Chinyuki: A thorough review of the adventures of Taro and his friends

Revealing the full story of "Chinyuki: Taro and his friends"

"Chinyuki: Taro and his friends" is the work that made the name of the solitary manga artist Man☆Gatarō famous, and has captivated many fans with its unique worldview and humorous story. This OVA succeeds in drawing out the best of the original work while depicting the story from a new perspective. Below, we will dig deeper into the details of this work and what makes it so special.

Overview

"Chinyuki: Taro and his friends" was released as an OVA in 2009. The 3-part series is based on the original manga, with each episode lasting about 40 minutes. The release dates are as follows:

• #1: June 12, 2009
• #2: July 10, 2009
• #3: August 7, 2009

Sales were handled by Liverpool, production was handled by Panda Factory, and production was handled by Shueisha and Liverpool. Copyright belongs to "©2009 Taro and the Happy Committee."

story

The story begins in the second year of the Mansei era. The protagonist, a monk named Genjo, is on a journey to Tenjiku. One day, he happens to stop at a house where an old man and woman ask him to rehabilitate their delinquent son, Yamada Taro. Taro is a monster that has been causing trouble in the capital, and although Genjo senses that Taro's supernatural powers far exceed his own, he uses the jewel given to him by his master to absorb Taro's supernatural energy. With his supernatural powers drained, Taro turns into a monkey, and although Genjo is reluctant, he takes him in and makes him his companion on his journey to Tenjiku.

When the two arrive at a town, Taro, who is walking around naked, is teased by the town's bad boys (the Takeshi gang). He tries to get revenge, but he can't rampage in front of Genjo. Later, while strolling around the town out of Genjo's sight, Taro encounters his nemesis the Takeshi gang (Yasushi, Takeshi, Kiyoshi) again, and the story unfolds in a way that makes him reach out to them.

Background of the original work and anime adaptation

Man☆Gatarō is a solitary manga artist who is celebrating his 20th anniversary this year. His works have achieved many great feats that are engraved in the history of manga, and in his honor, three of his most popular works have been made into Flash animations. "Chinyuki" is one of them, and was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from issue 49 in 1990 to issue 13 in 1992. In addition to the six volumes of the comic (out of print), four volumes of an incomplete edition with a luxurious binding and three remix volumes have been released, and the total number of copies published has exceeded four million. A new edition was released on May 19, 2009, and a new series "Chinyuki 2" began in Business Jump on May 20.

Cast and crew

The cast of this film is as follows:

• Yamada Taro (before transformation): Genda Tesshō
• Taro Yamada (after transformation): Motoko Kumai
• Genjo: Yoko Matsuoka
• Genjou (awakened): Torihada Fruit

The main staff are as follows:

• Original work and supervision: Man☆Gatarō
• General supervision, director, and scriptwriter: Haruki Kasugamori
• Director and scriptwriter: Poeyama
• Music Producer: BENTEN
• Music Production: 1869 -iwarock-
• Produced by: Panda Factory Co., Ltd.
• Produced by: Shueisha, Liverpool

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• #1 (June 12, 2009)
• #2 (July 10, 2009)
• #3 (August 7, 2009)

Related Titles

A related work is the film version of "Chinyuki: Taro and his friends," which expands on the worldview of the original work and is a must-see for fans.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Chinyuki: Taro and his friends" faithfully reproduces the unique worldview of the original work, while bringing out new charms through the OVA format. It has been particularly praised for faithfully portraying the essence of the original work, such as the relationship between Genjo and Taro, and the conflict with the Takeshi Army. The acting of the cast is also superb, and in particular the acting of Tessho Genda and Motoko Kumai as Taro brings the original character to life.

This work is recommended not only for fans of Man☆Gatarō, but for anyone who loves humor and adventure. The story is easy to understand and the visuals are rich, so even those who have never read the original work can enjoy it. Furthermore, the music and direction are top-notch, making it a work worth watching.

Detailed information and recommendations

The appeal of this work lies above all in its humor and unique worldview. The black humor and surreal gags of the original manga are faithfully reproduced in the OVA. In particular, the scene where Taro transforms into a monkey and the battle scene with the Takeshi Army are not only visually enjoyable, but also full of laughs.

The performances of the cast are also not to be missed. Tesshō Genda's deep voice and Motoko Kumai's cute voice express the contrast between Taro's before and after transformation well. Yoko Matsuoka's role as Genjō also does a great job of portraying a character that is both strict and kind. Furthermore, Minoru Torihada's role as Genjō when he awakens is powerful and well worth watching.

The music also adds to the appeal of this work. With music production by BENTEN and music production by 1869 -iwarock-, you can enjoy dynamic music that matches the development of the story. In particular, the music in the battle scenes, combined with the visual expression, has the power to draw the viewer in.

The recommended points of this work are as follows:

• Faithfully reproduces the unique worldview of the original work
• The acting by the cast is superb, bringing out the charm of the characters.
• The music and production are top-notch, making it a visual treat.
• Perfect for those who love humor and adventure
• Even those who have never read the original can enjoy it.

"Chinyuki: Taro and his friends" is a work that allows you to fully enjoy the world of Man☆Gatarō, and the OVA format brings out new charms. Please watch this work and experience the adventures of Taro and Genjō.