Marshmallow News: What is the appeal of sweet, fluffy, soothing anime?

Comprehensive evaluation and recommendation of Marshmallow News - Marshmallow Times

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

April 4, 2004 - March 27, 2005 TV Osaka April 4, 2004 - March 27, 2005 (Episodes 1-52) Every Sunday 9:30-10:00

■Broadcasting station

TXN

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 52

■Original Story

Runrun Yamamoto, Weave

■ Director

Hiroshi Fukutomi, Seung Il Lee

■ Production

Animation production: Studio Comet, Seoul Movie

■Works

©Yamamoto Runrun/Weave, TV Osaka, KOKO, Marshmallow Communications Production Committee

■Explanation

The story is set in Marshmallow Town, a very fashionable town with a European feel. The main character, Sandy, is a strong-willed girl who lives in an apartment in the town with her mom and dad, twin brothers Choco and Mint, and the cute Cloud. The unique members of the school's newspaper club, "Marshmallow Times," are also very charming. All sorts of funny and amusing events unfold in Marshmallow Town! The characters' fashionable clothes are also a highlight. Check it out!

■Cast

・Sandy/Misato Fukuen ・Cloud/Reiko Takagi ・Lime/Kenji Nojima ・Jasmine/Kana Ueda ・Basil/Akiko Kobayashi ・Cinnamon/Nobuko Sakuma ・Clove/Takayuki Yamaguchi ・Nuts/Nobuo Tobita

■ Main staff

・Original story: Runrun Yamamoto, Weave ・Director: Hiroshi Fukutomi, Seung Il Lee
Series Composition: Rika Nakase Character Design: Hiroshi Kanazawa, Ji Woon Ha
・Art director/Reiji Nishiyama, Sun Keun Han
・Color coordination: Kimiko Okura, Eui Jeong Namgung
・Director of Photography/Young Ho Kim
Edited by Yumiko Nakaba, Hideaki Murai, and Young Ho Kim
・Sound Director: Miwa Iwanami ・Music: Satoru Miwa ・Producers: Eiji Kanaoka (TV Osaka), Kazuya Watanabe (Yomiuri Advertising), Hideyuki Kachi (Weave), Jeong Hun Song
Animation production: Studio Comet, Seoul Movie
Produced by: TV Osaka, Yomiuri Advertising, Marshmallow Tsushin Production Committee. Written by: Weave Co., Ltd.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: Cloud has arrived!
・Episode 2: The First Errand!
・Episode 3: Fear! Doppelganger!!
・Episode 4/Nuts' Flower Movement?
Episode 5: Basil's scoop?
Episode 6: Jasmine's SecretEpisode 7: Cinnamon is Obsessed with Fortune TellingEpisode 8: Snail-kun, the Symbol of the CityEpisode 9: Lime's First LoveEpisode 10: Clove is a Music ProducerEpisode 11: Dad, in Danger of Restructuring?
Episode 12: Sandy is cursed!?
・Episode 13: Pouring Rain Sunny ・Episode 14: Find Miss Marshmallow!
・Episode 15/Devil Angelica ・Episode 16/Test Mission ・Episode 17/Donut War!
・Episode 18/GO! GO! Camp ・Episode 19/Lime's Love PART II
Episode 20: Midsummer Dream Tour Episode 21: Secret Rabbit Dog Episode 22: Cloud Runs Away Episode 23: The Mysterious Space Family Episode 24: Cinnamon is a Witch!?
・Episode 25/Ghost Stories from the Academy ・Episode 26/Goodbye, Marshmallow News!?
・Episode 27/Leave it to Marshmallow News!
・Episode 28/Drawing Cloud ・Episode 29/A Strange, Strange, Fierce Race ・Episode 30/Halloween in Marshmallow Town!
Episode 31: I turned into Sandy!?
・Episode 32/Pansy Has Arrived ・Episode 33/Basil's Heart-Throbbing ・Episode 34/Cloud's Night Watch ・Episode 35/It's Pansy!
・Episode 36: Escape from the department store!
・Episode 37 / Christmas in Wonderland ・Episode 38 / Back to the Proposal ・Episode 39 / The Dark Cloud Descends!
Episode 40: Angelica's first love?
・Episode 41: Too Many Principals!?
Episode 42: Lime's Longest Day Episode 43: A Holiday in Marshmallow Town Episode 44: Cloud and the Snow Fairy Episode 45: Assault! The Millionaire Next Door Episode 46: Welcome to the Forest.
・Episode 47: Run! Sandy!!
・Episode 48/My Jasmine ・Episode 49/Elegant Basil ・Episode 50/The Visiting Mission!
・Episode 51/Goodnight Cloud ・Episode 52/Let's ring the bell of happiness

