The appeal and reviews of "Vegetable Fairy NY SALADA": The magic of New York and the adventure of vegetables

"Vegetable Fairies NY SALADA" - A soothing fantasy woven by vegetable fairies

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

character

■ Release date

February 13, 2010 - January 1, 2000

■Distribution company

Digital Media Lab

■Frequencies

35 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Yoshitaka Amano

■ Director

・Director: Keisuke Toyoshima ・Animation Director: Noriyuki Aomi

■ Production

・Production: Digital Media Lab Inc.

■Works

©2010 Yoshitaka Amano/Digital Media Lab
©2007-2010 Yoshitaka Amano/DML・"NY SALAD" Partners

■ Story

On a special night, the night of the full moon, everyone gathers by the lake for a fun party. One day, Brussels sprouts carrying a horn falls into the lake. When everyone pulls the sprouts and the horn out, something pops out of the horn.

■Explanation

The story is set in a New York kitchen. On a night when the light of the full moon shines into the kitchen, vegetable fairies wake up one by one. Brussels sprouts, garlic, lettuce, white eggplant, and many other fun friends. The kitchen, enchanted by the moon, is an infinite world for the fairies. There, the story of the vegetable fairies' innocent and fun "play" and "adventures" unfolds.

Theme of the work: A gentle world that parents and children can empathize with
There is an opening for play and adventure anywhere. Even if it is a place you are unfamiliar with... In "Vegetable Fairies," newly born vegetable fairies approach various kitchen tools and other vegetables they encounter for the first time with pure curiosity, and every episode begins with an exciting story. Discoveries brought about by pure curiosity and a childlike heart. This work is based on such a theme.

"Vegetable Fairies" was born when the original author, Yoshitaka Amano, was tired from work in his New York studio and started sketching the vegetables he saw on a table. It is a healing fantasy with a "fresh yet universal" worldview that both adults and children can relate to, and featuring adorable characters.

■Cast

・Brussels sprouts/Yuri Shiratori・Garlic/Kiriko Aoyama・Lettuce/Saori Goto・White eggplant/Miyu Matsuki・Cherry tomato/Yuko Miyazaki・Potato/Tetsuji Ota・Carrot/Tetsuji Ota・Chili pepper/Tetsuji Ota・Aunt Sunny/Izumi Kikuchi・Moldrais/Hiroaki Matsu・Jalapeno/Tetsuji Ota・Teenie/Mari Todo・Narration/Tomoyo Harada

■ Main staff

・Original story / Yoshitaka Amano・Director / Keisuke Toyoshima・Screenplay / Fumiyo Sakai, Keisuke Toyoshima・Music / Ai Kamachi, Koichi Fujimoto・Background art / Tetsuro Kodama・Animation director / Noriyuki Aomi・Technical director / Nobuyoshi Sato・Lead animator / Hisae Tsukamoto・Animators / Kenichi Yamada, Yurika Ohashi, Kentaro Nakamura, Shinichi Ogata, Akihiro Miura, Takahiro Uchida, Fumiaki Nakajima・Production associates / Yasuhiro Ichikawa, Kunihisa Sato・Producer / Masatoshi Kobayashi・General producer / Takahiro Urasawa・Production and distribution / Digital Media Lab Inc.

■ Main Characters

・Brussels sprouts The tiny Brussels sprout spirit is full of curiosity. He can quickly become friends with anyone and is popular with everyone. But sometimes his curiosity gets him into trouble... His favorite instrument is the flute.
・Lettuce A slightly mischievous lettuce fairy. Her gentle smile and demeanor envelop the surrounding atmosphere. She loves to sing and plays the piano gracefully.
Garlic The lively garlic spirit is a little short-tempered. Although he always acts cool and pretentious, he can also be quite timid. His favorite instrument is the saxophone.
・White Eggplant The carefree white eggplant fairy does things at her own pace. She is lazy and has wings but can't fly yet. But her smile always looks happy. She hits the drum with all her might.
・Carrot The carrot spirit is a braggart and a smooth talker. He is always with the potato. However, he is all talk and sometimes backs down when the time comes.
・Potato The potato fairy is kind and strong. She is always with the carrot. She is quiet and a little clumsy, but has a good personality.
Cherry Tomato The cherry tomato fairy is good friends with lettuce. She is talkative and can be a bit of a busybody, but she is also serious about her ideas and has a strong sense of justice.
・Aunt Sunny Aunt Sunny is always watching over everyone with kindness. She is very knowledgeable and seems to know a lot about the kitchen. She is like a mother who you can rely on in times of emergency. She sings with a surprisingly loud voice.
・Peanuts The Peanuts troop is always together. They play together, and they fail together. They march unsteadily together today as well.
・Chili & Jalapeno The mischievous chili and jalapeno spirits are a bit odd. Their specialty is shooting hot seeds from their mouths. But they don't seem to have any bad intentions. They appear playing the guitar.
・Mushrooms Before you know it, mushrooms are there. Before you know it, there are lots of mushrooms. Where did they come from? What are they thinking? Why are they dancing? Mushrooms are full of mysteries.
-Mordreis: The mold ghost that everyone is afraid of.
- Teeny Flower Fairy. Still young and in the form of a bud. Waddles around behind Brussels sprouts.
-Florateeny has grown up and is now a beautiful lady who will enchant everyone with her beautiful singing voice.

