The appeal and reputation of "Mr. Cuckoo": Unique characters and depth of story

"Mr. Cock-a-doodle-doo": A heartwarming anime about love and family ties

"Mr. Cuckoo" is a TV anime series that aired from December 2009 to June 2010, based on a picture book by Karoku Kobo. It aired on Family Theater and KBS 2TV in Korea, with a total of 26 30-minute episodes. The anime tells a heartwarming story of love and family ties between mother Mrs. Cuckoo and her 10 chicks.

story

The story of "Mr. Cuckoo" is centered around a mother's love and family ties. Mr. Cuckoo is a powerful mother who lovingly raises 10 chicks. She loves cooking, cleaning and doing laundry, and is busy every day. Although she can be a little clumsy and a bit clumsy, her positive personality never gives her away, which is what makes her so appealing. The chicks grow up surrounded by Mr. Cuckoo's love. Each episode features a different episode depicting the chicks' growth and family ties, giving viewers a warm feeling.

According to the anime's official website, "It is a heartwarming story of a large family, depicting a mother's love and familial bonds. The anime 'Mr. Cuckoo' depicts various episodes of how the chicks grow up, with the gentle love of Mr. Cuckoo. The cute, adorable and delicate designs will remind adults of their childhood, and will inspire children to expand their imagination and reality."

Commentary

"Mr. Cuckoo" is a cute story filled with love. It depicts the daily life of mother Cuckoo and her 10 chicks through various situations and episodes. The adults in the neighborhood are also shown gently supporting the chicks and watching over their growth, creating a heartwarming drama. The commentary for the anime states, "It is a cute story filled with love between mother Cuckoo and her 10 chicks. It depicts the children growing up day by day, with their mother's gentle love, in various situations and episodes. It is also a heartwarming drama in which all the adults in the neighborhood gently support the children, smile at their daily growth, and watch over them."

cast

The cast of "Kokkeko-san" is as follows:

• Cock-a-doodle-doo: Kotono Mitsuishi
• Peehi-Peemu: Mami Kameoka
• Peehu Pina: Yumi Kawashima
• Peemi Peaya: Michiko Shimizu
• Piyo Peak: Kumi Tanaka
• Pete Pete: Kyouko Yamaguchi
• Father: Shunsuke Hasegawa
• Perrine: Kotaro Nakamura
• Police Officer: Tsuguo Mogami
• Peggy: Noriko Aoki
• Konta: Kanako Hirano
• Tyrol: Shio Ando
• Professor Gaspard: Shuhei Takubo
• Tonda Papa: Teruaki Ogawa

Main Staff

The main staff of "Kokkeko-san" are as follows:

• Original work: Karoku Kobo (published by Froebel-kan)
• Director: Keiichiro Mochizuki, Hong Won Ki
• Series Composition: Seido Fujii
• Screenplay: Office DEM
• Original character design: Kazuhiro Nishiyama (Karoku Kobo)
• Technical Director: Hong Yong Pyo
• Art Director: Lee Sung Su
• Edited by: Nam Jong Hyun
• Music: Megumi Ohashi, Michiru, Rio Koyama
• Music Production: T.Y. Entertainment
• Sound Director: Soichiro Kubo
• Song selection: Maiko Goda
• Sound effects: Masakazu Yokoyama
• Sound Production: Tohokushinsha
• 3DCG Production Cooperation: Genie's Animation Studio
• Produced by: Genco, G&G Entertainment
• Animation Production: POPORO MEDIA
• Produced by: Kokekko-san Production Committee

Main Characters

The main characters of "Kokkeko-san" are as follows.

Main Characters

• Kokekko-san: A powerful mother who raises 10 chicks to the brim with love. She loves cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry, and is busy every day raising 10 chicks. Although she can be a bit clumsy and clumsy, she is a positive mother who never gives up, even when she fails.
• Dad: A kind dad who watches over Mr. Cuckoo and his 10 chicks with a smile. He is an office worker who goes out to work every morning and comes back in the evening. Although he is a little laid back, he is a reliable dad who watches over the chicks' development with lots of love every day.
• Grandpa: Grandpa lives far away from the town where Kokekko lives. He always thinks of the chick, and sometimes sends him toys and vegetables he has picked in his field.

Friendly classroom

• Teacher Mimmy: A friendly and kind classroom teacher. Although she can be a little gentle at times, she enjoys teaching children how to dance and draw.
• Peggy: A knowledgeable, talkative girl who attends our friendly classroom. She loves to gossip, and although she can sometimes get people in trouble, she always brings joy to those around her.
• Konta: A lively and mischievous boy who attends the friendly classroom. Although he is mischievous, he is actually a kind and honest boy.
• Tirol: A quiet girl who attends the friendly classroom. She loves flowers and is always looking after them. She is caring and popular with everyone.

