A thorough review of the appeal and excitement of "Lilo & Stitch"!

Lilo & Stitch: Hawaiian Adventures and Family Bonding

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

April 13, 2009 - September 14, 2009 TV Tokyo series April 13, 2009 - September 14, 2009 (Episodes 1-24) Every Monday 19:00-19:28

■Broadcasting station

TV Tokyo series

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 24

■ Director

Victor Cook

■ Production

Animation Production: Walt Disney Television Animation Production: Disney Enterprises

■Works

©Disney

■ Story

Stitch, an alien who lives with Lilo, a girl who lives in Hawaii, is the 626th prototype created by Dr. Jumba. The prototype aliens made before Stitch were put into capsules and brought to Earth, but they were scattered to pieces! If the capsule gets wet, it will turn back into an alien, so Lilo and Stitch struggle to find the capsule. Will they be able to retrieve it safely?

■Explanation

If Stitch is Dr. Jumba's beloved prototype #626, where are the 625 prototypes that came before him? Dr. Jumba's prototypes were scattered across the Hawaiian Islands in bone-dry capsules that would come back to life if they were exposed to water. Each prototype is playful, but mischievous and has a habit of breaking everything - just like Stitch! Lilo and Stitch's mission is to find Stitch's "cousins." Turn the bad aliens back into good ones and find them the homes they deserve before they are captured by the evil scientist Dr. Jack von Hamsterviel and his minion Gantu!

*Quoted from the Disney XD official website

■Cast

・Lilo/Yamashita Natsuo ・Stitch/Yamadera Koichi ・Nani/Tabata Tomoko ・Professor Jumba/Iizuka Shozo ・Pleakley/Mitsuya Yuji ・Captain Gantu/Ishizuka Unsho ・David/Ino Manabu

■ Main staff

Executive Producers: Tony Craig, Robert Gannaway, Jess Winfield Director: Victora Cook Screenplay: Thomas D. Hart Music: Mike Tavella Production: Hiroshi Shimizu Translation: Naomi Okawa, Terumi Ota Animation: Walt Disney Television Animation Production: Disney Enterprises

■ Main Characters

Stitch is the 626th prototype created by Dr. Jumba. He now lives with Lilo and his new ohana in Hawaii. He has supercomputer-level thinking, excellent night vision, sharp sense of smell and hearing, and superhuman strength.
Lilo is a 5-year-old girl who lives on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. She lost her parents and lives with her older sister Nani. She is a big Elvis Presley fan and her hobby is taking photos of tourists on the beach.
Pleakley is an intelligence agent for the Galactic Federation. He was pursuing Stitch alongside Professor Jumba, but now they live together in Hawaii.
- Professor Jumba: A genius scientist and the creator of Stitch.
・No. 625 Stitch's cousin, prototype No. 625. For some reason, he is with Gantu. He loves sandwiches and has the same powers as Stitch.
・Naniriro's older sister.
-David Nani's boyfriend.
Cobra Bubbles: A social worker at the welfare department in charge of Nani and Lilo.
- Dr. Hamsterviel: An evil genius scientist who is targeting alien prototypes.
Gantu: Formerly a captain in the Galaxy Federation Army. Now works under Professor Hamsterviel.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/Poxy (2009/04/13)
・Episode 2/Mr. Stenchy (2009/04/13)
・Episode 3/Kicks (2009/04/20)
・Episode 4/Giji (2009/04/27)
Episode 5: Earth's Crisis (2009/05/18)
・Episode 6/Phantasmo (2009/05/25)
・Episode 7/Sprout (2009/06/01)
・Episode 8/Fever (2009/06/08)
・Episode 9/Clip (2009/06/15)
・Episode 10/Spladdy Head (2009/06/22)
・Episode 11/Horio (2009/06/22)
・Episode 12/Bad Stitch (2009/06/29)
・Episode 13/Amnesio (2009/07/06)
・Episode 14/Tank (2009/07/13)
・Episode 15/Hankahanka (2009/07/20)
Episode 16/Yap (2009/07/27)
・Episode 17/627 (2009/08/03)
・Episode 18/Slashy (2009/08/10)
・Episode 19/Angel (2009/08/19)
・Episode 20/Dupe (2009/08/24)
・Episode 21/Houdini (2009/08/31)
・Episode 22/Sinker (2009/09/07)
・Episode 23/Nouzy (2009/09/14)
・Episode 24/Swirly (2009/09/14)

