The appeal and evaluation of "Yobarete Tobidete! Akubi-chan": Anime review

"Called, Jump Out! Akubi-chan": A heartwarming comedy about magic and friendship

■Overview of the work

"Call Me, Jump! Akubi-chan" is a TV anime series that aired from December 11, 2001 to March 26, 2002. It is an original anime work produced by Tatsunoko Productions, consisting of 26 episodes, each 30 minutes long. This work is a spin-off of "The Genie Family" that aired in 1969, and is a heartwarming comedy with the demon king's daughter Akubi as the main character.

■ Story

According to the rules of the magical kingdom, the Genie Family has been sleeping in a jar for 100 years. However, during that time, the Genie Family's daughter, Akubi, goes to the human world to train. A shy elementary school girl, Koron, picks up the new magic jar and summons Akubi. Akubi tries to make her wishes come true with magic, but she always fails and causes trouble.

■Explanation

"Call Me, Jump Out! Akubi-chan" is a spin-off of the 1969 TV series "The Genie Family." Akubi, who jumps out of a magic jar when she yawns, struggles with magic to grant the wish of a girl named Koron, who has just become the new owner of the jar. The story depicts Akubi's failures and growth, as well as her friendship with Koron.

■Cast

• Akubi: Asuka Tanii
• Nemuda Colon: Sakura Nogawa
• Yoshia Iine: Yumiko Kobayashi
• Karen Onoue: Miho Saotome
• Masamu Nemuda: Keiichiro Yamamoto
• Sleeping Utsura: Mayumi Yanagisawa
• The Great Demon King: Eiji Ito
• The Genie Family: Toru Ohira

■ Main staff

• Original: Tatsunoko Productions
• Planning: Ippei Kuri
• Executive Producer: Kenji Yoshida
• Planning and composition: Tatsunoko Productions Planning Office, Mitsutoshi Tokuyama, Tomohiro Aizawa
• Literary editor: Masaya Honda
• Character design: Suzuka Yoshida
• Character design: Masahiro Aizawa
• Sub-character design: Kamikita Mina, Kamikita Kisa
• Art director: Jiro Kono
• Sound Director: Yuko Suzuki
• Director of photography: Masahiko Matsuyama
• General Producers: Hiroyuki Soeda, Hiroki Narushima
• Producer: Masahiro Yoshida
• Director: Tomihiko Okubo
• General Director: Hiroshi Sasagawa
• Produced and written by: Tatsunoko Productions, Kids Station, AP

■ Main Characters

• Akubi: The daughter of the genie. When she yawns, she pops out of a magic jar and grants the wish of the person who summoned her. She's still a beginner, and always fails.
• Nemuda Koron: An elementary school girl who accidentally gets her hands on a magic jar. She has a habit of yawning when she gets nervous.
• The Genie Family: Akubi's father. Normally he would be summoned by sneezing, but currently he cannot leave the jar due to the rules of the magical kingdom.

■Subtitle

• Episode 1: Called and rushed out! Pampuririn!?
• Episode 2: Akubi's Christmas Night
• Episode 3: Koron's Longest Day
• Episode 4: Super Robot? Technoble
• Episode 5: Yawning rolls over and rolls over and yawns!?
• Episode 6: The Secret of Erica
• Episode 7: Koron, Akubi and the Shameful
• Episode 8: Akubi's Birthday
• Episode 9: I hate Akubi-chan
• Episode 10: A TV star's tragedy?
• Episode 11: Bad Akubi Magic
• Episode 12: A Master Without Requests
• Episode 13: Welcome back, Koron-chan
• Episode 14: Chase the Prince Charming
• Episode 15: Ototama has arrived!
• Episode 16: Erika Returns
• Episode 17: Go for it, Duke Bull!
• Episode 18: Mom and Dad in Danger
• Episode 19: The Two of Us
• Episode 20: Karen's Curry Summer Vacation
• Episode 21: Yoshia's Love Melody
• Episode 22: Little Pig Girl
• Episode 23: The Cat Lady of the Haunted House
• Episode 24: Akubi's Lullaby
• Episode 25: I love you, Mom!
• Episode 26: The Devil's Law

■ Related works

• The Genie Family
• Akubi Girl

■ Theme songs and music

• Opening theme: "Miracle DAYS"
• Lyricist: Haru-A
• Composition/Arrangement: Masatoshi Sakashita
• Sung by: CEO
• Ending theme: "Akubi Musume"
• Lyricist: Toshio Oka
• Composer: Kanae Wada
• Arrangement: Kenichi Sudo
• Vocals: Sakura Nogawa
• Music: Yoshinobu Hiraiwa

■Detailed evaluation

"Called, Jump Out! Akubi-chan" was loved by many viewers as a heartwarming comedy with the themes of magic and friendship. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and characteristics of the work.

