Hyogo no Ojisan - A thorough review of the touching story and character depth

Uncle from Hyogo - Hyogo no Ojisan

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

April 2, 2008

■Release and sales

・Distributor: Columbia Music Entertainment

■Frequencies

60 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■ Director

Directed by Kenjiro Yoshida

■ Production

・Production/ZUIYO ・Production/ZUIYO

■Works

©ZUIYO

■ Story

Whenever the miraculous charismatic Uncle Hyogo sees someone in trouble, he feels the urge to give his heart full of love without reservation. Debt, inequality, education, waste problems, global warming, the working poor, violence and crime, war, political corruption, the stagnation of capitalism, and more. The world is full of contradictions and problems, yet there is a greater shortage of love than there is of vitamin C. The uncle teaches true love to Mina and Dai, a young sister and brother who are living bravely in this 21st century. The 200% loving interaction between the innocent children and Uncle Hyogo may eventually change the world. The astonishing dark and surreal comedy is finally here.

■Explanation

The mysterious man who has been all over the internet has released a DVD! What is he up to? "It's an educational anime that gives a positive view of the future (dark laughs)" A surprising dark comedy that has appeared in the increasingly chaotic 21st century Japan.

■Cast

・Uncle Hyogo/Takashi Matsuo・Aono (Blue)/Shota Shunputei・Mina/Mayumi Sato・Dai/Shinpei Ichikawa・Golgo Juzo/Tetsuhiro Ikeda・Kiyomi Tadasu/Masako Chiba

■ Main staff

・Director: Kenjiro Yoshida ・Screenplay and Script: Yasunari Suda ・CG Director: Shohei Murai ・Music and Sound: Osamu Tezuka ・Drunkenness: Shigemi Takahashi ・Production: ZUIYO ・Planning and Production: ZUIYO Co., Ltd.

■Subtitle

・#1／Days of Blue (2008/04/02)
・#2/Make a wish on a shooting star (2008/04/02)
・#3/The Joy of Work (2008/04/02)
#4/Absolute Violence (2008/04/02)
・#5/Japan Maui Project (2008/04/02)
・#6/Let's clean up Mt. Fuji (2008/04/02)
・#7/Art Exile (2008/04/02)
#8 Mina's Dream is Futures (2008/04/02)
・#9／Love Ballad (2008/04/02)
・#10/Creating a bright city (2008/04/02)
・#11/Be kind to people (2008/04/02)
・#12／Fleeting Feelings(2008/04/02)
・#13/A society without inequality (2008/04/02)

■ Related works

・Hyogo no Ojisan (TV version) ・Hyogo no Ojisan (bonus footage)

Hyogo no Ojisan - Hyogo no Ojisan Review

Released as an OVA in 2008, "Hyogo no Ojisan" left a strong impression on viewers with its unique black humor and social satire. Directed by Yoshida Kenjiro, the work was produced by Zuiyo and distributed by Columbia Music Entertainment. Each episode is 60 minutes long and self-contained, allowing viewers to enjoy the story in one sitting.

The story is simple: a charismatic man from Hyogo gives "love" to people in need. However, the background to the story depicts serious issues facing modern society, such as debt, inequality, education, waste issues, global warming, the working poor, violence and crime, war, political corruption, and the stagnation of capitalism. By satirizing these issues in a humorous yet sharp way, the show gives viewers deep insight.

The protagonist, Uncle Hyogo, is played by Takashi Matsuo. His unique character and acting ability enhance the appeal of this work. The cast is also full of great actors, including Shota Shunputei as Aono (Blue), Mayumi Sato as Mina, Shinpei Ichikawa as Dai, Tetsuhiro Ikeda as Golgo Juzo, and Masako Chiba as Tadasu Kiyomi. Their acting further enhances the dark humor of the work.

The main staff is also impressive, with Yasunari Suda in charge of the composition and scenario, Shohei Murai as CG director, Osamu Tezuka in charge of music and sound, and Shigemi Takahashi in charge of the drunken role. In particular, Osamu Tezuka's music is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work.

