Review of "Unko-san Junjoha": A surprisingly charming and moving story

All-round evaluation and recommendation of Unkosan Junjoha - Unkosan Junjoha

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

character

■ Broadcast period

January 10, 2010 - January 1, 0000 Kansai TV January 10, 2010 - (1st - 13th)

*Broadcast as the final segment of the Sunday edition of Kansai TV's "Otoemon" (time is irregular and varies depending on Kansai TV's broadcasting hours)

■Broadcasting station

Kansai Television

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 13

■Original Story

・ Original story/MAD BARBARIANS

■ Director

Iya Sakota

■ Production

・Production: Yaeido Film

■Works

©MAD BARBARIANS/Untoko Gakuen 2009

■ Story

"Lucky Island" is a legendary island that is said to exist somewhere in this world and can only be seen by lucky people.
This is the story of Unkoropokkuru, a brown fairy that lives there and can only be seen by the lucky people. In search of true happiness, Unko-san has spread good luck to his unlucky friends. This time, he has come down to the human world and ended up staying in the extremely lucky home of an elementary school student. What will happen this time?

*Quoted from Amazon

■Explanation

The long-awaited second installment of the popular character animation comedy that began airing on Kansai TV's "Otoemon" in April 2009!
Unko is a fairy who has created many legends and turned everyday life into good fortune; only the lucky ones can see him.
Unko-san escapes from Lucky Island and comes to the Unichi family, who run a takoyaki shop in the downtown area, and is now doing great things in the human world!

*Quoted from Amazon

■Cast

・Unko-san/Yorimitsu Sakamoto・Too lucky/Kenji Kawai・The man who brings luck/Kanichiro Kokubun・Yoshiko Luck/Megumi Kaneda

■ Main staff

・Director: Iya Sakota ・Screenplay: Sunafue ・Original script: Kotani Tomoko ・Original script and character design: MAD BARBARIANS
・Production: Yaeido Film

■ Related works

・Unko-san: A fairy that only lucky people can see

■ Theme songs and music

・TM1
・Untoko Samba ・Lyrics by Ryuji Matsumura ・Music by Kaori Otake ・Singer by Clover

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

■ Background and production process of the work

"Unko-san Junjoha" is a short animated series that aired on Kansai TV in 2010. It is a character animation comedy created by MAD BARBARIANS. It first appeared in 2009 as "Unko-san, a fairy that only lucky people can see", and captivated viewers with its unique concept and humor. The sequel, "Unko-san Junjoha", depicts a deeper story and character growth, offering viewers a new form of happiness.

It was produced by Yaeido Film, directed by Iya Sakota, and written by Sunafue and Kotani Tomoko. The character designs were also done by MAD BARBARIANS, giving it visual appeal and consistency. It was broadcast as the last segment of the Sunday edition of Kansai TV's "Otoemon", and was loved by many viewers despite being broadcast irregularly.

■ The appeal of the story

The story of "Unko-san Junjoha" is about Unko-san, a brown fairy known as "Unkoropokkuru" who lives on Lucky Island, who descends to the human world and stays in the house of an extremely lucky elementary school student. Using his experience in bringing good luck to his unlucky friends, Unko-san brings various good fortune to the human world. This story makes viewers think about what happiness is, while also entertaining them with humorous and moving episodes.

Although each episode is only five minutes long, it depicts the daily life of Unko-san and the Unkosugi family, showing family ties and friendship, and how the accumulation of small happinesses leads to great joy. In particular, the process in which Unko-san becomes integrated into the Unkosugi family and Unko-sugi's growth evoke empathy and emotion in viewers.

■Charm of the characters

Although Unko-san is a unique character, a brown fairy, he is full of kindness and humor. Sakamoto Yorimitsu's voice acting is also superb, making Unko-san's character even more appealing. The members of the Unko-san family are also unique, with Unko-san played by Kawai Kenji as a pure and kind-hearted elementary school student, Kokubun Kenichiro as the lucky man, and Kaneda Megumi as the mother who protects the home, providing viewers with familiar characters.

The stories woven by these characters have the power to make viewers smile and feel moved, and to make them rediscover the small joys of everyday life. In particular, the friendship between Unko-san and Unkyougi warms the hearts of viewers.

■ Animation quality

The animation for "Unko-san Junjoha" was produced by Yaeido Film, based on the character designs of MAD BARBARIANS. The character designs are simple yet unique, making it a visual treat. The direction and camera work are also superb, effectively conveying the story in the short five-minute time frame.

In particular, the scenes where Mr. Unko spreads luck and the scenes depicting the daily life of the extremely lucky family use color and movement skillfully, creating a visual impact. The quality of the animation is an important element in helping viewers understand the story more deeply and empathize with it.

■ The appeal of music

The theme song of "Unko-san Junjoha", "Untoko Samba", with lyrics by Ryuji Matsumura, music by Kaori Otake and vocals by Clover, is a song that gives energy and happiness to the viewers. This song symbolizes the theme of the anime, happiness and humor, and is an essential element for the viewers to enjoy the anime.

The background music for each episode also effectively enhances the storyline and the emotions of the characters. Music plays an important role in enriching the worldview of the anime and stirring the emotions of the viewers.

■ Viewer reactions and ratings

"Unko-san Junjoha" has been loved by many viewers since it was first broadcast on Kansai TV, and has become a hot topic on social media and the Internet. In particular, Unko-san's humor and the warmth of the lucky family have been highly praised, and many viewers have left comments and impressions.

Viewers' reactions show that the character of Unko-san brings smiles and happiness to viewers. In addition, many viewers have reaffirmed the importance of family ties and friendship through the daily life of the lucky family, and the depth and emotion of the story have been highly praised.

■ Recommendation points

"Unko-san Junjoha" is a short animated series filled with humor and emotion. The following points are especially recommended:

• Unique characters : The character of the brown fairy, Mr. Unko, provides viewers with fresh surprises and laughs. The unique characters of the Unlucky Family are also appealing and make viewers feel close to them.
• Deep story : In just five minutes, the story depicts family ties, friendship, and the essence of happiness, and gives viewers emotion and empathy. In particular, the friendship between Unko-san and Unkoyosugi warms the hearts of viewers.
• High-quality animation : With character designs by MAD BARBARIANS and animation produced by Yaeido Film, the film is a visual treat, with skillful use of color and movement that draws the viewer deeper into the story.
• Attractive music : The theme song "Untoko Samba" and the background music for each episode enrich the worldview of the anime and stir the emotions of the viewers. In particular, the theme song is a piece of music that gives viewers energy and happiness.

■ Related works and how to watch them

"Mr. Unko: Junjoha" was produced as a sequel to "Mr. Unko: A Fairy Only Lucky People Can See." By watching the related work, "Mr. Unko: A Fairy Only Lucky People Can See," you can gain a deeper understanding of Mr. Unko's worldview.

As for viewing methods, even after the broadcast on Kansai TV has ended, it is possible to watch the programs via DVD or internet distribution services. In particular, internet distribution services offer a variety of viewing options for the convenience of viewers.

■ Summary

"Unko-san Junjoha" is a short animated series filled with humor and emotion, bringing smiles and happiness to viewers. The unique character of Unko-san and the warmth of his lucky family, as well as the deep storyline, high-quality animation, and captivating music will captivate viewers. By watching this series together with related works, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of Unko-san's worldview and will bring happiness to their daily lives.