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Pingu in the City - Pingu in the City

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

October 7, 2017 - December 29, 2018

■Broadcasting station

NHK Educational TV

■Frequencies

5 mins

■Original Story

Otmar Guttmann

■ Director

Naomi Iwata

■ Production

・Animation Production: Dandelion Animation Studio

■Works

©2017 The Pygos Group ©MATTEL. NHK. NEP. PPI

■ Story

Pingu moves from a small village to a big city with his family. Many penguins live in "Pengtropolis," and there are many attractive jobs such as chef, florist, and carpenter! Pingu, who is mischievous and full of curiosity, always tries his best to help them, but he is too mischievous and often fails. This is a comedy animation in which Pingu tries various jobs and makes those around him happy with his natural wit and cheerfulness!

■Cast

・Pingu/Ryota Iwasaki・Pinga/Fumiaki Tanaka・Dad/Fumiaki Tanaka・Mum/Fumiaki Tanaka・Grandpa/Fumiaki Tanaka・Robi/Fumiaki Tanaka・Pendora/Fumiaki Tanaka・Rockhopper penguin/Fumiaki Tanaka・Chef/Fumiaki Tanaka・Florist/Fumiaki Tanaka・Carpenter/Fumiaki Tanaka・Police officer/Fumiaki Tanaka・Inventor/Fumiaki Tanaka・Firefighter/Fumiaki Tanaka・Soccer team coach/Fumiaki Tanaka

■ Main staff

・Original Story: Otmar Guttmann・Director: Naomi Iwata・Screenplay: Kimiko Ueno, Shigenori Tanabe・Animation Director: Hiroshi Senda・CG Supervisor: Satoshi Oyamada・Story Supervision: Phoebe Lau・Sound Directors: Naoya Yoshida, Masumi Motoki, Juri Ito・Music: Ken Arai
・Animation Producer: Ryo Nakaoka ・Production Assistants: Shiho Tanaka, Tsubasa Hayasaka ・Producer: Sayako Uchida ・Production Supervisors: Christopher Keenan, Yuko Yonemura, Yukiko Yagi, Hideki Moriya ・Animation Production: Polygon Pictures ・Production: Mattel Creations, NHK, NHK Enterprises, Polygon Pictures ・Copyright: Mattel Creations, NHK, NHK Enterprises, Polygon Pictures

