The evolution and appeal of Marie & Gally ver.2.0: A detailed review and evaluation of the latest version

Marie & Gally ver.2.0 - A fusion of science and entertainment

"Marie & Gally ver.2.0" is an anime series that aired on NHK Educational TV's popular program "Suiensaa," and was loved by many viewers as a science-themed entertainment piece. The series aims to convey the fun of science to children, and depicts the adventures of Norika, a science-hating girl, and Marika, who guides her, in the mysterious town of Galihabara, where scientists live.

■Overview of the work

"Marie & Gully ver.2.0" was broadcast on NHK ETV from March 30, 2010 to March 22, 2011, and is a series consisting of 30 episodes. Each episode is short, at 10 minutes, and is packed with content that allows viewers to learn science knowledge in a fun way. The original story was written by Izumi Todo, the director was Yukio Kaizawa, and the animation was produced by Toei Animation and NHK Educational.

■ Story

Galihabara is a town where famous scientists such as Newton, Edison, Madame Curie, and Galileo live. There is a mysterious rule that every year, a girl who gets off the tram can return to her original world if she develops a love for science. Marika, who graduated from Galihabara in the previous work, is called back again to get the new science-hating Norika to like science. When Norika comes into contact with science, her frustration explodes, and her stuffed teddy bear grows huge and goes on a rampage, so Marika's education is necessary to protect the peace of Galihabara. Marika and Norika's journey of scientific discovery begins.

■ Characters

Marika

A junior high school girl who wears gothic lolita fashion and graduated from Galihabara. She returns to Galihabara as Norika's tutor and fulfills her mission of conveying the fun of science. With a cool personality, she uses her scientific knowledge to solve various problems.

Norika

A girl in the upper grades of elementary school, she is known for her sweet lolita fashion. She hates science, and just hearing about science makes her so irritated that her stuffed teddy bear grows to a gigantic size. She has an impulsive personality and often gets into trouble, but she grows under Marika's guidance.

Galileo

A scientist who fought to prove the heliocentric theory, he continues to have a sense of curiosity and exploration to this day. He travels around on a multipurpose board that he invented himself, and supports the residents of Galihabara.

Pets

A stuffed animal created by Marika that comes to life when it gets close to Galileo and starts moving on its own. It doesn't have a mouth so it can't talk, but it does have a humorous side, such as teasing Galileo.

Bear

A stuffed animal of Norika that moves on its own when it comes to Galihabara. When Norika explodes with frustration, it grows huge and destroys its surroundings. It gets along well with the pet, but it remains a mystery as to which one is male and which is female.

Madame Curie

Mrs. Ki runs a guesthouse and coffee shop in Galihabara. She is beautiful, intelligent, and kind-hearted, and is like a Madonna to the scientists. She supports Marika and Norika as if they were mothers.

Newton

A handsome man who sells apples in Galihabara. He has an undying love for apples and a narcissistic side. Women chase him, but he has no interest in anything other than apples.

Hertz

He runs a ramen shop in Garihabara. He discovered a way to convert radio waves into noodles, and his Megahertz noodles are popular. He looks scary, but he has a kind heart, and often helps Marika and Norika.

Archimedes

He runs an oden restaurant called "Shirakusa" in Garihabara. He discovered Archimedes' principle from the phenomenon that the volume of the broth increases when oden ingredients are added. He has a habit of taking off his clothes and running around for the joy of discovery.

Fleming

He works part-time at an electronics store in Edison. At night, he pulls a DJ stand and spins records for dance lovers. He calls himself "MC.JF" and DJs while moving his left hand, which is famous for the left hand rule.

Da Vinci

He is a senior who Galileo fears, and is known as a handyman in Gallihabara. When he gets an idea in the middle of work, he immerses himself in his research. He also draws wonderful pictures, which capture the hearts of women.

Darwin

A scientist who studied the evolution of living things and evolved into a robot. She speaks in an older sister style and runs a pet shop. All of her pets are robots.

Edison

An elementary school student who runs an electronics store in Galihabara. He has outstanding management skills and is proactive in M&A. He has feelings for Norika, but their dates always end in failure.

■ Episode

In each episode, a story based on scientific knowledge unfolds, and Marika and Norika solve various problems. Here are some examples:

Episode 1: Marika Returns

This is the episode where Marika returns to Galihabara and meets Norika, who hates science. This is the beginning of Marika's role as tutor.

Episode 2 Why are soap bubbles round?

In this episode, Marika and Norika work together to solve a problem while learning about the shape of soap bubbles.

Episode 3: Why is it upside down? The secret of the mirror

In this episode, Marika and Norika learn about the principles of mirrors and uncover a trick using mirrors.

Episode 4: Let's bake fluffy bread!

