The appeal and evaluation of the first season of "Daa! Daa! Daa!": New possibilities for children's anime

The appeal and reviews of the first season of "Daa! Daa! Daa!"

"Daa! Daa! Daa!" is a TV anime series that aired on NHK BS2 from 2000 to 2001 and is based on a manga by Mika Kawamura. The 39-episode series was directed by Hiroaki Sakurai and produced by JCSTAFF. It aired from March 28, 2000 to March 6, 2001, with each episode lasting 30 minutes.

story

The main character, Kozuki Miyu, is a lively girl in her second year of junior high school. Her mother is selected as a Japanese astronaut and goes to America with her scientist father for training at NASA, leaving Miyu alone in Japan. Miyu is left in the care of Saionji-san, an acquaintance of her mother, but an unexpected turn of events awaits her. Saionji-san is actually the head priest of a temple called Saionji, who has departed for India to pursue his dream of training. Miyu ends up living with Saionji Kanata, who is the same age as her.

Meanwhile, a tiny UFO suddenly crashes into the temple, and emerging from it emerges a floating baby named Ru-kun and his pet sitter, Wannya. While out walking on a planet called Otto, they are sucked into a space-time distortion and sent to Earth. The spaceship also breaks down, so Ru-kun and Wannya end up living with the Saionji family until someone from Otto can pick them up. Thus begins a crazy life together for three people and one pet.

cast

The main cast of this film is as follows:

• Mitsuzuki Miyu: Nazuka Kaori
• Saienji Wandering: Yuko Sanpei
• Ruu: Mika Kanai
• Wan Meow: Chiba Chiemi

Kaori Nazuka's Miyu is a lively and cheerful middle school student who is easy to relate to. Yuuko Sanpei's Samayo skillfully portrays both a cool and blunt side and a gentle side. Mika Kanai's Ruu captures the hearts of viewers with her cute voice, and Chiemi Chiba's Wannya draws laughs with her humorous acting.

Main Staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of this work. The main staff members are introduced below.

• Original author: Mika Kawamura
• Series Composition: Tomoko Imaharu
• Character design: Masayuki Otochi
• Art director: Shichiro Kobayashi
• Music: Toshiro Masuda
• Sound Director: Toru Nakano
• Animation production: JCSTAFF
• Animation producers: Yuji Matsukura, Takashi Sato
• Producer: Eizo Kondo
• Director: Hiroaki Sakurai

Based on the original work by Kawamura Mika, series composition by Imaharu Tomoko skillfully guides the development of the story. Otochi Masayuki's character designs bring out the individuality of each character and are visually appealing. The backgrounds and sets by art director Kobayashi Shichiro are beautiful, and Masuda Toshiro's music adds depth to the story. The sound effects by sound director Nakano Toru and the performances of the voice actors also enhance the quality of the work.

Main Characters

Let's take a closer look at the main characters of this work.

• Miyu Kozuki
  She is a lively second-year junior high school student and an only child. She was living an ordinary life, but suddenly her parents left her, she had to live with a boy, and she ended up playing the role of a mother to an alien baby. She has a rich imagination and dreams of a wonderful love. Miyu's character is easy for viewers to sympathize with, and we can learn a lot from her growth and troubles.
• Wandering around Saionji Temple
  Miyu's roommate and classmate. He is the only son of a temple priest. He is often blunt and cold towards Miyu, but he also has a surprisingly kind side. He is cool at school and popular with the girls. Miyu and Sora are cousins. Wandering's character is appealing because of the contrast between his cool appearance and his inner self, and his relationship with Miyu is also an important element of the story.
• Ruu is an alien baby from the planet Luuot . He looks just like any other Earth baby, but he has supernatural powers and can levitate and move objects. He loves Miyu and Wandering so much that he believes them to be his mommy and daddy. Ruu's presence adds new color to Miyu and Wandering's lives, adding humor and emotion to the story.
• She is Wannyaru 's pet sitter. Although she calls herself "competent", her actual abilities are questionable. While Miyu and Wandering are at school, she is in charge of taking care of Luu and doing all the household chores. She has the ability to transform and can take on various forms. Wannya's humorous character provides laughs to the audience and creates a light-hearted atmosphere in the story.

Related Titles

There is also a second season of "Daa! Daa! Daa!", which features an even deeper story and character development, making it a sequel that fans can't miss.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Daa! Daa! Daa!" is a work that skillfully incorporates science fiction and comedy elements while depicting universal themes such as family love, friendship, and growth. Viewers can experience a wide range of emotions as the four people (and one animal) - Miyu, Wandering, Ruu, and Wannya - live together. In particular, Miyu's growth and her pursuit of her dreams resonates with many viewers. Also appealing are the gap between Wandering's cool appearance and his inner self, Ruu's cuteness and psychic powers, and Wannya's humorous character.

The story of this work is sometimes moving and sometimes funny, and the viewer will not get bored. The character design and art are beautiful, and the music also functions as an element that enhances the story. The sound effects and voice acting are also of a high standard, making it a work of high quality overall.

In terms of the audience we would recommend this series to, as it is a work that the whole family can enjoy, it is suitable for a wide range of ages, from children to adults. It is especially recommended for those who like science fiction and comedies, and those who like works that depict family love and friendship. It will also be enjoyed by those who can empathize with Miyu's growth and her pursuit of dreams, those who are attracted to Wander's cool character, and those who want to laugh at the humorous characters of Lu and Wannya.

"Daa! Daa! Daa!" is a work that tells a heartwarming story that will make viewers laugh and feel touched. Please give it a watch.