The definitive comedy!? A thorough evaluation of Undersea Tangerine Peel Miles!

The definitive comedy!? A thorough evaluation of Undersea Tangerine Peel Miles!

The ultimate comedy!? Undersea Orange Peel Miles - Review and Recommendation

Overview

"The definitive comedy!? Undersea tangerine peel mile" is an animated work released as an OVA on April 17, 2009. It consists of 13 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and was directed, written, and produced by "Sunafue". This work is an original anime, distributed by Ace Deuce, and the copyright is owned by Ace Deuce and Yaeido Film.

■ Story

■ Story

This is a story told in tangerine peels set on a submarine. The story is about a tangerine peel dad who struggles to get his children to recognize him as their father, and young twins who think he is a suspicious person and try to kick him out of the submarine. And then there is the older brother who unknowingly repairs the engine. This is a home comedy that also features lemon peels and banana peels.

■Explanation

■Explanation

Oranges are the best... A story about a family of "orange peels" who board a submarine, the "Orange Submarine," to search for their father who sank to the bottom of the ocean...!? A puppet animation comedy, the first of its kind this century, using actual orange peels! A new type of animation is born, using something that nobody even notices - orange peels! Directed, scripted and produced by Sunafue, who has been gaining attention for producing the Mitsui Sugar commercial "Kakuza Dad and Joshira Dad"! It will create a new boom in the world of animation!

■Cast

■Cast

・Abraham/Mirei Taniko・Michelle/Caterina Okuhara・Dad/Hiroaki Higuchi・Lemon Peel/Kazuo Hara・Banana Peel/Yorimitsu Sakamoto・Mrs. Smith/Minami Tomizawa・Mom/Saki Nagai・Tuberculin/Koji Seki・Narration/Yorimitsu Sakamoto

■ Main staff

■ Main staff

・Director, scriptwriter, and producer: Sunafue ・Artistic cooperation: Shigeyoshi Tsukahara ・Artistic cooperation: olo
・Art cooperation: AOHATA

■Detailed review

"The Ultimate Comedy!? Undersea Miles of Orange Peel" is a work that will amaze viewers with its unique concept and innovative animation techniques. With an orange peel as the main character, this work offers a new perspective by focusing on an object that is often overlooked in everyday life. Set in the enclosed space of a submarine, it features storytelling that combines laughter and emotion by depicting communication and misunderstandings between family members.

After gaining attention with his Mitsui Sugar commercial, director Sunafue has brought a new wind to the animation industry with this work. The puppet animation, which uses real tangerine peels, not only creates a visual impact but also gives a sense of handmade warmth. With the cooperation of art collaborators Shigeyoshi Tsukahara, olo, and AOHATA, the entire work maintains a consistent visual style.

The story revolves around the mandarin peel dad's struggle to be recognized by his children. The scene where the young twins mistake their dad for a suspicious person and try to chase him out of the submarine is humorous yet also conveys the bond between the family. Other fruit peels, such as lemon peels and banana peels, also appear, enriching the story with a variety of characters. The older brother, who repairs the engine, plays an important role in depicting the daily life of the family.

The cast is also impressive, with the voice actors Mirei Taniko, Ai Okuhara, Hirosumi Higuchi and others bringing out the individuality of the characters. In particular, Hirosumi Higuchi's voice as the father brings warmth and humor to the character of the tangerine peel. Yorimitsu Sakamoto also plays the banana peel and narrates, tightening the tone of the entire work.

■ Recommendation points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

1. Unique concept

This animation featuring a tangerine peel as the main character is unlike any other. This original idea offers a fresh surprise to the viewer. By focusing on an object that is often overlooked in everyday life, it allows viewers to experience the joy of changing their perspective.

2. The appeal of puppet animation

The puppet animation, which uses actual tangerine peels, combines the warmth of handmade work with visual impact. It shows the evolution of animation technology while also reminding viewers of the beauty of traditional techniques.

3. A story about family ties

The communication and misunderstandings between family members that take place in the closed space of a submarine are a mix of laughter and emotion, drawing viewers into the story as they sense the family ties.

4. A great cast

The performances of the voice actors, including Mirei Taniko, Ai Okuhara, and Hirosumi Higuchi, bring out the individuality of the characters. In particular, the voice of Hirosumi Higuchi, who plays the father, gives warmth and humor to the character of Mikan no Kaori.

5. The director's unique perspective

Sunafue's unique perspective and storytelling is a breath of fresh air in the animation industry. After gaining attention with his Mitsui Sugar commercial, this work marks a major breakthrough for Sunafue.

Related information

This work was released as an OVA, so it can be viewed on DVD and Blu-ray. In addition, detailed information about the work, fan art, reviews, etc. are posted on the official website and fan sites. In addition, related events and merchandise are also sold, so it is a work that fans can enjoy a lot.

Conclusion

"The Definitive Comedy!? Undersea Orange Peel Mile" is a work that will captivate viewers with its unique concept, innovative animation techniques, and a story about family ties. Combining a star-studded cast and the director's unique perspective, this work is a breath of fresh air in the animation industry. Please give it a watch.

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