Osomatsu-san: The Hippipo Tribe and the Shining Fruit - A thorough analysis of the interesting and profound episode

"Osomatsu-san: The Hippipo Tribe and the Shining Fruit" - What was found at the end of desire and adventure

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

July 8, 2022

■Distribution company

Distributor: Avex Pictures

■Frequencies

68 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: "Osomatsu-kun" by Fujio Akatsuka ^{Osomatsu-kun, Fujio Productions}

■ Director

・Director: Yoshinori Odaka

■ Production

Animation Production: Studio Pierrot Production: Osomatsu-san Production Committee

■Works

©Fujio Akatsuka/Osomatsu-san Production Committee

■ Story

One day, in order to put an end to their dull, lazy daily lives, the sextuplets set out on a journey to find a legendary fruit that is said to grant any wish when eaten. Its name is "Kirakira Fruit." By chance, the sextuplets arrive on an island where they meet the strange-looking "Hipipo tribe." The fruit that they are carefully cultivating there is the Kirakira Fruit that the sextuplets have been looking for...!? What will be the outcome of this grand adventure, full of desire and turmoil, depicted on the largest scale in the history of "Mr. Osomatsu"?!

■Explanation

"Osomatsu-san: The Hippipo Tribe and the Shining Fruit," the first film produced to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the TV anime "Osomatsu-san," is based on the original "Osomatsu-kun" by Fujio Akatsuka, and tells the story of the adventures and growth of the sextuplets. The film will bring laughter and emotion to viewers through the story of the sextuplets escaping their everyday lives and going on a journey to make their dreams come true. It is directed by Yoshinori Kodaka, written by Hide Matsubara, character designed by Eiji Yasuhiko, and features high-quality animation by studio Pierrot.

■Cast

・Osomatsu/Takahiro Sakurai・Karamatsu/Yuichi Nakamura・Choromatsu/Hiroshi Kamiya・Ichimatsu/Jun Fukuyama・Jyushimatsu/Daisuke Ono・Todomatsu/Miyu Irino・Totoko/Aya Endo・Iyami/Kenichi Suzumura・Chibita/Sachi Kunitachi・Dekapan/Yoji Ueda・Dayoon/Nobuo Tobita・Hatabo/Momoko Saito

■ Main staff

・Original work: "Osomatsu-kun" by Fujio Akatsuka, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday" (1962-1969), "Weekly Shonen King" (1972-1973), "Comic Bonbon" (1987-1990), and other publications ・Director: Yoshinori Kodaka ・Screenplay: Hide Matsubara ・Character design: Eiji Yasuhiko ・Art director: Seiki Tamura ・Color design: Yukiko Kakita ・Editor: Kumiko Sakamoto ・Director of photography: Toru Fukushi, Yoichiro Sato ・Music: Yukari Hashimoto ・Music production: Avex Pictures ・Sound director: Hiromi Kikuta ・Sound production: Rakuonsha ・Animation production: studio Pierrot ・Produced by: Osomatsu-san Production Committee ・Distribution: Avex Pictures

■ Main Characters

Osomatsu: "I'll do it! I'm going to be popular!" The eldest son of the Matsuno family. A NEET and a virgin. If we listen to what he says, our journey will fail.
Karamatsu: "Hmph, adventure and me!" The second son of the Matsuno family. A NEET and a virgin. He forms the Karamatsu Boys while traveling...!?
Choromatsu: "I'm looking forward to it. I need to make a travel guide!" The third son of the Matsuno family. A NEET and a virgin. He's a hard worker, so he'll try his best, but...
Ichimatsu: "I want to go home now. I'm sure I'll fail." The fourth son of the Matsuno family. A NEET and a virgin. He says negative things but enjoys the journey.
・Jushimatsu "Getting serious! Jushimatsu Special!" The fifth son of the Matsuno family. NEET, virgin. First to meet the Hippipo tribe. Very active.
・Todomatsu: "I'll cooperate with my brothers and make our journey a success!" The youngest of the Matsuno family. NEET, virgin. Beware of his cunning and sly Totti moves!
The Hippipo tribe is a mysterious minority group. They fall in love with the sextuplets because of a certain thing. They make a living from a certain specialty product.

