The appeal and evolution of Kasumin Season 2: A thorough evaluation of new adventures and character development

Kasumin Season 2 - The fascinating world of Henamon

"Kasumin Season 2" is an anime series that aired on NHK Educational Television from October 5, 2002 to April 5, 2003. The 26-episode series tells the story of a fourth-grade elementary school girl named Haruno Kasumi, who lives with the Kasumi family in Kasumi Town after her parents, both zoologists, leave for Africa to conduct research. The Kasumi family home is a mysterious place inhabited by monsters called Henamon, and Kasumi begins her new life there. In this review, we will take a closer look at the appeal and highlights of "Kasumin Season 2," details about the characters, as well as related works and theme songs.

story

After her parents leave for Africa to conduct research, Haruno Kasumi lives with the Kasumi family in Kasumi Town. The Kasumi family lives in a large mansion surrounded by forests, inhabited by monsters called "Henamon." Kasumi lives with the Henamon while doing household chores such as cooking, laundry, and cleaning. Each Henamon has its own unique personality, and Kasumi's life is full of adventure and surprises every day. As Kasumi deepens her friendship with the Henamon, she begins to think about her own growth and the coexistence of humans and Henamon.

character

Haruno Kasumi

The main character, Kasumi, is a bright and energetic girl in the fourth grade of elementary school. Her nickname is "Kasumin" and she was named by Ryunosuke. When her parents, both zoologists, left for Africa, she came to live with the Kasumi family. She is good at all kinds of housework, has a curious and caring personality. She quickly becomes friends with the Henamons, and builds deep bonds especially with Ryunosuke and Potpot. Kasumi is said to resemble a Henamon called "Bechaponten," and her catchphrase is "It's konjo, it's konjo!"

Ryunosuke

Ryunosuke is the son of the Dragon King who rules the Henamon world, and has been entrusted to the Kasumi family to learn about the human world. His nickname is "Ryu-chan" and he is extremely selfish, but he also has a spoiled side. He acts as the boss at the Henamon Nursery School, and his special moves are the "Ryu-chan Bomber" and the "Ryu-chan Wave". He has the ability to control water and can transform into a seahorse.

Kasumi Senzaemon

He is the head of the Kasumi family and comes from a prestigious family of Henamon. He takes care of the Henamon, but does not allow Kasumi to live in the Kasumi household because he believes that humans and Henamon should not interact. His life's work is to complete the "Henamon Encyclopedia," and he also serves as the director of the Henamon Nursery School. He has a stubborn personality, but is no match for his wife, Sakurajo. He has the power to control Kasumi.

Kasumi Sakura Girl

She is Senzaemon's wife and has a vague and airheaded personality. She warmly embraces her family and is able to accept the stubborn Senzaemon. She is a kind person who cares for Kasumi and supports her. She dreams of a future where humans and Henamon can live together in harmony. She has the ability to scatter cherry blossom storms, and it is said that cherry blossoms have a secret power.

Sentaro Kasumi

He is the eldest son of the Kasumi family and is an artist who creates strange objects. He is quiet and doesn't say much, but he has a kind and timid personality. He fell in love with Kasumi's homeroom teacher, Masae-sensei, at first sight, but he doesn't know when that love will come to fruition. He can make pink cotton candy.

Kasumi Ranko

She is the eldest daughter of the Kasumi family, and was married once but returned home after getting divorced. She often fights with her father, Senzaemon. She is free-spirited, trendy, strong-willed, and likes men. She often bosses Kasumi around, but sometimes shows her good older sister side. She is particular about beauty and works part-time as a model. She uses the wind god and thunder god as her assistants. She has the ability to control flowers.

Mrs. Haniwa

A servant who has served the Kasumi family for generations, she is proud of the prestigious Kasumi family. She left the Kasumi family after marrying her beloved Darling, but no one has seen him to this day. Even after leaving, she frequently comes to the Kasumi family and acts like a mother-in-law, telling Kasumi this and that. Her catchphrase is "Noda wa...", but the power of this is unknown.

Wind God

He serves the Dragon King together with Raijin under Senzaemon. He is usually overworked as Ranko's assistant, but his powers as a Henamon are strong. He has the ability to control the wind, and rides a motorcycle equipped with a Hena Radar.

