A thorough evaluation of the kindness of the honor student Pochi and his manly courage in the Sanrio character animation series "Bad Badtz-Maru"

Sanrio Character Animation Series Bad Badtz-Maru's I'm an Honor Student/Bad Badtz-Maru's My Pochi is the Best in the World/Bad Badtz-Maru's Manly Courage and Kindness

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

character

■ Release date

December 20, 2006

■Release and sales

Sanrio

■Frequencies

40 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 3

■Original Story

・Original work: Sanrio

■ Director

・Director: Masami Hata

■ Production

・Produced by Sanrio

■Works

©1994, 2006 SANRIO CO., LTD.

■ Story

Badtz-Maru is a penguin baby, but he is a mischievous penguin who looks nothing like the cute penguin. One day, Badtz-Maru causes his pet Pochi to run away from home. Realizing that this is a big deal, Badtz-Maru and the others start searching for Pochi. Because Pochi's true identity is...

■Explanation

This is a family anime starring Sanrio's popular character Bad Badtz-Maru. Bad Badtz-Maru is a mischievous and contrary penguin boy. This villain (who is actually a good guy), a rare character for Sanrio, causes humorous and unusual troubles.

■Cast

・Bad Badtz-Maru/Fujiko Takimoto ・Good Hanamaru/Mika Kanai ・Ijuin Pandava/Rin Mizuhara ・Bad Tunko, Pochi/Ikue Otani ・Badtz-Maru's Dad/Masashi Sugawara ・Badtz-Maru's Mom/Tomie Kataoka

■ Main staff

・Original story: Sanrio ・Director: Masami Hata ・Produced by: Sanrio

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: Bad Badtz-Maru's I'm an Honor Student (2006/12/20)
・Episode 2: Bad Badtz-Maru's My Pochi is the Best in the World (2006/12/20)
Episode 3: Bad Badtz-Maru's Manly Bravery and Compassion (2006/12/20)

■ Related works

・Sanrio original story anime series

The appeal and evaluation of Bad Badtz-Maru

When we think of Sanrio characters, we often think of cute characters like Hello Kitty and My Melody. However, one character that stands out among them is Bad Badtz-Maru. Bad Badtz-Maru is a rare "villain" among Sanrio characters, but his humor and human-like personality has captivated many fans.

This OVA series brings out the best in Bad Badtz-Maru and is a must-see for fans. Below, we'll take a closer look at the appeal of Bad Badtz-Maru and the evaluation of this OVA series.

Bad Badtz-Maru characters

Bad Badtz-Maru is a mischievous and perverse penguin boy. He is often portrayed as a villain among Sanrio characters, but at heart he is kind and cares for the people around him. His character is fully portrayed in this OVA series.

In particular, Badtz-Maru's relationship with his pet Pochi is an important theme in the series. In the episode where Pochi runs away from home, Badtz-Maru's impatience and regret are depicted, as well as his efforts to search for Pochi with his friends, digging deeper into his humanity. Through this episode, we learn that Badtz-Maru is not just a naughty brat, but a kind-hearted boy.

The appeal of the story

This OVA series is a short work consisting of 3 episodes, but the story unfolds firmly within it. Each episode has a different theme, depicting Badtz-Maru's growth and human relationships.

The first episode, "Bad Badtz-Maru and I'm an Honor Student," depicts Badtz-Maru's efforts to be an honor student at school. However, his mischievous personality gets him into trouble. However, Badtz-Maru works together with his friends to solve the problems. This episode emphasizes Badtz-Maru's humor and friendship.

The second episode, "Bad Badtz-Maru's My Pochi is the Best in the World," depicts the episode where Pochi runs away from home. Badtz-Maru struggles to find Pochi, and in the process, strengthens the bond with his friends. This episode highlights Badtz-Maru's kindness and sense of responsibility.

Episode 3, "Bad Badtz-Maru's Manly Compassion," depicts Badtz-Maru's struggle for his friends. He puts his friends' interests above his own and faces obstacles. This episode highlights Badtz-Maru's courage and compassion.

Animation and Music

The visual expression of this OVA series is drawn with a cute touch that is typical of Sanrio. In particular, Badtz-Maru's facial expressions and movements are very realistic, and his emotions are conveyed to the viewer. The backgrounds and colors are also beautiful, making it a fun work to watch.

The music also adds to the appeal of this OVA series. The opening and ending themes were chosen to symbolize the character of Badtz-Maru, capturing the hearts of viewers. The background music was also chosen to match each scene, adding excitement to the story's development.

Cast performances

The cast of this OVA series is also superb. In particular, Fujiko Takimoto's performance as Badtz-Maru is excellent, expressing the humor and kindness of the character. The other characters are also well-acted, making the most of their individual personalities, and adding to the appeal of the series as a whole.

Ratings and Recommendations

This OVA series is a must-watch for fans of Bad Badtz-Maru. It brings out Badtz-Maru's charm to the fullest, depicting his growth and relationships. Each episode has a different theme, so viewers won't get bored.

Furthermore, the animation, music, and acting of the cast are all superb, making the overall quality of the work high. In particular, the visual expression that conveys Badtz-Maru's humor and kindness, and the music that adds excitement to the story, have the power to draw viewers in.

This OVA series is recommended not only for fans of Sanrio characters, but also for fans of anime in general. It is particularly excellent as a family anime that the whole family can enjoy, with content that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

Also, if you like the Bad Badtz-Maru characters, we recommend you check out the Sanrio original story anime series in addition to this OVA series, which features a variety of stories featuring Sanrio characters.

Conclusion

The Sanrio character animation series "Bad Badtz-Maru's I'm an Honor Student/Bad Badtz-Maru's My Pochi is the Best in the World/Bad Badtz-Maru's Manly Bravery and Kindness" is a wonderful work that brings out the best in Badtz-Maru. The story, which depicts Badtz-Maru's humor and kindness, as well as his growth and human relationships, has the power to draw viewers in. The animation, music, and acting by the cast are also superb, and the quality of the work as a whole is high. This OVA series is recommended not only to people who like Sanrio characters, but also to people who like anime in general. It is a work that I would like many people to watch.