Tamaponzu TAMA-PAWNS - Review and rating of the fascinating new sensation anime

Comprehensive review and recommendation of "Tamaponzu TAMA-PAWNS" - Tamaponzu -

overview

"Tama-Pawns" is an original anime series that was released on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube in 2017. It consists of 6 episodes, each of which is only 5 minutes long, but it is packed with a unique worldview and charming characters. The original story was written by Tamaya Pawnshop and Tsukimido, and Tsukimido also served as the director and animation production. The story is set in a pawnshop and is full of fantasy elements, making it a captivating read for viewers.

story

The setting of "Tamaponzu TAMA-PAWNS" is a pawn shop called "Tamaya Pawn Shop". This pawn shop has a special service that ordinary pawn shops do not offer. That is, drawing out the "soul" that resides in the items brought in. Tama, the main character, is the owner of this pawn shop and has the mysterious job of drawing out the souls from various items brought in and using them to make people's wishes come true.

The story depicts Tama's interactions with the people and souls of objects he meets through his daily work. A different object appears in each episode, and an episode related to that object unfolds. For example, the soul of an old clock recreates the owner's past memories, and the soul of a broken toy is given new life and begins to move again. The story is full of fantasy elements.

character

The main character, Tama, is the owner of a pawnshop and a character with the ability to draw out souls. She is kind and leaves an impression with her sincere attitude towards the items brought to her and their owners. Ponzu, who appears as Tama's assistant, also plays an active role in supporting Tama. Ponzu has a slightly clumsy personality, and her combination with Tama adds humor to the story.

In addition, guest characters who appear in each episode add to the excitement of the story. For example, there is an old man who brings in an old clock, a child who brings in a broken toy, and other characters with various backgrounds who grow through their interactions with Tama.

animation

The animation for "Tamaponzu TAMA-PAWNS" is produced by Tsukimido and features a unique touch and color. The dark colors that create the atmosphere of a pawn shop and the vivid colors in the scenes where the soul is drawn out create a beautiful contrast, making it a visually enjoyable work. In addition, the movements and expressions of the characters are drawn in detail, and the drawings are attractive because they easily convey changes in emotions.

In particular, the scenes where the souls are extracted are a stunning combination of CG and hand-drawn animation, and the direction that emphasizes the fantasy element is outstanding. Although the length of the film is short, the highlights are the scenes in which the souls of different items are extracted in each episode, which make a visual impact.

music

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of "Tamaponzu TAMA-PAWNS". A variety of background music is used to match the development of the story, from calming songs that create a pawn shop atmosphere to grandiose songs in scenes where souls are extracted. Also, in scenes where the souls of different items are extracted in each episode, music that matches the item is played, creating an auditory impact as well as a visual impact.

The opening and ending themes were also chosen to reflect the worldview of the story, creating memorable melodies for viewers. In particular, the opening theme expresses the mysterious atmosphere of a pawn shop, heightening the viewers' expectations.

Ratings and Recommendations

Although "Tamaponzu TAMA-PAWNS" is a short film, it combines a unique worldview, charming characters, beautiful animation and music. It is a film that I would especially recommend to those who like fantasy elements and those who want to enjoy a short but deep story. In addition, while the story is set in an everyday place like a pawn shop, it combines the extraordinary element of drawing out the soul, giving viewers a fresh surprise.

This work is available on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube, so you can watch it easily. It's short, with only six episodes, so even busy people can enjoy it easily. Furthermore, the scenes in which the souls of different items are brought out in each episode are enjoyable both visually and audibly, making it a work that can withstand repeated viewing.

Supplementary Information

"Tama-Pawns" is an original anime work, and there is no original media. Therefore, the story development and character settings are original by director Tsukimido. In addition to this work, the production studio Tsukimido has also worked on various other animation works, and their unique touch and sense of color are highly regarded.

Furthermore, although the series was released for a short period of time, from January 27 to February 1, 2017, it has continued to garner support from fans, with repeat viewings and new viewership increasing. In particular, the beauty of the scenes that bring out the soul and the storyline that depicts the growth of the characters have been highly praised by many viewers.

Recommended points

• A unique worldview and a fascinating story with fantasy elements
• Beautiful animation and colours
• A visually and aurally satisfying scene that brings out the soul
• A short but deep story
• An extraordinary story set in an ordinary place, a pawn shop.
• A moving episode that shows the character's growth
• You can easily watch it on NicoNico and YouTube.

Conclusion

Although it is a short film, "Tamaponzu TAMA-PAWNS" combines a unique world view, attractive characters, beautiful animation and music. This film is especially recommended for those who like fantasy elements and those who want to enjoy a deep story even in a short film. In addition, the story combines the extraordinary element of drawing out souls with the everyday setting of a pawn shop, giving viewers a fresh surprise. This work is available on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube, so you can watch it easily. With only six episodes, it can be enjoyed easily even by busy people. Furthermore, the scenes in which the souls of different items are drawn out in each episode are enjoyable both visually and audibly, making it a work that can withstand repeated viewing.