God of Thunder

He serves the Dragon King together with Fujin under Senzaemon. He is usually overworked as Ranko's assistant, but his powers as a Henamon are strong. He has the ability to control lightning, and rides a motorcycle equipped with a Hena Radar.

Potpot

He is a pot hennamon, and resembles a penguin. His joy and purpose in life is being able to serve hot water whenever he wants. He helps Kasumi out at the Kasumi household. His hands can stretch further than you'd think, and he has a sweet, obedient personality. His catchphrase is "Hey, hot water~".

Digital Camera

He is a digital camera henmon, and resembles a turtle. He is connected to Printer Jiro, a printer henmon, by a cable, and their friendship is bound together. His dream is to make his mark in the henmon art world. He is weak in a pinch, and a little cunning. His catchphrase is "It's a shutter chance."

Arai-san

He is a scrubbing brush Hennamon, and the scrubbing brush on his head can be removed. He always helps with washing the dishes. He is bright and cheerful, and good at dancing, but he is also an intellectual who graduated from the doctoral course at Hennamon University. He sometimes helps Kasumi with her studies, and also works as a Hennamon counselor. His catchphrase is "... right?"

Chintaro

He's a microwave oven hennamon that resembles a dog. He has the ability to heat up anything, and can even use his hennamon power to get the plug out. Although he usually only says "Cin!", he has a thoughtful personality. He's also surprisingly calm and sensible.

Wet cloth

He's a rag nerd and always helps out with the mopping. He's a bit timid, but when he went to school once, he controlled a lot of mopping machines and made the whole school sparkling clean. When he sees dirt, he wants to clean it up, and his catchphrase is "I'm just a humble mop."

Pudding Tajiro

He is a printer nerd, and looks laid back, but he is reliable when it comes to emergencies. He doesn't usually talk much, but he may actually be very smart. He and Digital Camera are connected by a cable and have a friendship. Digital Camera says that "Print Tajiro has a sharp sense."

Yukino Fuyuta

A mysterious girl who transferred to the class next to Kasumi's, she is actually a Henamon of the Kiri clan. She rebels against Kasumi living with a Henamon in the Kasumi household, and constantly challenges her. She has a proud and straightforward personality. She has the ability to control snow, and can create blizzards and freeze things. Judging from the challenge letter, she may not be good at writing or drawing.

Mashiro

Yukino's faithful friend, Pochette's Hennamon. It resembles a flying squirrel and can fly by spreading its limbs. Although it looks cute, it also has a devilish side, playing pranks on Kasumi. It is responsible for delivering challenges from Yukino to Kasumi.

Kirino Kirihiko

He is the heir to the Kiri family and has a cool, silent personality. He came to Kasumi Town after hearing that a human named Kasumi lives in the Kasumi family. At first he was hostile towards Kasumi and humans, but as he attends elementary school in the human world and interacts with his classmates and the Kasumi family's Henamon, he begins to think about a future where the Henamon world and the human world can coexist. He has the ability to control fog, and he and Kasumi may have a secret crush on each other.

Haruo Kirima

He is the head of the Kiri clan's hardline faction, and is plotting to get his hands on the key that Kasumi possesses, "something that opens it." He is gentle-spoken, but when there is a problem with the Kasumi family, he takes advantage of it and tries to drive them out of the human world. There are some aspects of his inner self that are unclear.

Sakakibara Maple

She is Kasumi's classmate, and after accidentally learning about the existence of Henamon, she gets along well with Kasumi and the Henamon. She is cheerful, competitive, and has a big sister-like personality, and is competitive and passionate. She is good at cooking and giving massages, and has a domestic side. Her hobby is building plastic models, and her dream for the future is to become an architect.

Abe Yuri

She is Kasumi's classmate, and after accidentally learning about the existence of Henamon, she gets along well with Kasumi and the Henamon. She is gentle, but also a little selfish. She likes Shikao, and she also likes the tofu at Shikao's house. Her dream for the future is to become a nurse.

Shikao Tsuchimikado

He is a classmate of Kasumi's, and is investigating to expose the true identity of Henamon. He calls himself "Henamon Taoist", but even as he gets closer to the existence of Henamon, he faints and fails many times. He is a scaredy and insensitive person, and his family runs a tofu shop that has been in business for three generations. His dream for the future is to become a soccer player and a Henamon Taoist.

