The appeal and evaluation of the 7th season of "Washimo": A deep review

The appeal and reviews of the seventh season of "Washimo": Family ties and a humorous daily life

"Washimo" is a TV anime series based on a picture book by Kankuro Kudo, and was broadcast on NHK Educational TV from April 1st to November 12th, 2019. It has 40 episodes, each 10 minutes long, but is packed with content and has become a beloved series among viewers. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal, reviews, and recommended points of "Washimo".

story

The story of "Washimo" begins with a grandmother-type robot named "Washimo" made by the father of an elementary school girl named "Hiyori-chan" who cried every day after her grandmother passed away. "Washimo" uses the same dentures as her grandmother, so when she walks she makes a nostalgic clattering sound. Her walking speed is faster than a snail, but slower than an excited rhinoceros beetle. However, when she switches to serious mode, she has a slightly unusual ability to run faster than a bullet train. The cute and fun daily life of "Washimo" and "Hiyori-chan" is depicted through the people they meet and the experiences they have.

character

The characters in "Washimo" are unique and attractive. The main characters are introduced below.

Me too

This is a grandmother-type robot that her father made for Hiyori, who cried every day after her beloved grandmother passed away. The nostalgic clattering sound that can be heard when she walks is because she is using the same dentures as her grandmother. Her walking speed is faster than a snail, but slower than an excited rhinoceros beetle. However, when she switches to serious mode, she has a slightly unusual ability to run faster than a bullet train. She lives in Hiyori's house, loves drinking oil, and sucks it up whenever she has free time. She is voiced by Matsumoto Rika.

Hiyori

She is a first-grade elementary school girl who loves playing with Washimo. She likes the faint scent of incense that comes from her grandmother, and she also loves the grandmothers and grandfathers who are her tea-drinking buddies. Her trademark is her twin tails that move freely depending on whether she's happy or sad, and she has a kind personality that allows her to quickly become friends with anyone. However, she is also a reliable girl who is able to stop Washimo when he gets too excited and starts to get out of control. She is voiced by Tanaka Aimi.

Masao

He is Hiyori's older brother, and is a bit of a nerd, knowing a lot for an elementary school student. He is particularly knowledgeable about the superhero Cymbalman, but regrets that he never has a chance to show it off. He is not very confident in his strength and athletic ability, so he often has to ask for Washimo's help, but most of the time this backfires and makes him even more depressed. He is voiced by Ayaka Asai.

Dad

He has loved tinkering with machines since he was a child, and made his first robot when he was in elementary school. He is now an accomplished engineer who develops various machines. I made this robot for Hiyori-chan, and even I am surprised at how human-like its performance is. He loves his family and always wants to be a respected father, but he is a bit timid and can't stand up to his mother. Even so, he is always smiling and a very kind father. He is voiced by Shigeru Ushiyama.

Mom

She is a little gentle, but when she gets really angry, her face turns red and she speaks loudly, so she is a bit scary and respected by her family. She loves high-end cosmetics and Lonely Terakawa, who was a super idol. Her childhood dream was to become a super idol called "Noichigo Ichigo", but her dream did not come true. Still, she lives happily every day surrounded by her loving father and children. She is a bit airheaded and a little strong, but also kind and cute. She is voiced by Orikasa Ai.

Rinko

She is a classmate of Hiyori and a good friend of hers. Her name is Geki Rinko. Because of her catchphrase "I got it!" and her competitive personality, people around her think she is always angry, but in reality she is a very kind-hearted girl who cares about her friends. She loves her big, kind mother, her father who always works hard, and her slightly scary but always energetic grandmother Rin-san. She is voiced by Yui Watanabe.

Hajime

He is a soothing old man who rides around on his motorcycle with his nose hair fluttering and wearing a mysterious trademark cape. He has a gentle and laid-back personality and loves to doze off on park benches. His hobby is fishing, and when he puts on his ostentatious sunglasses and holds his fishing rod, he becomes a completely different person and his speech becomes hard-boiled. Even when I mess around with him and cause him trouble, he always greets me with a smile, a very kind old man. He is voiced by Anzai Hajime.

Tsune

She is a cute old lady who is Washimo's tea-drinking buddy. She is good at gateball and sometimes plays the game with Hajime and Washimo. Despite her appearance, she is a good athlete and is also good at juggling. She is very knowledgeable, so she will tell Washimo and Hiyori things they don't know, but sometimes she pretends to know things and tells them the wrong thing, which can lead to trouble. She is best friends with Washimo, but they can be rivals over various things. She is voiced by Kiyoko Miyazawa.

Bearded Catfish Teacher

He is Hiyori's homeroom teacher and a very kind teacher with a long catfish-like beard growing out from under his nose. He may look unreliable, but he is actually a master of karate and can be very dependable in times of need. His dream is to make his debut as a film director with a screenplay he wrote himself, but when he happened to meet a famous Hollywood director and showed him his screenplay, he was brushed off and that was the end of it. Nevertheless, he is a man of hard work and passion who continues to pursue his dream. He is voiced by Hirano Toshitaka.

