Morizo, Kikkoro and Furubi: Protect the Water Planet for Everyone - A Thorough Analysis of a Moving Environmental Protection Story

"Morizo, Kikkoro and Furubi: Protect the Water Planet for Everyone" - An adventure anime with the theme of environmental protection

Produced in Spain in 2008 to commemorate the Zaragoza Expo, Morizo, Kikkoro and Furubi: Protect the Water Planet for Everyone is a short-lived anime series that was broadcast in just two days with six episodes. It aired on NHK Educational TV and has a story centered on environmental protection. The anime follows the adventures of Morizo ​​and Kikkoro, who, together with Furubi who came from Spain, fight against Sek, the villain who is polluting the Earth.

■Overview of the work

Morizo, Kikkoro and Furubi: Protect! Everyone's Water Planet was broadcast in six episodes over two days, from May 5 to May 6, 2008. Each episode was 30 minutes long and aired on NHK Educational TV from 9:50 to 10:20, Monday to Tuesday. The anime is copyrighted by NHK and features a storyline with environmental protection as its theme.

■ Story

The story of this anime is an adventure in which Morizo ​​and Kikkoro, along with Furubi, who came from Spain, fight against Sek, a villain who is polluting the earth. Each episode deals with a different environmental problem, and the main characters go through the process of solving it. Below are the subtitles and synopsis of each episode.

Episode 1: Furubi has arrived (2008/05/05)

Furubi comes from Spain and meets Morizo ​​and Kikkoro. Furubi explains that he came to protect the Earth's water, and the three decide to work together to fight the villain Sekku.

Episode 2: Mount Fuji in Danger (2008/05/05)

Mount Fuji is polluted and in danger. Morizo, Kikkoro and Furubi fight to save the mountain and thwart Sek's plan.

Episode 3: Sea Monster (2008/05/05)

When the ocean becomes polluted and giant monsters appear, the three work together to purify the ocean and defeat the monsters.

Episode 4: Water Expo (2008/05/06)

The Zaragoza World Exposition is held, emphasizing the importance of water. Morizo, Kiccoro, and Furubi work with people they meet at the Expo to advocate for the protection of water.

Episode 5: Let's all work together (2008/05/06)

People from all over the world join forces to protect the Earth's water. Morizo, Kikkoro, and Furubi are at the center of this movement, and they struggle to thwart Sek's final plan.

Episode 6 It's Not Goodbye Until We Meet Again (2008/05/06)

The three were victorious in their battle against Seku, and were able to protect the Earth's water. Furby returns to Spain, but they part ways, promising to meet again. The adventure to protect the Earth's water comes to an end, but the ending gives the feeling that a new journey is about to begin.

■ Characters

The following main characters appear in this anime: We will also introduce the voice actors for each character.

• Morizo ​​- Voice actor: Joji Yanami
• Kikkoro - Voiced by: Naoko Watanabe
• Furubi - Voice actor: Mami
• Ikka - Voice actor: Makiko Omoto
• Sec - Voice actor: Toru Inada
• Raspa - Voice actor: Naoki Tatsuta
• Nico - Voiced by Yoko Teppozuka
• Laurita - Voiced by Shino Kakinuma

■Production Background

"Morizo, Kiccoro and Furubi: Protect! Everyone's Water Planet" was produced to commemorate the Zaragoza Expo. The theme of the Expo was "Water and Sustainable Development," and this anime was produced in line with that theme. The fact that all six episodes were broadcast in such a short period of time was likely a strategy to convey the importance of environmental protection to many people during the Expo.

■ Evaluation and impact

This anime attracted attention because of its storyline on the theme of environmental protection and because all episodes were broadcast in a short period of time. It is particularly praised for making children aware of environmental issues. In addition, because the characters Morizo ​​and Kikkoro were already popular, the anime was also well-received as a new story that utilized the characters.

■ Viewer reactions

The reaction from viewers was generally positive, and the show was especially well received by children. The story's theme of environmental issues is said to have given children an opportunity to think about the future of the Earth. Some also commented that they were able to concentrate and watch the show because all episodes were broadcast in a short period of time.

■ Related works

Morizo ​​and Kikkoro also appeared as mascots for the Aichi Expo (2005), and there are other works that use these characters. Below are some related works.

• "Morizo ​​& Kiccoro's Great Adventure on Earth" - An anime series themed on the Aichi Expo
• "Morizo ​​& Kiccoro's Great Earth Adventure Special Edition" - A special program for the Aichi Expo

■Reasons for recommendation

"Morizo, Kikkoro and Furubi: Protect the Water Planet for Everyone" is a unique anime in that it has a story centered on environmental protection and all episodes were broadcast in a short period of time. It is especially recommended as a work that will raise awareness of environmental issues among children. It also features the popular characters Morizo ​​and Kikkoro, making it a work that fans cannot miss. It also has historical value as a work that commemorates the Zaragoza Expo.

■How to watch

This anime can be viewed on the NHK Archive. It is also available on DVD and Blu-ray, so you can watch it by purchasing it. It may also be available on streaming services, so be sure to check those out too.

■ Summary

"Morizo, Kikkoro and Furubi: Protect the Water Planet for Everyone" is a short-term anime series with the theme of environmental protection. It depicts the adventures of Morizo ​​and Kikkoro, who fight against Sek, a villain who is polluting the Earth, together with Furubi, who came from Spain. It is especially recommended as a work that will raise awareness of environmental issues among children. In addition, it is a work that fans cannot miss, as it features the popular characters Morizo ​​and Kikkoro. Furthermore, it has historical value as a work commemorating the holding of the Zaragoza Expo. Please watch it and use it as an opportunity to think about the future of the Earth.