"Moyashimon" A Story of Agriculture - The charm of an anime filled with a unique perspective and humor

Moyashimon TALES OF AGRICULTURE - Moyashimon Tales of Agriculture

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

October 12, 2007 - December 21, 2007 Fuji TV October 11, 2007 - December 20, 2007 (Episodes 1-11) Every Thursday 24:45-25:15

■Broadcasting station

CX

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 11

■Original Story

Masayuki Ishikawa (serialized in "Evening" by Kodansha)

■ Director

Yuichiro Yano

■ Production

Animation production: Shirogumi, Telecom Animation Film Production: "Moyashimon" Production Committee (Asmik Ace Entertainment, Kodansha, Shirogumi, SKY Perfect Wellthink, Sony Music Entertainment, Dentsu, Fuji Television)

■Works

©Masayuki Ishikawa, Kodansha/Moyashimon Production Committee

■ Story

A world first!?
Bacteria animation appears!!

Sawaki Soemon Naoyasu has a unique constitution that allows him to see bacteria in the air. The son of a bean sprout (seed koji) shop owner, he comes to Tokyo with his childhood friend, Yuki Hotaru, the son of a sake brewer, to enter agricultural university. On the day of the entrance ceremony, the two go to meet a man named Itsuki, who was mentioned in a note from his grandfather. Itsuki is a slightly eccentric old professor who can't stop talking about bacteria once he starts. After that, Sawaki starts frequenting Itsuki's laboratory, and while he is exposed to the new world of "bacteria" and "fermentation," he finds himself getting caught up in all sorts of turmoil due to his encounters with the slightly eccentric people who surround him...

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Explanation

A world first!?
Bacteria animation appears!!
However, the main character is not a "bacteria."
"A story about bacteria, viruses, and a few humans running around in chaos at an agricultural university."

*Quoted from Fuji TV official website

■Cast

・Naoyasu Sawaki/Daisuke Sakaguchi・Hotaru Yuki/Mitsuki Saiga・Keizo Itsuki/Tomoaki Nishimura・Haruka Hasegawa/Sayaka Ohara・Hazuki Oikawa/Akemi Kanda・Aoi Muto/Mamiko Noto・Kaoru Misato/Katsuyuki Konishi・Takuma Kawahama/Noriaki Sugiyama

■ Main staff

・Original work: Masayuki Ishikawa・Director: Yuichiro Yano・Series composition: Natsuko Takahashi・Character design: Junichi Takaoka・Art director: Hiroshi Nitta・Color setting: Tomoko Yamamoto・Director of photography: Yukihiko Ichikawa・Editor: Yoshihiro Kasahara・Music: Naoki Sato・Sound director: Hiromi Kikuta・3DCG director: Ryuichi Yagi・Opening theme director: Takashi Yamazaki・Producers: Hiroaki Nakajima, Atsuhito Isoda, Naomi Tanaka, Tetsuya Watanabe, Koji Yamamoto・Animation producers: Kimie Aihara, Satoshi Taniguchi・Animation production: Shirogumi, Telecom Animation Film・Production: "Moyashimon" Production Committee (Asmik Ace Entertainment, Kodansha, Shirogumi, SKY Perfect Wellthink, Sony Music Entertainment, Dentsu, Fuji Television)

■ Main Characters

・Sawaki Soemon Naoyasu: A first-year student at the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Agriculture. The son of a koji maker. He has the ability to see bacteria for some reason. He can even grab bacteria in the air and talk to them.
・Hotaru Yuki, a first-year student at the Faculty of Agriculture at Agricultural University. He is the son of a sake brewer and is Sawaki's childhood friend. He hates the fungus 'Hiochi' to death.
・Keizo Itsuki, professor at the University of Agriculture. He is strong not only in fermentation but also in agricultural science in general. He is acquainted with Sawaki's grandfather. There is only one seminar member. Every time, he gives a long lecture, which is annoying.
Haruka Hasegawa is a graduate student at the University of Agriculture. One of Professor Itsuki's minions. For some reason, she always wears bondage fashion. She also has a sadistic personality.
Hazuki Oikawa is a first-year student in the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Agriculture. She is a disinfection fanatic who carries around disinfectant tissues and sprays. She is completely unaware of Sawaki's abilities.
Aoi Muto, a third-year student in the Faculty of Agriculture at Tokyo University of Agriculture, is the only seminar student in the Itsuki Laboratory. She explores fermented products around the world and returns to Japan carrying them in her backpack, ready to explode. She is a former Miss Tokyo University of Agriculture.
Kaoru Misato is a second-year student in the Faculty of Agriculture at Tokyo University of Agriculture. She lives in the university's student dormitory. She loves alcohol.
Takuma Kawahama is a second-year student in the Faculty of Agriculture at Tokyo University of Agriculture. He lives in the university's dormitory and is knowledgeable about insects.

