The appeal and evaluation of Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar: A must-read review for anime fans

Jaguar - The charm of flash animation and its worldview

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

December 17, 2007

■Release and sales

Liverpool

■Frequencies

28 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 5

■Original Story

・Original work: Usuta Kyosuke

■ Director

・General Director／FROGMAN
・Director: Tani Azuma

■ Production

Animation production: Frogman Co., Ltd., DLE

■Works

©Kyousuke Usuta/Shueisha

■ Story

A high school student, Kiyohiko Sakure, aims to become a musician and goes to an audition venue. Suddenly, a mysterious piper named Jaguar appears before him!

■Explanation

The hugely popular comic by Usuta Kyosuke, currently being serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, has been made into a flash animation by Frogman Co. Ltd. It has been on sale as an original flash animation DVD since November 2007. He also worked on the animation part of Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar THE MOVIE, which was released in theaters in January 2008. Furthermore, the flash animation movie Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar: Now, I'm Going to Blow is scheduled to be released in January 2009!

■Cast

・Jaguar Junichi/Keiji Fujiwara・Piyohiko/Junichi Kanamaru・Maike Toru (Hamejiro)/Yuji Ueda・Classmate 1/Kyousuke Usuta・Classmate 2/Sachi Kumada・Narration/Asa・Teacher/FROGMAN

■ Main staff

Original story by Kyosuke Usuta, "Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar" (serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump")
Animation production: Frogman Co., Ltd., DLE
・Composition and scriptwriting: Kou Furukawa ・Director: Azuma Tani ・General director: FROGMAN

■Subtitle

■Merry Christmas! Everyone gather round for the first whistle: "Hip hop is difficult"!
・2nd flute: Let's play with the Hummer ☆ Waking up version ・3rd flute: Lively Hummer-san ~Thank you for the touching experience~
・Fourth flute: A very negative love attack ・Fifth flute: You're a kid, so you think I won't hit you?
・6th Whistle/Very Merry Christmas

■ Related works

・Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar Return of About a Year After 1-3
・Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar THE MOVIE
・Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar ~Now, I'm going to blow~

■ Theme songs and music

・ED1
・Only 5 shirts in the world ・Lyrics by Kyosuke Usuta ・Music by Junichi Soga (Tornado)

The appeal and reputation of the Jaguar

"Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar" is a flash animation based on the original work by Kyosuke Usuta, and its unique world view and humor have captivated many fans. This work was released as an OVA in 2007, and has continued to be loved for a long time, with movies and sequels being produced since then. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal and evaluation of this work.

Story and Characters

The story of "Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar" begins when Sakatome Kiyohiko, a high school student aspiring to be a musician, meets the mysterious flute player, Mr. Jaguar. This encounter changes Kiyohiko's daily life completely, and he becomes embroiled in various strange events. Mr. Jaguar's presence adds mystery and humor to the story, and is an important element in drawing viewers in.

The characters are also one of the charms of this work. Mr. Jaguar appears as a mysterious flute player, and his eccentric actions and remarks make the audience laugh. In addition, Kiyohiko's friends Piyohiko and Maike Toru (Hamejiro) are also unique and play a role in livening up the story. In particular, Piyohiko's tsukkomi and Maike Toru's boke not only provide laughs to the audience, but also have the effect of deepening the relationships between the characters.

Animation and performance

This work was produced as a flash animation by Frogman Co. Ltd. and DLE. The simple line drawings and movements that are unique to flash animation faithfully reproduce the atmosphere of the original work. FROGMAN's skill as general director also shines through, with humorous direction seen throughout. In particular, Jaguar's flute-playing scene and the character's reactions are visually enjoyable elements.

In addition, the anime produced under Director Tani Azuma brings out new charm by adding his own interpretation without compromising the taste of the original. For example, in the first episode, "Hip Hop is Difficult," there is a scene where Jaguar tries hip hop, and the humorous depiction entertains the viewers.

Music and theme song

The music of "Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar" is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of the work. In particular, the first ending theme, "Only Five Shirts in the World," was written by Kyosuke Usuta and composed by Junichi Soga (Tornado Tatsumaki), and is a perfect match for the atmosphere of the work. This song plays an important role in immersing the viewer in the world of the anime.

In addition, the background music used in each episode is cleverly arranged to match the development of the story, and has the effect of drawing out the emotions of the viewer. In particular, the music in the scenes where Mr. Jaguar appears creates a sense of tension and humor at the same time.

Evaluation and acceptance

Jaguar Pyuu to Fuku! is a work that has succeeded in maximizing the appeal of the original work while adopting the new format of Flash animation. Its humor and unique worldview have been loved by many fans, and it has gained enough popularity to have been made into not only an OVA but also a movie and a sequel.

In particular, the character of Jaguar made a strong impression on viewers and influenced subsequent anime and manga works. The Flash animation format also provided viewers with a fresh surprise, which helped to raise the work's acclaim.

Related works and their appeal

Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar has not only been made into an OVA, but also into a movie and a sequel. Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar Return of About One Year After 1-3 was made as a sequel to the OVA, depicting the new adventures of Jaguar-san and Kiyohiko. Also, Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar THE MOVIE unfolded a story that further expanded the worldview of the OVA, providing new surprises for viewers. Furthermore, Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar ~Now, I'm Going to Blow~ was made into a flash animation movie, depicting a new side of Jaguar-san.

These related works have further deepened the appeal of OVAs and provided new entertainment for viewers. In particular, the film versions feature larger-scale story developments and higher quality animation, giving them a different appeal from the OVAs.

Recommendations and how to watch

"Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar" is a work that has attracted many fans with its unique worldview and humor. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in the new format of Flash animation and those who want to enjoy a humorous story. Fans of the original work will also be able to discover new charms in the animated version.

You can purchase the OVAs and movies on DVD or Blu-ray. Some episodes are also available on streaming services, so you can enjoy them easily. Furthermore, by watching related works, you can gain a deeper understanding of Jaguar's world.

"Jaguar's Magical Adventure" not only provides viewers with laughter and surprises, but also heals the heart with its unique worldview and characters. Please watch this work and feel the charm of Jaguar.