The appeal and evaluation of "On-chan": A must-read review for anime fans

"On-chan" - A treasure of Hokkaido that brings dreams and smiles

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

character

■ Broadcast period

January 18, 2008 - August 22, 2008
HTB January 18, 2008 to August 22, 2008 (1st to 26th episodes) Every Friday 19:54 to 20:00

■Broadcasting station

HTB

■Frequencies

6 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 26

■ Director

Taka Kato

■ Production

Animation Production: Egg Production: HTB Hokkaido Television

■Works

©HTB

■Explanation

On-chan has reached its 10th anniversary, and a commemorative work has finally been completed, marking the start of a new stage for the group!

The story takes place in Pompico Town on Parade Planet, where On-chan lives.
On-chan, her family, and her friends have a lot of fun episodes full of laughter, adventure, and friendship!
The Yumemiru anime "On-chan" is a really fun anime that will make both children and adults laugh and inspire their "Yumemiru power."

The voice of the main character, On-chan, is provided by Rie Tanaka (from Sapporo), a voice actress active in Tokyo.
Many other voice actors from Hokkaido are also taking part in the cast!

The theme song that supports the anime is "Yumemiru Chikara" written by Sapporo-based artist OILMAN (yumechika records).
It's a wonderful song that makes you feel excited and filled with courage and power just by listening to it.

What is Pompico Town on Parade Planet?
On-chan's hometown, Parade Planet, is a planet somewhere in the universe, a beautiful planet full of lush greenery and nature.
Pompico Town, where On-chan's house is located, is the largest island in the area.

■Cast

・On-chan / Rie Tanaka・Ok-chan / Hiromi Konno・No-chan / Keiji Hirai・Me-chan / Kana Uetake・Tenko-chan, Guchi / Tomoko Kaneda・Nazona Mossy, Catagon / Enapou・Tomaru-kun / Shunzo Miyasaka・Ou-chan, Kashimashi Hana / Eriko Fujimaki・An-chan / Kohei Matsumoto・On-mama, Oh-chan / Rika Komatsu・On-papa, Ijiwaru Tree / Eiji Takemoto・Ok-papa, Doctor / Tomohisa Asou・Ok-mama, Assistant / Fuyuka Oura・Doctor gg / Joji Yanami

■ Main staff

Director: Taka Kato CG: Yoshista (Tomokazu Yoshioka, Kazuo Ito), Atelier Bitor (Masahiro Ota, Masayuki Koizumi, Ayuki Katayama, Masanobu Narita)
・Sound Director: Yukio Nagasaki ・Music: Atsushi Sorai ・Music Cooperation: Yumechika Records
・Adjustment / Yasutomo Nogawa ・Sound Effects / Kazutoshi Sato, Kiyoto Morimoto ・Recording Studio / Delphi Sound ・Casting Cooperation / Ai Isogawa ・Public Relations / Masako Azuma ・Desk / Harue Ogawa ・Producer / Yoshiko Oka ・Line Producer / Satoru Katsuta ・Animation Production / Egg ・Production / HTB Hokkaido Television