■ Related works

・Lilo & Stitch series

Lilo & Stitch: Hawaiian Adventures and Family Bonding

Disney's animated series "Lilo & Stitch" was broadcast on TV Tokyo in 2009 and is known for its beloved characters and heartwarming story. The series follows Stitch, an alien created by Dr. Jumba, and his adventures as he finds a new family. Let's take a deeper look at the appeal and details of this series below.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Lilo & Stitch" begins when Stitch, the 626th prototype created by Professor Jumba, escapes to Earth. Stitch meets a Hawaiian girl named Lilo and begins a new life as a member of her family. The bond between Lilo and Stitch deepens throughout the series, teaching viewers the importance of family and the value of friendship.

The main plot of the series revolves around finding Stitch's "cousins," other prototype aliens created by Dr. Jumba. These aliens are scattered across the Hawaiian Islands in capsules and become active when they come into contact with water. Lilo and Stitch must find these aliens and protect them from the evil scientist Dr. Hamsterviel. The plot provides thrills and excitement for the audience, while also adding depth to the story by delving deeper into the personalities and backgrounds of each alien.

Character Appeal

The biggest attraction of this series is the unique and lovable characters. The main character, Stitch, has powerful abilities, but he grows through his bond with Lilo. Lilo is a five-year-old girl who is a big fan of Elvis Presley and enjoys taking photos of tourists on the beach. Her purity and strong will move viewers.

The other main characters are also fascinating. Dr. Jumba is a genius scientist, but he cannot hide his love for Stitch. Pleakley was an intelligence agent for the Galactic Federation who pursued Stitch, but now lives with Lilo as a member of the family. Issue 625 is Stitch's cousin and a character who loves sandwiches. Nani and David are Lilo's sister and her boyfriend, and the story depicts them deepening their bond as a family.

Production background and staff

"Lilo & Stitch" was created by Walt Disney Television Animation and produced by Disney Enterprises. It is directed by Victor Cook, written by Thomas D. Hart, and has music by Mike Tavella. The Japanese translation was done by Naomi Ohkawa and Terumi Ohta. Thanks to the efforts of these staff, the series has maintained a high level of quality and has become a work that viewers can enjoy.

Broadcast and audience reaction

"Lilo & Stitch" aired every Monday from April 13 to September 14, 2009 on TV Tokyo. The 24-episode series was well received by viewers, and was especially popular with children. Viewers were touched by the adventures of Lilo and Stitch and the family ties that continue to fascinate them even after the series has ended.

Related works and series development

Lilo & Stitch is part of a larger franchise that includes movies and other television series. The first film version of Lilo & Stitch was released in 2002 and was a huge hit around the world. Since then, sequels and spin-offs have been produced, expanding the series as a whole. These sequels provide viewers with new stories and characters, further expanding the universe of the series.

Recommendations and ratings

"Lilo & Stitch" is a work that has a heartwarming story about family and friendship, and unique characters. I especially recommend it as an animation that you would want to show to children. Throughout the series, you can feel the growth of Lilo and Stitch and the family bond, which will move the viewer deeply. In addition, the story is also praised for its depth, which is given by delving deeply into the personalities and backgrounds of each alien.

Furthermore, the series is enjoyable for a wide range of age groups, as it provides thrills and excitement to its viewers while teaching them the importance of family and the value of friendship. Considering Disney's high production quality and the positive reviews from its viewers, "Lilo & Stitch" is an animated series that you should definitely watch.

Conclusion

"Lilo & Stitch" is one of the most beloved Disney animated series. The beautiful scenery of Hawaii and the story woven by the unique characters provide viewers with emotion and laughter. This series, which has the theme of family and friendship, is a work that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, so we recommend that you watch it at least once.