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Overview

"Happy Kappi" is a five-minute short anime series that aired on TV Tokyo in 2011. It is based on a manga by Keiko Aoyagi and was animated by Shogakukan Music and Digital Entertainment. It consists of 25 episodes and aired every Wednesday morning from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. as part of the "Norinori♪Nori Star" program. The anime depicts humorous and touching stories woven by characters popular with children.

■ Story

The main character, Kinoshita Suguri, is a lively girl in the third grade of elementary school. She has good motor skills and is just as active as boys, but she also has a girlish side, such as making accessories and loving animals. One day, when Suguri went out to buy materials for accessories, she picked up a mysterious stone on the side of the road. She used the stone to make a bracelet and was happy when she found an animal lying on the street. It was Kappi, a prince who had wandered into a different world called Capimesia. Kappi was hungry, so Suguri gave him some homemade donuts made by his mother. Kappi regained his energy after eating the donuts and got so excited that he almost fell off a bridge. Suguri jumped out to save Kappi, but they both fell off the bridge. When Suguri hugged Kappi as they were falling, Kappi was enveloped in a dazzling light, and Kappi, who had wandered into the human world, began his adventure with Suguri, despite getting into trouble.

■ Characters

The charm of this anime lies in its unique characters. The main character, Kinoshita Suguri, is an only child and third grade elementary school student with a boyish personality and a girlish side, as she likes making accessories. Her dream for the future is to become a designer. Kappi is the prince of the country of Capimesia, and is usually a silly character who is absent-minded and causes trouble for those around him, but when he is hugged while wearing Suguri's scrunchie bracelet, he transforms into Prince Kappi and becomes able to use magic. Kappi's love of donuts is also one of his charms. Prince Kappi is Kappi's transformed form, and he can use magic, but when he gets hungry, he reverts to his original form. Dokuroppi is a capybara who came to the human world to challenge Kappi to a fight. He actually likes Kappi, but their personalities don't match and they never seem to settle things. Whippi is a capybara who dreams of becoming Kappi's wife, and sees Suguri as a rival in love. He is good at transformation magic. Kobara is Kappi's younger sister, and although she is still young, she has great magical powers and is always up to mischief.

■ Production staff

"Happy Kappi" is directed by Takuya Minezawa and written by Tomoko Konparu. Animation is handled by Shogakukan Music and Digital Entertainment, and copyright is owned by the Happy Kappi Production Committee and TV Tokyo. Cast members include Emiri Kato as Kappi and Rumi Okubo as Kinoshita Suguri.

■ Episode

"Happy Kappi" consists of 25 episodes. Each episode is 5 minutes long and is designed for children to enjoy. Below are the subtitles of each episode.

• Episode 1: Happy Capi Donuts!! (April 6, 2011)
• Episode 2: Flying Guri-chan (April 13, 2011)
• Episode 3: Kappi's Help (2011/4/20)
• Episode 4: Kappi Goes Out (April 27, 2011)
• Episode 5: Which is better? (May 4, 2011)
• Episode 6: Skull-Clipper is Here! (May 11, 2011)
• Episode 7: Goodbye Kappi (May 18, 2011)
• Episode 8: A Wonderful Present (2011/5/25)
• Episode 9: Whippi is here! (2011/6/1)
• Episode 10: Gri-chan's Great Transformation (June 8, 2011)
• Episode 11: Pirate Kobara-chan!? (2011/6/15)
• Episode 12: Kappi's Shelter (2011/6/22)
• Episode 13: Everyone came at once (2011/6/29)
• Episode 14: Run! Guri-chan (July 6, 2011)
• Episode 15: The Scrunchie Bracelet Disappeared (July 13, 2011)
• Episode 5 (rerun): Which is better? (2011/7/20)
• Episode 16: Happy Anniversary (2011/7/27)
• Episode 17: The Great Plague at Camp (August 3, 2011)
• Episode 18: Treasure Hunt (2011/8/10)
• Episode 19: Getting Smaller and Tastier (2011/8/17)
• Special Edition: I Love Kappi! (2011/8/24)
• Episode 20: Loving Dog (2011/8/31)
• Episode 22: Strange Contest (2011/9/7)
• Episode 21: Mysterious Memory Ball (2011/9/14)
• Episode 23: A big fight with Kappi (2011/9/21)
• Episode 24: I can't use magic! (2011/9/28)
• Episode 25: Happy! Kappi! (2011/10/5)

■ Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Happy Kapi Donuts!!" is sung by Kappi and Suguri (Emiri Kato and Rumi Okubo). The lyrics were written by Hiroshi Yamada, and the music and arrangement were done by Cher Watanabe. This song is a symbol of the bright atmosphere of the anime, and is loved by children.

■Review

"Happy Kappi" is an excellent piece of animation for children. In just five minutes, the story is packed with humor and emotion, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. In particular, the relationship between the main characters, Suguri and Kappi, teaches us the importance of friendship and helping each other. Each character also has a distinct personality, so viewers won't get bored. The animation is cute and colorful, and designed to catch children's attention.

Although each episode is a self-contained story, the whole series follows Kappi's journey back to Capimesia, and there is a sense of unity in the series. In particular, the scene where Kappi eats donuts and feels better, and the scene where Suguri struggles to save Kappi, warm the hearts of viewers. The supporting characters, such as Skull and Whippi, are also charming, and their episodes are also enjoyable.

The music also matches the atmosphere of the anime, and the opening theme "Happy Donuts!!" became popular among children. The singing voices of Emiri Kato and Rumi Okubo also bring out the charm of the characters.

■Recommendation

"Happy Kappi" is highly recommended as an anime for children. We especially recommend it to parents with small children as a work that can be enjoyed together with their children. The story is simple and easy to understand, and the humor and emotions of the characters will capture the hearts of children. There are also many episodes that teach the importance of friendship and helping each other, which is useful for children's moral education.

Furthermore, this anime is enjoyable for adults too. You'll find laughter and emotion in the characters' personalities and story development, and watching it with your children will deepen the bonds between family members. The cuteness of the animation and the fun of the music will also enrich the viewing experience.

"Happy Kappi" is a wonderful anime that gives children dreams and hope. Please watch it with your family and experience its charm.