The appeal and evaluation of the "Butt Detective Cosmic Front" series

"Butt Detective Cosmic Front" review and details

overview

"Butt Detective Cosmic Front" is a TV special anime based on the popular picture book series "Butt Detective" by Troll. It was broadcast on NHK Educational TV from March 18 to March 25, 2023. It consists of two episodes, each 25 minutes long, directed by Masato Mikami and produced by Toei Animation. This work depicts a new adventure set in space and is enjoyable for both children and adults.

story

"Butt Detective Cosmic Front" is a story about Butt Detective, the main character, who travels into space. Butt Detective solves various cases that occur in space together with his partner Brown. The story begins with an adventure on a spaceship, then an investigation on an unknown planet, and depicts the process of solving the mysteries of the universe. A different case unfolds in each episode, drawing viewers in with Butt Detective's powers of deduction and action.

character

Butt Detective: The main character. A great detective who solves cases with his sharp reasoning and initiative. He also uses his abilities in space to tackle various difficult cases.
Brown: Butt Detective's partner. He is an important character who supports Butt Detective and solves cases together.
In addition, space inhabitants and new characters will appear, adding to the excitement of the story.

Animation and Music

The Toei Animation production depicts colorful and beautiful space scenery. The characters' movements are smooth, and the quality is such that even children can enjoy watching it. The music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of space, and the background music and theme song add depth to the story.

Evaluation and Impressions

Butt Detective Cosmic Front is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original work, but also by new viewers. In particular, the new setting set in space stimulates the imagination of the viewer and draws them into the story. Butt Detective's deductive skills and his combination with Brown are also appealing, and the process of solving the cases in each episode is never boring to watch. Also, although it is an anime for children, it contains many elements that adults can enjoy as well, making it a perfect work to watch with the family.

Recommended points

1. **A new adventure set in space**: Expanding on the worldview of the original, you can enjoy a new adventure in space.
2. **Butt Detective's deductive powers**: The highlight of the story is watching Butt Detective solve cases with his sharp powers of deduction.
3. **Beautiful animation**: Toei Animation's beautiful visual expression is a visual treat.
4. **Family Fun**: With content that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, it's perfect for family viewing.

More Information

■ Public Media

TV Special

■ Original Media

Picture books

■ Broadcast period

March 18, 2023 - March 25, 2023
14:45～

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: NHK Educational TV

■Frequencies

25 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■Original Story

・Original work: Troll ^{Butt Detective, Poplar Publishing}

■ Director

・Director: Masato Mikami

■ Production

Animation production: Toei Animation Production and copyright: NHK, NHK Enterprises, Toei Animation

■Works

©Troll Poplar Publishing/NHK, NEP, Toei Animation

Related Titles

There are many other works in the "Butt Detective" series. Below are some related works.
- "Butt Detective": Original picture book series
- "Butt Detective Anime": TV anime series
- "Butt Detective Movie": Movie works

How to watch

Even after the broadcast of "Butt Detective Cosmic Front" on NHK Educational TV ends, you can still watch it on NHK's official website or streaming services. DVDs and Blu-rays are also available, so if you want to keep it on hand, we recommend purchasing them.

summary

"Butt Detective Cosmic Front" is a work that will entertain viewers with a new setting and story while retaining the charm of the original. The highlights are Butt Detective's deductive powers and his combination with Brown, the beautiful animation, and the adventure set in space. It is a work that the whole family can enjoy, so please give it a watch.