Murohashi Sensei

He is Hiyori's elementary school physical education teacher. He is good at hammer throwing and loves protein. He drinks protein every day and trains his muscles, which he is proud of, but he once lost a strength contest against me, so he secretly looks up to me. His special technique is twitching his chest muscles and ripping his jersey with them. He stands tall no matter where he is, speaks loudly and clearly, and has the energy and guts to face anything with full energy. He is voiced by Kosuke Okano.

Police Officer

He is a kindhearted policeman. He is a little tired of working in a peaceful town every day, and while he secretly imagines himself solving a major incident in a cool way, he sighs and writes in his work diary, "Today was another peaceful day with nothing happening in the town." Sometimes he chases after snatch thieves, but when he is in serious mode, he is beaten to it and the thief is caught. He has not had many encounters with women and is still single. He is voiced by Reiko Suzuki.

Saburo

He usually works as the manager of a conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain in Washimo Town, but due to the company's policy, he sometimes works as the manager of a dumpling shop or as a private tutor, making him a very busy and talented chef. When I first met Washimo, I fell in love with his design and his personality, or should I say robotic pattern? At first sight. Now, when I'm in trouble, I rely on Washimo for anything. He is voiced by Kosuke Okano.

Lonely Terakawa

Long ago, she was a super idol and had a big hit with "If There Are Hoshizora in the Night Sky". Now, she lives in the same town as me, and is a self-proclaimed superstar celebrity who does a wide range of work, from reporting to hosting shopping district events. Her relaxed attitude has earned her many passionate fans. Incidentally, Hiyori's mom is one of them, and her dad is lonely and a little jealous. She says that her next big hit will be released soon, baby! She has declared her return as a super idol. She is voiced by Kosuke Okano.

Rinko's Father

Rinko's father is a family man who always works hard. After Rinko saw him, she said she wanted a robot too! He even made a robot for her. Rinko's mother is a big, gentle person and she loves him. He is voiced by Kosuke Okano.

Phosphorus

She is Rinko's grandmother, who is very energetic but a little scary when she gets angry. She is good friends with Tsune and Washimoto, and they drink tea together and play gateball. Apparently, they went to the same girls' school. She is voiced by Kosuke Okano.

Cymbalman

He is a superhero from Masao's favorite TV show. Usually, he is an ordinary older brother who seems unreliable, but when a monster appears or an incident occurs and the townspeople are in trouble, he takes out his trademark cymbal and transforms into the superhero, Simbalman. He gets into the giant robot, Simbal Robo, shouting "Cimbal in!" and goes on a great run, defeating villains and monsters. By the way, the plastic models of Simbalman and Simbal Robo are apparently hard to come by as they keep selling out... Kosuke Okano is in charge of the voice.

Dentures

He is a resident of the Ireba world who always calmly observes the events that occur around us and us. His specialty is observing our actions with his two big, protruding eyes and making comments while clattering his dentures. None of us are aware of his existence, so he feels a bit lonely. But he doesn't let that get him down, and works hard every day to be a strict commentator for us! He is voiced by Kosuke Okano.

staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Washimo." The main staff members are introduced below.

original work

The original story is written by Kankuro Kudo, who also wrote the picture book "WASIMO," and has gained many fans with his unique worldview and humor.

picture

Hajime Anzai is in charge of the illustrations. His warm illustrations further enhance the charm of the original work.

director

The series is directed by Toshifumi Kawase, who is also in charge of the series composition, carefully depicting the development of the story and the growth of the characters.

Character Design

Character design is handled by Satoshi Kosaka, whose designs bring out the individuality of each character to the fullest.

CG Director

Miki Omata is the CG director. Her CG skills allow us to realistically express our movements and expressions.

Color design

Takazumi Osuga is in charge of color design. His sense of color enriches the atmosphere of the work.

Art Director

Tomomi Iwase is the art director. Her art beautifully depicts the setting of the story.

Director of Photography

Katsuaki Kamata is the director of photography. Kamata's photography techniques enhance the visual beauty of the film.

Sound Director

Takuya Hiramitsu is the sound director. His sound is able to realistically reproduce the character voices and sound effects.

music

EDISON is in charge of the music, which really adds to the atmosphere of the film.

Animation Producer

Norimitsu Urasaki is the animation producer, and his production has really improved the quality of the work.

Production Supervisor

Yuko Yonemura and Izumi Nakazawa are in charge of production supervision. Their supervision ensures the smooth progress of the project.

Animation Production

Studio Deen is in charge of animation production, and their technical capabilities underpin the quality of the work.

