The charm and depth of Osomatsu-san: Evaluation and impressions of the story

"Osomatsu-san: Tales from Kings" review and details

"Mr. Osomatsu: A Tale of a Life Before Christmas" is a TV special that aired on TV Tokyo on December 13, 2016. This work was produced as a special edition of the anime series "Mr. Osomatsu," based on the original manga "Mr. Osomatsu" by Fujio Akatsuka. It was directed by Yoichi Fujita and animated by studio Pierrot. Each episode is 30 minutes long and self-contained.

story

"Mr. Osomatsu: Horse Tales" begins with the siblings' encounter with a mysterious girl named "Horse" at a festival. The Horse begins telling the siblings "Horse Tales," and in the stories the siblings go on various adventures. The story is a mix of reality and fantasy, depicting the siblings' growth and friendship.

character

Although each of the sextuplets has their own unique character, they all treasure their bond as brothers. Uma is a key character in the story, and her presence enhances the adventures of the sextuplets. The other characters also play their own roles and add excitement to the story.

Animation and Music

The animation by Studio Pierrot is distinctive for its modern elements while faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work. The colors and backgrounds are beautiful, making it a visually enjoyable work. The music also matches the atmosphere of the story, and the background music in particular expresses the emotional ups and downs well.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Mr. Osomatsu: The Tale of Kings" is a work that is widely accepted not only by fans of the original work, but also by anime fans. The story of the sextuplets' growth and friendship is moving and conveys many messages to viewers. In addition, the episodes are condensed into a short time, making them worth watching but not boring.

The presence of Uma is particularly impressive. Her short stories intertwine reality and fantasy, and have the power to draw the viewer in. In addition, through the adventures of the sextuplets, we are reminded of the importance of friendship and family ties.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this work:

• Fans of the original work will be able to enjoy the sextuplets' new adventures.
• For anime fans, you can enjoy beautiful animation and music.
• The story, which depicts the importance of family and friendship, resonates with people of all ages.
• The episodes are condensed into a short time, making them interesting but not boring.

More Information

■ Public Media

TV Special

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

December 13, 2016 - January 1, 0000

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: TV Tokyo

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work by Fujio Akatsuka

■ Director

・Director: Yoichi Fujita

■ Production

・Animation production: studio Pierrot

■Works

©Fujio Akatsuka/Osomatsu-san Production Committee

Related Titles

"Mr. Osomatsu: Tales from Kings" is a work produced as part of the "Mr. Osomatsu" series. The "Mr. Osomatsu" series includes the following works:

• "Osomatsu-san" Season 1 (October 2015 - March 2016)
• "Osomatsu-san" Season 2 (October 2017 - March 2018)
• "Osomatsu-san" movie version (released in March 2019)

These works also depict the adventures and growth of the sextuplets, so if you're interested, be sure to check them out.

summary

"Mr. Osomatsu: The Tale of Kings" is a touching story about the sextuplets' new adventures and growth. It is widely accepted by fans of the original work as well as anime fans, and it makes you feel the importance of family and friendship once again. The beautiful animation and music are also points not to be missed, so please be sure to watch it.