■ Main Characters

・On-chan Hello everyone! Nice to meet you all! Born on December 1, 1997 on Parade Planet. Currently active mainly in Hokkaido as the mascot character of HTB! On-chan is full of curiosity and has a very positive personality. She acts quickly when she thinks of something, which can make her do some clumsy things. She is always looking for exciting things to do. Her favorite foods are cheese and milk, and she is quite the glutton. Her treasures are an insect encyclopedia and on-chan goods. She is known for using "on" a lot in her speech, such as "Hello on!"
・Ok-chan loves cute things! It's okay! She is On-chan's childhood friend and girlfriend. She is a bright and fashionable girl. She often takes on the role of an older sister, but she also spoils On-chan with her signature wink. Her hobbies are shopping and fortune telling. Her favorite foods are strawberries and cake.
・Guchiguu. On-chan's pet. He has been with On-chan since they were on Parade Planet. He likes to listen to On-chan talk about what happened today before he goes to sleep. He can grow big or small, and sometimes displays unexpected powers.
・No-chan What kind of prank will No-chan play today? On-chan's rival. When she was young, she was not found during a game of hide-and-seek, so she started to bully On-chan. She is the type who thinks the opposite of everything. She loves spicy, bitter, and burnt things.
・Cattagon Gurururururu. No-chan's pet. When he was a stray Catagon, he was picked up and raised by No-chan, so he is indebted to her and never gets attached to anyone other than No-chan. He is strong against electricity, but his weakness is that he can only move in a straight line. He is jealous of On-chan's pet.
・Me-chan is great at chatting! Ask me anything! She's a friend of On-chan. She's a girl who is very sensitive to trends. She's part of a close trio with Ok-chan and Tenko-chan, and is like the eldest daughter of the trio. She loves gossiping, and talks all day long. Although she doesn't mean any harm, she ends up saying something she shouldn't.
・Tenko-chan loves sweets. Munch, munch, munch. On-chan's friend. She's always eating something. She goes at her own pace, at a slow tempo. She can tell the brand of snacks and chocolates just by smell. She's often out of sync with the others, but she never forgets snack time.
・Tomaru-kun is good at playing the piano! He is a friend of On-chan. He is very scared. When he is frightened, his body freezes up, and he is often used as a test subject by the professor. He is very friendly and loves On-chan, who always leads him even in scary situations. He has a special skill of playing the piano with his five legs.
・Mysterious Mossie Mossie has a lot of things he wants to know! On-chan's friend. He is the type of person who wants to know everything, and he always asks the professor questions and doubts one after another, which always gets him in trouble. He is impatient and always running around everywhere.
・If you need a doctorate, leave it to me. A famous inventor in the neighborhood. He acts immediately when he thinks of something, and has almost no planning skills. He has a bold way of thinking that is a little different from the average person. He also has a kind side, encouraging his "assistant" who is always worrying.
・Assistant I respect the doctor! The doctor's assistant. A reliable person who supports the clumsy doctor from behind the scenes. Hardworking and serious. He has deep respect for the fearless doctor and helps him with his questionable research. The light bulb in his head is replaceable, and apparently lights up when he has an idea.
・ou-chan
I'm No-chan's partner! They're No-chan's friends and a bad-boy duo. He's always saying "Oh! Oh!" to pick on her, but he's actually quite timid. He's a good friend of No-chan's, and is mean to On-chan, but in fact he doesn't really dislike On-chan that much...
・An-chan, I won't tolerate bullying of the weak. A courageous and proactive older brother who cares for his younger brother. He has a strong sense of duty and humanity, and is an old-fashioned character who values ​​masculinity. Influenced by the first truck driver he met on Earth, he became interested in enka and the old-fashioned world.
・Oh-chan
An-chan is so cool! He is An-chan's younger brother. He respects and adores his older brother An-chan more than anyone else. He can be a bit of a crybaby, but he always hangs out with An-chan. His dream is to become an astronaut when he grows up. His treasure is a cassette tape of Enka.
・On Papa is a diplomat from the planet Parade. His hobby is collecting meteorites. He is on-chan's reliable father. He is a diplomat from the planet Parade. He is busy flying through space and also serves as a goodwill ambassador on Earth. He enjoys playing with on-chan on his days off. He is also an avid researcher, and his hobby is collecting meteorites.
・On's Mama is good at cooking! She loves Hokkaido. On's bright and kind mother. She is always watching over On with concern. She is very good at cooking, and sometimes makes too much by mistake. Her hobby is gardening. She loves greenery and flowers, and Hokkaido, with its abundance of nature, is her favorite place. She is the most laid-back member of On's family.
・ok dad
I'm glad that ok-chan is getting prettier. A stubborn confectioner. A hard worker who keeps trying new recipes until he's satisfied with them. He's always impressed by ok-mama's sweets, which he creates with great sensitivity. His hobby is keeping a secret diary to record his daughter's growth. He's ok-chan's reliable father.
・ok's Mama People say she's a genius pastry chef with natural inspiration♪ ok's mom. She loves cute things like hearts and ribbons, and still has the heart of a young girl, so she rivals with ok. She has deep respect for ok's dad, a confectioner who runs the sweets shop with her. She's a genius pastry chef who creates new and delicious sweets with natural inspiration.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: It's Pompico Town! (2008/01/18)
・Episode 2: Hide and Seek with No-chan! (2008/01/25)
Episode 3: Picnic is delicious! (2008/02/01)
Episode 4: Tomaru-kun's Concert is On! (2008/02/08)
Episode 5: Talking Me-chan is on! (2008/02/15)
Episode 6: An-chan has arrived! (2008/02/22)
Episode 7: Tenko-chan loves sweets! (2008/02/29)
Episode 8: It's a mean tree! (2008/03/07)
Episode 9: The Doctor's Laboratory! (2008/03/14)
Episode 10: No-chan's Snacks! (2008/04/18)
Episode 11: Welcome Home, Dad! (2008/04/25)
・Episode 12: The Legendary Cheese On! (2008/05/02)
・Episode 13: I Can Fly! (2008/05/09)
・Episode 14: Fly, Fly, Balloon Flower! (2008/05/16)
Episode 15: No-chan's dream is big! (2008/05/23)
Episode 16: This time it's the flying helmet! (2008/05/30)
Episode 17: Tenko-chan on a Cloud! (2008/06/06)
・Episode 18: Ou-chan is a genius painter! (2008/06/13)
Episode 19: Ok-chan is now a mom! (2008/06/20)
Episode 20: An-chan's training begins! (2008/07/11)
Episode 21: Riddle Mossy's Mystery Hunt On! (2008/07/18)
・Episode 22: Me-chan's Big Success! (2008/07/25)
Episode 23: It's the Parade Festival! (2008/08/01)
・Episode 24: Tomaru-kun's new friend is on! (2008/08/08)
Episode 25: The bright, sparkling star is on! (2008/08/15)
Episode 26: The power of dreaming is on! (2008/08/22)

