Tamagotchi movie review: We're moved by the thrilling characters lost in space!

Tamagotchi movie review: We're moved by the thrilling characters lost in space!

Detailed review and recommendation of the movie "Eiga de tojo! Tamagotchi Doki Doki! Uchuu no Maigotchi!?"

Overview

Tamagotchi: The Movie! Exciting! My Space Maigotchi!? is an animated feature film released on December 15, 2007. It is based on the game Tamagotchi by Bandai and WiZ, and was directed by Jouji Shimura. Animation was done by OLM Team Kamei, and production was handled by Team Tamagotchi (Bandai, WiZ, Toho, Bandai Visual, Asatsu-DK, OLM, Shogakukan). It was distributed by Toho, and consists of one 88-minute episode. Set on the planet Tamagotchi and Earth, this film tells the story of a girl named Tanpopo who meets her Tamagotchi friends and grows through friendship and adventure.

■ Story

■ Story

On Tamagotchi Planet, Mametchi, an inventor, has developed a new machine called the Teleportation Machine. This machine can instantly transport objects using a mysterious ray of light. However, during the teleportation experiment, a problem occurs and the ray of light accidentally flies towards Earth.

Meanwhile, on Earth, a fourth-grade elementary school girl named Tanpopo was looking up at the blue sky. Tanpopo was about to become a big sister, but she felt a little lonely because her parents were preoccupied with the new baby. Then, all of a sudden, she was enveloped in a dazzling light and was transported to Tamagotchi Planet.

When Tanpopo arrives on Tamagotchi Planet, she is excited to meet Mametchi, Memetchi, and Kuchipatchi. On Tamagotchi Planet, even the buildings and vehicles are alive, and Tanpopo quickly becomes friends with them and is taken care of at Mametchi's house. Tanpopo starts attending Tamagotchi School, where she experiences many new encounters and even witnesses the birth of Mametchi's little sister, Chamametchi. Through the bonds she forms with her new friends and family, Tanpopo learns important lessons.

However, one day something strange happens on Tamagotchi Planet. The sky doesn't light up even in the morning, and there are occasional large vibrations that make everyone jump. The cause of this strange phenomenon seems to be related to Mamechi's invention, and it must be resolved before King Gotchi's birthday parade. Tanpopo and Mamechi set off into space on a rocket, on an adventure to save Tamagotchi Planet from peril. Will Tanpopo and his friends be able to save Tamagotchi Planet? And will Tanpopo be able to return to Earth safely?

■Explanation

■Explanation

Tamagotchi Planet really exists! This movie is a story of friendship, adventure, and bonds between the inhabitants of Tamagotchi Planet and one girl. The smash hit game "Tamagotchi", played by 70 million people all over the world, has finally been made into a movie. In addition to the familiar characters Mametchi, Memetchi, and Kuchipatchi, a new character Chamametchi will also appear.

The story of friendship and adventure that unfolds when a human girl named Tanpopo accidentally stumbles onto Tamagotchi Planet is enjoyable for both children and adults. The mysterious world of Tamagotchi Planet and the unique charms of the characters are depicted, providing viewers with both emotion and laughter.

■Cast

■Cast

・Tanpopo/Noriko Shimoya・Mametchi/Rie Kugimiya・Memetchi/Ryoko Yuzuki・Kuchipatchi/Asami Yaguchi・Kuromametchi/Nanae Kato・Makiko/Kazuko Sugiyama・Chamametchi/Yuko Gibu・Oriental Radio Shingochi/Shingo Fujimori (Oriental Radio)
・Oriental Radio Atchi/Atsuhiko Nakata (Oriental Radio)

■ Main staff

■ Main staff

・ Original story: BANDAI, WIZ
・Director / Shimura Joji・Executive Producers / Kurizaki Kaoru, Yokoi Akihiro, Toriya Yoshinari, Kawashiro Kazumi, Kamei Osamu, Okuno Toshiaki, Nagai Hideyuki・Chief Producers / Takenaka Kazuhiro, Izumiya Atsuo, Takahashi Maki・Producers / Kubo Katsunori, Kato Mitsuru・Screenplay / Matsui Aya・Directors / Shimura Joji, Ochi Hirohito, Iijima Masakatsu, Yoshikawa Hiroaki, Asada Yuji, Takahashi Naohito・Character Design, Chief Animation Director / Ichiishi Sayuri・Art Director / Kudo Tadashi・Color Design / Ozeki Tatsue・Director of Photography / Yamakoshi Koji・Editor / Henmi Toshio・Sound Director / Mima Masafumi・Music / Tanaka Kohei・Production Manager / Kamei Yasuteru・Animation Producer / Kanda Shukichi・Animation Production / OLM Team Kamei
Produced by Team Tamagotchi (Bandai, With, Toho, Bandai Visual, Asatsu-DK, OLM, Shogakukan)
Distributor: Toho

