The appeal and reviews of Sokki's Frontier Quest: Entering a new world of adventure

Sokki's Frontier Quest: A story of adventure and friendship

"Sokkies Frontier Quest" is an anime series that aired on NHK Educational TV from April 15, 2011 to February 24, 2012. The anime is original, written by Genichi Adachi and directed by Kyo Yatate. The 39-episode series follows the adventures and growth of three characters, Sokki, Lily, and Brimon, who live in Monkey Village.

story

Socky, Lily, and Brimon are a lively trio of friends who live in Monkey Village. One day, they are summoned by the elders and set out on a journey for "a certain reason". On their journey, Socky and the others are thrown into a frenzy by the strange happenings they encounter in strange towns and villages! What will happen to their journey? And will Socky and the others be able to solve "the certain reason"?

character

Socky <br> A lively boy who lives in Monkey Village. He is popular in the village and is good at making everyone laugh with his funny faces. He can be a little quick to jump to conclusions and clumsy, but he is very kind and considerate of his friends. He is voiced by Miyazaki Uguisu.

Lily <br> She is the daughter of the royal family, the Syosset family, and a bit of a spoiled young lady. She has a big sister type personality, and is very scary when angry. Even Sokki can't stand up to Lily! Her voice actor is Nao Nagasawa.

Brimon <br> The heir to the wealthy Brimon Group. He's so rich that he can buy anything, no matter how expensive it is. He's not very confident in his physical strength, but he's smart and very knowledgeable. He is voiced by Kaneda Megumi.

Elder <br> The grandfather who raised Socky and lives in Monkey Village. He watches over the children of the village. He seems to know a lot about the "Ancient War" that is said to have happened a long time ago. Is he hiding something?! His voice actor is Kokubun Kenichiro.

Magician <br> Possesses mysterious powers. Apparently he was seriously wounded in a battle long ago and barely escaped with his life by fleeing deep underground. However... His voice actor is Yamashita Kouhei.

staff

Original story and script : Genichi Adachi, Kazuyuki Takahashi
Director and character design : Kyo Yatate
Producers : Eizo Kondo, Masafumi Fukui
Animation producer : Masahiro Takada
Music : Watanabe Cher

episode

"Sokki's Frontier Quest" is a series of 39 episodes, each with a different theme and setting. Below are some of the main episodes:

