Milky Panic Twelve - The fascinating world of animation■ Public Mediatheater ■ Original MediaAnime Original ■ Release dateMarch 10, 2018 - January 1, 2000 ■Distribution companyAgency for Cultural Affairs ■Frequencieshalf an hour ■ Number of EpisodesEpisode 1 ■ DirectorShinnosuke Numata ■ Production・Animation Production: Tomason Co., Ltd. ■Works©Tomason/Agency for Cultural Affairs Anime Tamago 2018 ■ StoryMilky Town was on the verge of becoming a town full of delinquents. Many animals drank Milking Company's milk, and gradually their ears became pointy, they turned into cats, and before they knew it, they even lost their motivation. It was all a plot by Milking, the evil inventor cat, to take over the world. But then, Ippon the tiger, a former shepherd boy at Charmy Farm, returned from a wandering journey. Realizing the truth of the situation, he rises up to save the town with his friends, including the mouse! ■Explanation"TOMASON" is an animation and CG studio that continues to develop a wide range of activities, including the TV anime series "Hometown Revival: Japanese Folk Tales," VPs, commercials, planetarium programs, 3DCG modeling, and even video content scenarios, music, sound production, and editing. This time, they will depict the battle between the animals of the Chinese zodiac, led by the tiger, and the cat tribe in a funky way, skillfully combining a western-style touch with unique character designs. ■Cast・Ippon/Kusunoki Daisuke・Milking/Tadano Yohei・Labyrinth/Naito Yumi・Dicte/Toyama Akio・Shishika/Sato Miyuki・Dal/Toriumi Katsumi・White/Kanuka Mitsuaki・Moosa/Nomura Kenji・Inocchi/Sato Shinichi・Chinkto/Hasegawa Atsuo・Mondo/Noguchi Yusuke・Monkichi/Shiraishi Minoru・Nyoro/Echigoya Kosuke・Butler/Naka Hiroshi ■ Main staff・Director / Shinnosuke Numata・Screenplay / Tetsuo Yasumi・Producer / Tomonosuke Numata・Direction, Storyboard / Takuo Suzuki・Animation Director / Akio Hosoya・Assistant Animation Director / Masakazu Higuchi・Instructor Animator / Hirokazu Ishino・Middle-career Animator / Hiroki Takiguchi・Production Manager / Sho Suzuki・Animation Auditor / Hiromi Kabashima・Music Directors / Keiichi Goto, Kazuko Goto・Young Animators / Mai Ito, Yu Sada, Ai Tsuyuzaki, Yukie Nishimura, Ryosuke Murahashi, Yoshiharu Takayama ■ Main Characters・Ippon・Milking・Labyrinth・Dictate・Shishika・Dal・White・Moosa・Inochichi・Chinkto・Mondo・Monkichi・Nyoro ■Detailed story and character analysisMilky Panic Twelve is a story of epic adventure and battle set in Milky Town. At the center of the story is Ippon the tiger. He used to work as a cowboy at Charmy Farm, but when he returns from a journey, he discovers a conspiracy by the Milking Company. A terrible phenomenon has occurred in which animals who drink Milking Company's milk gradually turn into cats and lose motivation. Behind this conspiracy is Milking, an evil inventor cat who is trying to take over the world. Ippon, along with the mouse Labyrinth and other friends, stands up to thwart Milking's ambitions and save Milky Town. The story has a Western feel to it, but also depicts humor, friendship, and courage. Each character's personality stands out, and Ippon's leadership and bravery, Labyrinth's wisdom and resourcefulness, and Milking's cunning add excitement to the story. ■Production background and staff's commitment"Milky Panic Twelve" was produced by the animation and CG studio "TOMASON." TOMASON is a studio that continues to engage in a wide range of activities, and in this work, their technical skills and creativity are fully demonstrated. Director Numata Shinnosuke pursued visual impact and depth of story by incorporating a western atmosphere into the animation. In addition, screenwriter Yasumi Tetsuo focused on storytelling that made the most of the characters' personalities, constructing a story that draws the viewer in. Animation director Akio Hosoya and assistant animation director Masakazu Higuchi focused on the movements and expressions of the characters, maximizing their visual appeal. Music directors Keiichi Goto and Kazuko Goto provided music that matched the atmosphere of the story, creating a soundtrack that stirred the emotions of the viewer. Young animators Mai Ito and Yu Sada also contributed to improving the quality of the work. ■Character DetailsIppon <br> Voice actor: Kusunoki DaisukeIppon is a tiger character and the protagonist of the story. He is brave and has leadership skills, and is a central figure who stands up against Milking's conspiracy. He uses his experience as a cowboy at Charmy Farm to fight alongside his friends. Milking <br> Voice actor: Yohei Tadano Milking is an evil inventor cat and the president of Milking Company. He plots a scheme using milk to take over the world. He has a cunning and ruthless personality and appears as the main antagonist of the story. Labyrinth <br> Voice actor: Arumi Naito Labyrinth is a mouse character and an important companion to Ippon. She is wise and resourceful, and is active in solving various problems. Her presence plays an important role in maintaining the balance of the team. Dicté <br> Voice actor: Akio Suyama Dicté is a dog