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"More Kanemoto's House" - An interactive voicemail animation that soothes loneliness and comforts

■Overview of the work

"Motto Kanemoto-san's House" is a 26-episode TV anime series that aired on MTV in 2006. The anime is based on an original story, and was created and directed by Kondo Daisuke. It aired from May 5 to October 27, 2006, and although each episode was only 10 minutes long, it became a hot topic due to its unique format of listening to voicemail messages from viewers.

■ Story

The main character of "Motto Kanemoto-san's House" is a lonely and withdrawn Kanemoto-san. With no friends, her only joy is listening to viewers' voicemails while slurping down instant ramen at home. The voicemails contain a variety of messages, including worries, love confessions, complaints, and advice and encouragement for Kanemoto-san. Kanemoto communicates with viewers by reacting to these messages with joy and sorrow. This interactive format became a hot topic among MTV fans and attracted many people.

■ Characters

Kanemoto is an appealing character who, despite feeling lonely, takes messages from viewers seriously. Her reactions are natural and resonate with viewers. The show also depicts the realism of her everyday life, with scenes of her living space and eating instant ramen.

■ Production staff

The original creator and director is Kondo Daisuke, whose unique perspective and sensibility are reflected throughout the work. The composition is handled by Kondo Daisuke and Terai Hironori (PICS), the character design is by Terai Hironori, the animation is by Kawai Shihiko, and the music is by Miyauchi Mie. These staff members work together to bring Kanemoto's world to life.

■ Related works

"Motto Kanemoto-san's House" was preceded by "Kanemoto-san's House" and was followed by "Motto Motto Kanemoto-san's House Ishikawa Extra Edition." These works also depict Kanemoto-san's daily life and her communication with the viewers, and you can enjoy her growth and changes throughout the series.

■ Evaluation and impressions

"More Kanemoto's House" was well received among MTV fans due to its unique format and Kanemoto's charming character. In particular, the interactive element of listening to voicemail messages from viewers was a major factor in narrowing the distance between the viewers and the show and creating empathy. Kanemoto's reactions and rich expressions also provided healing to viewers and were a source of emotional support for those feeling lonely.

Though short, this work deals with deep themes, depicting loneliness and solitude, as well as the importance of human connections. Through Kanemoto's reactions, viewers are able to share their own worries and joys and gain empathy. This reflects the awareness of issues that many people face in modern society, and has resonated with viewers as a universal theme.

■ Recommendation points

"More Kanemoto's House" is recommended for the following reasons.

• Interactive format : Listening to voicemails from viewers brings them closer to the work and creates empathy.
• Kanemoto's charm : Kanemoto is a lonely and shy person, but his reactions and expressions provide healing to viewers.
• Deep themes : Works depicting loneliness and isolation, as well as the importance of human connection, reflect contemporary social concerns.
• Enjoyment of the entire series : You can enjoy watching Kanemoto's growth and changes in both the previous work "Mr. Kanemoto's House" and the subsequent work "More More Kanemoto's House: Ishikawa Extra Edition."

■Detailed information

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

May 5, 2006 - October 27, 2006

■Broadcasting station

MTV

■Frequencies

10 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 26

■Original Story

・Original story/Daisuke Kondo

■ Director

Daisuke Kondo

■ Production

・Animation/Toshiko Kawai

■Works

©Kanemoto's House 2006/Daisuke Kondo

■How to watch

"More Kanemoto's Home" can now be viewed on DVD and internet streaming services. In particular, you can watch past episodes on MTV's official website and video streaming sites. You can also enjoy Kanemoto's world more deeply by watching related works.

■ Summary

"More Kanemoto's Home" is a work that provides healing and empathy to viewers through its interactive format and Kanemoto's charming character. The deep themes of loneliness and solitude, as well as the importance of human connections, reflect the concerns of modern society and have resonated with many people. You can enjoy watching Kanemoto's growth and changes throughout the series, so be sure to give it a watch.