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Chi the Kitten's Great Pompomra Journey - The new adventures of the kitten that captivates the world

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

April 8, 2018 - September 30, 2018
7:00～

■Broadcasting station

TV Tokyo

■Frequencies

15 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 25

■Original Story

Konami Kanata

■ Director

Kiminori Kusano

■ Production

・Animation Production: Marza Animation Planet

■Works

©Konami Kanata, Kodansha, Chi the Kitten Production Committee

■ Story

Chi, the kitten who is very popular all over the world, is back! Chi is relaxing today and is in a good mood as everyone pets her. Then, Yohei's cousin Juri sends him a present. Inside is a beautiful goldfish! Curious, Chi tries to get close to the goldfish, but... it's a special encounter between Chi and the goldfish!

■Explanation

Chee from the world-famous "Cheese Sweet Home" is about to embark on a cute and small journey!

Chi, a mischievous and curious kitten, lives happily with her beloved Yohei and the rest of the Yamada family. Chi is small but always full of energy, and grows up surrounded by the love of the Yamada family. In the second season, "Ponponra's Big Trip," Chi's world continues to expand as she makes more friends, tries new things, and sets foot in new places for the first time. You won't be able to take your eyes off her!

It has been 13 years since the original manga "Cheese Sweet Home" was created. Since then, this story about a kitten that sparked a cat boom in France and was acclaimed as a "21st century classic" has been published in 23 countries and regions, bringing smiles to children all over the world.

Following on from the first season, Chi's animation will be produced by Japan's top CG animation studio, Marza Animation Planet. The 3DCG Chi is more adorable and lively than ever, running around the screen.

This is the happiness the world has turned to. Spring 2018: Your home will become a sweet home again!

■Cast

・Chi/Satomi Koorogi ・Yohei (Yohei Yamada)/Ryoko Shiraishi ・Father (Kent Yamada)/Makoto Yasumura ・Mother (Miwa Yamada)/Maaya Sakamoto

■ Main staff

・Director: Kiminori Kusano ・Assistant Director: Kenichi Kutsuna ・Series Composition: Misuzu Chiba ・Character Design: Satoshi Konosu, Emiri Minagawa ・Art Director: Toshiya Umeda ・Storyboard: Tetsuro Amino, Hiroyuki Morita ・Direction: Shunsuke Fukui, Yusuke Nakagawa ・CG Supervisor: Hiroshi Amano ・Editor: Junichi Ito (J Film)
・Video editing/Good Job TOKYO
・Sound Director: Kazuya Tanaka ・Sound Effects: Kaori Yamada ・Sound Production: Half HP Studio ・Music: Kenji Kondo ・Production: Marza Animation Planet

■ Main Characters

・Chii The main character of this story. A tabby kitten. 2-3 months old (female). Small in size, but curious and full of energy. Loves milk. Since she is still a kitten, she speaks in a unique, lisping way, which is called Chi-language.
・Yohei (Yamada Yohei)
The eldest son of the Yamada family. A second-grader at elementary school. Chi calls him "Yo-hee." He has a straightforward and kind personality. He is constantly pushed around by the mischievous Chi. Although they fight sometimes, they are good friends. He may be the one who understands Chi's feelings better than anyone else.
・Father (Yamada Kent)
The father of the Yamada family. Chi calls him "Otosan". As he is a designer, he often works at home. He is the breadwinner of the family and a reliable person, but he is kind to Chi. He takes photos of their daily lives together and makes an album.
・Mother (Yamada Miwa)
The mother of the Yamada family. Chi calls her "Oka-san." Her kind-hearted mother is good at cooking. She can also be a little carefree, so maybe she was an airhead when she was younger. Chi respects her mother for coming home with food.

■Subtitle

・#1／"Chi meets the goldfish" (2018/04/08)
・#2／"Chi meets Hato" (2018/04/15)
・#3／"Chi, playing a prank" (2018/04/22)
・#4／"Chi, Aim" (2018/04/29)
#5: "Chi meets Julie" (2018/05/06)
・#6／"Chi plays with Juri" (2018/05/13)
・#7／"Chi, I'm in the way" (2018/05/20)
・#8／"Chi and the Secret of the Grass" (2018/05/27)
・#9／"Fuwafyland Journey Level 1" (2018/06/10)
・#10／"Fuwafyland Journey Level 2" (2018/06/17)
・#11／"Chi cleans up" (2018/06/24)
・#12／"Chi, passing by" (2018/07/01)
・#13／"This one makes a decision" (2018/07/01)
・#14／"This, we meet again" (2018/07/15)
・#15／"This one leaves" (2018/07/22)
・#16／"Climbing this mountain" (2018/07/29)
・#17／"Chi and the Telegraph's Night" (2018/08/05)
・#18／“Fuwafyland Journey LV3” (2018/08/12)
・#19／"Here, I fall" (2018/08/19)
・#20／"Chi, Hilala and the Thief Cat" (2018/08/26)
#21/ "Chi goes after the pigeons again" (2018/09/02)
・#22／"Come and Meet Mami" (2018/09/09)
・#23／"Here, here we go" (2018/09/16)
・#24／"Fuwafyland Journey LVMAX" (2018/09/30)
・#25／"Chi, have fun" (2018/09/30)

