"Sukashikashipanman The Movie" Review: A moving story that exceeds expectations

Sukashikashipanman the Movie - The birth of a unique hero and his appeal

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

character

■ Release date

August 6, 2008

■Release and sales

Sony Music

■Frequencies

20 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original story/Shoko Nakagawa

■Explanation

Shoko Nakagawa, commonly known as Shokotan, was drawn to the marine creature "Sukashikashipan" by its impactful name and interesting shape. When Shokotan announced on her blog that she likened the sea urchin "Sukashikashipan" to a Sentai hero character called "Sukashikashipanman," it became a hot topic among fans, and in January of this year, a sweet bread called "Sukashikashipan" was finally released at Lawson stores nationwide! It was a huge hit, selling 500,000 units in one week. "Sukashikashipan" also became the number one search word on mixi, creating a huge boom. Shoko Nakagawa's first album released in March also included a bonus track called "Is Sukashikashipan a Little Weird?". She even created a video clip, which reached number two on the cable charts! The short anime of "Sukashikashipan," a perverted hero whose special skill is to see women's underwear through watermarks, is set in a set of 10 episodes and released on DVD for the first time. The bonus footage includes a live-action talk show "Konya wa Sukasa Night" starring Shokotan and Sukashikashipanman. The mystery of Skashikashipanman is revealed!?

*Quoted from Shoko Nakagawa's official website

■Cast

・Skashikashipanman/Norio Wakamoto ・Hasunohakashipanman/Takuro Chugoku ・Takonomakuru/Yuki Miyata ・Eiko/Shoko Nakagawa

■ Main staff

・Original story/Shoko Nakagawa

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Appearance of Sukashikashipanman (2008/08/06)
・Episode 2/The Pursuer (2008/08/06)
・Episode 3/Eiko appears (2008/08/06)
・Episode 4: Battle! Skashikashipanman vs. the Otaku Brothers (2008/08/06)
・Episode 5/Revenge Part 1 (2008/08/06)
・Episode 6/Revenge Part 2 (2008/08/06)
・Episode 7/Revenge Part 2 (2008/08/06)
・Episode 8/Rumors (2008/08/06)
・Episode 9/Plot (2008/08/06)
・Episode 10/Derams Come True(2008/08/06)

■ Theme songs and music

・TM1
・Is the sukasikkapan a little strange?
Lyrics: Goro Yamada; Composition: Goro Yamada; Arrangement: Daisuke Kato; Singer: Shoko Nakagawa

Sukashikashipanman The Movie - Detailed Review and Recommendation

■ Background and story behind the work

"Sukashikashipanman The Movie" was released as an OVA in 2008, and was originally conceived by Nakagawa Shoko. Inspired by the marine creature "Sukashikashipan," she announced the character "Sukashikashipanman" on her blog. The character quickly became a hot topic among fans, sparking a boom to the point that Lawson released a sweet bread called "Sukashikashipan." Furthermore, Nakagawa Shoko's first album included a song called "Sukashikashipan Slightly Weird?" as a bonus track, and a video clip was also made. In this way, Sukashikashipanman was deployed in a wide variety of media, and its popularity was immense.

■ Story and Characters

"Skashikashipanman The Movie" is a short anime consisting of 10 episodes, each with a different story. The main character, Skashikashipanman, is a perverted hero with the special ability to see through women's underwear, and this unique setting has become a hot topic. The story revolves around Skashikashipanman's exploits, depicting his encounters and battles with various enemies and allies. Episode 4, "The Final Battle! Skashikashipanman vs. the Otaku Brothers," is one of the highlights, where you can enjoy Skashikashipanman's brave figure to the fullest. Another big attraction for fans is that Nakagawa Shoko plays the role of Eiko.

■Animation and direction

The animation of this work is simple, yet it portrays the individuality of each character. In particular, the design of Sukashikashipanman is very impactful and visually enjoyable. The direction of each episode is also well thought out, and it succeeds in making the story exciting in a short time. In the live-action talk show "Tonight is Sukashika Night" included as a bonus video, you can't miss the scene where Shoko Nakagawa and Sukashikashipanman co-star and talk about the behind-the-scenes of the characters and the behind-the-scenes stories of the production.

■Music and theme songs

The theme song, "Is Sukashikashipan Slightly Weird?", is sung by Shoko Nakagawa, with lyrics and music by Goro Yamada and arrangement by Daisuke Kato. This song is included in Shoko Nakagawa's first album, and a video clip was also produced. The song is catchy and helps to liven up the world of Sukashikashipanman. The background music is also used effectively in each episode of the OVA, adding depth to the story.

■ Responses and evaluations from fans

"Sukashikashipanman The Movie" received an overwhelming response from fans. It was especially praised for the unique setting of Sukashikashipanman and for conveying Shoko Nakagawa's love for the character. Furthermore, even after the release of the OVA, fan events and merchandise sales have been held, and the series' popularity continues unabated. "Sukashikashipan" has also become a trending word on social media, with many fans discussing its appeal.

■ Recommendation points

"Sukashikashipanman The Movie" is a work filled with unique characters and a story, as well as Shoko Nakagawa's passion. In particular, the following points are recommended:

• The impactful design and setting of Skashikashipanman
• A short anime format where you can enjoy each episode
• Shoko Nakagawa's love and passion for her characters
• Catchy theme song and background music
• Bonus footage includes behind-the-scenes footage and behind-the-scenes stories

■ Related products and events

The following related products and events are available for "Sukashikashipanman The Movie."

• "Sukashikashipan" sweet bread (LAWSON exclusive)
• Included in Shoko Nakagawa's first album "Sukashikashipan Slightly Weird?"
• "Sukashikashipanman" merchandise (figures, T-shirts, etc.)
• Fan event "Sukashikashipanman Festival"

■ Summary

"Sukashikashipanman The Movie" is a work where you can enjoy the characters and the world view born from Shoko Nakagawa's unique ideas. Each episode can be enjoyed in short animation format, and the bonus footage gives you behind-the-scenes information on the production and the characters. It is a must-see for fans, and its appeal continues to attract many people even today. Be sure to watch this eccentric hero in action.