The appeal and evaluation of "Peeban": A deep review

Peaban - Humor and adventure in the world of piggy banks

Overview

The OVA "Peeban", released by Movic on April 22, 2010, was written and produced by PansonWorks. It is a short, 35-minute episode, but densely packed story that draws the viewer into a mysterious other world. In this world, all the creatures are shaped like piggy banks, and they cannot move unless they have a coin in their back. This is a unique setting.

■ Story

A mysterious other world somewhere. All the creatures in this world are somehow shaped like piggy banks. They have a strange property that they cannot move unless they have a coin in their back. No one knows why they became animal-shaped piggy banks, but they continue to live their funny lives today.

■Explanation

The popular mixi app game "Peeban" has been released as a CG animation DVD. Don't miss the cute piggy bank animals who use their mysterious powers with coins and go wild on the screen. Also, the free-spirited acting of the popular voice actors is a big hit.

■Cast

• Beatty - Tomokazu Sugita
• Spiky - Tetsuya Kakihara
• Totti - Takuma Terashima
• Fluffy - Kaji Yuki
• Molly - Wataru Hatano
• Rabiri - Tomoaki Maeno
• Peaban - Wataru Sekine

■ Main staff

• Original work - PansonWorks
• Produced by PansonWorks

■ Main Characters

• Peeban - The first creature born into this world. Its identity remains a mystery.
• Beettie - The leader. He's a bit like an older brother to the other animals. He's an anime otaku and preachy.
• Rabily - She has a lot of pride. She finds it troublesome to do anything.
• Mooly - A laid-back guy who loves food. He tries to get along with people, but is stubborn in strange ways!
• Fluffy - Always pokes fun at people around him. He hates conflict and is a pacifist. His body is fluffy.
• Spiky - A lively character who believes in his instincts and goes ahead with his life. He can get out of control at times, but he has a weakness for women.
• Totty - A data scientist with a serious personality. Kind of rigid. Inflexible.
• Rabeel - He has amazing jumping power. He can jump three times as high as Rabiri!
• Squirry - Agile.
• Crocky - ...

■Detailed review

"Peeban" is a work that entertains viewers with its unique worldview and humorous story. The setting, in which animals in the shape of piggy banks come to life when coins are collected, is visually very unique and can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

Of particular note is the rich individuality of the characters. Beetee, the leader of the group, is an anime otaku, which makes him easy to relate to. Each character, such as the proud Labyrinth, the laid-back Molly, and the pacifist Fluffy, has their own unique charm that adds excitement to the story.

The voice actors are also impressive, including popular voice actors such as Tomokazu Sugita, Tetsuya Kakihara, Takuma Terashima, Yuki Kaji, Wataru Hatano, Tomoaki Maeno, and Wataru Sekine. Their performances bring out the individuality of the characters and leave a deep impression on the viewers. In particular, Tomokazu Sugita's role as Beatty is a perfect match of his characteristic humor and preachy tone, making the viewers laugh.

The quality of the CG animation is also high, and the animals in the piggy bank move vividly and are a sight to behold. The sight of them moving around the screen is a visual treat. Furthermore, the setting in which you can exert power by collecting coins gives it a game-like feel, which draws in the viewer.

Although the story itself is short, it is full of humor and adventure, and viewers will not get bored. How the piggy bank animals collect coins and what adventures they go on will keep viewers excited. The mystery of why they are shaped like piggy banks also keeps viewers intrigued.

■ Recommendation points

"Peeban" is a work that is attractive for its unique worldview, humorous story, unique characters, gorgeous voice actors, and high-quality CG animation. It is especially enjoyable for both children and adults, making it perfect for watching with the family. Although it is short, it is packed with content, making it a great choice for busy modern people.

Furthermore, since it is based on a game that was a big hit on the mixi app, it is a work that has attracted the attention of game fans. The quality of the anime that recreates the world of the game is something that fans cannot miss.

Peeban is a show that is sure to make viewers laugh and feel touched. You will be drawn into the adventures of the piggy bank animals.

Related information

"Peeban" is available for purchase as a DVD from Movic. You can also check out the PansonWorks official website for more information on the work and related products. You can also enjoy the world of the work more deeply by playing the "Peeban" mixi app.

To enjoy this work, please pay attention to the following points:

• Character personalities and voice acting
• CG animation quality
• A humorous story
• Linkage with games

"Peeban" is a work that offers viewers a new perspective and enjoyment, and is one that we hope many people will watch. Please experience the adventures of the piggy bank animals for yourself.