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"PetoPeto-san" - A heartwarming school comedy about the coexistence of monsters and humans

The TV anime series "Peto Peto-san," which aired in 2005, is based on a light novel by Wataru Kimura. It is a school comedy set in a peaceful rural junior high school where youkai blend into human society as a "special race," depicting humans and youkai learning and growing together. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal and highlights of "Peto Peto-san," introduce the characters, explain the production staff, and broadcast information, and delve deeper into its appeal.

story

"Peto Peto-san" is set in a peaceful rural junior high school where youkai are a "special race" that has blended into human society to a certain extent. The main character, Petoko, is a member of the "Peto Peto-san" youkai, and has the special ability to stick to anything she touches with a "sticky" sound. This summer, she transfers to Maga School (Omagakitoge Comprehensive Secondary Education School), where humans and youkai study together. The story begins on her first day of swimming class, when she sticks "sticky" to her classmate Shingo, and is unable to take off her school swimsuit.

Petoko is a cheerful girl with a bright and innocent personality who speaks in the Kansai dialect. Humans and various youkai gather around her, and the story depicts various human relationships such as friendship, romance, and family ties through her daily school life. While the story focuses on the coexistence of youkai and humans, it resonates with viewers by depicting the real worries and joys of school life.

Commentary

"Peto Peto-san" is set in a town where youkai and humans peacefully coexist. The story depicts humans and youkai feeling, worrying, eating, sleeping, and growing together. The world of "Peto Peto-san," where a slightly strange but life-sized school life unfolds, will give viewers fresh surprises and warm emotions.

The appeal of this work lies in the fact that, while it incorporates the fantasy element of yokai, it also realistically depicts a story of human relationships and growth. The unique daily lives of Petoko and other characters bring laughter and emotion to viewers. In addition, through the theme of the coexistence of yokai and humans, it also contains a message that conveys the importance of diversity and understanding.

cast

The voice actors who play the main characters in "Peto Peto-san" are as follows:

• Petoko (Hatoko Fujimura) / Kana Ueda
• Shingo (Ohashi Shingo)/Jun Osuga
• Passing through the desert / Miho Miyagawa
• Sahara Chochomaru/Choko Yuka
• Ohashi Chie/Saito Chiwa
• Yuri Asuka/Yukino Satsuki
• Maruko Fujimura/Mami Kingetsu
• Fujimura Tono / Shimada Bin
• Shinichi Ohashi/Hideyuki Tanaka
• Ohashi Chikako/Nagashima Yuko
• Kanna Maeda/Ayako Kawasumi
• Kiyomi Akazawa/Natsuko Kuwatani
• Odashima Miyuki/Kushima Shiho
• Mitsutoshi Tachibana/Hiroyuki Yoshino
• Ryuta Kato/Katsuhiro Harazawa
• Jeremy Moriguchi/Kisho Taniyama
• Gen'emon Sekiya/Hideki Tasaka
• Hachiro Waga/Akira Ishida
• Yu-chan (Yuichi Moriguchi)/Ryoko Shintani
• Maeda Keiichi/Morikawa Toshiyuki
• Maeda Genkai/Morikubo Shotaro
• Yurara Kusunoki/Junko Noda

These voice actors bring the personalities of the characters to life. In particular, Kana Ueda's Kansai dialect acting as Petoko brings out Petoko's bright and innocent personality. Jun Osuga's gentle voice as Shingo also expresses Shingo's caring nature.

Main Staff

The main staff who supported the production of "Peto Peto-san" are as follows:

• Original story by Wataru Kimura ("PetoPeto-san" Famitsu Bunko, published by Enterbrain)
• Planning: Taro Maki, Katsuji Nagata, Hisato Usui, Masayuki Aoyagi
• Director: Akira Nishimori
• Series Composition: Megumi Sasano
• Character design: YUG
• Character design, chief animation director: Tominaga Mari
• Art Director: Yukiko Iijima
• Color design: Megumi Nagasaka
• Prop design: Makoto Furuta
• Director of photography: Hirose Katsutoshi
• Edited by Toshio Henmi
• Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka
• Music by Masami Kurihara
• Performed by: Kuri Corder Pops Orchestra
• Animation Producer/Hideyuki Motohashi
• Producers: Nobuhiro Osawa, Maki Horiuchi, Jin Kawamura, Yuki Mori, Shinao Shimoji
• Produced by: Genco
• Animation production: XEBEC M2
• Produced by Nyomi Project (Media Factory, Toshiba Entertainment, Enterbrain, Genco)

