"Kemono Friends": The Miracle Zoo and its CharmKemono Friends is a 2017 anime television series based on a video game. It aired on TV Tokyo and AT-X from January 11 to March 29, 2017, with 12 episodes in total. The 30-minute anime was produced by Yaoyorozu under the direction of Tatsuki. Copyright belongs to Kemono Friends Project A. Story and worldviewThe setting of "Kemono Friends" is a zoo called "Japari Park." One day, the main character, a girl in a bag, wakes up and begins an adventure to discover who she is. She meets various animals along the way, and while making friends with them, known as "Friends," she unravels the mysteries of Japari Park. The appeal of this work is that the animals appear as personified "Friends." Each Friend has a design and personality that reflects the characteristics of the animal, providing a fresh surprise to the viewers. In addition, the world of Japari Park is based on a real zoo, but with a touch of fantasy, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. characterThe characters of "Kemono Friends" are characterized by their designs that skillfully incorporate the characteristics of each animal. The main characters are introduced below.
Animation and MusicThe animation of "Kemono Friends" is characterized by Yaoyorozu's unique touch. It is simple yet rich in movement, and the individuality of each friend is well expressed. The backgrounds and scenery are also beautifully drawn, enhancing the charm of Japari Park. Music is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of this work. The opening theme, "Welcome to Japari Park," creates a bright and fun atmosphere and captures the hearts of viewers. The ending theme, "Welcome to Japari Park (Again)," also plays a role in enhancing the emotional impact of the story. The background music used in the play is also used effectively to liven up the atmosphere of each scene. Evaluation and impact"Kemono Friends" was highly praised when it was first broadcast. In particular, word of mouth from viewers spread and it became a big topic on social media. As a result, its popularity continued even after the broadcast ended, and various media mix developments were made. The success of this work was not only due to the story and characters, but also due to the passion of the production staff and their communication with the viewers. Director Tatsuki and the other staff were praised for proactively incorporating the viewers' reactions and evolving the work. There was also active interaction with fans, such as through fan events and merchandise sales, and a community was formed that shared the worldview of the work. Recommended pointsThe reasons why we recommend "Kemono Friends" are as follows:
Related works and media mixThe success of "Kemono Friends" has led to various media mix developments. Below are some of them.
summary"Kemono Friends" is a fascinating work that combines unique characters, a touching story, beautiful animation and fun music. It is also praised for valuing communication with viewers and forming a fan community, and its popularity continues even after the broadcast ended. It is recommended for people who like animals, as well as fantasy works. Please try enjoying the adventure in Japari Park. |
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