The appeal and reviews of KuruKuru Ami: Is it a new anime masterpiece?

Kurukuru Amy - Kurukuru Amy

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

October 1, 2001 - December 28, 2001

■Broadcasting station

TX

■Frequencies

15 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 65

■ Production

Trans Arts

■Main Characters

■Overview of the work

"Kurukuru Ami" is an original anime TV series that aired in 2001 and was produced by Trans Arts. With 65 episodes, each 15 minutes long, the series has a short but dense storyline and has been loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults. The main character, Ami, is a character born from her grandmother's kamya cotton, and she wears an amature doll and sets off on various adventures. While depicting Ami's purity and her bond with her grandmother, the interactions with the unique characters around her are also one of the highlights of the series.

■ Story

Ami was born from her grandmother's cotton wool. One day, when her grandmother fell ill, Ami was worried about her and wanted to go outside. She put on a doll she had been knitting, and this triggered her love for changing clothes. After that, she started wearing the doll to go out and play, and she learned to knit on her own and began to make various "Changing Dress Amies." Ami's adventures progress as she deepens her grandmother's love and the bonds with her friends around her.

■Character Analysis

AMMY

Ami is the central character of this work, and her innocence and lonely nature are her charms. Born from her grandmother's cotton bun, Ami wears an amigurumi and goes out to play, where she meets various friends and goes on adventures. Her hobbies are knitting, dancing, and dressing up, and she loves her grandmother and her camel shirts. Ami's words "best friends" symbolize the theme of the entire work.

Grandma (OBA-CHAN)

Grandma is the creator of Ami, and is a character with kindness and a talent for knitting. Grandma wanted to give knitted dolls to children all over the world, and she also has a deep love for Ami. Grandma loves Japanese sweets and Ami, and values ​​peace, which is a great source of strength for Ami on her adventures.

Hiyoko-MAMA

Hiyoko Mama is a rich and proud chicken, and the mother of Ginji, Mika, and Chobi. She wears a ruby ​​pendant around her neck, but it's comical that she doesn't realize it's fake. Her love of expensive things and food with gold dust, and her dislike of cats and dirty things, are symbolic of her lifestyle.

Boobon

Boobon is a dog made by Ami, but because he was carelessly made, he turned into a pig. Ami insists that Boobon is a "dog," and he is a mysterious pet who can only say "Boo" and "Bon." His existence itself symbolizes Ami's creativity and humor.

Amuamu

Amuamu is an amigurumi made for Ami, and is a special character that only appears in the TV version. She is like a kind older sister to Ami, and has a polite and gentle personality. Her hobby is massaging her grandmother's shoulders, and she likes the sun and small birds. Amuamu's presence plays an important role in healing Ami's loneliness.

Ginji

Ginji is the eldest son of the Hiyoko family who lives in the garden of the super rich family next to his grandmother, and is a character who is particular about his pompadour hairstyle. Although he cannot ride a motorbike, his dream is to join a biker gang, and he is characterized by his competitive nature and never apologizing. He likes purple things and things that look strong, and dislikes arrogant people and people with inferiority complexes. Ginji's phrase "Yoroshiku!" (Dry dew!) represents his personality well.

Okame-san (OKAMESAN)

Okame-san is a green slider turtle who is Ami's tea-drinking buddy. He was being sold at the rare animal pet shop "Yumeya", but when he couldn't sell, he was bullied by the store manager and ran away, where he was saved by Ami. He is in love with the crocodile Catherine and is determined to rescue her someday. He is a laid-back, caring and kind person, and his hobbies are napping, basking in the sun and meditating. Okame-san's words "Catherine!" symbolize his pure love.

Manager of Yumeya (YUMEYA NO TENCHO)

The manager of Yumeya is the manager of a pet shop called Yumeya that only deals in rare animals, and he wanders around every day trying to catch rare animals. Due to his eccentric personality, he can't get a woman, and he hopes to become a rare animal himself someday. His hobby is feeding rare animals, and he likes rare animals, shortcake, and green juice. He hates cats and rabbits, and the phrase "rare animal capture" symbolizes his life.

Mika

Mika is the eldest daughter of the Chick Family, who live in the garden of the super rich family next to her grandmother, and is a character who is particular about fashion. She always walks around with her younger brother Chobi. She is selfish, quick to anger, and easily bored, and her hobbies are boasting and shopping. She likes the cat Kuro, brand-name products, and rich people, but hates stingy people and getting her feathers dirty. Mika's word "gorgeous!" symbolizes her lifestyle.

Nicky

Nicky is an unidentified stalker of Ami, who fell in love with Ami at first sight and pretends to be her friend by wearing a random knitted doll. He only says "chu" and appears occasionally, but he mostly just stares at her. He is surprisingly shy, and his hobby is stalking. He likes Ami and cheese, and hates cats, dogs, lizards, and humans. Nicky's words "Love is everything" symbolize her pure love.

Kuro

Kuro is a stray cat who lives in the neighborhood and is loved by Ami's grandmother. He sometimes comes into Ami's house to take a nap. He has an innocent personality and loves to play, and his hobby is playing with moving objects. He likes anything that moves, and hates dogs. Kuro's word "meow" symbolizes his innocence.

Chobi

Chobi is the second son of the Hiyoko family who live in the garden of the super rich family next to his grandmother, and is characterized by his timid personality. He is always clinging to his older sister Mika and older brother Ginji. He really wants to be friends with Ami, but he can't bring himself to say it. He is not good at school, so his mother often gets angry with him. His hobbies are counting ants and collecting earthworms, and he likes bathing and singing. He hates angry people, being alone, and the dark, and the words "dreams come true" symbolize his hopes.

■The appeal of the work

"Kurukuru Ami" is a work that is appealing for its unique worldview and distinctive characters. While depicting Ami's purity and her bond with her grandmother, the interactions with the surrounding characters are also one of the highlights. In particular, the interactions with the unique characters of the Hiyoko family, Ginji, Mika, and Chobi, often feature humorous and heartwarming scenes that delight viewers. Additionally, characters such as the manager of the rare animal pet shop "Yumeya," as well as Okame-san and Nikki, add humor and depth to the work.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Kurukuru Ami" is a work that is loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults. A heartwarming story unfolds depicting Ami's purity, her bond with her grandmother, and her interactions with other unique characters. In particular, the interactions between the members of the Hiyoko family, Ginji, Mika, and Chobi, and the other unique characters, feature many humorous and heartwarming scenes that delight viewers. Additionally, characters such as the manager of the rare animal pet shop "Yumeya," as well as Okame-san and Nikki, add humor and depth to the work.

This work conveys many messages to the viewers, depicting the importance of family love, friendship, and chasing dreams. In particular, Ami's words "good friends" symbolize the theme of the entire work and deeply move the viewers. In addition, the personalities of each character and the development of the story are also one of the highlights, so the viewers will not get bored.

"Kurukuru Ami" is a work that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, making it perfect for watching with the whole family. It is especially recommended as a work that gives children dreams and hope. It is also recommended for anime fans as a work that allows you to enjoy unique characters and a heartwarming story. Please watch this work and enjoy the bond between Ami and her grandmother, and the interactions with the unique characters.