The appeal and rating of "Domo": A must-read review for anime fans

"Do-mo" - A heartwarming world view and unique characters

The anime series "Do-mo", which aired on NHK Educational TV in 2008, captivated many viewers with its unique worldview and distinctive characters. This series, produced as an original anime work, is a work filled with the creativity and love of the staff, including director Tsuneo Goda. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal of "Do-mo", the production background, character introductions, and subtitles of each episode, and delve deeper into its appeal.

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

May 3, 2008 - December 27, 2008
NHK Educational TV May 3, 2008 - December 27, 2008 (Episodes 1-26)

■Broadcasting station

NHK Educational TV

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 26

■Original Story

Original story by Tsuneo Goda, Miwako Nishikawa, Yuka Kitazawa, Hideko Nakatani, and Natsuho Takahashi

■ Director

Tsuneo Goda

■ Production

・Produced by dwarf
・Produced by Domo Production Committee

■Works

©NHK・TYO Animation
©Domo Production Committee

■ Story

Domo-kun is a strange creature who loves television and was born from an egg. Usajii has lived in a cave for 70 years and loves television and bitter tea. Shinobu-san and Morio-kun, a mother and son bat, are staying with Usajii. And Ta-chan, a 17-year-old weasel girl who lives near Usajii's cave. The heartwarming world of Domo-kun and his fun friends has now spread beyond Japan to the world.

■Cast

・Domo-kun/Yamakawa Shizuo・Usajii/Tani Kei・Ta-chan/Toyoguchi Megumi・Shinobu/Takada Yumi・Morio/Uzawa Shotaro・Konjiro/Yokokawa Takahiro・Koguma Goro/Kujirai Mito・Aniki/Suzuki Ryunosuke・Esco/Morohoshi Sumire・Hanaichi and Hanaji/Kitabayashi Chiho・Hungry Little Bear/Nakaji Kenji・Hyutaro/Takahashi Natsuho

■ Main staff

・Original story: Tsuneo Goda, Miwako Nishikawa, Yuka Kitazawa, Hideko Nakatani, Natsuho Takahashi ・Director: Tsuneo Goda ・Directors: Tsuneo Goda, Natsuho Takahashi ・Puppet production: Yoshiko Ahiko, Subaru Ahiko, Katsuhisa Ahiko ・Puppet joints: Takashi Komae ・Art designers: Shinji Iebe, ​​Hong Sung Han
・Music／LENZ ENTERTAINMENT
・Produced by dwarf
・Produced by Domo Production Committee

■ Main Characters

・Domo-kun is a strange creature born from an egg. He has a bulky body and a pure heart. He loves watching TV. He is absent-minded and tends to daydream, which often results in bad things happening. When he is upset, he lets out a powerful fart.
・Usajii He has lived in a cave for 70 years. He is a retired old man who loves bitter tea and a little humor. He is not very interested in new things, and he doesn't even have a telephone at home. When it comes to fashion, he is more concerned with materials than with form.
Ta-chan is a weasel girl who hasn't had a boyfriend for 10 years. Her dream is to become a stylist or model in Tokyo in the future. She has a weasel accent and ends her sentences with "chi". She's a little lonely, and rudely friendly. She always gives up on internet auctions at the very last moment.
Morio-kun is Shinobu's son. He's mischievous and energetic. He loves sports and is thinking of a new sport that combines baseball and soccer. He thinks of Domo as a younger brother, but he often gets out of hand.
・Shinobu-san and Rio's mother. She lives in Usajiin's house. She is usually kind, but when she gets going, she can be very explosive. She likes early spring evenings.
Hanaichi and Hanani are twin flower fairies. To everyone else they look like normal flowers, but only Domo-kun can see them.
Anikichi is the eldest of the three fox siblings. He is gruff, but he takes good care of his younger brothers and sisters. He is very sensitive to the word "short legs."
・The second son of the three Konjiro Kitsune siblings. He is always hanging out with Domo-kun and Goro the Bear. He has a quiet personality and prefers reading books to baseball.
The youngest of the three Esco Kitsune siblings. She loves to bully others and is always plotting something. Her special skill is fake crying.
・Koguma Goro is a friend of Usaji's from long ago (Domo-kun) and lives in his neighborhood. He loves sports such as baseball.
・Hungry Little Bear A big bear that lives deep in the forest. He looks violent and is actually very strong, but he is always hungry at the most important times and can't use his strength.
・Hyutaro the ghost. Always slightly transparent, always floating softly. Very lonely.