■ Related works

・Vegetable Fairy NYSALAD Series 1-2 ・Vegetable Fairy Quiz Theater

The appeal and reviews of "Vegetable Fairy NY SALADA"

"Vegetable Fairies NY SALADA" is a work that features Yoshitaka Amano's unique worldview and the adorable characters of vegetable fairies. Set in a New York kitchen, the story depicts vegetable fairies who wake up on a full moon night and face various events with pure curiosity and a spirit of adventure. This work has been highly praised as a healing fantasy that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

Story and Themes

The story begins with a party held by a lake on a full moon night. A Brussels sprout falls into the lake holding a horn, and something pops out of the horn. This unfolding event not only stimulates children's imaginations, but also provides a fresh surprise for adults. The theme of the work is "a gentle world that parents and children can empathize with," and it teaches us that new discoveries can be made even in familiar places. The vegetable fairies encounter kitchen utensils and other vegetables and go on adventures with pure curiosity, giving children dreams and hope, and providing nostalgia and healing for adults.

Character Appeal

The characters in "Vegetable Fairy NY SALADA" are all unique and charming. Each character's unique traits are well-drawn, such as the inquisitive nature of the Brussels sprouts, the gentle smile of the lettuce, and the lively nature of the garlic. You can also enjoy character settings that reflect the characteristics of the vegetables, such as the eggplant's easygoing nature, the carrot's boastful side, and the potato's honesty. In particular, the scenes where each character plays their favorite instrument, such as the Brussels sprouts' flute, the lettuce's piano, and the garlic's saxophone, are enjoyable both visually and aurally.

Visuals and Music

Yoshitaka Amano's unique visuals make the vegetable fairies more lovable and charming. The background art also realistically recreates a New York kitchen while creating a fantasy feel. The music, by Ai Kamachi and Koichi Fujimoto, not only enhances the atmosphere of the story but also brings out the individuality of the characters. In particular, the tones of the instruments played by each character add depth to the story.

The production staff's commitment

Director Keisuke Toyoshima and animation director Noriyuki Aomi worked closely with the production team to faithfully recreate Yoshitaka Amano's worldview. The screenplay was written by Fumiyo Sakai and Keisuke Toyoshima, and it depicts the adventures of the vegetable fairies in a fascinating way. The skills and passion of each staff member, including background artist Tetsuro Kodama, technical director Nobuyoshi Sato, and lead animator Hisae Tsukamoto, also contribute to the quality of the work.

Recognition and Awards

"Vegetable Fairy NY SALADA" has been highly praised not only as an animation for children, but also as a fantasy work. In particular, Yoshitaka Amano's unique worldview and the charm of the characters have been highly praised and supported by many fans. In addition, the work's theme of "a gentle world that parents and children can empathize with" has attracted attention as a work that the whole family can enjoy. Although it has not received any specific awards, it has received very positive word-of-mouth reviews from fans and on social media, and is loved by many people.

Related works and series

"Vegetable Fairies NY SALADA" has been developed as a series, with the first and second series and a quiz show also being produced. These related works also depict the adventures of the vegetable fairies and are not to be missed by fans. The quiz show in particular is highly regarded for its educational value, as it allows children to learn while having fun.

Recommendation for "Vegetable Fairy NY SALADA"

"Vegetable Fairies NY SALADA" is a healing fantasy that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. In particular, parents and children can deepen their empathy and bond by watching together. The vegetable fairies' pure curiosity and adventurous spirit will give viewers new discoveries and inspiration. Also, the appeal of Yoshitaka Amano's unique visuals and music are not to be missed. Please watch this film and experience the world of the vegetable fairies.

Also, be sure to check out the related works "Vegetable Fairy NYSALAD Series 1-2" and "Vegetable Fairy Quiz Show." These works also allow you to fully enjoy the charm of vegetable fairies. In particular, the quiz show is a good opportunity to expand children's knowledge.

"Vegetable Fairy NY SALADA" is a wonderful work that teaches us about the adventures and discoveries that lie in our everyday lives. Please experience this soothing fantasy.