Kuradashi Dokan-kun - Reevaluating a nostalgic character

Kuradashi Dokankun - Reviews and Recommendations

Overview

"Kuradashi Dokan-kun" is an anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from October 4, 2008 to March 14, 2009. It consists of 23 episodes, directed by FROGMAN and produced by DLE and Frogman Co. This work is an original anime, and tells the story of Dokan-kun, a mysterious, high-performance clay pipe robot. Dokan-kun is unique in that he uses a state-of-the-art touch panel to solve any problem with precision.

■ Story

"Kuradashi Dokankun" is set in the Carnegie household. Dokankun, a mysterious robot shaped like a clay pipe, suddenly appears in front of Dad and Peter and becomes a member of the family through an unexpected turn of events. Dokankun is a highly advanced robot that can freely transform into anything imaginable and anything can pop out of it. By operating the state-of-the-art touch panel attached to his chest, he can solve any problem with ease. This work depicts the various turmoil Dokankun causes and the daily life of the Carnegie family, who get caught up in it.

■ Characters

The main characters of this work are as follows:

• Dokan-kun : A mysterious robot with a clay pipe. The desktop on his stomach comes standard with the latest Dokandoows. By installing various applications, he can transform and exert his abilities.
• Pilot : The person who sits on top of Dokan-kun and controls him. Dokan-kun's movements are not only violent, but sometimes he also deforms, so he always ends up in a terrible situation.
• Peter : The main character of the story. A fourth-grader at Kumadegawa Private Academy. He always gets caught up in the mishaps caused by his dad and Dokan-kun. He's a reliable guy who calmly points out the jokes of those around him.
• Dad : Peter's dad and head of the Carnegie family. He has a very naive personality and is known for his unconventional behavior, such as calling his son "Genta" for some reason. However, he is also a dad who loves Peter more than anyone else.
• Mr. Pascal : Peter's homeroom teacher. He thinks of himself as a fashionable, stylish, and intelligent teacher. His favorite subject is geography. He is always the target of Principal Kumadegawa's blowgun.
• Principal Kumadegawa : The principal of the private Kumadegawa Academy. He looks like a big shot in his kimono, but for some reason he's wearing roller skates. When things get bad for him, he immediately blows a blowgun and runs away.

■ Production staff

The production staff for "Kuradashi Dokan-kun" are as follows:

• Director, scriptwriter, planner, and editor : FROGMAN
• Screenplay : Mamoru Nakano
• Directed by : Inushige
• Animation : Kotaro Yamawaki, Shinpei Tsutsumi, Inushige
• Music : manzo
• Produced by : DLE, Frogman Co., Ltd.

■Cast

The cast of this production is as follows:

• Male character : FROGMAN
• Female character : Asa

■ Episode

The episodes of "Kuradashi Dokan-kun" are as follows.

• Episode 1: School Edition: Dokan-kun Goes to School (2008/10/04)
• Episode 2: Find the buried treasure at school!! (2008/10/11)
• Episode 3: School Beast Love (2008/10/18)
• Episode 4: School Edition Dotch Pipe (2008/10/25)
• Episode 5: Challenge: Fireworks Pipe (2008/11/01)
• Episode 6: Challenge Pipe Edition: Circuit Pipe (2008/11/08)
• Episode 7: Challenge Pipe Edition: Get to work, Pipe-kun! (2008/11/15)
• Episode 8: Challenge Pipe Series Baseball Pipe (2008/11/22)
• Episode 9: Pipe Challenge: Excavation of Pipe (2008/11/29)
• Episode 10: Panic Pipe Edition: Overheating Pipe (2008/12/06)
• Episode 11: Panic Pipe Edition: Matchmaking Pipe (2008/12/13)
• Episode 12: Panic Pipe: The Cursed Pipe (2008/12/20)
• Episode 13: Panic Pipe Edition: Antarctic Pipe (2008/12/27)
• Episode 14: Bravo to the Pipe! The Pipe Saw It! (2009/01/10)
• Episode 15: Bravo Pipe Chapter: Secret Pipe Base (2009/01/17)
• Episode 16: Bravo Pipe Chapter: Camp Pipe (2009/01/24)
• Episode 17: Bravo Pipe Chapter: Submerged Pipe (2009/01/31)
• Episode 18: Get Out of the Way! Homework: Pipe (2009/02/07)
• Episode 19: Get Out of the Way! Bridal Pipe (2009/02/14)
• Episode 20: The Crane's Return of the Favor, the Pipe (2009/02/21)
• Episode 21: Get Out of the Way! The Pot Robot (2009/02/28)
• Episode 22: Dokan-kun and his friends: Traffic light robot (2009/03/07)
• Episode 23: Dokan-kun and his friends: Satellite robot (2009/03/14)

■ Related works

"Kuradashi Dokan-kun" has the following related works:

• Cyber ​​Warrior Dokan-kun
• Go ahead!! Clay Pipe
• Teach me! Dokan-kun
• Dokankun Drawing Song
• Fight! Clay Pipe
• Jump out! Clay Pipe
• Dokankun Extra Edition Champ Dokan
• Dokan-kun Extra: The deteriorating human relationships at the school lunch center
• Dokankun Extra Edition: The Tale of the Public Telephone Robot
• Clay Pipe-kun Extra Edition: Soba Clay Pipe

■Review

"Kuradashi Dokankun" is known for its unique humor and creative storytelling. FROGMAN's talent as a director is fully demonstrated, and the episodes are structured in a way that keeps viewers interested. In particular, Dokankun's transformation scenes and the troubles that Peter gets caught up in are enjoyable for both children and adults.

The character settings are also unique, especially the father's naive personality and the comedic element of Principal Kumadegawa's roller skating, which adds color to the work. Also, Dokan-kun's problem-solving using a touch panel is amusing, as it satirizes the digitalization of modern society.

The music was also composed by manzo, and is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The animation also shows the technical skills of DLE and Frogman Co. Ltd., and Dokan-kun's transformation and action scenes are worth watching.

This work was broadcast from 2008 to 2009, but it has continued to be loved for a long time, with a new series, "Jump Out! Dokan-kun," being broadcast on NHK Educational TV. The Frogman Company also became a regular, which became a hot topic, and the Carnegie family's Dad, Peter, and Dokan-kun are now more powerful than ever and are playing an active role on TV.

■Recommendation

I highly recommend "Kuradashi Dokankun" as an anime that the whole family can enjoy. Children will be especially enthralled by Dokankun's transformations and action. Adults will also laugh at the jokes of Dad and Principal Kumadegawa, and sympathize with Peter's strong character.

This work stands out from other anime as it combines humor and creativity. Please take a look at Dokan-kun's adventures. In addition, you can enjoy the world of Dokan-kun even more by checking out related works.

"Kuradashi Dokan-kun" is a wonderful work that will bring smiles and surprises to its viewers. Please watch it once and experience its charm for yourself.