Tamako Market Mochimochi: Impressions and reviews from the advance screening event

Tamako Market Mochimochi: Impressions and reviews from the advance screening event

Tamako Market Mochimochi Advance Screening Event Review and All-Round Information

Introduction

The Tamako Market Mochimochi Advance Screening Event was a special event held on January 5, 2013, a one-night-only screening not to be missed by fans of Kyoto Animation's popular Tamako Market series. The event was a special attempt to bring out the best in the series, allowing fans to enjoy the series from a new perspective. In this article, we'd like to take a deeper look at the details of the event and the appeal of the series as a whole.

Event Overview

The Tamako Market Mochimochi Advance Screening Event was held by Pony Canyon and featured an advance screening of the first episode of Tamako Market, produced by Kyoto Animation, entitled "That Girl is a Cute Mochi Shop Girl." This event was a rare opportunity for fans to experience the world of the series, and also included a talk show with director Naoko Yamada and the cast, deepening their understanding of the series.

Background and original story

Tamako Market is an anime series based on a light novel by Kyoto Animation. Set in the Usagiyama shopping arcade, it tells the heartwarming story of Tamako Kitashirakawa, the daughter of the rice cake shop Tamaya, and her interactions with her friends, family, and the people of the shopping arcade. The series centers on themes of valuing the small joys of everyday life and the bonds between people.

Characters and cast

The appeal of "Tamako Market" lies above all in its unique characters. The main character, Kitashirakawa Tamako, is a cheerful, energetic, and kind-hearted second-year high school student. The voice of Suzaki Aya, who plays her, perfectly expresses Tamako's character, making her beloved by viewers. The acting of the cast, including Kaneko Yuki as Tamako's childhood friend Tokiwa Midori and Nagatsuma Juri as Makino Kanna, also enhances the charm of the work. Furthermore, the unique voice of Yamazaki Takumi, who plays Della Mochimazzi, a bird from the south, adds humor and depth to the work.

Staff and production

Top creators from Kyoto Animation are involved in the production of Tamako Market. Director Yamada Naoko vividly depicts the world of the work with her unique sensibility and meticulous direction. Experts in various fields, such as series composer Yoshida Reiko, character designer Horiguchi Yukiko, and art director Tamine Ikuko, are also working together to create the work. In particular, Kyoto Animation's beautiful drawings and color design bring out the visual appeal to the fullest.

Story and Themes

The story of "Tamako Market" revolves around the daily life of Usagiyama Shopping Street. It depicts Tamako and her friends growing up through their interactions with the people of the shopping street. The theme of the work is "everyday happiness" and "human bonds", and it movingly depicts the process in which Tamako, the daughter of a rice cake shop owner, discovers her own dreams and goals through the time she spends with her family and friends. Additionally, the presence of Della Mochimazzi, who came from a southern country, adds a fantasy element to the work and plays an important role in drawing the audience in.

Music and theme song

The music for "Tamako Market" was written by Tomoko Kataoka, and is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the show. In particular, the opening theme "Dramatic Market Ride" is a song that symbolizes Tamako's bright and energetic character, capturing the hearts of viewers. The ending theme "Neguse" is a beautiful song that expresses Tamako's gentle side, and makes you feel the theme of the show even more deeply. These songs are made even more charming by the singing voice of Suzaki Aya.

Related Works and Developments

Tamako Market has not only been made into a TV series, but also into a movie, Tamako Love Story. This movie is a sequel to the TV series and tells a new story of Tamako and her friends. Tamako Love Story movingly depicts Tamako realizing her feelings and growing up, making it a must-see for fans. In addition, various media mix developments have been made to further expand the worldview of the series, making it a series that fans will never run out of fun to watch.

Impressions and reviews of the event

The Tamako Market Mochimochi Advance Screening Event was an opportunity for fans to gain a deeper understanding of the worldview of the series. In particular, the talk show with the director and cast featured behind-the-scenes stories about the production of the series and character backgrounds, piquing the audience's interest. The advance screening of the first episode also featured special editing to bring out the show's appeal to the fullest, providing visual and audio satisfaction. This event was surely an unforgettable night for fans of the series.

Recommendations and conclusions

Tamako Market is a heartwarming series that depicts the small joys of everyday life and the bonds between people, providing viewers with plenty of emotion and laughter. In particular, the growth of the characters, centered around the protagonist Tamako, and her interactions with the people of Usagiyama Shopping Street warm the hearts of viewers. Kyoto Animation's beautiful animation and Tomoko Kataoka's music also add to the appeal of the series. The Tamako Market Mochimochi Advance Screening Event was a must-see for fans of the series, and was an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world of the series. Be sure to watch the series and experience the story of Tamako and her friends.

More Information

■ Public Media
event
■ Original Media
Light novel
■ Release date
January 5, 2013 - January 1, 0000
■ How it first appeared
Pony Canyon
■ Number of Episodes
Episode 1
■Original Story
Kyoto Animation
■ Director
Yamada Naoko
■ Production
Animation Production: Kyoto Animation Production: Usagiyama Shopping Arcade
■Works
©Kyoto Animation/Usagiyama Shopping Arcade
■Cast

