"Pet Monsters" review: A world of charming monsters and fun adventures

"Pet Monsters" - The charm of a surreal world view and "scary yet cute" monsters

"Pet Monsters", which aired on TV Tokyo from October 7, 2018 to January 6, 2019, is a short 5-minute anime series that captivated viewers with its unique worldview and distinctive monsters. The original story was written by Shirou Nakano and was produced as an original anime work. Although it is a compact series of 13 episodes, a different monster appears in each episode, and its surreal charm became a hot topic.

story

The story of "Pet Monsters" is simple: unidentified monsters suddenly appear. However, the monsters have the appearance of toys, and their appearance and behavior are beyond what humans would expect. In a surreal world, "scary but cute" pet monsters appear one after another, running wild in all directions. Is there a future for humanity, or not? The question hangs over the entire film, encouraging deep reflection in the viewer.

cast

A stellar cast of voice actors, including Takanashi Marika, Nishida Nozomi, and Inoue Yuki, are involved in the voice production. Their voices bring out the individuality of the monsters, further enhancing the appeal of the work.

Main Staff

The original story and executive producer is Shirou Nakano, the planner is Yukio Kawasaki, the director is Shingo Shimoyama, the producer is Satoshi Umezu, the planning manager is Norio Yamakawa, the animation is by Shimogumi, and the production is by TV Tokyo. This staff worked together to create a unique worldview.

subtitle

Many of the subtitles for each episode are named after the monsters that appear in them, as follows:

• Episode 1: 001 Toy Sword (Zero Zero One Aiganken)
• Episode 2: 002 Pet Bee (Zero Zero Two Aiganbachi)
• Episode 3: 003 Pet Rabbit (Zero Zero San Ai Gun Wu)
• Episode 4: 004 Pet Transformation
• Episode 5: 005 Pet Raccoon (Zero Zero Go Aigandanuki)
• Episode 6: 006 Pet Frog
• Episode 7: 007 Pet Bear (Zero Zero Nana Aigankumar)
• Episode 8: 008 Pet Duck (Zero Zero Hachi, Pet Duck)
• Episode 9: 009 Pet Bear (Zero Zero Kyu Aigan Guma)
• Episode 10: 010 Pet Turtle (Zero One Zero, Pet Turtle)
• Episode 11: 011 Pet Bat (Zero One One, Aigan Bat)
• Episode 12: 012 Pet Snake
• Episode 13: 013 Pet Green

Appeal of the work

The greatest appeal of "Pet Monsters" is its surreal worldview and the unique monsters. A different monster appears in each episode, and their appearance and behavior always surprises the viewers. The toy-like monsters may look cute, but their behavior is unpredictable and they sometimes show a frightening side. This concept of "scary cute" made a strong impression on viewers.

Another appealing feature is the structure in which each episode tells the story of a different monster within the short time frame of five minutes. Despite the short length, the monsters' personalities and actions are well-drawn, so viewers will not get bored. Furthermore, because a different monster appears in each episode, viewers can watch with excitement, wondering what monster will appear next.

Viewers' reactions

"Pet Monsters" was highly praised by viewers for its unique worldview and the distinctive monsters. In particular, the cuteness and surrealism of the monsters became a hot topic on social media, with many fan art and cosplays being posted. There were also many jokes based on the monsters' names and actions, which speaks to the popularity of the work.

Furthermore, the short length of the film was well received by viewers. The five-minute length was easy for busy modern people to watch, and was well received by many viewers. Despite the short length, the monsters' personalities and actions were well-depicted, so viewers were able to feel satisfied.

Background of the work

The original work for "Pet Monsters" was written by Shirou Nakano, and was produced as an original anime work. Nakano has worked on many works themed around monsters and robots, and is known for his unique worldview and distinctive characters. "Pet Monsters" is also a work produced as part of that, and it fully demonstrates Nakano's unique worldview.

Director Shingo Shimoyama has also worked on many monster and robot-themed productions, and his experience contributed greatly to the production of "Pet Monsters." Under Shimoyama's direction, the monsters' personalities and actions were well-drawn, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

Influence of the work

"Pet Monsters" has influenced many viewers with its unique worldview and unique monsters. In particular, the cuteness and surrealism of the monsters have become a hot topic, and many fan art and cosplays have been posted. There are also many jokes that make fun of the monsters' names and actions, which speaks to the popularity of the work.

Furthermore, the short length of the film was well received by viewers. The five-minute length was easy for busy modern people to watch, and was well received by many viewers. Despite the short length, the monsters' personalities and actions were well-depicted, so viewers were able to feel satisfied.

Recommendation

"Pet Monsters" is a work that attracts viewers with its unique worldview and unique monsters. It is especially recommended for those who like works with monsters and robots as the theme. Another attraction is that it is only 5 minutes long, which makes it easy for busy modern people to watch. If you want to enjoy the cuteness and surrealism of the monsters, be sure to watch "Pet Monsters".

Furthermore, if you are interested in the background and staff of the work, we recommend other works by Shirou Nakano and Shingo Shimoyama. You can enjoy their unique worldviews and unique characters. In addition, other anime works themed around monsters and robots are also recommended for fans of "Pet Monsters". Please watch various works and enjoy the charm of monsters and robots.