Yamada Koala

A classmate of Kasumi's, she is easygoing and reliable. Although she is big, she is dexterous and good at crafts. Although she lacks aesthetic sense, she is a member of the basketball club. Her dream for the future is to become a train driver.

Masae Okawara

He is the homeroom teacher of Kasumi's class, and is quite clumsy. Although he doesn't think things through, he is kind to the students and sometimes strict. He has poor eyesight and can barely see anything without his glasses. He likes wearing tracksuits, and is almost always wearing one.

Hat Man

No one knows his real name. Kasumi named him because he always wears a hat. He sniffs around the Kasumi and Kiri families looking for stories that could turn into treasure, and he's after the key that Kasumi picked up, "The One That Opens." His abilities as a Henamon are unknown, so it's unclear whether he's a good guy or a bad guy.

Master

He is the owner of the bar "Stranger", and his name and private life are a complete mystery. He is a cool guy, and is a good confidant for Kasumi. He encourages her with meaningful advice. Kasumi finds peace and tranquility when she drinks Stranger's special drinks. Ranko and Fujin Raijin are also regular customers at this bar.

Luna Sakakibara

She is one of Kaede's twin sisters and wears a pink ribbon in her hair. She is quite a tomboy and loves to play pranks. She uses Arai-san as a toy and fights with Ryunosuke, but she can't go against Kaede. She is more reliable than Naruto and hates to lose.

Naru Sakakibara

She is one of Kaede's twin sisters and wears glasses. She is quite a tomboy and loves to play pranks. She uses Arai-san as a toy and fights with Ryunosuke, but she can't stand up to Kaede. Compared to Luna, she is a bit of a crybaby.

socket

He is a kindergartener at Hennamon Nursery School and is an electric socket boy. He is a crybaby and a scaredy boy. He can make things bigger, and when he cries loudly, he is said to "send electric shocks."

Oniko

She is a kindergartener at Henamon Nursery School and Raijin's niece. She is a very strong-willed, reliable, and slightly precocious girl. She has the ability to bring down lightning.

cone

He is a kindergartener who attends Henamon Nursery School and is a construction site cone called Henamon. He is a mischievous boy who can split into two. However, if he speaks or moves, he will be found out right away.

Don-chan

He is a kindergartener at Henamon Nursery School and the nephew of Raijin. He is a playful boy who is always beating the drum and laughing loudly. He has the ability to bring down lightning by beating the drum.

Braids

It is neither a Henamon nor a human, and looks like a cat. It has the terrifying power to eat the "Heart Jewel" that contains the dreams and hopes in people's hearts. If a Henamon or human has their Heart Jewel eaten, they will no longer care about anything else. It is capricious, and will become enraged if the braid on its tail comes undone. It seems to like Kasumi.

Dogu-chan

She is Mrs. Haniwa's niece and a beautiful girl in the world of henamon. She trains hard every day to become an idol singer. She has become good at singing and dancing, but she is selfish and self-centered, and often makes Kasumi do things for her.

Dragon King

He is the king of the Henamon world and Ryunosuke's father. He worries about Ryunosuke from afar and watches over him while he is staying with the Kasumi family.

Dragon Queen

She is the wife of Ryuo and the mother of Ryunosuke. She has a very calm and gentle personality.

Instructor

He is an instructor for the Mist Corps, and instructs the trainees who will become the Mist Corps in the future. He is highly respected by the members of the Mist Corps, and places importance on motivation and ability. He is strict, but has the generosity to acknowledge the good points. He also seems to have a philosophical view of the conflict between Mist and Kasumi.

Chriske

She was one of the members of the Fog Corps when Kasumi mistakenly joined them. She has a caring and kind personality, and although she thinks Kasumi is a strange person, she considers her a friend. She can control chestnuts.

Konoha

She was one of the classmates when Kasumi mistakenly joined the Mist Corps. She has a cool and calm personality, and although she thinks Kasumi is a strange person, she considers her a friend. She can control Konoha.

Mizore

She was one of the classmates when Kasumi mistakenly joined the Mist Corps. She is a little timid but hardworking, and although she thinks Kasumi is a strange person, she considers her a friend. She can control sleet.

subtitle

"Kasumin Season 2" consists of 26 episodes, each with a unique title. Below are the subtitles for each episode.