Story and Characters

The story of this work revolves around the daily life of Akubi, who pops out of a magic jar, and Koron, who summoned her. Akubi is still a half-baked genie, and although she tries to grant Koron's wishes, she fails every time. However, the story depicts her learning from her failures and growing. Koron, too, goes through a process of gradually gaining confidence from her shy personality, and the deepening friendship between the two is moving.

One particularly memorable episode is episode 8, "Akubi's Birthday." In this episode, Koron struggles to celebrate Akubi's birthday, and the bond between the two of them becomes even stronger. Also, episode 25, "I Love You, Mom!", shows the importance of family ties through Akubi's feelings for her mother.

Animation and design

The animation of this work inherits the distinctive style of Tatsunoko Productions while incorporating more modern designs. The character designs are by Masahiro Aizawa, and are attractive for their cuteness and individuality. In particular, Akubi's expressive movements and Koron's shy expressions are drawn in detail, making it a visual treat.

The backgrounds, created by art director Jiro Kono, are beautiful, with the magical world and the human world realistically recreated. The colors are vibrant, and the visuals are enjoyable for both children and adults.

Music and theme song

The music for this work is written by Yoshinobu Hiraiwa, and creates a bright and fun atmosphere. The opening theme "Miracle DAYS" is particularly impressive, with the CEO's lively singing voice, which livens up Akubi and Kokoron's adventure. Meanwhile, the ending theme "Akubi Musume" features Sakura Nogawa's gentle singing voice that touches the heart and enhances the moving story.

The background music in each episode is also used skillfully to match the scene, and plays a role in enhancing the emotions of the viewer. In particular, the music in the scene where Akubi uses magic creates a sense of tension and humor at the same time, enhancing the appeal of the work.

Background and influences

"Call Me, Jump Out! Akubi-chan" was created as a spin-off of "The Genie Family". Aiming to appeal to a wide range of people, from fans of the original to new viewers, the staff of Tatsunoko Productions worked together to create the work. Under the direction of General Director Hiroshi Sasagawa and Director Tomihiko Okubo, many staff members worked together to complete the work.

This series was praised not only as an anime for children, but also as a work that the whole family can enjoy. In particular, the episodes depicting the friendship between Akubi and Tokoro and the family bond touched the hearts of many viewers and moved them. In addition, the humorous story using magic gave children dreams and hope.

■Recommendation details

"Yobarete Tobidete! Akubi-chan" is a heartwarming comedy about magic and friendship that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. It is especially recommended for the following viewers:

For kids

This work is perfect for children who like magical worlds and stories of friendship. It gives children dreams and hope through Akubi's failures and growth, and her friendship with Koron. The humorous story will also make children smile.

Family Friendly

It is also recommended as a work that the whole family can enjoy. Episodes depicting the friendship and family ties between Akubi and Tokoro-n will be an opportunity to deepen family ties when parents and children watch them together. Also, the bright and fun atmosphere will make the whole family smile.

Fans of "The Genie Family"

This work was created as a spin-off of "The Genie Family", and fans of the original work will also enjoy it. Akubi's exploits and the appearance of The Genie Family will bring a sense of nostalgia and freshness to fans of the original work. Another appealing point is that it develops a new story while retaining the worldview of the original work.

Anime Fan

This is a work that anime fans should not miss. You can enjoy the quality of the anime, such as Tatsunoko Production's distinctive animation and character design, and Yoshinobu Hiraiwa's music. In addition, the humorous story using magic will entertain anime fans.

Conclusion

"Call Me, Jump Out! Akubi-chan" was loved by many viewers as a heartwarming comedy with themes of magic and friendship. Episodes depicting the friendship between Akubi and Tokoro-chan and the family ties touched the hearts of viewers and moved them. The humorous story, beautiful animation, and memorable music are also appealing. It is a work that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, so we recommend that you watch it at least once.