Review of the movie "Hamtaro: Ham Ham Paradise": Exploring the mysterious demon picture book tower

"Hamtaro the Movie: Ham Ham Paradise: The Mysterious Demon Picture Book Tower" - A deep look into the Hamtaro movie of dreams and adventure

Hamtaro the Movie: Ham Ham Paradise: The Mysterious Demon's Picture Book Tower is an animated feature film in the Hamtaro series that was released on December 23, 2004. Based on the original story by Kawai Ritsuko, the film was directed by Dezaki Osamu and animated by Tokyo Movie. It was distributed by Toho and released as a 40-minute short film.

story

This story begins with the unique premise that the Ham-chans end up inside a picture book, and depicts a thrilling adventure that unfolds in the world of picture books. The Ham-chans are caught up in mysterious smoke that appears from Switch Paradise, and end up at a mysterious picture book tower. There they meet a writer hamster girl who is struggling to write a good story. The Ham-chans jump into the world of picture books together with her to create a story called "Himawari Taro." Sunflower Taro was supposed to go on an adventure to defeat an evil ogre accompanied by a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, but the Ham-chans' energetic behavior causes the story to take an unexpected turn. Will they be able to complete the picture book?

Commentary

The film begins with Hamtaro getting lost in the world of "Himawari Taro," a picture book that Loco-chan has read to him. In the book, a friend is kidnapped by the Onihamu hamsters of Onihamu Island, and the Ham-chans join forces to rescue him. Fate lies in the hands of the "magic quill" of the picture book's author, and this is the fourth film in the series of Hamtaro movies of dreams and adventure. The Ham-chans reach the picture book tower and meet a writer hamster who is struggling to write a good story, but with the help of the Ham-chans, a wonderful story may be born.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Hamtaro: Kurumi Mamiya
• Loco-chan: Haruna Ikezawa
• Koushikun: Rikako Aikawa
• Taisho-kun: Kentaro Ito
• Ribbon-chan: Kazusa Murai
• Muffler-chan: Sakuma Rei
• Maido-kun: Yu Sugimoto
• Glasses Boy: Chihiro Suzuki
• Chibimaru-chan: Kaori Mato
• Noppokun: Takako Honda
• Panda-kun: Yuko Saito
• Torahamu-kun: Yuki Miyata
• Pointed-kun: Yu Asakawa
• Kaburu-kun: Ai Uchikawa
• Lapis-chan: Chiba Taeko
• Lazuli-chan: Akane Ohmae
• Tonkichi: Whale
• Sushis: Yoshimitsu Shimoyama, Masashi Katoki
• Chef Ham: Jurota Kosugi
• Onihamu King: Tesshō Genda
• AyaYamu: Aya Matsuura
• Ecohams: Ecomoni. (Rikaham: Rika Ishikawa, Shigeham: Sayumi Michishige)

Main Staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of this work. Below is a list of the main staff members.

• Original author: Ritsuko Kawai
• Director: Osamu Dezaki
• Screenplay: Tomoko Imaharu
• Directed by: Atsushi Yano
• Character design: Masatomo Sudo, Junko Yamanaka
• Art director: Maki Morio
• Director of photography: Toshihiro Kawada
• Sound producers: Michiyoshi Minamizawa, Takeshi Nishina
• Sound production: HALF H・P ​​STUDIO
• Art direction: Kaori Murai
• Music: Motoyoshi Iwasaki
• Sound Director: Tsuyoshi Takahashi
• Theme Music Producer: Tsunku♂
• Music cooperation: Upfront Works, Zetima Label
• Planning: Masakazu Kubo, Toshihiro Nakazawa
• Original supervisor: Akinobu Matsumoto, Kazutoshi Abe
• Producers: Yutaka Sekita, Masato Matsumoto
• General Producer: Nobumasa Sawabe
• Animation Production: Tokyo Movie
• Produced by: Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment
• Production: Tottoko 8686 Project 2004 (Tottokodo, Shogakukan, TV Tokyo, TMS Entertainment, Dentsu, Upfront Agency, Shogakukan Shueisha Productions, Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment)

Main Characters

The main characters in the Hamtaro series each have their own unique personalities. Below is an introduction to the main characters.

