Review of "Hato no Oyome-san": What is the appeal of Hato no Oyome-san?

"Hato no Oyome-san": Enjoy the cute and surreal worldview

Overview

"Hato no Ome-san" is a TV anime series that aired in 2011, based on a manga by Haguki. It aired from April 12th to September 13th, 2011, with a total of 22 episodes broadcast on Nippon TV, Yomiuri TV, and Fukuoka Broadcasting System. It was developed as an anime within the 30-minute program "Yuruani?", and was animated by Frogman Co. Ltd. and DLE, and produced by the "Yuruani?" Production Committee. It was directed by Kiminori Tagami.

■ Story

"Hato no Ome-san" is a fun song anime that preserves the cute, surreal, and sometimes dark charm of the original work. It features a scene where the characters dance to a nostalgic "Yome" pop song, and depicts a very happy pigeon family consisting of a lovely couple and their adorable children. Some people may feel the love and courage of the Choju-giga paintings and feel motivated to get married after watching this anime.

■Explanation

"Hato no Ome-san" is one of the animes that were broadcast on the program "Yuruani?". "Yuruani?" is a variety show that features gorgeously animated versions of popular Kodansha works such as "Shima Kosaku Series", "Ninshi!! Ekoda-chan", "Honto Atta! Reihai Sensei", "Hato no Ome-san", and "Poo~neko". It also includes an original work that parodies Nippon Television's "NEWS ZERO". It is produced by DLE, known for "Secret Society Eagle Talon", and is characterized by its free-spirited production style. This new program is a rare chaotic program, and is titled "Yuruani?". It began broadcasting on Nippon Television (excluding some broadcast areas) on April 12, 2011.

■ Theme songs and music

There are two opening themes for "Hato no Oyome-san." From episode 1 to episode 11, "Oyome ni Oide" and "Seto no Hanayome" were used, sung by Masayasu Wakabayashi (Audrey). From episode 12 onwards, "HEART ~Hato to Oyome-san~" becomes the opening theme, also sung by Masayasu Wakabayashi (Audrey). These songs are important elements that further liven up the worldview of the anime.

■ Characters

The main characters in "Hato no Oyome-san" are as follows:

• Hato no Ome-san : The main character is a pigeon. He has beautiful feathers and a gentle personality, and is depicted as someone who cherishes his family.
• Hato's husband : Hato's wife's husband. He is a hard worker and a reliable person who supports the family.
• Hato's Children : The children born to Hato's wife and her husband. They are lively and adorable characters.

■Production Background

Hato no Ome-san is originally a manga by Haguki and published by Kodansha. DLE's freewheeling production style was put to good use in adapting the original's surreal and dark humor into animation. Director Kiminori Tagami chose the song-animation format to bring out the best in the original story, allowing viewers to enjoy watching Hato's family dance to the nostalgic "Yome" pop song.

■ Evaluation and acceptance

"Hato no Ome-san" has won many fans with its unique worldview and humor. It was especially well received by fans of the original work, and the song anime format was also a fresh and popular choice. In addition, the overall chaotic atmosphere of the show, "Yuruani?", left a strong impression on viewers. Even after the anime ended, fans have been actively creating derivative works and cosplaying, supporting the popularity of the work.

■ Recommendation points

"Hato no Oyome-san" can be recommended for the following reasons:

• Unique worldview : The cute, surreal, and sometimes dark worldview is appealing. The atmosphere of the original work has been kept intact in the anime, allowing viewers to enjoy a fresh experience.
• The fun of song animation : The pigeon family dancing to the nostalgic "Yome" pop song brings smiles to the viewers' faces. The song animation format is fresh and doubles the fun.
• Family love and ties : The love between Hato's wife, her husband, and their children is depicted in a way that warms the hearts of viewers. Some viewers may even feel the desire to get married.
• The chaotic charm of Yuruani?: "Hato no Oyome-san" is one of the animes broadcast on the program "Yuruani?". You can also enjoy the chaotic atmosphere of the entire program.

■ Related works

Other anime works that were broadcast on the same channel as "Hato no Oyome-san" are also recommended. Below are some related works.

• Shima Kosaku Series : The story of Shima Kosaku, who aims to be a successful businessman. It depicts realistic business scenes and human drama.
• Near Death!! Ekoda-chan : A comedy about the daily life of Ekoda-chan, a high school girl who becomes friends with the Grim Reaper. It features surreal humor.
• It Really Happened! Spiritual Medium Teacher : A story about the protagonist who struggles with his job as a spiritual medium. A work where supernatural phenomena and humor intertwine.
• Puu Neko : A work depicting the daily life of Puu the cat. A must-see for cat lovers.

■How to watch

"Hato no Ome-san" is currently available on DVD and Blu-ray. It is also available on some video streaming services. You can watch it in the following ways:

• DVD/Blu-ray : By purchasing the official DVD or Blu-ray of an anime, you can watch it forever.
• Video streaming services : You can watch it on video streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. However, the distribution status is subject to change, so we recommend that you check in advance.

■ Fan Community

The fan community for "Hato no Oyome-san" is very active on social media and fan sites. On Twitter and Instagram, you can see fan-created works and cosplays. Also, on fan sites, people share their thoughts and opinions on the work. There are the following fan communities:

• Twitter : Fans are actively interacting with each other using hashtags such as #Hatonoyomesan and #Hatoyome.
• Instagram : Cosplay and fan-made illustrations of Hato no Oyome-san are posted.
• Fan sites : There are fan sites where people share their thoughts and opinions on the work. They are also used as a place for fans to interact with each other.

■ Summary

"Hato no Ome-san" has attracted many fans with its cute and surreal worldview and the fresh format of a song anime. It is a work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest and delivers smiles and warm feelings to the viewers. You can also enjoy the chaotic atmosphere of the whole show "Yuruani?", and the fan community is very active. Please watch it once and experience its unique charm.