■ Main Characters

Pingu is a mischievous, cheeky, yet warm-hearted 5-year-old boy. He can be reckless at times, and anything ordinary turns into an unexpected incident when Pingu gets involved. Pingu is good at getting into trouble, but he's also good at escaping it. His fun personality makes everyone on his side.
・Pinga Pingu's 3-year-old sister. She loves her brother and always follows him around, but sometimes she cries when Pingu doesn't pay her any attention. Everyone loves the cute Pinga, but sometimes she is selfish and causes trouble for those around her. When that happens, it's usually Pingu who is the most bothered.
・Dad Although he is busy every day as a postman, he puts his family first. He is good at housework and is also an expert at making toys. He sometimes gets angry when his two children get too naughty, but he is a reliable dad who watches over them with a warm heart, believing that the most important thing for children is for them to be healthy.
Mommy is good at making cakes and organizing things. She and Dad work together to raise Pingu and Pinga with care. She never forgets to hug them tenderly, but she can also be strict when necessary. She likes to knit, read the newspaper, and spend quiet time at home.
Grandpa lives in the suburbs and comes to Pingutropolis to see Pingu and his friends. He's not used to big cities, so he gets lost and has trouble, but he's very dexterous and can do anything. He teaches Pingu how to play the accordion and fly a kite, and is always there to talk to him.
Robby: He loves to play pranks and is Pingu's best friend. Robby is also lively and loves to play. He pops out of the pond in the park and invites Pingu to play with him. Pingu and Robby met when they were both fishing, which they love. Even now, they sometimes fish side by side by the pond.
- Pendra A strong-willed penguin girl. She is a bit mean and always gets in Pingu's way. She thinks of Pingu as a rival and always tries to compete with him. However, she is also kind and will gently help Pingu when he is in real trouble. Pingu and Pendra are good friends.
Rockhopper Penguin A male rockhopper penguin. He is Pingu's first friend after moving to Pengutropolis. He is childhood friends with Pendra, but he has the opposite personality and is a happy-go-lucky person. He comes to play when Pingu is helping someone and causes trouble. He is a glutton and loves delicious food.
Chef The chef of a popular restaurant on Boulevard. The restaurant is a place of relaxation for the townspeople, and is popular for its dishes made with fresh fish. He has more passion for cooking than anyone else, and although he can be strict in the kitchen, he is actually very caring and teaches Pingu how to cook carefully. He is always developing new menu items.
・Flower Shop A cute lady at a flower shop. She loves flowers and in her free time, she looks at plant encyclopedias and grows flowers in a greenhouse. Her dream is to grow tropical plants. She gives advice to the penguins in the town and helps them out kindly. She is kind and everyone looks up to her, and of course Pingu and his friends love her too.
・Carpenter A carpenter who can do anything from building igloos to painting. He is also an unsuccessful artist. When he gets an idea, what he makes as a carpenter turns into a work of art, so he is often criticized. On his days off, he often draws pictures on the street.
・Police Officer A policewoman who keeps the town safe. She is a master of kung fu and easily defeats penguins that are bigger than her. She loves sweets and often eats donuts, but when she is called to the station, she immediately heads to the scene. Pingu and his friends are fascinated by the work of a police officer, who uses various tools such as a walkie-talkie.
The inventor is a grandfather who lives next door to Pingu's family. His laboratory is also a place where he devotes himself to inventing things every day. Whenever he comes up with a genius idea, the light on his helmet lights up. He does all sorts of interesting things, like excavating fossils and investigating ancient ruins, so Pingu and his friends can't wait to help him.
・Firefighters are proud of their firefighter skills. They watch over the town from the fire lookout tower at the fire station every day, and they train hard so they can go to the rescue at any time. However, in the peaceful town of Pengtropolis, they mostly do rescue work, such as searching for lost children. Pingu and his friends admire the cool fire trucks.
・Soccer Team Manager He is the manager of the Pengutropolis soccer team. He always looks grumpy because he keeps losing. He thinks up strategies while drinking coffee at a restaurant. Contrary to his scary appearance, he is a kind manager who looks after his players in other areas besides soccer.

■ Related works

・Pingu

Pingu in the City - Detailed Review and Recommendation

Pingu in the City is an animated series that aired on NHK Educational TV from 2017 to 2018, and is based on the original story by Otmar Guttmann. The story begins with a five-year-old penguin named Pingu moving with his family from a small village to the big city of Pengutropolis. Pingu is a curious and mischievous child, and the story follows his growth as he interacts with penguins of various professions.

This cartoon is very successful as a comedy cartoon for children. Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles every time, and in the process of solving them, it not only makes the audience laugh, but also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and how society works by having Pingu interact with the penguins who have various occupations.

The charm of Pingu in the City lies in its characters. Pingu is a mischievous and slightly cheeky 5-year-old boy, but his warm-heartedness and quick wit make those around him happy. Pinga is Pingu's 3-year-old sister, and while she is cute when she chases after her older brother, she can also be selfish and cause trouble for those around her. Mom and Dad are reliable people who put their family first even when they are busy, and they watch over Pingu and Pinga as they grow up. Grandpa is a clever and skillful character who visits from the suburbs and teaches Pingu and his friends various things.

Pingu's friends Robby, Pendora and the Rockhopper penguin are also unique and charming. Robby is just as mischievous as Pingu, and the two are best friends who get along well. Pendora is a strong-willed and somewhat mean girl, but she is also kind enough to quietly help Pingu when he is in trouble. The Rockhopper penguin is an optimistic boy who likes to eat, and sometimes comes to play when Pingu is helping out and causes trouble.

