A thorough review of Hello Kitty and Korokorokuririn from Sanrio's World Masterpiece Theater! What is the appeal of "The Nutcracker" and "Country Mouse, City Mouse"?

A thorough review of Hello Kitty and Korokorokuririn from Sanrio's World Masterpiece Theater! What is the appeal of "The Nutcracker" and "Country Mouse, City Mouse"?

Sanrio World Masterpiece Theater Hello Kitty's Nutcracker/Korokorokuririn's Country Mouse and City Mouse

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

character

■ Release date

June 4, 2008

■Release and sales

・Sold by Sanrio

■Frequencies

25 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■Original Story

・Original work: Sanrio

■ Director

Director: Masao Kuroda

■ Production

・Produced by Sanrio

■Works

©'76, '85, '88, '89, '90, '92, '93, '96, '99, '14 SANRIO CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN

■Explanation

This is a fun anime full of dreams and adventure, featuring your child's favorite Kitty and Sanrio characters acting out the world's classics. Kitty and the others make the many world masterpieces that have been read and passed down through the generations even more familiar, and will enrich your child's sensitivity and imagination!

*Quoted from Sanrio's official website

■ Main staff

・Original Story: Sanrio ・Director: Masao Kuroda ・Produced by: Sanrio

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/Hello Kitty's Nutcracker (2008/06/04)
Episode 2: Korokorokuririn's Country Mouse and City Mouse (2008/06/04)

■ Related works

・Hello Kitty series

Detailed evaluation and recommendation

Overview of the work

Sanrio World Masterpiece Theatre "Hello Kitty's Nutcracker/Korokorokuririn's Country Mouse, City Mouse" is an OVA released on June 4, 2008. This work was produced as part of a series in which popular Sanrio characters act out world masterpieces. The two-part work aims to introduce classics to children in a familiar way.

Story and Characters

The first episode, "Hello Kitty's Nutcracker," is based on ETA Hoffmann's "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King." Hello Kitty plays the role of the Nutcracker and goes on an adventure to a magical world on Christmas night. This episode, which combines Kitty's cute character with the story of the Nutcracker, will give children dreams and hope.

The second episode, "Korokorokuririn's Country Mouse and City Mouse," is based on Aesop's fable "The Country Mouse and the City Mouse." Korokorokuririn plays the role of the country mouse and reexamines his own life through his adventure with the city mouse. This episode provides a good opportunity for children to think about their own values ​​and lives.

Animation and Music

The animation of this work brings out the cuteness of Sanrio characters to the fullest. It is colorful and designed so that children can enjoy watching it. The music is also made for children, with pleasant melodies that flow along with the story. In particular, the background music that incorporates elements of classical music in the Nutcracker episode is impressive.

Director and staff

Director Masao Kuroda is an experienced creator who has been involved in the production of Sanrio works for many years. Under his guidance, the charm of the characters was maximized, and a work that is familiar to children was completed. The Sanrio production team also worked together to lead this work to success.

Ratings and Recommendations

This work is extremely valuable in that it introduces children to the world's masterpieces. With Sanrio characters acting out the stories, children can learn about the masterpieces in a familiar and easy-to-understand way. It is also appreciated for its ability to enrich children's sensitivity and imagination through the story.

The recommended points are as follows:

  • Children can enjoy the show because it features popular Sanrio characters.
  • It has educational value as it introduces world masterpieces.
  • The animation and music are made for children and are easy to watch.
  • The experience and skills of the director and staff enhance the quality of the work.

This work can be enjoyed not only by children, but also by adults who love Sanrio characters. Please watch it with your family and enjoy the world of this masterpiece.

Related works and series

This work is produced as part of the Hello Kitty series. There are many other works in the Hello Kitty series, which are popular with children. In particular, "Hello Kitty and Mimmy's Mysterious Adventure" and "Hello Kitty's Cinderella" are also known as series in which Sanrio characters act out world-famous classics. By watching these works as well, children's knowledge and imagination can be further expanded.

How to watch and purchase information

This work can be purchased at Sanrio's official online shop and various anime shops. It can also be viewed on some video distribution services. When purchasing, we recommend checking the latest information on Sanrio's official website.

summary

Sanrio World Masterpiece Theater's "Hello Kitty's Nutcracker/Korokorokuririn's Country Mouse, City Mouse" is a very valuable work in that it introduces children to the world's masterpieces. With Sanrio characters acting out the roles, children can learn about the masterpieces in a familiar and easy-to-understand way. It is also appreciated for its ability to enrich children's sensitivity and imagination through the story. Please watch it with your family and enjoy the world of masterpieces.

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