The appeal and reviews of Odenkun Special: A must-see special edition for fans

"Odenkun Special" - A charming animation filled with warmth and humor

■ Public Media

TV Special

■ Original Media

character

■ Broadcast period

January 3, 2007 - January 3, 2007

■Broadcasting station

NHK ETV

■Frequencies

60 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Lily Franky

■ Director

Michiya Kato

■ Production

Animation Production: Egg Production: TriNet Entertainment, Pony Canyon

■Works

© Lily Franky © oden to the people

■ Story

Inside the pot at a food stall, there is a world of "Oden."
An "old man" pulls a food stall under Tokyo Tower, and inside the steaming pot of oden at his stall is an "Oden Village" where the oden ingredients live.
Oden and his friends look at the human world from this village.
However, even when it is taken out of the pot and placed on a plate, to humans it just looks like ordinary oden.
When oden is eaten, it can perform various miracles in the human mind and body, or it can do nothing at all.
Of course, even the man at the food stall doesn't know that the oden has such a secret.
(But the only one who knows is my dog, Pero.)
When you look at the outside world from inside the oden pot, you can see many different aspects of the human world.

■Explanation

This is the first animated film based on a picture book by popular illustrator, essayist, and novelist Lilly!
Filled with a gentle, human touch, this animation is soothing and enjoyable for adults as well as children.
This is a very attractive production with a cast that goes beyond the usual lineup of performers, including Manami Hojo, Pierre Taki, Naoki Tanaka (Cocorico), Shie Kohinata, and Michio Akiyama.

■Cast

・Oden-kun / Manami Honjo・Egg-chan / Chiemi Chiba・Wiener-kun / Nozomu Sasaki・Uncle / Michio Akiyama・Daikon Sensei / Joji Yanami・Jaguar / Pierre Taki・Ganguro Egg-chan / Shie Kohinata・God / Naoki Tanaka (guest appearance)
・Narrators: Enapou Nushi, Takeharu Kunimoto ・Bob, Sunplaza Nakano (special appearance)
・Gannosuke/Hiroshi Neko

■ Main staff

・Original work by Lily Franky ・Director by Michiya Kato ・Screenplay by Toshimichi Okawa, Hikaru Kurozumi, Ryu Tamura, Shunichi Yukimuro, Isao Shizuya ・Character design and chief animation director by Kazumi Nonaka ・Art director by Takashi Nakamura ・Director of photography by Seiichi Morishita ・Sound director by Yukio Nagasaki ・Music by Hiroshi Igarashi ・Animation production by Egg ・Production by TriNet Entertainment and Pony Canyon

■ Related works

・The Adventure of Oden-kun Seasons 1-4 ・Ganbare! Oden-kun

The appeal and evaluation of "Odenkun Special"

"Oden-kun Special" is an animated work based on the original work by Lily Franky, and is a 60-minute special program that was broadcast on NHK ETV on January 3, 2007. The work tells the story of an old man who runs a food stall under Tokyo Tower and the oden that live inside his pot. The oden observe the human world from inside the pot, and sometimes perform miracles on the human mind and body by being eaten. This unique setting and heartwarming story deeply touched viewers.

Lily Franky is known as a multi-talented artist, and this animation based on his picture book was loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults. It is particularly characterized by its gentle, humane feel, and the content is soothing and entertaining to viewers. The cast is also impressive, with a diverse range of talents including Manami Hojo, Pierre Taki, Naoki Tanaka (Cocorico), Shie Kohinata, and Michio Akiyama. This cast adds depth and charm to the work, and has the power to draw in viewers.

Story details and appeal

The story of "Oden-kun Special" depicts the daily life of an old man who runs a food stall under Tokyo Tower and the oden that live inside his pot. The oden live in a small world called "Oden Village" and observe the human world from inside the pot. When eaten, the oden can perform miracles on the human mind and body, but only the old man's dog, Pero, knows this secret. This setting gives viewers a sense of humor and warmth, and adds depth to the story.

The story unfolds by depicting various scenes from the human world seen through the pot, satirically depicting human society from the point of view of the oden and the others, offering a new perspective to the audience. Furthermore, the miracles that occur as the oden and the others are eaten touch the viewers' hearts, adding a moving element to the story. This type of storytelling reflects Lily Franky's unique perspective and humor, and left a deep impression on the audience.