• Episode 1: Embarking on an Adventure (2011/04/15)
  This is the episode in which Sokky and his friends hear from the elder about the purpose of their journey and take the first step on their adventure.
• Episode 2: Leave the powerless! Muscle Town (2011/04/22)
  In this episode, Sokki and his friends' strength is put to the test in Muscle Town, where residents who pride themselves on their strength gather.
• Episode 3: Hero City (2011/04/29)
  This episode shows Sokki and his friends struggling as champions of justice in Hero City, where heroes are active.
• Episode 4: Aiming for the top! Number One School Village (2011/05/06)
  This episode sees Sokki and his friends take on the challenges of the competitive, number one school, Village.
• Episode 5: It's delicious! It's a delicacy! Gourmet Town (2011/05/13)
  This episode sees Sokki and his friends go on an adventure in search of delicious food in Gourmet Town, where gourmets gather.
• Episode 6: Aim for the high score! Game Town (2011/05/20)
  This episode sees Sokki and his friends try their hand at games in Game Town, a place where game enthusiasts gather.
• Episode 7 Easy, fully automated everything! Mecha City (2011/05/27)
  This episode sees Sokki and his friends interact with robots in Mecha City, a city where robots are active.
• Episode 8: Everyone looks alike! Copy Town (2011/06/03)
  This episode sees Sokki and his friends get confused in Copy Town, where everyone looks exactly alike.
• Episode 9: Everyone's Mini! Microcity (2011/06/10)
  In this episode, everything is set in a miniature microcity, and Sokki and his friends experience a tiny world.
• Episode 10: Thank you for your hard work! Salliman City (2011/06/17)
  This episode gives Sokki and his friends a taste of the working adult world in Salaryman City, a city where office workers congregate.
• Episode 11: Lost and twisting! Maze Town (2011/06/24)
  This episode sees Sokky and his friends get lost in the maze-like city of Maze Town.
• Episode 12: Let's go to battle! Sengoku Town (2011/07/01)
  This episode sees Sokki and his friends take on the fight in Sengoku Town, a recreation of the Sengoku period.
• Episode 13: Creeping Shadow! Ninja Town (2011/07/08)
  This episode shows Socky and his friends learning ninjutsu in Ninja Town, where ninjas are active.
• Episode 14: Super Difficult! Athletic Mountain (2011/07/15)
  This episode sees Sokki and his friends take on the challenges of Athletic Mountain, a popular athletics destination.
• Episode 15: The Mystery of the Goddess' Scales Revealed (2011/07/29)
  In this episode the mystery of the Goddess' Scales is revealed, and the purpose of Sokky and his friends' journey gradually becomes clear.
• Episode 16: A New Journey! (2011/08/05)
  This episode marks the beginning of a new adventure and shows Sokky and his friends heading to their next destination.
• Episode 17: The Sea is Our Home! Ship City (2011/09/02)
  In this episode, Sokky and his friends experience life on a ship in Ship City, a floating ship on the sea.
• Episode 18: Ship City vs. Silva Pirates! (2011/09/02)
  This episode depicts the confrontation between Ship City and the Silva Pirates, and shows Socky and his friends fighting the pirates.
• Episode 19: When the wind blows, the coopers make money in this city? (2011/09/09)
  This episode depicts the economic chain where when the wind blows, the barrel maker makes a profit, and shows Sokki and his friends learning about how the economy works.
• Episode 20: Raise your hands! Detective City (2011/09/23)
  This episode is set in Detective City, where detectives are active, and sees Sokki and his friends attempt to solve a case.
• Episode 21: Detective City Howl! (2011/09/30)
  This is a sequel to the case being solved in Detective City, and in this episode Sokki and his friends become even more deeply involved in the case.
• Episode 22: Looking for a nice place! Comfortable Town (2011/10/07)
  This episode follows Sokki and his friends as they search for their ideal life in Comfort Town, where everyone is looking for a comfortable life.
• Episode 23: The Future of Comfortable Town! (2011/10/14)
  This episode depicts the future of Comfortable Town and sees Socky and his friends learning about the true essence of comfort.
• Episode 24: Beauty Town (2011/10/21)
  In this episode, Sokki and his friends learn the value of beauty in Beauty Town, a place where beauty is pursued.
• Episode 25: Queen Decided! Beauty Town (2011/10/28)
  The episode depicts the Beauty Town Queen's Battle, with Sokki and her friends taking part in a beauty competition.
• Episode 26: It's my first time but it feels so nostalgic! Nostalgic Town (2011/11/04)
  In this episode, Sokki and his friends reminisce about past memories in Nostalgia Town, where all sorts of old things are gathered.
• Episode 27: Feeling Gorgeous! Celeb City (2011/11/18)
  In this episode, Sokki and his friends experience the luxurious life in Celebrity City, where celebrities gather.
• Episode 28: Is there a mysterious world beyond the gate? (2011/11/25)
  The episode explores what lies beyond a mysterious gate and sees Sokki and his friends stepping into a new world.
• Episode 29: Find the Spear! Brain Kingdom (2011/11/25)
  This episode sees Sokki and his friends embark on a journey of self-discovery in their own inner kingdom as they search for their own purpose.
• Episode 30: The Magician Returns!? Come on, Monkey Troops! (2011/12/02)
  This episode sees the Wizard return and sees Socky and his friends fighting alongside the Monkey Army.
• Episode 31: The Legendary Hero, Elder vs. the Sorcerer! (2011/12/09)
  The episode depicts a confrontation between the elders and the sorcerer, and sees Sokki and his friends getting caught up in the battle.
• Episode 32: Unprecedented! Athlete City (2012/01/06)
  This episode sees Sokki and his friends try their hand at sports in Athlete City, where athletes gather.
• Episode 33: Inventions! Discoveries! Academic City (2012/01/06)
  In this episode, Sokki and his friends learn about the power of science in Academic City, where inventions and discoveries thrive.
• Episode 34: It's a Shutter Chance! Photographer Village (2012/01/13)
  In this episode, Sokki and his friends try their hand at photography at Photographer Village, a place where photographers gather.
• Episode 35: Valley of Trials? Kiteretsu Canyon (2012/01/20)
  This episode sees Sokki and his friends face challenges in Kiteretsu Canyon, the Valley of Trials.
• Episode 36: Sokki the Righteous vs. Sokki the Evil! (2012/01/27)
  This episode sees the good Sokki facing off against the bad Sokki, and depicts the Sokkis coming to terms with themselves.
• Episode 37: At the end of the adventure... Discovery! The Goddess' Balance! (2012/02/03)
  This episode depicts the moment when Sokky and his friends achieve the goal of their journey by discovering the Goddess' Scales at the end of their adventure.
• Episode 38: Secret Technique: Teleport Fusion! (2012/02/17)
  This episode depicts the secrets of teleportation fusion, and shows Sokki and his friends gaining new powers.
• Episode 39 [Final Episode] The Final Battle! (2012/02/24)
  In the final episode, we see Sokki and his friends facing off in their final battle, marking the end of their journey and a new beginning.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Sokki's Frontier Quest" has been highly praised as a children's anime. Each episode has a different theme and setting, making it easy for viewers to keep watching. Also, it is moving to see the three characters, Sokki, Lily, and Brimon, deepen their friendship despite their different personalities.

In particular, Sokki's energetic and caring personality, Lily's strong-willed and mischievous side, and Brimon's knowledgeable and wealthy character are all attractive. How these characters respond to the various events they encounter on their journey is one of the highlights of the series.

Characters such as the Elder and the Sorcerer also add depth to the story, and viewers will be particularly drawn in by the mysteries that are revealed as the story progresses, such as the Elder's secret regarding the "Ancient War" and the Sorcerer's resurrection.

The music, by Cher Watanabe, adds excitement to the story, and the fast-paced music especially gets the audience excited during the adventure scenes. The character designs by Kyo Yatate are also appealing, with their unique touch, and each character's personality is well expressed.

This work is enjoyable for both children and adults, and is recommended as an anime that the whole family can watch together. In particular, it conveys many messages to viewers, depicting themes such as friendship, adventure, and growth.

In addition, each episode has a different theme and setting, providing viewers with fresh surprises. For example, events in various towns and villages such as Muscle Town, which prides itself on its strength, Hero City, which values ​​justice, and Beauty Town, which pursues beauty, depict the growth of Sokki and his friends.

In addition, there are plenty of elements that will draw viewers in, such as the "reason" that is revealed as the story progresses and the mystery of the Goddess's Scales. The final battle in the final episode will surely leave viewers moved and excited.

We highly recommend "Sokki's Frontier Quest" not only as an anime for kids, but also as a film the whole family can enjoy. Don't miss this story of adventure and friendship.