Mamimume Monchi - Detailed review and recommended points of this fascinating anime

"Mamimume Monchi" - The appeal of the short animation and its worldview

Overview

"Mamimume Monchi" is a short anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from October 12, 2011 to January 4, 2012. It has four episodes, each just five minutes long, and depicts the daily life of the main character Monchi and his family. The original story was written by Chiharu Sakazaki and produced by Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment. This anime is an original work, and is notable for not being based on any original media.

■Broadcast information

"Mamimume Monchi" was broadcast on TV Tokyo's "NoriSuta Max" slot. It was broadcast on nine stations: TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, Nara TV, Biwako Broadcasting, and Gifu Broadcasting. It was broadcast for about three months from October 12, 2011 to January 4, 2012, with new episodes being aired every week.

■ Story

Monchi is a lively monkey boy who lives with his mom, dad, and sister Remon. He loves bananas and the color yellow, but hates green peppers. When he sees a green pepper, Monchi's face turns green with disgust, which brings laughter to viewers. His catchphrases "I can do it, Monchi" and "I don't want it" also express his personality well.

■Cast

The voice of Monchi is played by Chii Kamishiro. Her bright and lively voice brings out the character of Monchi even more. Chii Kamishiro has a lot of experience as a voice actor in children's anime, and that experience is reflected in the voice of Monchi.

■ Main staff

The original author was Chiharu Sakazaki, and the scenario was written by Samu Sasagai. Animation was produced by Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment. The combination of Chiharu Sakazaki's unique worldview and Samu Sasagai's skillful storytelling has resulted in episodes that are deep even in their short length.

■ Main Characters

Monchi is a lively monkey boy who loves bananas. His younger sister Remon is still a baby and is always smiling. His father is proud of his collection of glasses, and his mother is a good cook. The everyday scenes of these characters provide viewers with warmth and laughter.

■The appeal of the work

The greatest appeal of "Mamimume Monchi" is the warmth and humor of a family that is depicted in its short time. In the short 5-minute episodes, Monchi's dislike of green peppers and catchphrases such as "I can do it Monchi" and "No way Monchi" provide laughs to viewers. In addition, the family ties and small everyday events are carefully depicted, providing a comfortable time for viewers.

■Production Background

"Mamimume Monchi" was produced as an original anime. The unique world view drawn by the original author Chiharu Sakazaki and the skillful script by Samu Sasagawa combine to create a short but profound episode. Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment, the animation production company, has a reputation for producing children's anime, and their experience is reflected in this work.

■ Viewer reactions

"Mamimume Monchi" was popular with adults as well as children. In particular, Monchi's dislike of green peppers and catchphrases such as "I can do it Monchi" and "No Monchi" brought laughter to viewers, and the warmth of the family provided comfortable time for viewers. In addition, the scenes of daily life depicted in a short time frame resonated with viewers.

■Reasons for recommendation

"Mamimume Monchi" is an appealing work that depicts the warmth and humor of a family in a short time. It can be particularly enjoyed as an anime for children, but adults will also be soothed by its humor and warmth. In addition, the everyday scenes depicted in the short 5-minute episodes provide viewers with a comfortable time. Please give it a watch.

■ Related works

The following short anime works are also recommended as short films like "Mamimume Monchi".

• "Pikachu's Winter Break" - A short animated series of Pokémon that depicts the daily lives of Pikachu and his friends.
• Crayon Shin-chan - A long-running animated series depicting the daily life of Nohara Shinnosuke, it is charming with its humor and family warmth.
• "Doraemon" - A long-running animated series depicting the adventures of Nobita and Doraemon, it can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

■ Summary

"Mamimume Monchi" is an appealing work that depicts the warmth and humor of a family in a short time. Monchi's dislike of green peppers and catchphrases such as "I can do it Monchi" and "No way Monchi" provide laughs to viewers, and the family's ties and small everyday events are carefully depicted. Please watch it once and experience its charm.