■ Related works

・Yumemiru, Anime On Chan Season 2

■ Theme songs and music

・TM1
・Yumemiru, Chikara ・Lyrics by Hiroshi ・Music by Hiroshi ・Singer by OILMAN

"On-chan" - A treasure of Hokkaido that brings dreams and smiles

"On-chan" is a TV anime series that aired on Hokkaido Television Network (HTB) in 2008, and it features HTB's mascot character, On-chan, as the main character. There are 26 episodes in total, each just six minutes long, but they are packed with content that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. The anime is set in Pompico Town on Parade Planet, where On-chan lives, and depicts fun episodes with her family and friends. The story is full of laughter, adventure, and friendship, and is sure to give viewers the "power of dreams."

■ Background and birth of the work

On-chan is HTB's mascot character, created in 1997. This anime, produced to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the company in 2008, symbolizes On-chan's leap to a new stage. On-chan is voiced by Rie Tanaka, a voice actress active in Tokyo. As she is originally from Sapporo, she voices On-chan with love for her hometown. Many of the other voice actresses are also from Hokkaido, making this a production overflowing with love for the local area.

■ Story and Characters

The setting of "On-chan" is Pompico Town on the planet Parade, somewhere in space. On-chan is a curious and optimistic girl who is always looking for something exciting. The story depicts her taking on various adventures and events with her family and friends.

On-chan's family includes on-papa, who is a busy diplomat, and on-mama, who is a good cook and loves Hokkaido. On-chan's pet Guchi is also an important character who always accompanies on-chan on her adventures.

On-chan's friends are also full of personality, including her childhood friend Ok-chan, who is a fashionable and cheerful girl. Her rival No-chan loves to play pranks and is sometimes mean to On-chan, but she is kind at heart. A variety of characters, including the chatty Me-chan, the sweet-loving Tenko-chan, and the piano-loving Tomaru-kun, will add excitement to On-chan's adventure.

■ The appeal of the episode

Each episode of "On-chan" is short but packed with dense content. For example, in the first episode, "It's Pompiko Town On!", On-chan introduces her life in Pompiko Town and describes her encounters with her friends. In the second episode, "It's Hide and Seek with No-chan On!", the friendship and rivalry between On-chan and No-chan is depicted through their game of hide and seek.

Episode 12, "The Legendary Cheese On!", depicts an adventure surrounding On-chan's favorite food, cheese, and thrills viewers. Episode 26, "The Power to Dream On!", tells the story of On-chan and her friends gaining the power to make their dreams come true, leading to a moving finale.

■Music and theme songs

The theme song for "On-chan", "Yumemiru, Chikara", is performed by Sapporo-based band OILMAN. This song features a powerful melody that makes you feel excited just by listening to it, and gives you courage and power. This song, which is filled with the thoughts of Hiroshi, who wrote the lyrics and composed the music, further enriches the world of the anime.

■Production staff and technology

"On-chan" was directed by Taka Kato, and animation was produced by Egg. CG was created by Yoshista and Atelier Bittle, sound direction was by Yukio Nagasaki, and music was by Atsushi Sorai. This team of staff worked together to create "On-chan," which is a work that can be enjoyed both visually and aurally.

■ Viewer reactions and evaluations

"On-chan" has been loved by many viewers, especially children, since it was first broadcast. It has been especially praised by viewers in Hokkaido as a work full of local love, and the character of On-chan is well-liked. In addition, although it is short, it is dense in content, and the story development is appreciated as being enjoyable for both children and adults.

■ Related works and future developments

A related work to "On-chan" is "Yumemiru, Anime On-chan Season 2". This sequel depicts On-chan's new adventures, and you can enjoy an even deeper story and character development. As for future developments, we can expect to see more of On-chan's exploits and the production of new episodes.

■ Recommendations and how to watch

"On-chan" is a Hokkaido treasure that brings dreams and smiles. Its appeal is its content that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, and its characters that are full of local love. It can be viewed on the HTB official website or video streaming services. Please experience the world of "On-chan" and feel its power and dreams.

Above, we have provided detailed information and recommendations for "On-chan." We hope that this work can bring a little smile and dreams to your daily life.