In this episode, Marika and Norika try their hand at making bread while learning about the science behind bread making.

Episode 5: Is Marika a soap?

In this episode, Marika uses soap to mediate a fight. You can learn about chemical reactions.

Episode 6 Marika and Norika's Snoring Busters!

In this episode, Marika and Norika learn about the causes and treatments of snoring and search for ways to stop it.

Episode 7: Is Marika a great golfer?

This episode sees Marika learn the science of golf and become a master golfer.

Episode 8: Exploring the Body with Micromachines!

An episode in which they use micromachines to explore the inside of the human body and learn how it works.

Episode 9: Gulliver's Method!? Ringo-chan's Diet!

In this episode, Marika and Norika try their hand at dieting while learning about a diet method that uses apples.

Episode 10: The Bear Who Lived for 100 Million Years

This episode explores what would happen if Norika's bear lived for 100 million years, while learning about the evolution and history of bears.

Episode 11: In Search of Lost Time

In this episode, Marika and Norika learn about the concept of time while searching for a way to make up for lost time.

Episode 12: The Tale of the White Night Dream

In this episode, Marika and Norika go on an adventure in a midnight sun dream while learning about the midnight sun phenomenon.

Episode 13: Gulliver's Pirates! Aim for the Hidden Treasure

An episode that uses science to search for treasure through a pirate adventure.

Episode 14: Cool down the scorching hot Galiba!

In this episode, Marika and Norika learn about the science of heat conduction and cooling while searching for a way to cool the scorching hot Galiva.

Episode 15: Birth of the Gulliver Future Museum

An episode in which Marika and Norika build a museum for the future while learning about future science and technology.

Episode 16: I want to convey my passionate heart!

In this episode, Marika and Norika learn how heat is transmitted and search for a way to convey their passionate feelings.

Episode 17 Welcome to Gulliver Amusement Park

An episode in which Marika and Norika have fun at an amusement park while learning about the science behind amusement parks.

Episode 18 Science Detectives! Loli Loli Sisters

In this episode, Marika and Norika work as detectives while learning about the use of science in detective work.

Episode 19: The Phantom Thief Galiba's Challenge

In this episode, they receive a challenge from the phantom thief Galiba and use science to fight him.

Episode 20: The End of the Phantom Thief Gariba

This episode depicts the final battle with the phantom thief Galiba. They use science to win.

Episode 21 The Secret of Star Shapes

In this episode, Marika and Norika explore the secrets of the stars, learning about their shapes and why they exist.

Episode 22 Challenge! Science Cooking

In this episode, Marika and Norika try their hand at science cooking while learning about the science of cooking.

Episode 23: Fly into the Skies!

In this episode, Marika and Norika take to the skies while learning about the science of flight.

Episode 24: Sky Adventurers

An episode that uses science to enjoy adventure through a celestial adventure.

Episode 25 Dispatch! Loli Loli Fire Brigade

In this episode, Marika and Norika learn about the science of firefighting and work as part of the fire brigade.

Episode 26: The Evolution of Pet Bears

In this episode, Marika and Norika explore the secrets of evolution while learning about the evolution of pets and bears.

Episode 27: Very Popular! Lolita Lolita DJ Sisters

An episode in which Marika and Norika work as DJs while learning about the science of DJing.

Episode 28: Great Eruption! Calm Norika's Wrath!

In this episode, Marika and Norika calm Norika's anger while learning about volcanic eruptions and countermeasures.

Episode 29: Space Challenger

An episode in which Marika and Norika take on the challenge of space while learning about space science.

Episode 30: Space Travel with Everyone

In this episode, Marika and Norika enjoy a space trip together while learning about the science of space travel.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Marie & Gally ver. 2.0" has been highly praised as a science-themed entertainment piece. In particular, the show has been well received by viewers for the ingenuity shown throughout the show in conveying the fun of science to children. The science knowledge featured in each episode is chosen based on topics that are likely to interest children, allowing them to learn while having fun. The characters also have rich personalities, and the story is humorous and appealing.

The recommended points are as follows:

• A fun way to learn science knowledge : The science topics covered in each episode are chosen to be interesting to children, allowing them to learn while having fun.
• Character appeal : The characters, including Marika and Norika, are all unique and have a strong appeal that draws viewers in. In particular, the humorous portrayal of the scientists is one of the highlights.
• Entertainment : This is a highly entertaining work that not only conveys scientific knowledge, but also allows you to enjoy the story development and character development.
• Fun for the whole family : The content is enjoyable for the whole family, not just children, and you can watch and share your science knowledge at the same time.

"Marie & Gally ver. 2.0" is an excellent work that conveys the fun of science to children, and is recommended as entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. Please watch it as a way to get interested in science and to enjoy watching it with your family.