All of these staff members worked together to create the worldview of "Peto Peto-san." In particular, director Nishimori Akira skillfully portrayed the theme of the coexistence of monsters and humans, moving viewers. Character designer Tominaga Mari also worked on designs that highlighted the individuality of the characters, enhancing their visual appeal.

Main Characters

Introducing the main characters of "Peto Peto-san."

• Petoko (Hatoko Fujimura)
  Petopeto-san is a yokai. Whenever she touches something she loves, it sticks to her. She has a bright and innocent personality and speaks in the Kansai dialect. She loves fun things, delicious food, and making friends.
• Shingo (Ohashi Shingo)
  She has a strong personality and is considerate of others. When someone is in trouble, she will immediately help them. On the other hand, she puts her own needs second, so her friends often tell her not to be lazy. She is good at cooking, and her hobby is reading.
• A kappa girl who passes through Sahara . She transferred to the school at the same time as Petoko. She has a straightforward personality and says whatever she thinks, but she ends up being rude to the person she "likes." She seems to have a complicated family situation.
• Chie Ohashi Shingo's younger sister. The world's most violent sixth grader. She hates monsters. She also hates her older brother Shingo (?).
• Sahara Chochomaru Kappa Girl. Sahara Kuguru's younger sister. The president of Hakata Kawanaka Sahara Kogyo. A frighteningly sexy 7-year-old.
• Nuri-chan (Makabe coloring book)
  Nurikabe the Yokai. A silent and stern Nurikabe girl. She is Petoko's only friend and doesn't move when she touches her. She doesn't speak, but instead writes letters on her broad forehead. She absorbs soil, cement, and other materials, and uses telekinesis to take on the shape of a human.
• Konuri-chan is a Nurikabe monster. Nuri-chan's younger sister. She is about 10cm tall. She is a silent, small and soft Nurikabe girl. She speaks by projecting letters onto her forehead, but can only speak one letter at a time. For some reason, she is very fond of Petoko and is always following her around.
• Teacher Yuri (Asuka Yuri)
  Nicknamed Tomo-chan, she is the homeroom teacher for Shingo and his classmates in Class 2C. Her subject is English. With a teaching philosophy that could be described as sloppy, or more positive, she is handling the difficult task of getting humans and youkai to study together. The results of her efforts were even featured on a TV program.
• Mother of Maruko Fujimura and Petoko. The yokai Petopeto-san. As she has years of experience as a yokai, she can make her body thinner or thicker at will.
• Kanna Maeda hates monsters. She looks good in a ponytail and has a nice figure.
• Kiyomi Akazawa is a monster named Lero Lero (a descendant of Akane). She is a clean-freak and combative class representative. She is a loudmouth who makes comments, but she is also someone who cannot be ignored. She also serves as the student council's discipline committee member.
• Miyuki Odajima is a chatty, busybody and caring girl. She is the catcher for the softball team.
• Sekiya Gen'emon Sadato A samurai zombie born in the late Edo period. He has a strong desire to learn, and has repeatedly re-entered school to continue his studies. He considers himself a master doctor.
• Ryuta Kato is a perverted nice guy who calls Sekiya his master. He desperately wants a girlfriend. He is dissatisfied with why Shingo is the only one who is popular.
• Moriguchi Jeremy the Yokai Zunberabo. A fool who always wears a wrestling mask. The clown of the class. He is tall and slender, and the wrestling mask he always wears on his face without eyes or nose is apparently his "identity." He is fluent in English, but is a pure Japanese yokai.
• Mitsushi Tachibana is an internet nerd and an academic. He seriously wants to become a hermit someday. He is a person who is apart of the world.
• Waga Hachiro, the Yokai Zashiki Warashi. A mysterious beautiful boy who never appears in class, but is always at school. Any information he finds out spreads quickly, so you can't let your guard down.
• Yu-chan (Yuichi Moriguchi)
  The yokai Zunberabo. Jeremy's younger sister. Unlike her brother, she has a face. The yokai Zunberabo can transform into someone else's face. It is customary for people to get a name from the first person they scare. That is why Yu-chan has a boy's name.

