Penelope Season 3: A new adventure and a path of growth

Penelope 3rd Season - Penelope Daisan Series

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Picture books

■ Broadcast period

July 2, 2013 - January 1, 2013

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: NHK Educational TV

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 8

■Original Story

Original story by Anne Guttman and Georg Hallensleben

■ Director

・Director: Jun Takagi

■ Production

・Animation Production: Nippon Animation

■Works

©Careless Penelope Production Committee

■Cast

■ Main staff

■ Theme songs and music

The appeal and evaluation of the third season of Uchikari Penelope

"Careless Penelope" is an animated series based on a picture book series by French picture book authors Anne Gutmann and Georg Hallensleben. The third season was broadcast on NHK Educational TV in 2013, and although it was only five minutes long, it depicted characters and a story that children love. In this article, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of "Careless Penelope Season 3" in detail.

Story and Characters

"Penelope's Carelessness" is a story that begins with the main character Penelope making a mistake every time. In the third season, important lessons are taught to children through Penelope's daily life and interactions with her family. Penelope's carelessness is appealing because children can sympathize with her and learn from her mistakes.

Penelope's family and friends are also unique, and the voice actors, Kikuko Inoue as her mother and Taro Yamaguchi as her father, are particularly outstanding. Characters such as Lily-Rose, Cesarean, and Aladdin also have their own charms, making them easy for children to relate to.

Animation and Music

Nippon Animation, the animation production company, has succeeded in faithfully recreating the worldview of the picture book while incorporating movements and expressions that are unique to anime. In particular, the technical skills of CG director Masanori Numaguchi are outstanding, with the beautifully drawn backgrounds and character movements.

Music is also an important element, and the opening theme by Yuko Fukushima has a familiar melody and rhythm that makes children look forward to each episode. In addition, the teamwork between sound director Sadayoshi Fujino and sound production director Shinichi Natori has made the character voices and sound effects realistic, enriching the viewing experience.

Educational value

"Careless Penelope" is also an animation that provides educational value to children. There are many things to learn from Penelope's carelessness, and it teaches us the power to bounce back from failure and the importance of bonds with family and friends. Each episode also includes elements that children need to grow up, such as morality, manners, and social skills.

In particular, the storytelling of Mitsuru Shimada, who was in charge of series composition and scriptwriting, succeeded in conveying a deep message to children while being easy to understand. The teamwork between Jun Takagi and Tomohiro Kawamura, who were in charge of storyboards and direction, was also excellent, and there are many visually appealing scenes.

Viewer reactions and ratings

"Careless Penelope Season 3" has been highly praised not only by children but also by parents. In particular, there are many voices that sympathize with Penelope's carelessness and are touched by the episodes that depict the bond with her family. In addition, it is praised for being short but packed with content, allowing children to learn while having fun.

Viewers' reactions included, "There is a lot to learn from Penelope's mistakes," "I was able to feel the bond between the family," and "Children can learn morals while having fun." In addition, the fact that it was broadcast on NHK Educational TV at a time that is familiar to children is also thought to have contributed to the high viewer ratings.

Recommendations and related works

"Careless Penelope Season 3" is a great anime that provides children with the opportunity to learn while having fun. It is especially recommended for children from toddlers to elementary school students. Also, watching it with the whole family will deepen communication between parents and children.

Related works include the first and second seasons of "Penelope, the Careless," also written by Anne Guttmann and Georg Hallensleben. These series also provide children with educational value while being entertaining, as there is much to learn from Penelope's carelessness. In addition, children's programs such as "Okaasan to Issho" and "Miitsuketa!", which are also broadcast on NHK Educational TV, can be enjoyed by the whole family.

summary

"Careless Penelope Season 3" is a wonderful anime that offers beloved characters and a story that also offers educational value to children. There is a lot to learn from Penelope's carelessness, and the episodes that depict the bond between family members are also touching. It has received positive responses from viewers, and has been praised not only by children but also by parents. Please watch it with your family and take the opportunity to learn while having fun.