Chicks

• Peehi: A boy who is the leader of 10 chicks. He likes playing detective and always carries his big bug glasses.
• Peehu: He's a boy who loves hats and wears anything he likes as a hat. His favorite thing right now is tea kettle lids.
• Pimi: I'm a girl who loves beautiful things like flowers and butterflies. I also love drawing, and my dream for the future is to be a painter.
• Peehi: She is a smart girl who is good at taking care of others. She is always with her stuffed animals and loves playing house.
• Pete: He's a boy who loves machines and cars. He gets excited as soon as he hears the word "mecha."
• Pimu: A mischievous boy who always plays hero. His dream for the future is to become a champion of justice.
• Pina: She's a girl who loves singing. She's good at running and can hold her own against boys. She's always full of energy.
• Piya: A spoiled boy who is always with Peak. But he also shows his humorous side in front of his family. He loves playing train games.
• Peek: He's a spoiled boy who is always with Piya. But he also shows his humorous side in front of his family. He loves playing train games.
• Pete: He's a bit clumsy and laid back. He loves sleeping, but can be a bit lazy sometimes. He always has a cushion to use as a pillow.

People in the town

• Reindeer Manager: The manager of the Reindeer Store, the only general store in town. He always has a flyer and a bell in hand, and greets customers with a smile.
• Policeman: A dependable policeman who protects the peace of the town. If there's an emergency, he'll rush to the scene right away. He won't say no to anything if asked.
• Perrine: The postman always greets us with a smile. Sometimes he gets caught up in the chicks' troubles, but he always greets us with a smile.
• The Tonders Family: A musical family that travels from town to town by bus. The family consists of five people: Tonders Papa, Tonders Mama, and their children Pooh, Boo, and Ton. They always entertain the people of the town with their fun music.
• Professor Gaspard: A slightly eccentric professor who lives in the Southern Forest. He is always thinking about new things, but all he makes are junk. But he is a tough professor who never gives up and continues to take on new challenges every day.
• Joshu-kun: Joshu-kun is an elephant who helps Professor Gaspard. He has a big body, but he is very scared. But he is kind-hearted and gently supports the professor, who always fails.
• Hippo Sensei: The town's kind doctor. Although he has a laid-back personality, he always rushes to help anyone who gets injured.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Mr. Cuckoo" are as follows.

• Episode 1: Hungry Chick/The Great Plan to Help
• Episode 2: The Important Trophy/Sleep soundly in a picture book
• Episode 3: Friendly Classroom/Pat-Pat-Pick-Up
• Episode 4: Let's spend time in the garden/Mom Piyo
• Episode 5: Secret Plan/Mr. Kokekko Paints
• Episode 6: We're Friends/Fun Delivery
• Episode 7: Professor Gaspard's First Day / Rain, Rain, Rain
• Episode 8: I hate it, I hate it, I hate it/Let's count numbers
• Episode 9: Mr. Cuckoo, Do Your Best! / Cleaning Up Together
• Episode 10: Special Things/A Strange Day
• Episode 11: Helping Make Up/It's Nap Time
• Episode 12: A fun walk/The memorial is fun
• Episode 13: Let's go to the sea! / Twisted Petes
• Episode 14: An Unusual Guest/Is Mr. Cuckoo a Detective?
• Episode 15: You don't look well, Doctor / Is Mr. Cuckoo a detective?
• Episode 16: Peem Patrols the Town/The Long, Long Phone Call
• Episode 17: Vegetable Party/Tobetobe Kite
• Episode 18: Daddy's Bag/Mr. Cuckoo's Diet
• Episode 19: Mom's Pointed Hat/Collecting Acorns
• Episode 20: I'm Feeling Excited/A Gentle Greeting!
• Episode 21: The TV isn't working/What's that sound?
• Episode 22: Another Mother/A Small Life
• Episode 23: Yoiho! Yoiho!/Strange Pina
• Episode 24: The Policeman's Tears/I Love Drawing!
• Episode 25: The Long, Long Scarf/Mr. Hippo's Performance
• Episode 26: Searching for Treasures/Fun Photo Shop

Related Titles

A related work to "Mr. Cuckoo" is "Good Morning! Mr. Cuckoo," which is also based on a picture book by Karoku Koubou and shares the same worldview.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Kokkekko-san" are as follows.

OP1

• Title: Always Cock-a-doodle-doo
• Lyricist: UZA
• Composer: UZA
• Arrangement: UZA
• Sung by: Kokekotai

ED1

• Title: Everybody Loves It
• Lyricist: Saki Oshitani
• Composer: Saki Oshitani
• Arrangement: Yoshiaki Shigehisa
• Sung by: Mami Nakazato

Ratings and Recommendations

"Mr. Cuckoo" is highly acclaimed as a heartwarming anime that depicts the love and bonds of family. In particular, the children's healthy growth and Mr. Cuckoo's positive personality have touched viewers. In addition, the various situations and stories depicted in each episode are enjoyable not only for children but also for adults.

This anime is perfect for watching with the whole family. Children will empathize with the adventures and growth of the chicks, and adults will be able to reminisce about their own childhood. It will also be an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of family ties. In addition, the theme of each episode is educational, so it is expected to have a positive impact on children.

"Mr. Cock-a-doodle-doo" is a wonderful anime with a heartwarming story and adorable characters that will bring smiles and emotions to viewers. Please enjoy it with your family and friends.