• Episode 1: Henamon Runs (2002/10/05)
• Episode 2: Kasumi goes camping (2002/10/12)
• Episode 3: Dogu-chan becomes an idol (2002/10/19)
• Episode 4: Arai-san is kidnapped (2002/10/26)
• Episode 5: Sakurajo Fights (2002/11/02)
• Episode 6: The Kasumi Family Goes to School (2002/11/16)
• Episode 7: The Hat Man Schemes (2002/11/23)
• Episode 8: The Hat Man is in Trouble (2002/11/30)
• Episode 9: Kasumi Makes a Profit (2002/12/07)
• Episode 10: Kasumi Runs Away (2002/12/14)
• Episode 11: Pudding Tajiro Speaks (2002/12/21)
• Episode 12: Potpot becomes a father (2002/12/28)
• Episode 13: Sentaro Makes It (2003/01/04)
• Episode 14: Arai-san becomes a private tutor (2003/01/11)
• Episode 15: Mrs. Haniwa goes wild (2003/01/18)
• Episode 16: Ranko competes (2003/01/25)
• Episode 17: Kasumi Talks Nonstop (2003/02/01)
• Episode 18: Kirihiko Goes to the Sea (2003/02/08)
• Episode 19: Kasumi is Depressed (2003/02/15)
• Episode 20: Henamon, the Challenge (2003/02/22)
• Episode 21: Kirihiko becomes a friend (2003/03/01)
• Episode 22: Momozou Wanders (2003/03/08)
• Episode 23: The Kasumi Family is Destroyed (2003/03/15)
• Episode 24: Dogu-chan becomes a princess (2003/03/22)
• Episode 25: Kasumi becomes a Henamon (2003/03/29)
• Episode 26: Kasumi Says Goodbye (2003/04/05)

Related Titles

"Kasumin Season 2" is one of a series and includes the following related works:

• Kasumin 1st term
• Kasumin 3rd term

Theme songs and music

The theme song and ending song for "Kasumin Season 2" are performed by Saori Yuki and Sachiko Yasuda. Details are as follows.

Opening Theme

• Title: Rainbow Hourglass
• Number of episodes used: 1 to 26
• Lyricist: Keisuke Yamakawa
• Composer: Toru Funamura
• Arrangement: Tsuta Masatsugu
• Vocals: Yuki Saori, Yasuda Sachiko

Ending Theme

• Title: The story sung by the stars ~Big brother Polo and Tanchin~
• Number of episodes used: 1 to 26
• Original story: Toru Funamura
• Lyricist: Keisuke Yamakawa
• Composer: Toru Funamura
• Arrangement: Tsuta Masatsugu
• Vocals: Yuki Saori, Yasuda Sachiko

Production Staff

Many staff members are involved in the production of "Kasumin Season 2". The main staff members are introduced below.

• Director: Mitsuru Hongo
• Series Composition: Reiko Yoshida
• Character design: Yuichi Ito
• Henamon Instructor: Hiroshi Aramata
• Character design: Yoshihiko Magoe
• Set design: Masaaki Yuasa
• Art director: Hisayoshi Takahashi
• Music: Yoshikazu Suo
• Sound Director: Susumu Aketagawa
• Animation Production: OLM
• Animation producers: Toshiaki Okuno, Shuichi Kanda
• Producer: Matsumoto Hisako
• Production Supervisors: Otohiko Suga, Tomoyuki Uehara

Ratings and Recommendations

"Kasumin Season 2" is not only an anime for children, but can be enjoyed by a wide range of age groups. The story is full of humor and emotion, and the characters are rich and charming. In particular, the episodes depicting Kasumi's growth and the coexistence of humans and Henamon leave a deep impression on viewers. In addition, the theme and subtitles of each episode are unique, so there are new discoveries and surprises every time.

The animation quality is high, with beautiful character designs and background art. The music is also impressive, with the theme song and ending song leaving a lasting impression on viewers. Furthermore, the voice actors' performances are superb, conveying the characters' emotions and personalities realistically.

This is a great film to watch with the whole family. Kids will be enthralled by the adventures of Kasumi and Henamon, while adults will empathize with the depth of the story and the development of the characters. It also features universal themes such as friendship, familial love, and personal growth, making it enjoyable from a variety of perspectives.

"Kasumin Season 2" is a wonderful anime with a heartwarming story and charming characters. Please watch it and experience its charm.