A thorough review of "Hello Kitty's Thumbelina" and "Pom Pom Purin's The North Wind and the Sun" from Sanrio's World Masterpiece Theatre! Which one do you recommend?

Sanrio World Masterpiece Theater Hello Kitty's Thumbelina/Pom Pom Purin's The North Wind and the Sun

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

character

■ Release date

July 2, 2008

■Release and sales

・Sold by Sanrio

■Frequencies

21 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■Original Story

・Original work: Sanrio

■ Director

Director: Masao Kuroda

■ Production

・Produced by Sanrio

■Works

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■Explanation

An animated series in which Sanrio's popular characters play the main characters in classic stories from around the world. Contains two stories: "Hello Kitty's Thumbelina," based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, and "Pom Pom Purin's The North Wind and the Sun," based on an Aesop's fable. A DVD of classic animations of fairy tales and folk tales from around the world, presented by Sanrio characters.

■ Main staff

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

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: Hello Kitty's Thumbelina (2008/07/02)
・Episode 2: Pompompurin's North Wind and Sun (2008/07/02)

■ Related works

・Hello Kitty series

Review and Recommendation

"Sanrio World Masterpiece Theater: Hello Kitty's Thumbelina/Pom Pom Purin's North Wind and Sun," a work in which Sanrio characters act out world classic stories, was released as an OVA in 2008. This work consists of two stories in which Sanrio's popular characters Hello Kitty and Pom Pom Purin act out Andersen's "Thumbelina" and Aesop's "The North Wind and the Sun," respectively. Below, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of this work.

Story and Characters

"Hello Kitty's Thumbelina" is a story based on Andersen's fairy tale "Thumbelina." Hello Kitty appears as Thumbelina and the story depicts her adventures and growth. The story begins with her tiny birth and follows her as she overcomes various difficulties. The adorable character of Hello Kitty and the profound message of the fairy tale are beautifully combined to create a story that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Meanwhile, "Pom Pom Purin's North Wind and Sun" is a story based on Aesop's fable "The North Wind and the Sun." Pom Pom Purin plays the roles of the North Wind and the Sun, competing to see who can take off a human's coat. This story conveys the moral that kindness and compassion, not force, are what move people, and Pom Pom Purin's adorable character further enhances this message.

Animation and performance

The animation of this work makes the most of the characteristics of Sanrio characters. The cute designs of Hello Kitty and Pompompurin match perfectly with the worldview of the fairy tale, making it a visual treat. Director Masao Kuroda's direction also conveys the warmth and emotion of fairy tales, drawing the viewer into the world of the story.

In particular, "Hello Kitty's Thumbelina" is impressive for the detailed animation used to express Thumbelina's small size. In scenes where she interacts with various animals and nature, the colorful backgrounds and animated characters come together to realistically recreate the world of the fairy tale. Meanwhile, "Pom Pom Purin's North Wind and Sun" is brilliantly directed to visually express the contrast between the north wind and the sun, visually conveying the difference between the powerful north wind and the gentle sun.

Music and Sound

Music and sound are also important elements that enhance the appeal of this work. Gentle melodies that match the worldview of fairy tales are played, soothing the hearts of viewers. The voice actors of the characters are also perfect for the Sanrio characters, and the adorable voices of Hello Kitty and Pom Pom Purin make the story even more enjoyable. In particular, in "Hello Kitty's Thumbelina," the music that adds excitement to Thumbelina's adventure is impressive and has the power to draw the viewer into the world of the story. In "Pom Pom Purin's North Wind and Sun," sound effects are used effectively to express the contrast between the north wind and the sun, stirring the emotions of the viewer.

Educational value

These works are not only animations for children, but also have educational value. "Hello Kitty's Thumbelina" teaches us the courage to overcome difficulties and the importance of caring for others. "Pom Pom Purin's North Wind and Sun" conveys the lesson that kindness and compassion, not force, move people, teaching children important values. These messages resonate with adults as well as children, and watching them together as a family allows you to share a variety of topics.

Recommendation

"Sanrio World Masterpiece Theater: Hello Kitty's Thumbelina/Pom Pom Purin's North Wind and Sun" is a work that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, with Sanrio characters acting out classic world stories. It is a must-see for fans of Hello Kitty and Pom Pom Purin in particular, and you can enjoy the deep messages of fairy tales through Sanrio characters. Also, watching it with your family can provide educational value and teach your children important values. Please pick up this work and enjoy the classic world stories brought to you by Sanrio characters.

Related Titles

A related work to this one is the Hello Kitty series. The Hello Kitty series has released various animations and movies starring Hello Kitty, Sanrio's popular character, and many of them depict her adventures and growth. These works also allow you to fully enjoy the charm of Sanrio characters, so be sure to check them out.