The appeal and reviews of "Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat": A thorough explanation of the recommended points

The appeal and reviews of "Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat": A thorough explanation of the recommended points

"Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat": Make everyone happy!

"Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat" is a TV anime series that aired in 2002 and was produced by Broccoli and Madhouse. It is based on the character "Di Gi Charat" and was created by Hina. This anime tells the story of Dejiko, the princess of the planet Di Gi Charat, who meets new friends on Earth and tries to make the people of the city happy. There are 48 episodes in total, each one only 5 minutes long, and they depict the adventures and growth of Dejiko and her friends.

story

"There are more important things than studying! Dejiko will make everyone happy!" With this belief in mind, Dejiko escapes from the castle and comes to Earth. Together with her new friends, she starts helping the people of the town, but she also encounters some pests and encounters various troubles. Dejiko's adventures in search of what kind of happiness she can find every day will bring smiles and emotions to viewers.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

  • Dejiko (Di Gi Charat) / Asami Sanada
  • Puchiko (Petit Carat) / Sawashiro Miyuki
  • Gemma/Yoshiko Kamei
  • Rinna (Rinna Carat) / Atsuko Enomoto
  • Mike (Mi-Ke-Carat) / Etsuko Kozakura
  • Piyoko (Pyocola Analog III) / Megumi Hayashibara
  • Digidevil/Yuji Ueda

These voice actors express the characters' rich personalities, enhancing the appeal of the anime.

Main Staff

Many talented staff members are involved in the production of "Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat."

  • Planning: Broccoli
  • Character design: Kogedonbo*
  • Director: Shigehito Takayanagi
  • Series Composition: Toshiki Inoue
  • Character design and chief animation director: Makoto Koga
  • Art Director: Shinobu Takahashi
  • Director of photography: Mitsuru Sugiura
  • Sound Director: Kazuya Tanaka
  • Music producer/Takayuki Nagasawa
  • Music by Motoyoshi Iwasaki
  • Planning cooperation: avex trax
  • Comic serialization / Shogakukan "Ciao" (written and illustrated by Hina.)
  • Animation Production: Madhouse
  • Produced by Broccoli

All of these staff members worked together to create a production that viewers can enjoy.

Main Characters

Each of the main characters in "Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat" is unique and charming.

Dejiko (Di Gi Charat)

Age/Birthday: 8 years old/February 8th Star sign/Blood type: Aquarius/Type O Favorite food: Broccoli Speech style: "~nyo"
Fashion point: Ribbon and bell

Dejiko is very opinionated and cannot stand by and watch people get into trouble. However, she is a bit absent-minded, so she usually fails. Her belief is to "make everyone happy!" In fact, she has a secret: she is the princess of the planet Di Gi Charat.

Puchiko (Petit Carat)

Age/Birthday: 3 years old/January 21st Star sign/Blood type: Aquarius/Type B Favorite food: Natto Style of speech: "~nyu"
Fashion point: Nothing special

Puchiko is a calm and collected character who doesn't show her emotions much. Sometimes what she says is right to the point, and other times she says something out of the blue. She is actually quite lonely, and also has a caring side to her friends.

Rinna (Rinna Carat)

Age/Birthday: 8 years old/February 27th Star sign/Blood type: Pisces/AB type Favorite food: Cake Style of speech: "~myu" (slow pace)
Fashion point: Girly. Elegant lady fashion.

Rinna is a calm, easy-going, and reliant personality. She doesn't talk much more than necessary, but she thinks about a lot of things. However, she often gets tired and falls asleep quickly.

Mike (Mi-Ke-Carat)

Age/Birthday: 8 years old/September 13th Star sign/Blood type: Virgo/Type A Favorite food: Fish (especially saury)
Speech style: "~mya"
Fashion Point: Boyish and casual.

Mike has a bright and straightforward personality, and because he is a warm-hearted person, he is also quick to cry. He is quick-witted, but also a bit absent-minded, and often says, "Damn it!"

Piyoko (Pyocola = Analogue III)

Age/Birthday: 6 years old/October 23rd Star sign/Blood type: Libra/AB Favorite food: Butter sandwich cookies Speech style: "~pyo"
Fashion point: Gothic Lolita

Piyoko is a spoiled girl. Although she has no basis for it, she is always bullish and full of confidence. She is an idealist who hates good things, but at the same time, she can be harsh towards things.

