The appeal and reviews of HAPPY★LESSON: A unique school life anime depicting family ties

The appeal and reviews of HAPPY★LESSON

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

April 1, 2002 - June 25, 2002 The official title is "HAPPY★LESSON THE TV"

■Broadcasting station

SUN

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 13

■Original Story

Mutsumi Sasaki, Dengeki G's Magazine (Published by MediaWorks)

■ Director

Director: Yuki Suzuki

■ Production

Animation Production: Studio Hibari

■Works

© Mutsumi Sasaki/Media Works KSS

■ Story

A strict teacher at school, but a kind mother at home?
Fantastic! Full of twists and turns! Thrilling and moving!
A crazy roller coaster movie!

Five beautiful teachers, concerned about Chitose, a high school student who is all alone in the world, come to live with him. When the five teachers return home, they transform into mothers. Chitose is excited and nervous about living with the mothers in this strange and dangerous situation...!

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Explanation

This is the first season of the TV series, which is the second installment of the popular anime.

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Cast

・Mutsuki Ichimonji/Ruri Asano/Kisaragi Ninomai/Akiko Kimura/Yayoi Sanseiin/Kikuko Inoue/Uzuki the Four Heavenly Kings/Kimiko Furuyama/Satsuki Gokajo/Kahoru Sasajima/Minazuki Rokumatsuri/Nana Mizuki/Fumitsuki Nanaten/Suzuka Shima/Hazuki Yao/Mie Sonozaki/Kanna Tokakushi/Akiko Nakagawa/Chitose Hitoshi/Daisuke Kishio

■ Main staff

・Original story by Mutsumi Sasaki ・Published in Dengeki G's magazine
・Publisher: Media Works・Planning: Takano Kiyoshi/Iwakawa Koji・Producer: Omiya Saburo・Director: Suzuki Yuki・Series Composition: Yoshioka Takao・Character Design: Kato Yasuhisa, Mizukami Rondo・Art Director: Katanozaka Goichi・Sound Director: Iizuka Koichi・Chief Animation Director: Mizukami Rondo・Color Design: Kimura Sanae, Nagano Masami・Directors of Photography: Kubo Hiroshi, Watanabe Nobuyuki・Editing: Imai Tsuyoshi, Morita Seiji・Music: Iwasaki Fuminori, Takahama Yusuke, Sakai Yoichi・General Producer: Takano Hideo・Animation Production: Studio Hibari・Production: KSS

■ Main Characters

・Mutsuki Ichimonji, a teacher of classical Japanese literature. She is kind and caring towards her students, but she is also a bit clumsy, timid and a crybaby. After school, she turns into a mother dressed as a maid. She is good at all kinds of housework.
・Kisaragi Ninomai Chemistry teacher. He always has a straight face and doesn't talk much about himself, so he seems mysterious, but when it comes to chemistry, he seems to have fun. He invents all sorts of things and causes problems. For some reason, he carries a syringe with him.
・Sanseiin Yayoi School Doctor. Her family is the head priest of a shrine, and she helps out at the shrine as a shrine maiden. She also does exorcisms and wards off evil spirits. She is highly respected by students, and is often consulted in the nurse's office.
・Four Heavenly Kings Uzuki Art teacher. A bright, optimistic person who is always cheerful. She loves manga, anime, and games, and usually cosplays as a magical girl. She is not good at housework, but she tries her best.
・Gokajo Satsuki, a physical education teacher. Despite her straightforward personality, she is surprisingly caring and shy. She talks like a boy and likes special effects movies because she grew up surrounded by only boys.
Minazuki Mutsumatsuri is a middle school girl. She lived with Chitose in the same dormitory. She decided on her own that she would become her brother's wife in the future. Her catchphrase is, "I love you, big brother!"
A high school girl who has been through a lot, and is the class representative. She uncovered Chitose's relationship with the teacher, and is desperate to wake him up, probing at every opportunity. Her catchphrase is "You idiot!!"
Hazuki Yao is like an older sister to Minazuki and Chitose, and is a popular musician. She grew up in the same orphanage as Minazuki and Chitose. Despite appearances, she is a big eater.
Kanna Togakure is Kisaragi's childhood friend and a genius scientist who aspired to conquer the world together with her. Kisaragi is now Chitose's mother, but she doesn't seem to like that and tries to get in the way in various ways.
Chitose Nito is a high school student who lost her parents at a young age and grew up in an institution. She tries to live alone in the house her parents left her, but for some reason she ends up living with her five teachers.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: Exciting☆Mama Teacher ・Episode 2: Happy☆Let's Study!
・Episode 3: Bye-bye, Farewell, God of Misfortune ・Episode 4: Floating, Which One is the Big Brother?
・Episode 5: Gan Gan ☆ A Night in a Blizzard ・Episode 6: Moji Moji ☆ World Conquest!?
・Episode 7: Moemoe ☆ Mina-chan does her best!
・Episode 8: Fluffy ☆ Uzuki is an angel?
・Episode 9: Exhausted ☆ Club activities ・Episode 10: Panic ☆ Hazuki announces retirement?
・Episode 11: KuraKura☆A Dream Transformation!
・Episode 12/Love-Love☆Koyomi Cultural Festival ・Episode 13/Tearful☆Did you see the secret!?