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Spicy Days
Lyrics: Yukiko Mitsui; Composition: Kensuke Mitsutome; Arrangement: SATORU
・Singer: Nanami Mai

・OP2
・Spicy Days
Lyrics: Yukiko Mitsui; Composition: Kensuke Mitsutome; Arrangement: SATORU
・Singer: Nao with Sandy & Cloud

・ED1
・Let's walk・Lyrics: Masaji Satake・Music: Grace
・Arrangement: Grace
・Singer: Grace

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Marshmallow Times" is a 52-episode TV anime series that aired from 2004 to 2005, originally a manga by Runrun Yamamoto and Weave. The story is set in Marshmallow Town, a stylish European-style townscape, and depicts the daily life of the main character Sandy and her family and friends. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal, reviews, and recommended points of this work.

■ Story and Characters

Marshmallow Town is a fictional town with beautiful European-style streetscapes. The main character, Sandy, lives in this town with her mom, dad, twin brothers Choco and Mint, and pet Cloud. Sandy is strong-willed and faces various incidents and events together with her unique friends who are active in the school's newspaper club, "Marshmallow News."

Sandy's friends are also charming characters. Lime is Sandy's childhood friend and her first love. Jasmine is a girl who loves fashion and is particular about fashion. Basil is the leader of the newspaper club and is a passionate person who pursues scoops. Cinnamon is a girl who likes fortune telling and has a slightly mysterious air. Clove is crazy about music and shows talent as a music producer. Nuts is the leader of the flower movement and is a kind boy who loves nature.

The stories woven by these characters are full of humor and emotion. For example, the first episode begins with Cloud coming to Sandy's house, the second episode depicts Sandy's first errand, the third episode features a terrifying doppelganger, and the fourth episode features Nutts starting a flower movement. Each episode has a different theme and event, so viewers can enjoy the show without getting bored.

■Animation and Art

The animation for "Marshmallow Tsuushin" was produced by Studio Comet and Seoul Movie. Character design is by Hiroji Kanazawa and Ji Woon Ha, art direction is by Reiji Nishiyama and Sun Keun Han, color coordination is by Kimiko Okura and Eui jeong Namgung, and cinematography is by Young Ho Kim.

The series is characterized by its beautiful European-style cityscapes and the stylish fashion of its characters. The cityscape of Marshmallow Town is colorful and carefully drawn in detail, making it visually stunning. The costumes of the characters are also unique, making it a must-see for fashion-conscious viewers. Jasmine's stylish outfits in particular attracted the attention of many viewers.

■Music and theme songs

The music is by Miwa Satoru, and the theme songs are memorable. The opening theme, "Spicy Days," is written by Mitsui Yukiko, composed by Mitsutome Kensuke, arranged by SATORU, and sung by Nanami Mai. The second season's opening theme is the same song, sung by Nao with Sandy & Cloud. The ending theme, "Let's Walk," is written by Satake Shoji, and composed, arranged, and sung by Grace.

These theme songs not only enhance the atmosphere of the anime, but also have melodies and lyrics that stay in the hearts of viewers. In particular, "Spicy Days" is a song that symbolizes the lively personality of the main character Sandy, and has the effect of energizing viewers. In addition, "Let's Walk" is a warm song with the theme of friendship and bonds, which will soothe the hearts of viewers.

■ Evaluation and recommendation points

"Marshmallow Times" is a heartwarming series filled with humor and emotion. Viewers have praised the charm of the characters, the interesting storyline, and the beautiful animation and music. In particular, the stylish European-style cityscape and the fashion of the characters are must-sees for viewers who seek visual beauty. Each episode also depicts a different theme or event, so viewers can enjoy the series without getting bored.

The recommended points are as follows:

• The charm of unique characters
• A story filled with humor and emotion
• Beautiful European-style streets and fashionable fashion
• Impressive theme song and music
• Each story has a different theme and events

This is a heartwarming anime that you can enjoy with your family and friends. It is especially enjoyable for a wide range of ages, from children to adults. It not only gives energy to the viewer, but also has a healing effect on the heart, so please give it a watch.