These characters color the world of "Peto Peto-san". In particular, the relationship between Petoko and Shingo is an important element at the center of the story. In addition, unique characters such as Kuguru Sahara and Chie Ohashi also add depth to the story.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Peto Peto-san" are as follows.

• Episode 1: Good morning (2005/07/08)
• Episode 2/Specific race (2005/07/15)
• Episode 3: Mint or Lavender (2005/07/22)
• Episode 4: Family Circumstances (2005/07/29)
• Episode 5/Minicon (2005/08/05)
• Episode 6: Older Sister and Younger Sister (2005/08/12)
• Episode 7: Chirinchirin (2005/08/19)
• Episode 8: Summer Camp (2005/08/26)
• Episode 9/Chief for a day (2005/09/02)
• Episode 10: Scout (2005/09/09)
• Episode 11: "Imoten" Trial Version (2005/09/16)
• Episode 12: Project Akegarasu (2005/09/23)
• Episode 13: Goodbye, Petopeto-san (2005/09/30)

These subtitles give a glimpse into the themes and developments of each episode of "Peto Peto-san." In particular, the final episode, "Goodbye, Peto Peto-san," is an important episode that marks the climax of the story.

Theme songs and music

The opening and ending themes for "Peto Peto-san" are as follows:

• OP1
  ・Kiranai Nai Sora ・Lyrics by Isako Saneyoshi ・Music by Masumi Ito ・Arrangement by Masumi Ito ・Singer by Isako Saneyoshi
• ED1
  ・On the Way Home ・Lyrics by Isako Saneyoshi ・Composition by Isako Saneyoshi ・Arrangement by Masumi Ito ・Singer by Isako Saneyoshi

These songs are important elements that further enhance the worldview of "Peto Peto-san." In particular, the opening theme "Chiranainai Sora" is a song that symbolizes Petoko's bright and energetic personality, giving energy to the viewers. In addition, the ending theme "Kaerimichi" is a gentle melody that brings out the moving scenes of the story and warms the hearts of the viewers.

Broadcast information

"Peto Peto-san" was broadcast on the following stations:

• tvk
• Television Saitama
• Chiba TV
• Kids Station
• Other

The series aired from July 9, 2005 to September 30, 2005, with a total of 13 episodes. The broadcast schedule for each station is as follows:

• Saitama TV: July 8, 2005 to September 30, 2005 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Friday 26:00 to 26:30
• Chiba TV: July 12, 2005 to October 4, 2005 (Episodes 1 to 13) Every Tuesday 25:30 to 26:00
• Kids Station: July 13, 2005 to October 5, 2005 (episodes 1 to 13) Every Wednesday 24:00 to 24:30

You can watch "Peto Peto-san" by referring to this broadcast information. It is also now available on DVD, Blu-ray, and streaming services, so be sure to check it out.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Peto Peto-san" is a heartwarming school comedy about the coexistence of monsters and humans. The show's unique characters' daily lives and realistic portrayals of their relationships will bring laughter and emotion to viewers. While incorporating the fantasy element of monsters, the show also contains a message about the importance of diversity and understanding.

This work is recommended for those who like school comedies and fantasy anime. It is also perfect for those who enjoy stories of human relationships and growth. In particular, you will be able to empathize with Petoko's bright and innocent personality and Shingo's considerate actions. In addition, unique characters such as Kuguru Sahara and Tomoe Ohashi also add depth to the story, so be sure to check it out.

"Petopeto-san" is a work that will give viewers fresh surprises and warm emotions. Please enjoy this heartwarming school comedy.