■ Related works

・HAPPY★LESSON OVA
・HAPPY★LESSON ADVANCE
・HAPPY☆LESSON THE FINAL

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Telescope・Lyrics by OKEI
・Composer: SHOGO
Arrangement: Akihisa Matsuura Vocals: Sleepin' JohnnyFish

・ED1
・Dream City TOKYO LIFE
Lyrics: Mayu Composition: Mayu Arrangement: Mayu Singer: Akiko Nakagawa

■The appeal and reputation of HAPPY★LESSON

HAPPY★LESSON is a TV anime series that aired in 2002 and is based on the manga of the same name by Mutsumi Sasaki. This is a comedy anime that depicts the strange cohabitation of Chitose, a high school student who is all alone in the world, and the five beautiful teachers who support him. It has been loved by many fans since it was first aired, so let's take a closer look at its appeal and reviews.

■ The appeal of the story

The story of HAPPY★LESSON is unique in that it features a strict teacher at school who transforms into a gentle mother at home. After Chitose loses his parents, five teachers, concerned about his life, move in with him, and the slapstick comedy that follows is never boring to watch. In particular, the scenes in which the teachers transform into mothers are visually enjoyable and draw viewers in.

Each episode deals with a different theme or problem, and depicts the process in which the teachers and Chitose work together to solve it. For example, the machine invented by chemistry teacher Kisaragi goes out of control, or art teacher Uzuki comes to school dressed in cosplay; each character's personality adds color to the story. These episodes are not just funny, but sometimes moving and teach a lesson, making them appealing to a wide range of viewers.

■Charm of the characters

Each character in HAPPY★LESSON is unique and charming. The character settings of the five teachers in particular are very unique and entertaining to the viewers. Each character is charming and leaves a strong impression on the viewers, from Ichimonji Mutsuki's kindness and clumsiness, Ninomai Kisaragi's mysterious aura and love of inventions, Sanseiin Yayoi's role as a shrine maiden and her trust from the students, Shitenno Uzuki's optimistic personality and love of cosplay, to Gokajo Satsuki's straightforward personality and caring side.

The main character, Chitose, is also portrayed as an orphaned high school student, but he grows through his life with his teachers. His story of growth resonates with viewers and enhances the emotional impact of the entire series. Furthermore, the other characters surrounding Chitose, such as Minazuki, Fumitsuki, Hazuki, and Kanna, each have their own unique personalities, adding depth to the story.

■ The appeal of production

HAPPY★LESSON is produced by Studio Hibari and directed by Yuki Suzuki. Character design is by Yasuhisa Kato and Lando Mizukami, and color design, photography, editing, and other top-notch staff are also involved. Thanks to the efforts of these staff, the work is produced with high quality and has a strong visual appeal.

In particular, the character designs are very attractive, and each character's individuality is visually expressed. The color design and cinematography are also highly skilled, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the work. Furthermore, the music was composed by talented composers such as Fuminori Iwasaki, Yusuke Takahama, and Yoichi Sakai, further deepening the worldview of the work.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

HAPPY★LESSON has been loved by many fans since it was first broadcast. The reasons for this are its unique storyline, charming characters, and high production quality. In particular, it has been praised for being a comedy-heavy work that also contains moving messages and lessons.

This work is especially recommended for those who like comedy anime and those who like unique characters. It is also a fun work to watch with family and friends, and you can share laughter and emotions. In addition, HAPPY★LESSON is also related to other works such as OVA, ADVANCE, and THE FINAL, so you can enjoy these works as well.

The theme songs and music are also attractive, with the opening song "Telescope" and the ending song "Dream City Tokyo Life" being important elements in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. These songs also further enhance the appeal of the work.

Conclusion

HAPPY★LESSON is a work that has been praised for its unique storyline, charming characters, and high production quality. While it has a strong comedic element, it also contains moving and moral lessons, making it appealing to a wide range of audiences. This work is especially recommended for those who like comedy anime and those who like unique characters. By enjoying the related works and theme songs and music, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding and be moved by it.