■Subtitle

Episode 1 / Domo and the CameraEpisode 2 / I've Started Using Psychic PowersEpisode 3 / Rock de DomoEpisode 4 / My BalloonEpisode 5 / Full of FishingFoodEpisode 6 / I Love MisfortuneEpisode 7 / Date on a BoatEpisode 8 / Footprints of FearEpisode 9 / It's Hard to Be HungryEpisode 10 / The Mysterious TreeEpisode 11 / I'm a SalarymanEpisode 12 / Midday GhostEpisode 13 / Domo and Headphones Episode 14: Domo and his siblings Episode 15: Today's rules Episode 16: Cute panda Episode 17: Domo and the big tree Episode 18: I'm a pianist Episode 19: Robot pet Episode 20: Candy in a bottle Episode 21: Two Domos Episode 22: Skating with Domo Episode 23: Secret base Episode 24: Big Domo Episode 25: Domo vs. Usaji Episode 26: I'm a robot

■ Background and appeal of the production

"Do-mo" is an anime series broadcast on NHK Educational TV, and its production is full of the passion and creativity of many creators. Director Tsuneo Goda and the other staff members pooled various ideas to create a unique world view and distinctive characters. In particular, the visual appeal of the series is outstanding due to the emphasis on puppetry and art design.

The appeal of this work is, above all, its heartwarming worldview. The everyday scenes of unique characters such as Domo-kun, Usaji, Ta-chan, Shinobu-san and Morio-kun, weave together provide viewers with healing and laughter. In addition, each episode has a different theme and story, allowing viewers to experience new discoveries and emotions every time.

■Character Introduction

Each character in "Domo" has their own unique personality and charm. Below, we will introduce the main characters in detail.

Domo-kun <br> Domo-kun is a strange creature that was born from an egg. He has a chunky body and a pure heart, and he loves watching TV. He tends to daydream and is absent-minded, which often results in bad things, but his purity is what makes him loved by viewers. He also has the unique characteristic of letting out a powerful fart when he's upset.

Usajii <br> Usajii is a retired old man who has lived in a cave for 70 years. He loves bitter tea and a bit of humor, and isn't very interested in new things. He doesn't even have a telephone at home, and when it comes to fashion, he is more concerned with material than form. He is a good friend of Domo-kun, and is sometimes strict and sometimes kind to him.

Ta-chan <br> Ta-chan is a weasel girl who hasn't had a boyfriend for 10 years. Her dream is to become a stylist or model in Tokyo in the future, and she has a weasel accent, ending her sentences with the "chi" sound. She's a little lonely, and is friendly to the point of being rude. She always gives up on internet auctions at the very last moment, but her cheerfulness and her willingness to work hard towards her dreams are charming.

Morio-kun <br> Morio-kun is Shinobu's son, a mischievous and energetic boy. He loves sports and is currently thinking about a new sport that combines baseball and soccer. He thinks of Domo-kun as a younger brother, but he often gets out of hand. However, his energy and friendship move viewers.

Shinobu-san <br> Shinobu-san is Morio's mother. She lives at Usajii's house and is usually a kind person, but when she gets going she can become quite explosive. She loves early spring evenings, and the calm atmosphere there adds warmth to the work.

Hanaichi, Hanaji Hanaichi and Hanaji are twin flower fairies. To everyone else, they are just ordinary flowers, but only Domo-kun seems to be able to see them. This mysterious presence enhances the fantasy elements of the work.

Anikichi <br> Anikichi is the eldest of three fox siblings. He has a blunt personality, but he takes good care of his younger brothers and sisters. He has a weakness for being quite sensitive to the words "short legs," but his sense of responsibility and kindness as an older brother is well-liked by viewers.

Konjiro <br> Konjiro is the second of three fox siblings. He is always hanging out with Domo-kun and Goro the Little Bear, and has a quiet personality. He likes reading books more than baseball, and his intellectual side is appealing.

Esko <br> Esko is the youngest of three fox siblings. He loves to tease people and is always up to something. His special talent is fake crying, and his mischievous personality adds humor to the story.

Koguma Goro <br> Koguma Goro is a friend of Domo-kun's from long ago and lives in Usajii's neighborhood. He loves sports such as baseball, and his energy and friendship inspires viewers.

Hungry Little Bear <br> Hungry Little Bear is a large bear that lives deep in the forest. He looks violent and is actually quite strong, but he has a humorous side to him in that he gets hungry just when it matters most and can't muster any strength. His size and strength give the piece an impact.

Hyutaro <br> Hyutaro is a ghost. He is always slightly transparent and always floating softly. He is lonely, and his loneliness and kindness evoke sympathy from the viewers.

■Subtitles and contents of each episode

Each episode of "Domo" has a different theme and story, providing viewers with new discoveries and emotions. Below, we will introduce the subtitles of each episode and their contents in detail.

Episode 1 / Domo and the Camera <br> This is a story about Domo-kun getting a camera and taking pictures of his friends. The world is depicted from Domo-kun's point of view, providing viewers with a new perspective.

Episode 2: He Gets Supernatural Powers <br> This is the story of how Domo-kun gets supernatural powers and surprises his friends. The story unfolds as Domo-kun's pure heart brings out his supernatural powers.

Episode 3 / Rock de Domo <br> This is a story about Domo-kun forming a rock band and enjoying music with his friends. Domo-kun's passion for music is depicted, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 4 / My Balloon <br> This is the story of Domo-kun getting a balloon and realizing his dream of flying in the sky. The story depicts Domo-kun's dreams and hopes, and leaves viewers in awe.