The subtitles are made up of 13 stories, each dealing with a different theme. For example, "Days of Blue" depicts the daily life of Aono (Blue), "When You Wish Upon a Shooting Star" depicts children's dreams, "The Joy of Labor" questions the meaning of labor, and "Absolute Violence" satirizes the issue of violence. Through these subtitles, the work depicts social issues from multiple perspectives.

Related works include "Hyogo no Ojisan TV Version" and "Hyogo no Ojisan Bonus Footage." These works, like the OVA version, feature black humor and social satire. In particular, the bonus footage includes episodes and character backstories that were not included in the OVA version.

Hyogo Uncle - Hyogo no Ojisan Recommended

"Hyogo no Ojisan" is highly recommended for viewers who enjoy black humor and social satire. It is a must-see for those who are interested in modern social issues and those who want deep insight into them. It is also recommended for those who enjoy the performances of a stellar cast that includes Takashi Matsuo and Shota Shunputei.

This work provides viewers with laughter and time to think. In a short 60 minutes, the method of depicting social issues from multiple angles has a unique appeal not found in other anime works. Please give it a watch.

Hyogo's Uncle - Hyogonoojisan More information

"Hyogo no Ojisan" is an OVA released on April 2, 2008. Each episode is 60 minutes long and self-contained, allowing viewers to enjoy the story all at once. It is directed by Kenjiro Yoshida, produced by Zuiyo, and distributed by Columbia Music Entertainment.

The story is simple: a charismatic man from Hyogo gives "love" to people in need. However, the background to the story depicts serious issues facing modern society, such as debt, inequality, education, waste issues, global warming, the working poor, violence and crime, war, political corruption, and the stagnation of capitalism. By satirizing these issues in a humorous yet sharp way, the show gives viewers deep insight.

The protagonist, Uncle Hyogo, is played by Takashi Matsuo. His unique character and acting ability enhance the appeal of this work. The cast is also full of great actors, including Shota Shunputei as Aono (Blue), Mayumi Sato as Mina, Shinpei Ichikawa as Dai, Tetsuhiro Ikeda as Golgo Juzo, and Masako Chiba as Tadasu Kiyomi. Their acting further enhances the dark humor of the work.

The main staff is also impressive, with Yasunari Suda in charge of the composition and scenario, Shohei Murai as CG director, Osamu Tezuka in charge of music and sound, and Shigemi Takahashi in charge of the drunken role. In particular, Osamu Tezuka's music is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work.

The subtitles are made up of 13 stories, each dealing with a different theme. For example, "Days of Blue" depicts the daily life of Aono (Blue), "When You Wish Upon a Shooting Star" depicts children's dreams, "The Joy of Labor" questions the meaning of labor, and "Absolute Violence" satirizes the issue of violence. Through these subtitles, the work depicts social issues from multiple perspectives.

Related works include "Hyogo no Ojisan TV Version" and "Hyogo no Ojisan Bonus Footage." These works, like the OVA version, feature black humor and social satire. In particular, the bonus footage includes episodes and character backstories that were not included in the OVA version.

Hyogo Uncle - Hyogo no Ojisan Review

"Hyogo no Ojisan" is a work that left a strong impression on viewers with its unique black humor and social satire. It is a must-see work, especially for those who are interested in modern social issues and those who want deep insight. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy the acting of a luxurious cast including Takashi Matsuo and Shota Shunputei.

This work provides viewers with laughter and time to think. In a short 60 minutes, the method of depicting social issues from multiple angles has a unique appeal not found in other anime works. Please give it a watch.

Reasons for recommending Hyogo no Ojisan

"Hyogo no Ojisan" is highly recommended for viewers who enjoy black humor and social satire. It is a must-see for those who are interested in modern social issues and those who want deep insight into them. It is also recommended for those who enjoy the performances of a stellar cast that includes Takashi Matsuo and Shota Shunputei.

This work provides viewers with laughter and time to think. In a short 60 minutes, the method of depicting social issues from multiple angles has a unique appeal not found in other anime works. Please give it a watch.