The professionals in Pengutropolis are also fascinating. The Chef is a caring character who has a passion for cooking but also kindly teaches Pingu how to cook. The Florist is a kind older sister who loves flowers and pursues her dreams. The Carpenter can do anything from building igloos to painting, but is also an unsuccessful artist. The Policewoman is a policewoman who is a kung fu master and has a sweet tooth. The Inventor is an elderly man with genius ideas who entertains Pingu and his friends. The Firefighter is a strong man who is a reliable protector of the peaceful Pengutropolis. The soccer team coach has a grumpy face, but a kind heart that looks after his players.

The production staff of Pingu in the City is also excellent. Director Iwata Naomi carefully crafts a story that depicts Pingu's pranks and mistakes as a comedy, while also depicting the family bond and growth. Screenwriter Ueno Kimiko (Tanabe Shigenori) not only depicts Pingu's adventure in an entertaining way, but also incorporates educational elements. Animation director Senda Hiroshi and CG supervisor Oyamada Satoshi beautifully depict the world of Pengtropolis. Story supervisor Phoebe Lau supervises the story that depicts Pingu's growth. Sound directors Yoshida Naoyasen, Motoki Masumi, and Ito Juri are in charge of the sound that enhances Pingu's adventure. Musician Ken Arai provides music that colors Pingu's adventure. Animation producer Nakaoka Ryo and production assistants Tanaka Shiho and Hayasaka Tsubasa support the production of Pingu in the City. Producer Sayako Uchida and production executives Christopher Keenan, Yuko Yonemura, Yukiko Yagi and Hideki Moriya are overseeing Pingu in the City. Animation studio Polygon Pictures and production studio Mattel Creations, NHK and NHK Enterprises are producing Pingu in the City. Copyright is owned by Mattel Creations, NHK, NHK Enterprises and Polygon Pictures.

Pingu in the City is a very successful comedy animation for children. Not only does it make viewers laugh as Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles in each episode and the process of solving them is resolved, but it also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society through Pingu's interactions with penguins with various occupations.

Pingu in the City is an animation that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles every episode, and in the process of solving them, it not only makes the audience laugh, but also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society by having Pingu interact with penguins with various occupations.

Pingu in the City is a very successful comedy animation for children. Not only does it make viewers laugh as Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles in each episode and the process of solving them is resolved, but it also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society through Pingu's interactions with penguins with various occupations.

Pingu in the City is an animation that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles every episode, and in the process of solving them, it not only makes the audience laugh, but also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society by having Pingu interact with penguins with various occupations.

Pingu in the City is a very successful comedy animation for children. Not only does it make viewers laugh as Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles in each episode and the process of solving them is resolved, but it also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society through Pingu's interactions with penguins with various occupations.

Pingu in the City is an animation that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles every episode, and in the process of solving them, it not only makes the audience laugh, but also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society by having Pingu interact with penguins with various occupations.

Pingu in the City is a very successful comedy animation for children. Not only does it make viewers laugh as Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles in each episode and the process of solving them is resolved, but it also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society through Pingu's interactions with penguins with various occupations.

Pingu in the City is an animation that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles every episode, and in the process of solving them, it not only makes the audience laugh, but also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society by having Pingu interact with penguins with various occupations.

Pingu in the City is a very successful comedy animation for children. Not only does it make viewers laugh as Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles in each episode and the process of solving them is resolved, but it also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society through Pingu's interactions with penguins with various occupations.

Pingu in the City is an animation that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles every episode, and in the process of solving them, it not only makes the audience laugh, but also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society by having Pingu interact with penguins with various occupations.

Pingu in the City is a very successful comedy animation for children. Not only does it make viewers laugh as Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles in each episode and the process of solving them is resolved, but it also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society through Pingu's interactions with penguins with various occupations.

Pingu in the City is an animation that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Pingu's pranks and mistakes cause new troubles every episode, and in the process of solving them, it not only makes the audience laugh, but also provides a heartwarming story by depicting Pingu's growth and the bond with his family. In particular, it contains an educational element that teaches children about the diversity of occupations and the structure of society by having Pingu interact with penguins with various occupations.