Episode 5 / Full of Fishing <br> This is a story about Domo-kun enjoying fishing and eating delicious fish with his friends. It depicts Domo-kun's appetite and the bond with his friends, providing laughs for the viewers.

Episode 6: I Love Misfortune <br> This is the story of how Domo-kun starts to like misfortune, causing trouble for his friends. A humorous story unfolds in which Domo-kun's pure heart attracts misfortune.

Episode 7 / Date on a Boat <br> This is a story about Domo-kun enjoying a date on a boat. The story depicts Domo-kun's love and the bond with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 8 / Footprints of Fear <br> This is a story about Domo-kun chasing after footprints of fear. The story depicts Domo-kun's courage and the bond with his friends, and will move viewers.

Episode 9: It's Hard to Be Hungry <br> A story about a hungry little bear who is troubled by hunger. The story shows the humorous side of the hungry little bear and the bond between him and his friends, providing laughs for viewers.

Episode 10 / The Mysterious Tree <br> This is the story of Domo-kun finding a mysterious tree and going on an adventure with his friends. The story depicts Domo-kun's curiosity and the bond he shares with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 11 / I'm a Salaryman <br> This is a story about Domo-kun working as a salaryman. The story depicts Domo-kun's efforts and the bond with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 12: Midday Ghost <br> This is a story about Domo-kun meeting a ghost in the daytime. The story depicts Domo-kun's courage and the bond with his friends, and leaves viewers in awe.

Episode 13 / Domo and Headphones <br> This is a story about Domo getting headphones and enjoying music. Domo's passion for music and the bond with his friends are depicted, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 14 / Domo and his siblings <br> This is the story of Domo meeting his siblings. The story depicts Domo's love for his family and his bond with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 15 / Today's Rule <br> This is a story about Domo-kun proposing a new rule and having fun with his friends. The story depicts Domo-kun's creativity and the bond with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 16 / Cute Panda <br> This is the story of Domo-kun meeting a cute panda. The kindness of Domo-kun and the bond with his friends are depicted, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 17 / Domo and the Big Tree This is the story of Domo-kun finding a big tree and going on an adventure with his friends. The story depicts Domo-kun's curiosity and the bond with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 18: I'm a Pianist This is a story about Domo-kun playing the piano. It depicts Domo-kun's passion for music and the bond with his friends, moving the viewer.

Episode 19 / Robot Pet <br> This is a story about Domo-kun getting a robot pet and having fun with his friends. The story depicts Domo-kun's creativity and the bond with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 20 / Candy in a Bottle <br> This is the story of Domo-kun finding candy in a bottle and enjoying it with his friends. The story depicts Domo-kun's curiosity and the bond he forms with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 21 / Two Domos <br> This is the story of Domo-kun meeting another Domo-kun. The story depicts Domo-kun's self-exploration and the bond with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 22 / Skating with Domo <br> This is a story about Domo-kun enjoying skating. The story depicts Domo-kun's athletic ability and the bond with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 23 / Secret Base <br> This is a story about Domo-kun building a secret base and having fun with his friends. It depicts Domo-kun's creativity and the bond he shares with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 24 / Big Domo <br> This is the story of Domo-kun growing up. The story depicts Domo-kun's growth and the bond with his friends, leaving viewers in awe.

Episode 25 / Domo vs. Usaji <br> This is a story about a showdown between Domo-kun and Usaji. It depicts Domo-kun's courage and Usaji's wisdom, and leaves viewers in awe.

Episode 26 / I'm a Robot <br> This is the story of Domo-kun becoming a robot. It depicts Domo-kun's dream and the bond with his friends, and leaves a deep impression on viewers.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Domo" has captivated many viewers with its unique worldview and distinctive characters. In particular, the story, which depicts Domo-kun's pure heart and the bond with his friends, provides viewers with emotion and laughter. In addition, each episode has a different theme and story, allowing viewers to experience new discoveries and emotions every time.

This work is suitable for a wide range of people, from children to adults, and is perfect for watching with the whole family. In particular, the story, which depicts Domo-kun's pure heart and the bond with his friends, will leave viewers feeling touched and laughing. Also, each episode has a different theme and story, so viewers can experience new discoveries and emotions every time they watch.

"Domo" has captivated many viewers with its unique worldview and distinctive characters. In particular, the story, which depicts Domo-kun's pure heart and the bond between him and his friends, provides viewers with emotion and laughter. Also, each episode has a different theme and story, allowing viewers to experience new discoveries and be moved every time. This work is enjoyable for a wide range of people, from children to adults, making it perfect for watching with the whole family. In particular, the story, which depicts Domo-kun's pure heart and the bond between him and his friends, provides viewers with emotion and laughter. Also, each episode has a different theme and story, allowing viewers to experience new discoveries and be moved every time.