■ Related works

・Osomatsu-san seasons 1-3 ・Osomatsu-san short episodes ・Osomatsu-san video bonus (season 2)
・Mr. Osomatsu: A Tale of Horses・Mr. Osomatsu: The Story of the Sextuplets and the Horse・Mr. Osomatsu: Spring National Senbatsu Screening・Mr. Osomatsu All Free x Mr. Osomatsu・Mr. Osomatsu Matsumoto Kiyoshi x Mr. Osomatsu・Mr. Osomatsu dMatsu-san・Mr. Osomatsu: The Beginning Begins Story Movie・Akatsuka Fujio Birthday Celebration "Mr. Osomatsu" x "Late Night! Genius Bakabon" Collaboration Movie・Mr. Osomatsu the Movie・Mr. Osomatsu the Movie Original Short Theatre・Mr. Osomatsu Chocomatsu・Mr. Osomatsu: The Hippo Tribe and the Shining Fruit - Matsunokake Channel

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Hanamaru Pippi is only for good children Reiwa ver.
Lyrics: Asaki Music: 96
・Song: AoP

・ED1
・Ignition!!! feat. Matsuno Brothers & Hipipo Tribe and Friends from Akatsuka Ward ・Lyrics by PUNPEE
・Composer: PUNPEE
・Song: PUNPEE
・Interjections/Osomatsu Matsuno (Takahiro Sakurai), Karamatsu Matsuno (Yuichi Nakamura), Choromatsu Matsuno (Hiroshi Kamiya), Ichimatsu Matsuno (Jun Fukuyama), Jyuushimatsu Matsuno (Daisuke Ono), Todomatsu Matsuno (Miyu Irino), Esper Nyanko (Toru Okawa), Iyami (Kenichi Suzumura), Dekapan (Yoji Ueda), Dayon (Nobuo Tobita), Hatabo (Momoko Saito), Hippipo tribe (Eriko Suminokura, Shuichi Uchida)

■ Review

"Mr. Osomatsu: The Hippipo Tribe and the Shining Fruit" depicts the adventures of the sextuplets as they escape their daily lives and pursue their dreams. The story of the sextuplets going on a journey in search of sparkling fruit will make viewers laugh and feel touched. Director Yoshinori Kodaka has succeeded in bringing out the individuality of each of the sextuplets to the fullest and eliciting empathy from the viewers. Furthermore, screenwriter Hide Matsubara has deeply touched viewers by depicting the growth and friendship of the sextuplets.

Character designer Eiji Yasuhiko has used detailed designs to express the individuality of each sextuplet. Art director Seiki Tamura has beautifully depicted the scenery of the island where the sextuplets travel, successfully allowing the audience to experience an extraordinary world. Color designer Yukiko Kakita has used vibrant colors to color the sextuplets' adventures. Editor Kumiko Sakamoto has used skillful editing to smoothly depict the sextuplets' adventures. Cinematographers Toru Fukushi and Yoichiro Sato have used meticulous filming to realistically depict the sextuplets' adventures. Musician Yukari Hashimoto has used epic music to liven up the sextuplets' adventures. Sound director Hiromi Kikuta has used skillful sound production to realistically express the voices of the sextuplets.

Each of the sextuplets has a different personality. Osomatsu, as the eldest son, shows leadership, but because he is a NEET and a virgin, he causes the journey to fail. Karamatsu, as the second son, enjoys adventures, but because he is a NEET and a virgin, he takes unique actions such as forming the Karamatsu Boys on the journey. Choromatsu, as the third son, is a hard worker, but because he is a NEET and a virgin, he is not sure whether the journey will be successful, even though he tries hard. Ichimatsu, as the fourth son, says negative things, but because he is a NEET and a virgin, he is seen to enjoy the journey. Jyushimatsu, as the fifth son, is the first to meet the Hippipo tribe and is seen to be active. Todomatsu, as the youngest son, cooperates with his older brothers in a friendly manner, but because he is a NEET and a virgin, you need to be careful of his cunning and sly Totty Moves.

The Hippipo tribe is a mysterious minority group that lives on the island where the sextuplets travel. They fall in love with the sextuplets and make a living from a certain specialty. The sextuplets meet the Hippipo tribe and work together to get the Kirakira Fruit. The sextuplets' adventure changes dramatically with their encounter with the Hippipo tribe.

"Mr. Osomatsu: The Hippipo Tribe and the Shining Fruit" depicts the adventures and growth of the sextuplets, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. By depicting the individuality and friendship of the sextuplets, it deeply touches viewers. It also depicts how the sextuplets' adventures change dramatically after they meet the Hippipo Tribe. This work depicts the adventures and growth of the sextuplets, providing viewers with laughter and emotion.

■Recommendation

"Mr. Osomatsu: The Hippipo Tribe and the Shining Fruit" depicts the adventures and growth of the sextuplets, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. By depicting the individuality and friendship of the sextuplets, it deeply touches viewers. It also depicts how the sextuplets' adventure changes dramatically after meeting the Hippipo Tribe. This work depicts the adventures and growth of the sextuplets, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. Be sure to see it at the theater.