

This work is recommended not only for fans of the film series, but also for anime fans and new viewers. The human drama of Tora-san and the story that begins with his meeting with Lily will deeply move viewers. It is also praised for bringing out new charms with the expressiveness that only anime can offer.

In particular, the portrayal of Tora-san's character and the relationships surrounding him resonate with viewers. The story, which begins with Tora-san's meeting with Lily, deeply moves viewers. In addition, the film is also praised for faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work while bringing out new charms through the expressiveness that only animation can provide.

Another plus for fans of the film series is that the theme song "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" (It's Tough Being a Man) is by Kiyoshi Atsumi. Koichi Yamadera's performance as the voice actor for Tora-san took over the image of Kiyoshi Atsumi while adding his own unique touch, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Another plus for fans of the film series is that Mari Okamoto plays the role of Sakura.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the film series, but also for anime fans and new viewers. The human drama of Tora-san and the story that begins with his meeting with Lily will deeply move viewers. It is also praised for bringing out new charms with the expressiveness that only anime can offer.

In particular, the portrayal of Tora-san's character and the relationships surrounding him resonate with viewers. The story, which begins with Tora-san's meeting with Lily, deeply moves viewers. In addition, the film is also praised for faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work while bringing out new charms through the expressiveness that only animation can provide.

Another plus for fans of the film series is that the theme song "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" (It's Tough Being a Man) is by Kiyoshi Atsumi. Koichi Yamadera's performance as the voice actor for Tora-san took over the image of Kiyoshi Atsumi while adding his own unique touch, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Another plus for fans of the film series is that Mari Okamoto plays the role of Sakura.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the film series, but also for anime fans and new viewers. The human drama of Tora-san and the story that begins with his meeting with Lily will deeply move viewers. It is also praised for bringing out new charms with the expressiveness that only anime can offer.

In particular, the portrayal of Tora-san's character and the relationships surrounding him resonate with viewers. The story, which begins with Tora-san's meeting with Lily, deeply moves viewers. In addition, the film is also praised for faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work while bringing out new charms through the expressiveness that only animation can provide.

Another plus for fans of the film series is that the theme song "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" (It's Tough Being a Man) is by Kiyoshi Atsumi. Koichi Yamadera's performance as the voice actor for Tora-san took over the image of Kiyoshi Atsumi while adding his own unique touch, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Another plus for fans of the film series is that Mari Okamoto plays the role of Sakura.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the film series, but also for anime fans and new viewers. The human drama of Tora-san and the story that begins with his meeting with Lily will deeply move viewers. It is also praised for bringing out new charms with the expressiveness that only anime can offer.

In particular, the portrayal of Tora-san's character and the relationships surrounding him resonate with viewers. The story, which begins with Tora-san's meeting with Lily, deeply moves viewers. In addition, the film is also praised for faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work while bringing out new charms through the expressiveness that only animation can provide.

Another plus for fans of the film series is that the theme song "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" (It's Tough Being a Man) is by Kiyoshi Atsumi. Koichi Yamadera's performance as the voice actor for Tora-san took over the image of Kiyoshi Atsumi while adding his own unique touch, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Another plus for fans of the film series is that Mari Okamoto plays the role of Sakura.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the film series, but also for anime fans and new viewers. The human drama of Tora-san and the story that begins with his meeting with Lily will deeply move viewers. It is also praised for bringing out new charms with the expressiveness that only anime can offer.

In particular, the portrayal of Tora-san's character and the relationships surrounding him resonate with viewers. The story, which begins with Tora-san's meeting with Lily, deeply moves viewers. In addition, the film is also praised for faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work while bringing out new charms through the expressiveness that only animation can provide.

Another plus for fans of the film series is that the theme song "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" (It's Tough Being a Man) is by Kiyoshi Atsumi. Koichi Yamadera's performance as the voice actor for Tora-san took over the image of Kiyoshi Atsumi while adding his own unique touch, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Another plus for fans of the film series is that Mari Okamoto plays the role of Sakura.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the film series, but also for anime fans and new viewers. The human drama of Tora-san and the story that begins with his meeting with Lily will deeply move viewers. It is also praised for bringing out new charms with the expressiveness that only anime can offer.

In particular, the portrayal of Tora-san's character and the relationships surrounding him resonate with viewers. The story, which begins with Tora-san's meeting with Lily, deeply moves viewers. In addition, the film is also praised for faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work while bringing out new charms through the expressiveness that only animation can provide.

Another plus for fans of the film series is that the theme song "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" (It's Tough Being a Man) is by Kiyoshi Atsumi. Koichi Yamadera's performance as the voice actor for Tora-san took over the image of Kiyoshi Atsumi while adding his own unique touch, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Another plus for fans of the film series is that Mari Okamoto plays the role of Sakura.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the film series, but also for anime fans and new viewers. The human drama of Tora-san and the story that begins with his meeting with Lily will deeply move viewers. It is also praised for bringing out new charms with the expressiveness that only anime can offer.

In particular, the portrayal of Tora-san's character and the relationships surrounding him resonate with viewers. The story, which begins with Tora-san's meeting with Lily, deeply moves viewers. In addition, the film is also praised for faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work while bringing out new charms through the expressiveness that only animation can provide.

Another plus for fans of the film series is that the theme song "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" (It's Tough Being a Man) is by Kiyoshi Atsumi. Koichi Yamadera's performance as the voice actor for Tora-san took over the image of Kiyoshi Atsumi while adding his own unique touch, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Another plus for fans of the film series is that Mari Okamoto plays the role of Sakura.

This work is recommended not only for fans of the film series, but also for anime fans and new viewers. The human drama of Tora-san and the story that begins with his meeting with Lily will deeply move viewers. It is also praised for bringing out new charms with the expressiveness that only anime can offer.

In particular, the portrayal of Tora-san's character and the relationships surrounding him resonate with viewers. The story, which begins with Tora-san's meeting with Lily, deeply moves viewers. In addition, the film is also praised for faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work while bringing out new charms through the expressiveness that only animation can provide.

Another plus for fans of the film series is that the theme song "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" (It's Tough Being a Man) is by Kiyoshi Atsumi. Koichi Yamadera's performance as the voice actor for Tora-san took over the image of Kiyoshi Atsumi while adding his own unique touch, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Another plus for fans of the film series is that Mari Okamoto plays the role of Sakura.