The appeal and reviews of "Fortune Dogs": A relaxing anime you can't miss

The appeal and reviews of "Fortune Dogs": A relaxing anime you can't miss

"Fortune Dogs" - An adventure story of love and friendship

"Fortune Dogs" is a 39-episode anime series that aired on TV Tokyo (TX) from July 4, 2002 to March 29, 2003. The anime is original, written by Tomono Koji and Kishihara Shuji, and directed by Saito Hiroshi. Animation is by Vega Entertainment, and production is by Tsuburaya Productions, TX, and TV Tokyo Media Net. Copyright 2002 Artist House Aristo International/TV Tokyo Fortune Dogs Production Committee.

story

"Four Season Dogs" is a story of great adventure, full of love, friendship and courage. The main character, a French dog named Freddie (Alex), was taken in by a cute girl named Ai-chan and lived a happy life. However, one day, he gets separated from Ai-chan due to some unforeseen circumstances. Freddie sets out on an adventure to find Ai-chan. During his journey, he meets many different dogs and is shown growing up.

Commentary

The origins of "Fortune Dogs" can be found in the book "Inu Uranai" (Dog Fortune Telling), which was released in April 2001. In this book, 48 unique "doggy characters" named "Fortune Dogs" were born. Since the book's release, these dogs have been very popular, especially among children and young people. Due to their popularity, an animation of "Fortune Dogs" was produced. This animation was loved by many viewers as a story featuring friendly characters.

cast

The main characters and voice actors are as follows:

  • Freddie (Alex) - Yumiko Kobayashi
  • Which one - Yu Mizushima
  • Don Colocolone - Yu Nakano
  • Ai-chan - Tomoaki Takahashi

Main Staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of "Fourtune Dogs." Below is a list of the main staff members.

  • Original author: Koji Tomono, Shuji Kishihara
  • Director: Hiroshi Saito
  • Planning - Kazuto Imanishi, Akira Tsuburaya
  • Character design - Shuichi Seki
  • Art director: Taizaburo Abe, Makoto Dobashi
  • Sound Director - Hideo Takahashi
  • Program Management - Naoki Nakamura
  • Music producer: Yuichi Orimoto
  • Music: Hiroshi Motokura, AMAZeus
  • Music cooperation - TV Tokyo Music
  • Producers: Norio Yamakawa, Toshiharu Namiki, Akihiro Okagawa
  • Animation Production - Vega Entertainment
  • Produced by: TV Tokyo, TV Tokyo Media Net, Tsuburaya Video

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Fortune Dogs" are as follows.

  • #1 A Fateful Encounter
  • #2 Sudden Goodbye
  • #3 Second Friend, Dotch
  • #4 Cammy's Day Off
  • #5 Lost Freddy
  • #6 Pride of an old dog
  • #7 A true partner
  • #8 Reunited with Max
  • #9 Good luck, Mukku!
  • #10 Bonds of the Heart
  • #11 Run! Freddie!
  • #12 The path Kokko chose
  • #13 I'm not rock!
  • #14 Don Colocorone arrives!
  • #15 Until we meet again...
  • #16 Pochi the Dropout
  • #17 Angry Max
  • #18 Let's dig for treasure!
  • #19 Is this Shibata's way of life?
  • #20 Goodbye, Hello
  • #21 Who is Youpi?
  • #22 Encounter
  • #23 The best partner
  • #24 Zenji falls in love with a cat
  • #25 Jackie, the genius dog
  • #26 I was ____!?
  • #27 Cucco's Treasure
  • #28 Recue in front of the station
  • #29 Because Sanpei is here
  • #30 We finally met
  • #31 A New Journey
  • #32 Stand Up, Freddie!
  • #33 A friend who gave me courage
  • #34 Corocorone's Determination
  • #35 Words of the Elders
  • #36 The Secret of the Guardian Stone
  • #37 Freddie the Legendary Dog
  • #38 Save the Fortune Tree!
  • #39 Welcome Back, Freddie

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs for "Fortune Dogs" are as follows.

Opening Theme

  • Wonderful Life
  • Lyricist: yoshi
  • Composer - Hiroyuki Mihara
  • Arrangement - FZC, Taihei Taichi
  • Performance, singing - FANTA ZERO COASTER

Ending Theme 1

  • Different dream
  • Lyricist: Hideaki Yamano
  • Composer - Eiji Mori
  • Arranged by Picasso
  • Sung by: Umeno Yoshizawa

Ending Theme 2

  • Keep in contact
  • Lyricist: Kumagai Naotake
  • Composer - Kumagai Naotake
  • Arranged by: KUMACHI, Sueaki Harada
  • Song - KUMACHI

Detailed story and character analysis

The story of "Four Season Dogs" begins with the meeting of Freddie (Alex) and Ai-chan. Freddie was taken in by Ai-chan and lived a happy life, but one day he gets separated from Ai-chan. This event marks the beginning of Freddie's adventure. In order to find Ai-chan, Freddie meets various dogs and grows up.

Freddy is a French dog, with a curious and courageous personality. Even after he gets separated from Ai-chan, he never gives up on searching for her, which moves viewers. The dogs Freddy meets on his journey also have their own unique personalities, adding depth to the story. For example, Douche is Freddy's good friend and partner on his adventure. Don Colocolone is also an important character who helps Freddy on his journey.

Ai-chan is the girl who adopted Freddie and has a kind and gentle personality. Freddie's journey to reunite with her not only moves the viewer but also teaches the importance of love and friendship.

Background and influences

"Fortune Dogs" was born from the book "Inu Uranai" (Dog Fortune Telling) that was released in April 2001. In this book, 48 dogs named "Fortune Dogs" appeared and gained a lot of popularity. In response to this popularity, it was decided to make an anime, which was broadcast from 2002 to 2003.

This anime was widely supported by children and young people, and was loved by many viewers as a story of love and friendship. It was also highly praised for its character design and storytelling, and had a major impact on the anime industry at the time.

Response from viewers

"Four Season Dogs" has been well-received by viewers since it was first broadcast. In particular, the story of Freddie and Ai-chan's reunion touched viewers' hearts and created many fans. The unique dogs that appear in each episode also gained popularity, and many comments and impressions were received from viewers.

Even after the show ended, "Fourtune Dogs" continued to be sold on DVD and video, and fans continued to support it. In addition, many fan sites and fan art were created on the Internet, and the show's popularity continues to this day.

Recommendations and ratings

"Four Seasons Dogs" is a story of love and friendship that can be recommended to a wide range of audiences, from children to adults. In particular, Freddie's adventure and growth story will move viewers and give them courage and hope. The unique characters of the dogs are also appealing and entertaining to viewers.

The series has also been highly praised for its storytelling and character design, making it a must-watch for anime fans. In particular, the story depicts the importance of love and friendship, leaving a deep impression on viewers and making it a memorable work.

"Fortune Dogs" is still loved by many fans even now, more than 20 years after it was first aired. Please come and experience this touching story for yourself.

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