・Kitashirakawa Tamako/Suzaki Aya・Tokiwa Midori/Kaneko Yuki・Makino Kanna/Nagatsuma Juri・Della Mochimazzi/Yamazaki Takumi・Kitashirakawa Anko/Hidaka Rina・Oji Mochizo/Tamaru Atsushi・Asagiri Shiori/Yamashita Yurie・Kitashirakawa Mamedai/Fujiwara Keiji・Kitashirakawa Fuku/Nishimura Tomomichi・Oji Gohei/Tachiki Fumihiko・Oji Michiko/Yukino Satsuki・"Florist Princess" Hanase Kaoru/Ono Daisuke・"Stars and Clowns" Yaobi Kunio/Tsujitani Koji・"Usayu" Yumoto Nagaharu/Tsukui Norio・"Usayu" Yumoto Sayuri/Iwao Junko・"Just Meet" Mitsumura Fumiko/Watanabe Kumiko・"Tokiwa-do" Tokiwa Nobuhiko/Ienaka Hiroshi・"Sashimi" Uotani Takashi/Narita Sword, "Sashimi" Mari Uotani / Yoko Hikasa, "Shimizuya" Tomio Shimizu / Yoshihisa Kawahara, "Miyakodon" Tadanao Shiraki / Naoya Nosaka, Mecha Mochimazzi / Hiro Shimono, Choi Mochimazzi / Yuri Yamaoka, Yuki / Takumi Fujimura

■ Main staff

Director: Yamada Naoko Series Composition: Yoshida Reiko Character Design: Horiguchi Yukiko Art Director: Tamine Ikuko Color Design: Takeda Akiyo Director of Photography: Yamamoto Rin Setting: Akitake Saiichi Sound Director: Tsuruoka Yota Music: Kataoka Tomoko Editing: Shigemura Kengo Animation Production: Kyoto Animation Production: Usagiyama Shopping Arcade

■ Main Characters

■ "Tamaya" Kitashirakawa Family, Kitashirakawa Tamako
The main character. She is a high school sophomore and the daughter of Tamaya, a rice cake shop in Usagiyama Shopping Street. She is cheerful, energetic, and kindhearted. She is a member of the baton club. She loves rice cakes. Although she is a bit clumsy, her hand movements when rolling rice cakes are a genius.
・Kitashirakawa Anko (Red bean paste)
Tamako's younger sister. A fifth-grader. A fashionable girl, she thinks that her family's mochi business is a bit uncool.
・Kitashirakawa Mamedai
Tamako's father and the owner of "Tamaya". A stubborn craftsman who is dedicated to making mochi. He and Gohei always fight whenever they meet.
・Kitashirakawa Fuku
Tamako's grandfather. An easy-going old man.

■Usagiyama High School●Classmate Midori Tokiwa
Tamako's classmate and childhood friend. She is a member of the Baton Club. Her grandparents run a toy store in Usagiyama Shopping Street. She is always looking out for Tamako, and sometimes makes affectionate remarks.
・Kanna Makino
Tamako's classmate. She is a member of the Baton Club. She is the daughter of a carpenter who receives many requests from the Usagiyama Shopping District. She is concerned about the verticality of buildings, so she surveys them. She is easygoing and does things at her own pace.
・Shiori Asagiri
Tamako's classmate. Cool and serious personality. Member of the badminton club.
●Homeroom Teacher: Mr. Yagi Tamako’s homeroom teacher.

■ "RICECAKE Oh!ZEE" Oji Family / Oji Mochizo
A childhood friend and classmate of Tamako. He is the son of the owner of the rice cake shop "RICECAKE Oh!ZEE" across from "Tamaya". He is a member of the film research club.
・Gohei Oji
He is Mochizo's father and the owner of "RICECAKE Oh!ZEE". He is always working on developing new mochi products. He and Mamedai always fight whenever they meet.
・Michiko Ohji
Mochizo's mother. She runs "RICECAKE Oh!ZEE."

■ People of the South: Della Mochimazzi A bird that speaks human language and came from the South. She ends up staying at Tamako's house. It seems like she has some kind of purpose for coming here...?
Prince of the southern island. Calm and polite.
・Choi Mochi: A girl who serves Prince Mazzi. She serves as a bird fortune teller.

■People of Usagiyama Shopping Street・"Florist Princess" Kaoru Hanase
Beautiful shop owner.
・"Stars and Clowns" by Kunio Yaobi
When he converses, he talks as if he is mumbling to himself. His secret pleasure is DJing to match the mood of the people who come to drink coffee.
・"Usayu" by Choji Yumoto and Sayuri Yumoto
The cheerful old man who also serves as the neighborhood association president and the poster girl of Usayu. The changing room is used as a meeting place for the neighborhood association.
・"Just Meet" by Fumiko Mitsumura
A shop run by a cheerful lady.
・"Tokiwado" by Nobuhiko Tokiwa
An old man who likes to play kendama with his children. Midori's grandparents' shop.
・"Sashimi" by Takashi Uotani and Mari Uotani
A couple consisting of a kindhearted wife and a modest husband.
・"Shimizuya" by Shimizu Tomio
A fair-skinned, chubby guy. Single. Secretly in love with Sayuri from "Usayu."
・"Miyakodon" by Tadanao Shiraki
A silent craftsman.

■Anko's classmates: Kaede, Momiji, Tatsuya, and Yuzuki

■Subtitle

Episode 1: That girl is a cute rice cake shop owner's daughter

■ Related works

・Tamako Love Story

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・"Dramatic Market Ride"
Lyrics: Koichi Fujimoto Composition: Tomoko Kataoka Arrangement: Dan Miyagawa Vocals: Tamako Kitashirakawa (CV: Aya Suzaki)

・ED1
・『Bed habit』
Lyrics: Dan Miyagawa Composition: Yu Yamaguchi Arrangement: Toshiyuki Akabane, Yu Yamaguchi Singer: Tamako Kitashirakawa (CV: Aya Suzaki)

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