• Hamtaro: A popular hamster who always stands out wherever he is, and who understands human feelings.
• Koushi-kun: A very quiet boy who is always hungry and eating something.
• Taisho-kun: He's strong and is like an older brother to everyone.
• Ribbon-chan: A naive young lady who is popular with everyone. She keeps her treasures in a jewelry box.
• Muffler-chan: She has a quiet personality, but is a reliable person. She is a girl who always wears a muffler that brings back memories.
• Maido-kun: He likes jokes and is a neat freak. He can quickly become friends with anyone and loves cleaning.
• Meganekun: A stylish boy with a pattern that resembles glasses. He's a bit of a show-off.
• Chibimaru-chan: She is like a little sister to Muffler-chan and is always taken care of.
• Noppokun: A kind older brother-like character. A smart boy who loves reading books.
• Panda-kun: He is skillful and good at making things. He loves arts and crafts and dreams of becoming a carpenter.
• Torahamu-kun: Torahamu-chan's twin brother. He easily falls in love with girls and loves singing and dancing. He looks just like Torahamu-chan, but he's a bit of a joker.
• Tongari-kun: He always travels alone and is good at playing the guitar.
• Kaburu-kun: A shy boy who likes to wear anything.
• Torahamu-chan: Quick and mischievous. Good at spinning ribbons. A genius at rhythmic gymnastics.
• Neteru-kun: An idea man. He often talks in his sleep. He always sleeps in his socks.

Related Titles

"Hamtaro the Movie: Ham Ham Paradise: The Mysterious Demon's Picture Book Tower" was produced as part of the Hamtaro series. Below is a list of related works.

• Hamtaro
• Hamtaro Ham Ham Paradise!
• Hamtaro: Yes!
• Hamtaro is here
• Hamtaro the Movie: Great Adventure in Ham-Ham Land
• Hamtaro the Movie: Ham Ham Hamuja! The Phantom Princess
• Hamtaro the Movie: Ham Ham Grand Prix Aurora Valley's Miracle - Ribbon-chan in the nick of time!
• Hamtaro's Birthday - Searching for Mommy - 3,000 Tech Tech
• Ham-chans' Great Treasure Hunt ~ Ham-Haa! A Wonderful Summer Vacation at the Sea
• Ham-chans and the Prince of the Rainbow Kingdom: The World's Greatest Treasure
• Hamtaro Ham Ham Paradise! Ham-chans Aim for the Ham Ham Gold Medal ~Run! Run! The Great Battle~

Theme songs and music

The theme song for this movie is "Tensai! LET'S GO! Ayayamu" sung by "Ayayamu with Ecohams". The lyrics and music were written by Tsunku♂, and the arrangement was done by Nao Tanaka.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Hamtaro the Movie: Ham Ham Paradise: The Mysterious Demon's Picture Book Tower" is a must-see for fans of the Hamtaro series. The unique setting of entering a picture book stimulates children's imagination and conveys the fun of adventure. You will never get bored watching the unique characters of the Ham-chans in action. Also, by depicting the world of picture books, it is a work that gives a sense of the creativity and possibilities of stories.

Director Osamu Dezaki brings out the visual appeal of the film by depicting the world of the picture book realistically. The character designs and art direction are also excellent, bringing the world of the picture book to life. The sound, produced by HALF H・P ​​STUDIO, also brings a sense of realism to the film. In particular, the theme song "Tensai! LET'S GO! Ayayamu" is an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the film.

This film is enjoyable for both children and adults. Through the adventures of the Ham-chans, you can learn the importance of friendship and cooperation. The setting of entering the world of picture books also provides a good opportunity to teach children the joy of reading. Overall, this film is a work that brings out the best of the Hamtaro series.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this movie:

• Unique setting: The setting of being immersed in a picture book stimulates children's imagination.
• Unique characters: You'll never get bored watching the Ham-chans' unique characters in action.
• Visual appeal: The realistic depiction of the world of the picture book enhances its visual appeal.
• Educational element: This program teaches children the importance of friendship and cooperation, and is also a great opportunity to promote the joy of reading.
• Theme song: The theme song "Tensai! LET'S GO! Ayayamu" is an important element in creating the atmosphere of the film.

"Hamtaro the Movie: Ham Ham Paradise: The Mysterious Demon's Picture Book Tower" is a film that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the Hamtaro series, but by children and adults alike. Please watch it with your family.