■ Related works

・Cheese Sweet Home ・Cheese Sweet Home: New Home ・Chi the Kitten's Great Adventure

■ Theme songs and music

・ED
・Period: 1 to 25
・Meow!
・Song／Wi-Fi-5

Chi the Kitten's Great Pompomra Journey - Reviews and Recommendations

"Chi the Kitten's Great Adventure" is an animated series depicting the new adventures of the beloved kitten Chi, loved all over the world. Broadcast in 2018, this work further enhanced the charm of the original manga "Cheese Sweet Home" and brought smiles and excitement to viewers. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal of this work, the background of its production, and recommended points.

Appeal of the work

The greatest attraction of "Chi the Kitten's Great Pompomra Trip" is the cuteness and growth of the main character, Chi. Chi is a 2-3 month old tabby kitten, curious and full of energy. Her lisp of "Chi-language" provides viewers with healing and laughter. In the second season, Chi meets new friends and takes on various adventures. Through these episodes, we are moved by the way Chi grows and her bond with the Yamada family deepens.

Chi's adventures also bring new discoveries to viewers. For example, in the series "Journey to Fluffy Land," Chi steps into an unknown world and meets various characters. These episodes teach children the importance of adventure and friendship. Furthermore, in the episode where Chi meets goldfish and pigeons, children can learn to love and respect nature through communication with animals.

Production background and technology

This work was produced by Marza Animation Planet, Japan's top CG animation studio. Using 3DCG technology, Chi's movements are realistic and adorable. In particular, the scenes in which Chi runs around and expresses a wide range of facial expressions are full of visual appeal. In addition, the background and character designs are also meticulously designed, drawing the viewer into Chi's world.

Director Kiminori Kusano has worked hard on the story and direction to bring out the best in Chi. Series composer Misuzu Chiba has given each episode a unique theme to depict Chi's adventures. Thanks to these efforts, "Chi the Kitten's Great Pompomra Adventure" has become a work that provides viewers with both emotion and laughter.

Cast and Music

Satomi Koorogi, who voices Chi, perfectly expresses her cuteness and energy. Ryoko Shiraishi, who plays Yohei, Makoto Yasumura, who plays the father, and Maaya Sakamoto, who plays the mother, also liven up the work with their performances that make the most of the individuality of each character. In addition, the ending theme "Nya-o!" by Wi-Fi-5 is a wonderful song that colors Chi's adventure.

Recommended points

"Chi the Kitten's Great Pomponlar Trip" is a work that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. In particular, the following points are the reasons why we recommend it.

1. **Chi's lovableness and growth**: Chi's lovable appearance and growth process will heal and move viewers. Through her adventures, you can learn the importance of friendship and family ties.

2. **Beautiful 3DCG technology**: Marza Animation Planet's 3DCG technology realistically expresses Chi's movements and expressions. The visually appealing images have the power to draw viewers in.

3. **Educational Value**: Chi's adventures teach children a sense of adventure and a love of nature, while episodes that highlight the importance of friendship and family ties leave a deep impression on viewers.

4. **Excellent Cast and Music**: The performances by Satomi Koorogi and the other cast members are excellent, bringing out the individuality of the characters. Also, the ending theme "Nya-o!" is a great song that adds color to Chi's adventure.

Related works and how to watch them

"Chi the Kitten's Great Pomponlar Adventure" is one of the "Cheese Sweet Home" series. You can enjoy the world of Chee more deeply by watching the original manga "Cheese Sweet Home", "Cheese Sweet Home: New Home", and "Cheese the Kitten's Great Pomponlar Adventure".

This work was broadcast on TV Tokyo, and has also been released on DVD and Blu-ray. It is also available on streaming services. Please enjoy Chi's new adventure.

"Chi the Kitten's Great Pomponlar Journey" is a wonderful work that combines Chi's loveability and growth, beautiful 3DCG technology, educational value, and an excellent cast and music. It will bring smiles and excitement to many people, from children to adults. Please watch this work and experience the world of Chi.