A thorough review of Kanahei's laid-back little animals "Enjoy DAYS!" What is the ultimate balance between healing and laughter?

Kanahei's Relaxed Small Animals "Enjoy Days!" - Relaxing clay animation

Kanahei's Laid-Back Small Animals "Enjoy Days!" will be broadcast on TV Tokyo for just one week from September 22 to September 29, 2024. It is a clay animation work that will provide great healing and joy to viewers in a short time slot of 5 minutes from 5:15 to 5:20 pm on Sundays. The work depicts the small happiness of everyday life, with the adorable characters created by Kanahei as the main characters.

Overview

"Kanahei's Laid-Back Little Animals" is a series that revolves around characters originally designed by Kanahei, and "Enjoy Days!" was produced as part of that series. Although it is a short series of only two episodes, it is packed with the warmth of clay animation and the charm of the characters.

■ Public Media

TV Special

■ Original Media

character

■ Broadcast period

September 22, 2024 to September 29, 2024 (Sunday) 17:15-17:20

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: TV Tokyo

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■Original Story

・Original work: Kanahei

■ Production

・Clay animation production: Walnuts Claywork Studio Production copyright: TV Tokyo Communications

■Works

©kanahei / TXCOM

Story and Characters

"Enjoy Days!" depicts small animals enjoying the little joys of everyday life. For example, there are scenes where the pink rabbit "Pink Rabbit" takes a nap in a flower field, and the blue cat "Blue Cat" chases fish. These scenes warm the hearts of viewers and give them a sense of temporary release from the busyness of everyday life.

Each character has their own unique personality, and just watching them will warm your heart. Pink Rabbit is kind and gentle, while Blue Cat is curious and active. The yellow hamster "Yellow Hamster" is a big eater, and the green frog "Green Frog" can be a bit clumsy. The story woven by these characters will bring smiles and healing to the viewers.

The appeal of clay animation

The greatest appeal of "Enjoy Days!" is the clay animation technique. Clay animation is a technique in which clay is used to film each frame, and is characterized by its handmade warmth and unique texture. Thanks to the technical skills of Walnuts Claywork Studio, the characters' movements are rendered smooth and realistic. The colors are also vibrant, and just looking at them will soothe your soul.

Clay animation requires a lot of time and effort, but the warmth and love it conveys to the viewer is worth it. The characters' expressions and movements are particularly detailed, and just watching them soothes the soul.

Background and Intention of Production

Kanahei's Laid-Back Small Animals series revolves around characters originally designed by Kanahei, and is based on the concept of depicting the small joys of everyday life. "Enjoy Days!" is produced as part of this series, and aims to provide healing and joy to viewers.

This short series was made possible through the collaboration of TV Tokyo Communications and Walnuts Claywork Studio. The production team chose clay animation as a medium, with the primary goal of bringing smiles and healing to viewers. They hope that the warmth of clay animation and the charm of the characters will resonate deeply with viewers.

Viewer reactions and ratings

"Enjoy Days!" has yet to air, but many viewers are already expressing their anticipation. Fans of Kanahei's laid-back little animal series have commented, "I can't wait!" and "It looks so relaxing!" Clay animation fans have also commented, "I love the warmth of clay animation," and "The handmade feel is wonderful."

Viewers' reactions after the broadcast are also attracting attention, but there is no doubt that this short series will be loved by many people. We hope that further developments in the series will be based on the feedback from viewers.

Recommendations and related works

"Enjoy Days!" is highly recommended for viewers who are looking for a soothing animation that depicts the small joys of everyday life. It is especially recommended for fans of clay animation and Kanahei's Laid-Back Small Animals series, as it will surely soothe your soul when you want to take a break from your busy daily life or when you feel mentally exhausted.

Related works include Kanahei's other loose small animal series, as well as the clay animation masterpieces "Wallace and Gromit" and "Chicken Run." These works are also wonderful and warm, so be sure to check them out.

summary

Kanahei's Laid-Back Small Animals "Enjoy Days!" is a clay animation series that, although a short series, provides great healing and joy to viewers. This work, which beautifully combines the personalities of the characters, a story depicting the small joys of everyday life, and the warmth of clay animation, is sure to be loved by many people. Please look forward to the broadcast from September 22nd to September 29th, 2024.