■ Main Characters

■ Main Characters

Tanpopo is a fourth-grade elementary school girl who lives on Earth with her parents. She is cheerful, active, and adventurous.
・Mametchi A boy from the Mame tribe who lives in Mame City on Tamagotchi Planet. He is smart, polite, and has a strong sense of justice.
・Memetchi Mametchi's best friend. An innocent girl with a positive personality, she is part of the Guru Guru tribe and lives in Guru Guru Town on Tamagotchi Planet.
・Kuchipatchi Mametchi's best friend. A boy from the Patchi tribe who lives in Patchi Forest on Tamagotchi Planet. He is laid-back, gentle, and a big eater.
Chamametchi Mametchi's younger sister. She loves Mametchi so much that she calls him "Big Brother" and wants to follow him everywhere.

■ Related works

■ Related works

・Come on! Tamagotchi ・Discover it on TV!! Tamagotchi Tamagotchi!
・Tamagotchi! Yume Kira Dream ・Tamagotchi! Miracle Friends ・GO-GO Tamagotchi!
・Tamagotchi! Tamatomo Daishuu GO
・The True Story of Tamagotchi - Movie! Tamagotchi: A Happy Tale of Space!?
・Tamagotchi Movie: Secret Delivery Mission!
・Tamagotchi Original Anime ・Tamagotchi! x Eagle Talon: Conquering the World with Tamagotchi ・That's a Kuchipatchi

■ Theme songs and music

■ Theme songs and music

・TM1
・Tamagotchi・Lyrics by Reo Satonotsuka・Composition by Kaoru Kawashima・Arrangement by Kaoru Kawashima・Singer by Kigurumi

・ED1
・Like a Little Star・Lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa・Music by Kaoru Aihara・Arrangement by Hiroshi Mukai・Singer by Kigurumi

■ Evaluation

"Go to the Movie! Tamagotchi Exciting! My Space Maigotchi!?" is a work that fans of the Tamagotchi series cannot miss. Although the story is simple, it is full of touching episodes depicting friendship and family ties. In particular, the process of Tanpopo meeting new friends and family on Tamagotchi Planet and growing up will give children dreams and hope. Other highlights include the unique worldview of Tamagotchi Planet and the portrayal of the characters with rich personalities.

Director Joji Shimura has faithfully recreated the world of Tamagotchi while also creating a sense of scale that only a film can offer. The technical skills of OLM Team Kamei, who was in charge of animation production, have also been highly praised, and the colorful visuals and smooth movements are a visual treat. In particular, the scenes depicting the strange events on Tamagotchi Planet convey a sense of tension and power.

The cast is also impressive, with the voice actors' performances bringing out the charm of the characters, including Noriko Shimoya as Tanpopo and Rie Kugimiya as Mamecchi. In addition, Oriental Radio's Shingo Fujimori and Atsuhiko Nakata appearing as Oriental Radiocchi has also been a hot topic. The music was composed by Kohei Tanaka, and the theme song and insert songs add to the atmosphere of the story.

This movie is enjoyable for both children and adults. It is a great movie to watch with the whole family, not just Tamagotchi fans. In particular, Tanpopo's adventure to return to Earth and her struggle to save the Tamagotchi planet from peril will leave viewers feeling moved and laughing. Be sure to watch it with your family and friends and experience the world of Tamagotchi.

■Recommendation

"Tamagotchi: The Movie! Tamagotchi Excitement! Space Maigotchi!?" is a movie that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy, not just for fans of the Tamagotchi series. Although the story is simple, it is full of touching episodes depicting friendship and family ties, and will give children dreams and hope. Another highlight is the unique worldview of Tamagotchi Planet and the unique portrayal of the characters.

This movie is enjoyable for both children and adults. In particular, Tanpopo's adventure to return to Earth and her struggle to save Planet Tamagotchi from peril will leave viewers feeling touched and laughing. Be sure to watch it with your family and friends and experience the world of Tamagotchi. There are also many related works, so be sure to check out the other works in the Tamagotchi series.

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