Review of "Happy Soul Ermine": The perfect balance of healing and laughter

"Happy Soul Weasel": The charm of slice-of-life anime that brings healing and laughter

"Happy Soul Ermine" is a 51-episode anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from 2001 to 2002. It is based on Ayumi Uno's manga "We All Have High Blood Pressure," which was published in the monthly magazine "LaLa." This anime was loved by many fans for providing laughter and healing while depicting the small events and human relationships of everyday life, centering on the main character, an ermine named Kojopie (a small animal of the marten family).

Story and Characters

The setting of "Happy Soul's Ermine" is an apartment building called Shiawase-so. It depicts the daily lives of the people who live there and the ermines they keep as pets. The main character, Kojo-P, is picked up by Yuuta Kuon, a resident of Shiawase-so, and begins living there. Kojo-P is very curious and goes on various adventures with the residents of Shiawase-so.

In addition to Kojopi, the main characters include Chorori, an ermine, and other residents of Shiawase-so, such as Tsuchiya Yu, Kuon Yuta, Tsukahara Eiji, and Saeki Shun. Each character has their own unique personality, and the episodes are full of comedy elements.

Anime production and staff

The anime was directed by Yusuke Yamamoto, and the character designs were by Takahiro Kishida. It was produced jointly by TV Tokyo, Sotsu Eizou (now Sotsu Entertainment), and RADIX. The music was composed by Masamichi Amano, and the sound director was Tsubasa Shioya. Many staff members worked together to complete this work, including the scriptwriter, director, and animation director.

Episodes and subtitles

Each of the 51 episodes has a different theme and story. For example, episode 1, "Mr. Weasel Has Come!/Mr. Weasel Goes to the Hospital," begins with Kojo-Pi arriving at Shiawase Manor. Episode 10, "Yuki, Yuuta, and Karaage/The Weasel Boss Makes His Appearance," depicts a winter episode and Kojo-Pi's new adventure. Each episode has a different subtitle, allowing viewers to enjoy the show while guessing the contents of the episode from the title.

Theme songs and music

There are two opening themes, the first of which is "Anoko no Happy Face" and is sung by Shiawase Sisters. The second is "Kojo-Pi no Uta" and is sung by Shiawase Okojo Gumi (Kojo-Pi, Chorori, Kojo-Ru). There are also two ending themes, the first of which is "Nemuri naru Made" and is sung by Takatori Hideaki, and the second is "Poka Poka Kojo-Ru" and is sung by Sakenobe Mika. There is also an insert song, "Okojo Banchou no Theme", sung by Takatori Hideaki. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the anime.

cast

The voice actors who played the characters were Miyuki Sawashiro, Chorori was Masami Yamazaki, Tsuchiya Yu was Yutaka Koizumi, Kuon Yuta was Nanae Kato, Tsukahara Eihi was Hiroki Takahashi, and Saeki Shun was Hidetaka Harada. These voice actors brought life to the characters and created characters that are loved by the audience.

The appeal and evaluation of anime

The greatest appeal of "Happy Sou's Ermine" is its slice-of-life anime aspect, which provides healing and laughter. The adorable appearance and behavior of Ermine, including Kojo-Pi, gives viewers a comfortable sense of peace. In addition, the interactions with the residents of Happy Sou and their little adventures are full of humor, making viewers smile.

This anime has been particularly well received by a wide range of people, from children to adults. While it has a strong comedic element, it also has touching episodes that warm the hearts of viewers. It also has stories of character growth and changes in relationships that can deeply move viewers.

Recommendations and related works

For those who enjoyed "Happy Soul's Weasel," we recommend other slice-of-life anime that provide healing and laughter. For example, "Azumanga Daioh" and "K-On!" are works that depict the small events of everyday life and friendship, providing viewers with a comfortable time. In addition, "Animal Yokocho" and "Shimajiro's Wow!" are recommended as anime with animals as the main characters. These works can also be enjoyed as slice-of-life anime that provide healing and laughter.

summary

"Happy Soul's Ermine" has been loved by many fans as a slice-of-life anime that provides healing and laughter. The adorable appearance and behavior of the ermines, including Kojo-Pi, and their interactions with the residents of Happy Soul and their little adventures bring comfort and humor to viewers. This anime has been accepted by a wide range of people, from children to adults, and is a work that warms the hearts of viewers. Please give it a watch and experience its charm.