Bluefin Tuna Torotaro - In pursuit of the ultimate taste: A thorough review

"Bluefin Tuna Torotaro" - The hero of sushi school

Overview

"Honmaguro Torotaro" is a TV anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from July 7, 2007 to March 29, 2008. It consists of 26 episodes and was broadcast every Saturday morning from 7:00 to 7:30 in the "Phi Tension School" time slot. This anime is an original anime work, with the original story and direction by Sunplaza Nakano-kun. It was produced by DLE, and the copyright is owned by the DLE/Phi Tension Department Store Production Committee and TV Tokyo.

■ Story

The setting of "Honmaguro Torotaro" is "Sushi Neta Academy". The main character, Torotaro, is a champion of justice who fights hard every day to protect the students of the academy and to protect world peace. Torotaro's rival is Avocado Boy, and his teacher is Count Octopus Tako VIII. The humorous story revolves around these three characters, with the comic relief characters playing a key role.

■ Characters

Torotaro

The main character, Torotaro, is a hero of justice born from the fatty tuna part of bluefin tuna. He is a character shaped like fatty tuna, and is characterized by his righteous personality. Torotaro fights against various evils to protect the students of Sushineta Academy. His catchphrase is "Toro Toro Power!", and when he shouts it, he unleashes special powers.

Avocado Boy

Avocado Boy, Torotaro's rival, is a character born from an avocado. In contrast to Torotaro, he is a bit of a joker and sometimes gets in Torotaro's way. However, he is also a member of Sushi Neta Academy and sometimes cooperates with Torotaro to solve problems.

Count Octopus Octopus VIII

Count Octopus Tako VIII is a teacher at SushiNeta Academy. Born from an octopus, he is a very intelligent character who teaches various knowledge to the students. However, he is also one of the boke characters, and there are many humorous scenes in the story.

■Cast

The voice actor for this work is Sanplaza Nakano-kun. He is a multi-talented talent who also worked on the original concept, direction, scriptwriting, and character design. Sanplaza Nakano-kun's unique voice and humor bring Torotaro and other characters to life.

■ Main staff

The original concept, direction, script, and character design are handled by Sanplaza Nakano-kun. The director is Haruki Kasugamori, and the animation is by Ko Kumada. The production is handled by DLE, and the work was completed by them. DLE is a Japanese CG animation production company that has produced many unique works.

■Broadcast information

"Honmaguro Torotaro" was broadcast on TV Tokyo from July 7, 2007 to March 29, 2008. It consisted of 26 episodes and was broadcast every Saturday morning from 7:00 to 7:30 in the "Phi Tension School" time slot. This time slot was an educational program for children, and various anime and educational content were broadcast.

■ Related works

A related work to this work is "Hon Maguro Toro Taro TV". This is not a sequel or spin-off of this work, but a different work that shares the same worldview. "Hon Maguro Toro Taro TV" is also an anime produced by DLE, and Sunplaza Nakano-kun is involved.

■ Evaluation and impressions

"Torotaro the Bluefin Tuna" has been popular with a wide range of viewers, from children to adults, with its unique characters and humorous story. In particular, Sanplaza Nakano's talent as a voice actor and the world he creates have captivated many viewers. DLE's CG animation technology has also been highly praised, making it a work that is enjoyable from a visual perspective.

However, some viewers found the humor hard to understand. In particular, many parents found the story centered around a comic relief character difficult for their children to understand. Nevertheless, the show's uniqueness and creativity continue to make it a favorite of many people.

■ Recommendation points

Unique characters

The characters, based on sushi toppings such as Toro Taro, Avocado Boy, and Octopus Taco VIII, are very unique and visually appealing. Toro Taro's "Toro Toro Power!" was especially popular with children, and many children tried to imitate it.

A humorous story

The story, which centers around the comic relief characters, is full of humorous scenes. In particular, the intellectual jokes of Count Octopus Taco VIII are enjoyable for adults as well. The exchanges between Torotaro and Avocado Boy also brought smiles to the faces of children.

Sunplaza Nakano's talent

Sanplaza Nakano's talent as a voice actor makes this work even more fascinating. His unique voice and humor bring the characters to life. His original concept, direction, scriptwriting, and character design are also important elements in shaping the worldview of this work.

DLE's CG animation

DLE's CG animation technology enhances the visual appeal of this work. In particular, the movements of the characters, whose motif is sushi toppings, have the smoothness and realism that only CG can provide. DLE's production technology also plays a role in further enhancing the humor of this work.

■How to watch

"Honmaguro Torotaro" is now available on DVD and Blu-ray. It is also available on some video streaming services. In particular, episodes of this work are available on the official DLE channel and the official Sunplaza Nakano-kun channel, so if you are interested, please check them out.

■ Summary

"Bluefin Tuna Torotaro" is a TV anime series with unique characters based on sushi toppings and a humorous story. This work, which combines the talent of Sanplaza Nakano and the CG animation technology of DLE, has been supported by a wide range of people from children to adults. In particular, Torotaro's "Toro Toro Power!" is loved by many children and is a visually enjoyable work. Please give it a watch.