Character Appeal

The characters in "Oden-kun Special" are unique and charming. The main character, Oden-kun, is voiced by Manami Honjo and is portrayed as a kind and heartwarming character. Each character, including Tamago-chan, Wiener-kun, Daikon Sensei, and Jaguar, has their own unique personality that enriches the story. In addition, the stellar cast, including Michio Akiyama as the uncle and Naoki Tanaka (Cocorico) as God, breathed life into the characters, deeply moving viewers.

In particular, the diverse cast, including Kohinata Shie as Ganguro Tamago-chan, Kunimoto Takeharu as Boss, Sanplaza Nakano as Bob, and Neko Hiroshi as Gannosuke, added depth to the work. These characters livened up the story and provided viewers with laughter and emotion.

Achievements of the production staff

The production staff of "Oden-kun Special" faithfully reproduced Lily Franky's original work while adding their own unique perspective and humor. Director Michiya Kato paid close attention to every detail in order to express Lily Franky's worldview through animation. The screenwriters Toshimichi Okawa, Hikaru Kurozumi, Ryu Tamura, Shunichi Yukimuro, and Isao Shizuya skillfully depicted the development of the story, deeply moving viewers.

Naka Kazumi, who was in charge of character design and general animation direction, recreated the world of Lily Franky's picture books in animation, leaving a deep impression on viewers. In addition, each staff member, including art director Nakamura Takashi, cinematographer Morishita Seiichi, sound director Nagasaki Yukio, and composer Igarashi Hiroshi, demonstrated their high level of skill in their respective fields, enhancing the work's perfection. Egg, the animation production company, and TriNet Entertainment and Pony Canyon, the production companies, did their best to express Lily Franky's worldview in animation.

Related works and series development

"Oden-kun Special" is an animated work based on the original work by Lily Franky, and related works include "Oden-kun The Adventure of Oden-kun Seasons 1-4" and "Ganbare! Oden-kun". These works inherit the world view of "Oden-kun Special" while depicting new stories and characters. In particular, "Oden-kun The Adventure of Oden-kun" was developed over four seasons and provided viewers with deep emotions and laughter.

"Ganbare! Oden-kun" is a spin-off of "Oden-kun Special" and depicts the new adventures of Oden-kun and his friends. These related works further expand the world of "Oden-kun Special" and provide viewers with new perspectives and excitement. Lily Franky's unique perspective and humor are reflected throughout the series, leaving a deep impression on viewers.

Viewer reactions and ratings

"Oden-kun Special" was highly praised by viewers. In particular, the animation, which faithfully reproduced Lily Franky's original work, and the all-star cast deeply moved viewers. In addition, the development of the story and the appeal of the characters brought laughter and emotion to viewers, and the show won support from a wide range of generations. In particular, the content, which can be enjoyed by both children and adults, was highly praised, and opportunities for family viewing increased.

Viewers commented that the warm story and humor of "Oden-kun Special" were heartwarming. The stellar cast and unique characters left a deep impression on viewers, and the way Lily Franky's worldview was recreated through animation was highly praised. In particular, the satirical depiction of the human world seen from inside the pot offered viewers a new perspective and added depth to the story.

Recommendations and how to watch

"Oden-kun Special" is an animated work based on the original work by Lily Franky, and its heartwarming story and humor deeply touch viewers. It is particularly appealing because it can be enjoyed by both children and adults, so we recommend watching it with the whole family. In addition, the stellar cast and unique characters left a deep impression on viewers, and the way Lily Franky's worldview was recreated in animation has been highly praised.

It can be viewed on Pony Canyon's official website or through video streaming services. In addition, you can also watch the related works "Oden-kun The Adventure of Oden-kun Seasons 1-4" and "Ganbare! Oden-kun," and enjoy Lily Franky's unique perspective and humor throughout the series. These works further expand the worldview of "Oden-kun Special," providing viewers with new perspectives and excitement.

"Oden-kun Special" is an animated work based on Lily Franky's original work, and its warm story and humor deeply touch the viewers. In particular, the content is appealing to both children and adults, so it is recommended to watch it with the family. In addition, the luxurious cast and unique characters leave a deep impression on the viewers, and the fact that Lily Franky's worldview is reproduced in animation has been highly praised. You can watch it on Pony Canyon's official website or on video distribution services. You can also watch the related works "Oden-kun The Adventure of Oden-kun Seasons 1-4" and "Ganbare! Oden-kun", and you can enjoy Lily Franky's unique perspective and humor throughout the series. These works further expand the worldview of "Oden-kun Special" and provide viewers with new perspectives and emotions.