The appeal and evaluation of "Phitension☆School": A must-read review for anime fans

Phi Tension☆School - A new horizon for kids entertainment

July 7, 2007, 7:00am. "Phi Tension School" began airing on TV Tokyo as a sequel to the legendary show "Phi Tension Department Store". Hosted by Ken Horiuchi (Neptune), this show attracted attention as a new kind of kids' entertainment program that combined a comedy corner, an animation corner, and various mini-corners. Here, we will take a closer look at the appeal and characteristics of "Phi Tension School" and its background.

Overview of the program

"Phi Tension School" aired from July 7, 2007 to March 29, 2008 every Saturday morning from 7:00 to 7:30. It was produced by DLE and the copyright is held by the DLE/Phi Tension School Production Committee and TV Tokyo. Each episode is a self-contained story, and a total of 39 episodes were aired.

Program Structure

"Phi Tension☆School" will proceed as follows:

• Comedy Corner : The comedy corner, hosted by Ken Horiuchi, provides laughs in various situations every time. Ken Horiuchi's unique character and humor shine in this corner.
• Animation Corner : Enjoy a variety of animations, including "Dokankun" by top Flash creators Frogman Co., Ltd., "Kakuza Dad" which depicts a love-hate drama between a parent and child, and "Hanakero" featuring a cute frog. These animations were created to bring laughter and excitement to children.
• Mini Corners : There are various mini corners in the program. These corners are full of content that children can learn while having fun, and there is something new to discover every time.

Cast and crew

The cast of "Phi Tension School" includes a diverse cast of actors, including Ken Horiuchi (Neptune), Akira Iizuka, Sora Kaneko, Junichiro Suzuki, Ikuna Maehara, Nadeem Otosumi (Osman), Rin Mizumoto, and Salam Janu. These actors add to the appeal of the show.

The main staff is DLE, a company known for producing Flash animations, whose technical skills and creative ideas contributed greatly to the success of "Phitension☆School."

Related Titles

"Phi Tension School" is connected to many related works, including "Phi Tension Department Store". These related works include the following:

• Go ahead! Mr. Clay Pipe
• Dokan-kun: A song about drawing something
• Tell me! Mr. Clay Pipe
• Bluefin tuna Torotaro
• Let's Go ~Friends of Kururin Island~
• Chobotto Chobot
• You know! Kakuza Dad
• Shikorobo
• The teacher's topknot, bravo Hideyoshi-kun
• Chatty Natsudons
• Baikin-kun
• Pithecant
• Muscle Academy
• Cat Ben
• Pupuku Beats
• Pinko's Secret Curry
• Poo Poo Kids
• Professor Leonardo and his friends from Kirin Village
• Phi Tension Department Store
• Phi Tension☆TV

These works were produced by DLE, just like "Phi Tension School", and they share common characters and have connected stories. Therefore, children who enjoyed "Phi Tension School" will likely be interested in these related works as well.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Phitension☆School" are as follows.

• OP1
  • Song title: BINGO!
  • Lyricist: Yasushi Akimoto
  • Composer: Hideki Naruse
  • Arrangement: Tetsuya Ouchi
  • Sung by: AKB48
• OP2
  • Song Name: Ah Muscle Academy!
  • Lyrics: Natsuko Shimamori (DOLLs)
  • Composer: Yuki Ono
  • Sung by: James Onoda from Kome Kome Club
• ED1
  • Song Name: Firefly
  • Lyricist: Yui Niitsu
  • Composer: Yui Niitsu
  • Arrangement: Satoshi Takebe
  • Sung by: RYTHEM
• ED2
  • Song name: Muscle Dance DE Macchoccho
  • Lyrics: Natsuko Shimamori (DOLLs)
  • Composer: Yuki Ono
  • Sung by: James Onoda from Kome Kome Club

These songs are important elements in livening up the atmosphere of the show. In particular, "BINGO!" sung by AKB48 became very popular among children. James Onoda's "Ah, Muscle School!" and "Muscle Dance DE Macchoccho" further enhance the humorous atmosphere of the show.

The appeal of the program

The greatest appeal of "Phi Tension School" is its diversity and humor. It provides children with laughter and learning through a variety of formats, including a skit corner, an animation corner, and a mini corner. The unique acting of the cast, including Ken Horiuchi, also enhances the appeal of the show.

Furthermore, "Phitension School" aims to provide children with new perspectives. For example, "Kakuza Dad" teaches children the importance of family ties by depicting a love-hate drama between parents and children. "Hana Kero" also teaches the importance of friendship and cooperation through a heartwarming story of cute frogs. These stories will deeply move children and serve as nourishment for their growth.

Background of the program

"Phi Tension School" was produced as a sequel to "Phi Tension Department Store." "Phi Tension Department Store" was a kids' entertainment program that aired from 2005 to 2006, and became a hot topic for its unique humor and creative content. "Phi Tension School" aims to take over the success of that program and provide new entertainment for children in an even more evolved form.

"Phitension School" is also a production that utilizes DLE's Flash animation technology. DLE is highly regarded for producing Flash animations, and their technical capabilities and creative ideas contributed greatly to the success of "Phitension School."

Viewers' reactions

"Phi Tension School" was well received by children. Ken Horiuchi's humorous MC and the colorful animation corner were especially popular. Children also loved songs such as AKB48's "BINGO!" and James Onoda's "Ah, Muscle School!"

Furthermore, "Phi Tension School" was well received by the parent generation. Seeing their children having fun while learning, the parent generation highly evaluated the educational value of the program. Ken Horiuchi's humor and the colorful animation corners also provided laughter for the parent generation.

The impact of the show

"Phi Tension School" opened up new horizons in kids' entertainment. The concept of providing laughter and learning to children in a variety of formats influenced other kids' programs. DLE's Flash animation technology also had a major impact on other animation productions.

Furthermore, "Phi Tension School" has educational value by providing children with new perspectives that can help them grow. These elements have supported the show's success, deeply inspiring and teaching children.

summary

"Phi Tension School" was a kids' entertainment program that aired from 2007 to 2008. Hosted by Ken Horiuchi, the show provided children with laughter and learning through a diverse format that combined skits, animations, and mini-segments. In particular, animation segments such as "Dokan-kun," "Kakuza Dad," and "Hanakero," which utilized Flash animation technology, were well received by children. Additionally, songs such as AKB48's "BINGO!" and James Onoda's "Ah, Muscle School!" were also important elements in livening up the atmosphere of the show.

"Phi Tension School" has opened up new horizons in children's entertainment, deeply inspiring and teaching children. Its diversity, humor, and educational value have had a major influence on other children's programs. DLE's Flash animation technology has also influenced other animation productions. "Phi Tension School" will continue to hold its value as an important program that supports children's growth.