Production

The show is produced by NHK Enterprises, whose production capabilities have helped to improve the quality of the work.

Publications

NHK is responsible for the copyrights. NHK's copyright management contributes to the protection of the works.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Washimo" are as follows:

• Episode 1: Me vs. the Evil Organization (2019/04/01)
• Episode 2: Hiyo-chan's stuffed toy (2019/04/02)
• Episode 3/Garlic Papa (2019/04/08)
• Episode 4: Am I on a diet? (2019/04/09)
• Episode 5: Saburo vs. Hachiro the Drainer (2019/04/15)
• Episode 6: I want to be a panda's godmother (2019/04/16)
• Episode 7: Masao's ancestors are handsome (2019/04/22)
• Episode 8: My construction panic! (2019/04/23)
• Episode 9: Hiyori and the Beanstalk (2019/05/13)
• Episode 10: My Exciting Bus Tour (2019/05/14)
• Episode 11: The Mystery of Mr. Bearded Catfish (2019/05/20)
• Episode 12: AI Me Too (2019/05/21)
• Episode 13: Murohashi-sensei's emotional reunion (2019/05/27)
• Episode 14: My Shaved Ice Panic! (2019/05/28)
• Episode 15: Lonely becomes a tourism ambassador (2019/06/03)
• Episode 16: Home Run (2019/06/04)
• Episode 17: Masao becomes a professional e-sports player!? (2019/06/10)
• Episode 18: The Tempura Prince Arrives (2019/06/11)
• Episode 19: I'm also running low on free space! (2019/06/17)
• Episode 20: Farewell, Simbalman (2019/06/18)
• Episode 21: Washimoto the Masked Wrestler (2019/06/24)
• Episode 22: Hajime and Tsune-san become aware of each other (2019/06/25)
• Episode 23: Security (2019/07/01)
• Episode 24: Lonely's Prank Plan!? (2019/07/02)
• Episode 25: Mysterious Little Thief (2019/07/08)
• Episode 26: Hiyori and Rinko's Balloon Trip (2019/07/09)
• Episode 27: I'm in the ultimate robot competition! (2019/09/30)
• Episode 28: Tsuruno's Repayment of Favor (2019/10/01)
• Episode 29: Fireworks, too (2019/10/07)
• Episode 30: The lonely boom is back!? (2019/10/08)
• Episode 31: I'll become a gehopon too (2019/10/14)
• Episode 32: Genius Cameraman Hajime (2019/10/15)
• Episode 33: Rinko wants an autograph (2019/10/21)
• Episode 34: My Spy Mission (2019/10/22)
• Episode 35: Masao's special power! (2019/10/28)
• Episode 36: My dream hot spring (2019/10/29)
• Episode 37: Masao and Sumio (2019/11/04)
• Episode 38: My Wake-Up Call (2019/11/05)
• Episode 39: Rinko's Case Files (2019/11/11)
• Episode 40: I'm a Journey to the West (2019/11/12)

Theme songs and music

The theme song and music for "Washimo" are as follows.

Opening Theme

"My Song"

• Period: Season 5 to Season 7
• Lyricist: Kankuro Kudo
• Composer: EDISON
• Arrangement: EDISON
• Vocals: Kimura Kaela

Ending Theme

"Tomorrow Me Too"

• Period: Season 5 to Season 7
• Composer: EDISON
• Arrangement: EDISON
• Vocals: Kimura Kaela

Rating and Recommended Points

"Washimo" is a story about family ties, friendship, and humorous everyday life. Here are some reviews and recommended points.

evaluation

"Washimo" has been highly praised by viewers. In particular, the individuality of the characters and the development of the story have been praised as being appealing. In addition, Kankuro Kudo's unique world view and humor have attracted viewers. Furthermore, the technical skills of the staff and the music have also been highly praised.

Recommended points

The recommended points of "Washimo" are as follows:

• Family Ties : "Washimo" is a story that emphasizes the importance of family ties. The relationships between Hiyori-chan and Washimo, as well as her mom and dad, are depicted in a warm manner.
• Humorous daily life : The daily life of "Washimo" is full of humor. The slightly unusual abilities of Washimo and the unique behavior of the characters will make you laugh.
• Character Personality : The characters in Washimo are unique and charming. Each character, from Washimo, Hiyori-chan, Masao, Dad, and Mom, has their own unique charm.
• Story development : The story of "Washimo" is rich in development and will not bore you. Each episode has a different theme and episode, which will entertain the audience.
• Technical skills of the staff : The staff of "Washimo" are highly skilled. The work is supported by professionals in various fields such as character design, CG, color design, art, photography, sound, and music.

summary

"Washimo" is a fascinating work that depicts family ties, friendship, and humorous everyday life. Many elements of the work, such as the personalities of the characters, the development of the story, and the technical skills of the staff, attract viewers. Please watch "Washimo" and experience its charm.