Digidevil

Age/Birthday: 100,100 years old/13th of the 13th month Star sign/Blood type: Digidevia/B type (Devi type)
Favorite foods: Green peppers, carrots. Speech style: "Debi"
Fashion point: Cape

Digidevil's life work is to make the world full of evil. He is a self-centered realist who hates good things, but even if he fails at something bad, he doesn't get discouraged and just keeps trying again.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode are all symbolic of the adventures of Dejiko and her friends. Below are the subtitles of all 48 episodes.

  • #1/My first story!
  • #2/A mysterious cake shop!
  • #3/Catch the thieving cat!
  • #4/Who is the best kid?
  • #5/Aim to be a star!
  • #6/Being an actress is tough!
  • #7/I'm going to be a great actress!
  • #8/Leave the last scene to us!
  • #9/The busy time signal guy!
  • #10/Art is hard!
  • #11/Party in a magical dress!
  • #12/Let's make time for fun!
  • #13/The Di Gi Charat Phantom Thieves are here!
  • #14/What is beautiful?
  • #15/Operation Dolphin Rescue!
  • #16/The Di Gi Charat Gang is in big trouble!
  • #17/Hey, pirates, it's a crime!
  • #18/A great adventure in search of treasure!
  • #19/Appearance! The King of the Sea!
  • #20/Who's the treasure?!
  • #21/A fierce race with panyopanyo machines!
  • #22/Horrible! It's a pig race!
  • #23/River Rafting with Love and a Guide!
  • #24 / Egg Battle! The Finals!
  • #25/It's gone!? The donut incident!
  • #26/Big Exercise at the Haunted House!
  • #27/I want to say I'm sorry!
  • #28/New! Haunted Mansion!
  • #29/The Digital Princess is Targeted!
  • #30/A Woof Woof Love Story!
  • #31/With love from the bodyguard!
  • #32/Welcome to Di Gi Charat Planet!
  • #33/The prince's partner is an old lady?!
  • #34/Flute Battle! Calling for the Storm!
  • #35/Welcome to the Candy House!
  • #36/Transform with determination!? Little Mermaid!
  • #37 / Trap! Trap? Kitten Rescue Team!
  • #38/Be careful with fire!
  • #39/Stubborn Grandpa's Treasure!
  • #40/I'll ​​protect you forever!
  • #41/Winner! Take a nap? Ekiden!
  • #42/The shining star of victory!
  • #43/Injuries, shots, and promises!
  • #44/Serve! Receive! Big explosion!!
  • #45/What will happen? Christmas!
  • #46/A mysterious handmade present!
  • #47/The Digidevils Strike Back!
  • #48/Panyopanyo Christmas Party!

Related Titles

"Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat" is one of the Di Gi Charat series. Related works include the following:

  • Di Gi Charat

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs of "Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat" are all songs that will cheer up the viewers. Below are the theme songs and ending themes.

Opening Theme

・OP1
・HAPPY! SMILE! HELLO!
1 to 48
Lyrics by Shinichiro Aoyama; Music by Takahiro Ando; Arrangement by Takahiro Ando; Singer by Atsuko Enomoto

Ending Theme

・ED1
・Passionate Paradise
1 to 48
Lyrics by Yuki Ikeda Composition by Takahiro Ando Arrangement by Takahiro Ando Sung by Asami Sanada, Miyuki Sawashiro, Atsuko Enomoto, Etsuko Kozakura

Evaluation and Impressions

"Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat" is a work that stands out for the story packed into a short time and the charm of its characters. The adventures of the Dejikos are enjoyable for both children and adults, making it an anime that is especially great to watch with the family. Each episode has a clear theme, and there are many episodes that make the viewer think, making it well worth watching.

The characters are all very unique, and Dejiko's determination to "make everyone happy" is particularly moving to the viewers. Other characters, such as Puchiko, Rinna, Mike, Piyoko, and Digidevil, also have their own charms that add excitement to the story.

Madhouse, the animation studio, is known for its high-quality drawings and direction, and this work fully demonstrates their technical capabilities. In particular, the movements and expressions of the Dejiko characters are enjoyable to watch and have the power to draw the viewer in.

The music also plays an important role, with the opening theme "HAPPY! SMILE! HELLO!" and the ending theme "Passionate Paradise" lifting the spirits of viewers. The voice actors' performances are also excellent, and they express the characters' emotions realistically.

Recommended points

The reasons we recommend "Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat" are as follows:

  • A short story packed with charming characters
  • Fun for the whole family
  • Each episode has a clear theme, and many of them give viewers something to think about.
  • Madhouse's high-quality animation and direction
  • Inspiring music and great performances from the voice actors

This anime is sure to bring smiles and excitement to viewers, so please give it a try and enjoy the adventures of Dejiko and friends.

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