■Subtitle

・#1／Nodai Fungus Story (2007/10/11)
・#2／300 million yen agricultural university student (2007/10/18)
・#3／Bacteria will kill you! (2007/10/25)
・#4／Bacteria Festival (2007/11/01)
・#5/Mysterious! Bacteria Ghost (2007/11/08)
・#6/Seduction! Miss Nodai (2007/11/15)
・#7／Opening! Agricultural University Spring Festival (2007/11/22)
#8: Battle to Capture the Main Gate of the University of Agriculture (2007/11/29)
・#9／Apply to soft skin (2007/12/06)
・#10／Gothic Lolita Kiss(2007/12/13)
・#11/Shining Bacteria Future (2007/12/20)

■ Related works

・Moyashimon Returns

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Curriculum ・Lyrics: Sarasa Ibu ・Composition: Anders Hellgren & davld Myhr
Arrangement: Takeji Matsuda Vocals: Sarasa Ibu

・ED1
・Rocket
Lyrics: Hiroyuki Hayashi
・Composer: Hiroyuki Hayashi, Fumi
・Arrangement: POLYSICS
・Song: POLYSICS

Moyashimon TALES OF AGRICULTURE - Detailed evaluation and recommendation

"Moyashimon TALES OF AGRICULTURE" is an anime series that aired in 2007 and is based on the manga of the same name by Masayuki Ishikawa. This work is set in an agricultural university and tells a unique story about the world of bacteria and fermentation, providing viewers with fresh surprises and laughter. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as the recommended points.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Moyashimon" begins with the protagonist, Sawaki Soemon Naoyasu, who has a special ability to see bacteria in the air. This setting offers viewers a new perspective and makes the world of microorganisms, which is often overlooked, more familiar to them. The story follows Sawaki and his childhood friend Yuki Hotaru as they enroll in an agricultural university, where they learn about bacteria and fermentation through their interactions with the unique characters they meet there and various commotions.

Particularly impressive are the comedic elements woven together by the unique characters, such as Professor Itsuki's long and detailed knowledge, Hasegawa Haruka's bondage fashion, and Muto Aoi's fermented food that is on the verge of exploding. These elements add a nice spice to learning scientific knowledge in an enjoyable way. Also, each episode covers a different bacteria or fermentation topic, allowing viewers to enjoy new discoveries every time.

Character Appeal

Each character in "Moyashimon" has a strong personality and leaves a strong impression on the viewer. The main character, Sawaki Soemon Naoyasu, has a special ability to see bacteria, but he also has a pure and kind personality. The world of bacteria seen from his perspective provides fresh surprises to the viewer.

Yuki Hotaru is Sawaki's childhood friend and is also a fascinating character, having grown up as the son of a sake brewer. His dislike of sake brewing bacteria in particular gives a deeper character. Professor Itsuki is a character who has deep knowledge of fermentation and agriculture, but is also known for his extensive knowledge. His presence adds depth to the knowledge of the entire work.

The individuality of each character, such as Hasegawa Haruka's bondage fashion and sadistic personality, Oikawa Hazuki's obsession as a sterilization fanatic, and Muto Aoi's adventurous behavior, enhance the charm of the work. The comedy and drama woven by these characters is the main attraction of "Moyashimon."

Animation and Music

The animation of "Moyashimon" was produced by Shirogumi and Telecom Animation Film, and depicts the world of bacteria and fermentation in a realistic way. In particular, the scenes that depict the movements and shapes of bacteria in detail provide viewers with a new visual experience. The character designs are also unique, and each character's characteristics are well expressed.

In terms of music, the opening theme "Curriculum" and the ending theme "Rocket" add to the atmosphere of the series. "Curriculum," sung by Sarasa Ifu, captures the hearts of viewers with its light rhythm and catchy melody. Meanwhile, POLYSICS' "Rocket" has an energetic sound that enhances the tempo of the series and gives viewers a sense of exhilaration. These songs further enhance the appeal of the series as a whole.

Recommended points

"Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture" is highly recommended for those who want to learn scientific knowledge in a fun way, those who enjoy unique characters and comedy, and those who want to see the world from a new perspective. It will be a good opportunity to deepen knowledge, especially for those who are interested in agriculture and fermentation. This work will also provide viewers with fresh surprises and laughs, and will be enjoyed by a wide range of people.

In addition, there are related works such as "Moyashimon Returns," so you can enjoy the entire series. Through these works, viewers will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world of bacteria and fermentation, broadening their knowledge and horizons.

Conclusion

"Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture" is an appealing work with a unique setting, distinctive characters, and content that allows you to learn scientific knowledge in a fun way. This anime offers viewers a new perspective, surprises them, and makes them laugh, so it will be enjoyed by a wide range of people. Please give it a watch.