The appeal and reviews of "Cocoro Library": A moving story and the depth of its characters

Ko-Ko-Ro Library - A heartwarming story about a library

The TV anime series "Cocoro Library" was based on the manga by Nobutaka Takagi and aired on TV Tokyo from 2001 to 2002 with a total of 12 episodes. The series is a heartwarming story produced by Studio Deen and directed by Koji Masunari. It aired from October 11, 2001 to February 17, 2002, every Thursday from 25:15 to 25:45.

story

"Cocoro Library" is set in a small library deep in the mountains, far from civilization. The library is run by three sisters. The eldest sister, Iina, is kind and lovely, but also has a gentle air about her. The second sister, Aruto, is active and reliable, and the youngest sister, Kokoro, is a 10-year-old girl who just became a librarian. They work hard every day to make the library that their late father left them a success. However, because it is located in the mountains, there are few users, and it is not going as they hoped. Nevertheless, they continue to work hard to convey the joy of books to as many people as possible. In particular, Kokoro is depicted growing both as a librarian and as a person as she interacts with various people.

cast

The main cast includes Saito Chiwa as Kokoro, Ichihara Yumi as Aruto, and Sawashiro Miyuki as Iina. In addition, Miki Shinichiro as Kamizawa Jun, and Kaneda Tomoko as Okajima Shuba. These voice actors bring out the best in each character.

Main Staff

The original work was written by Nobutaka Takagi, the director was Koji Masunari, the character designer was Hideki Tachibana, the prop designer was Yoshinobu Tsuneki, the art director was Yoshiyuki Shikano, the color designer was Shinji Matsumoto, the cinematographer was Shinyo Kondo, the editor was Masahiro Matsumura, the sound director was Hiromi Kikuta, the music was Hisaaki Hokari, the producers were Shigeru Kitayama and Keiichi Matsuda, the animation was done by Studio Deen, and the production was handled by Victor Entertainment. These staff members worked together to create the worldview of "Co-Co-Ro Library".

Main Characters

The main character, Kokoro, is an honest and positive 10-year-old girl. She started working as a librarian at the Kokoro Library, loves reading books, and dreams of becoming a full-fledged librarian. Her favorite books are Himemiya Kirin Sensei's girls' novels. The second daughter, Aruto, is a reliable person who is good at cooking, but she also has the special skill of falling asleep anywhere. She loves her younger sister Kokoro dearly, and in fact writes novels under the pen name "Himemiya Kirin", and the royalties from these novels are the hidden source of funding for the Kokoro Library. However, neither her older sister, Iina, nor her younger sister, Kokoro, are aware of this. The eldest daughter, Iina, is the acting director of the Kokoro Library, but she has a somewhat warm and gentle atmosphere. She also loves her younger sister Kokoro dearly, and her hobby is taking cute photos of Kokoro with her proud camera. Surprisingly, she is good at computers. Jun Uesawa is a book delivery clerk who regularly comes to deliver books to the Kokoro Library. He has a crush on his eldest daughter, Iina, but the insensitive Iina is completely unaware of this. Okajima Shuba is Kokoro's friend who lives in the villa closest to the Kokoro Library.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: Becoming a librarian
• Episode 2: What I can do now
• Episode 3: The Secret Kirin Sensei
• Episode 4: The librarian's motto
• Episode 5: The Targeted Library
• Episode 6: The Comparoid Librarian
• Episode 7: A day without heart
• Episode 8: I want to see my mother
• Episode 9: Miracle
• Episode 10: The library is gone
• Episode 11: Jordi's diary
• Episode 12: It's good to have a heart

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Beagle" was written by Yuho Iwasato, composed and arranged by Dan Miyagawa, and sung by Yuko Yamano. The ending theme "The Moon is Watching" was written by Yuho Iwasato, composed by Noriyasu Kumagai, arranged by Dan Miyagawa, and sung by Yuko Yamano. These songs further enrich the worldview of "Co-Co-Ro Library".

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Ko-Ko-Ro Library" has attracted many viewers with its heartwarming story and charming characters. Kokoro's story of growth in particular touched viewers. There are also many episodes that make viewers think deeply about the bond between sisters and the power of books, and there are many touching scenes scattered throughout the series. Furthermore, the beautiful background art and careful character design have also been praised, making the series visually appealing.

The show is based on the themes of family love, friendship, and the power of books, and is loved by people of all ages. In particular, the theme of conveying the joy of books to children is highly regarded from an educational point of view. Each episode also deals with a different theme, allowing viewers to enjoy the story from a variety of perspectives.

Recommended points

The reasons why we recommend "Co-Co-Ro Library" are as follows:

• Heartwarming stories: Many touching episodes depicting family love and friendship will leave viewers deeply moved.
• Charming Characters: A variety of unique characters, including the three sisters Kokoro, Aruto, and Iina, add excitement to the story.
• Beautiful Art and Character Design: The background art and character designs are carefully drawn and highly visually appealing.
• Educational theme: The theme is the power of books, and the film has been praised for its educational value in conveying the joy of books to children.
• Diverse Episodes: Each episode covers a different theme, allowing viewers to experience the story from a variety of perspectives.

Related information

The original manga of "Cocoro Library" is also popular and loved by many fans. DVDs and Blu-rays are also available, so viewers can enjoy it anytime. In addition, related goods and character songs are also available, which is good news for fans.

This work is highly recommended for those who enjoy a heartwarming story and a touching tale woven by charming characters. It is especially a must-see for those who like works that have themes of family love, friendship, and the power of books. Please watch "Cocoro Library" and feel its charm.