character and a friend of Ippon. He has a loyal and brave personality and shines in battle scenes. Dicté's presence plays an important role in boosting the team's morale. Shishika Voice actor: Miyuki Sato Shishika is a lion character and a companion of Ippon. She is powerful and plays an important role in the battle scenes. Shishika's presence plays an important role in strengthening the team's fighting power. Daru <br> Voice actor: Toriumi Katsumi Daru is a rabbit character and a companion of Ippon. He is agile and has the ability to adapt to various situations. Daru's presence plays an important role in increasing the mobility of the team. White <br> Voice actor: Mitsuaki Kanuka White is a sheep character and a companion of Ippon. He is calm and plays a role in maintaining harmony in the team. White's presence plays an important role as the emotional support for the team. Mosa <br> Voice actor: Kenji Nomura Mosa is a horse character and a companion of Ippon. He is strong and plays an active role in the battle scenes. Mosa's presence plays an important role in strengthening the team's fighting power. Inochichi <br> Voice actor: Yoshikazu Sato Inochichi is a boar character and a companion of Ippon. He is strong and active in the battle scenes. Inochichi's presence plays an important role in strengthening the team's fighting power. Chickto <br> Voice actor: Atsuo Hasegawa Chickto is a chicken character and a companion of Ippon. He is agile and has the ability to adapt to various situations. Chickto's presence plays an important role in increasing the mobility of the team. Mondo <br> Voice actor: Yusuke Noguchi Mondo is a monkey character and a companion of Ippon. He is wise and resourceful, and is active in solving various problems. Mondo's presence plays an important role in increasing the wisdom of the team. Monkichi <br> Voice actor: Minoru Shiraishi Monkichi is a monkey character and a companion of Ippon. He is agile and has the ability to adapt to various situations. Monkichi's presence plays an important role in increasing the mobility of the team. Nyoro <br> Voice actor: Echigoya Course Nyoro is a snake character and a companion of Ippon. He is wise and resourceful, and is active in solving various problems. Nyoro's presence plays an important role in increasing the wisdom of the team. ■ Appeal and evaluation of the work"Milky Panic Twelve" has attracted many viewers with its unique worldview and the charm of its characters. By incorporating a western atmosphere into the animation, it pursued visual impact and depth of the story. In addition, the characters' personalities stand out, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In particular, Ippon's bravery and leadership, Labyrinth's wisdom and resourcefulness, and Milking's cunning are important elements that liven up the story and draw in viewers. The film was highly praised for its visual quality and skillful storytelling. TOMASON's technical skills and creativity were fully demonstrated, providing audiences with a new animation experience. The soundtrack by music directors Keiichi Goto and Kazuko Goto also played an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. The work of young animators also contributed to improving the quality of the film. ■ Recommendations and related worksMilky Panic Twelve is highly recommended for viewers who enjoy a fusion of western atmosphere and animation. It is also recommended for viewers who enjoy stories that depict the individuality, friendship, and courage of characters. Related works include the "Hometown Revival: Japanese Folk Tales" series, also produced by TOMASON, and "Cowboy Bebop," which has a western atmosphere. These works also offer visual quality and skillful storytelling. Furthermore, to gain a deeper understanding of the world of Milky Panic Twelve, we recommend reading the official guidebook and character book. These books contain detailed character settings and behind-the-scenes stories that will further enhance the appeal of the work. You can also enjoy the latest information and fan art by following the official website and SNS accounts. ConclusionMilky Panic Twelve is a work that has attracted many viewers with its unique worldview and the charm of its characters. The fusion of the atmosphere of a Western movie with animation, and the story depicting the individuality, friendship, and courage of the characters left a strong impression on viewers. TOMASON's technical skills and creativity were fully demonstrated, providing viewers with a new animation experience. The visual quality and skill of the storytelling were highly praised, and the soundtrack by the music director also played an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. The work's quality was also improved by the efforts of young animators. You can understand the appeal of the work even more deeply by utilizing related works, official books, and websites. Milky Panic Twelve is a work that is highly recommended for viewers, and you will be able to enjoy its charm to the fullest. |
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