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Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari
Synopsis: In "Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari", Souta Tawara returns to his hometown in Kagawa, trying to reconnect with his roots and remember the happy times he had with his family and at his old udon restaurant. During this journey of self-discovery, he comes across a mysterious boy who, to his surprise, turns out to be a tanuki capable of transforming, known for his presence in the region. Welcoming the boy, whom he names Poko, Souta ends up forming a sincere and affectionate bond, while together they explore not only the meaning of family and friendship, but also the memories that go back to his past, generating a new beginning that transcends his own experiences and loneliness.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari
- Anime Name in Japanese: うどんの国の金色毛鞠
- Anime Name in English: Poco's Udon World
- Other names: Gaogao-chan to Aoi Sora
Production information
- Producers: VAP, Nippon Television Network, Nippon Television Music, Nishinippon Broadcasting, Dai Nippon Printing, Shinchosha
- Licensors: Discotek Media
- Studios: LIDENFILMS
Anime Information
- Type: 22 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 12
- Date: Oct 9, 2016 a Dec 25, 2016
- Genres: Fantasy, slice of life
- Subjects: Anthropomorphic, Childcare, Iyashikei
- Target: Seinen
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Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.74
- Popularity: 137,306
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari" is based on the manga written and illustrated by Nodoka Shinomaru.
- The series was adapted into an anime and aired in 2016.
- The story takes place in Kagawa Prefecture, known as the "udon prefecture" in Japan due to the popularity of this dish in the region.
- The anime mixes fantasy themes with everyday drama, especially centered around family and cultural traditions.
- The main character, Souta Tawara, discovers a little boy who is actually a tanuki (Japanese raccoon) transformed into a human, called Poko.
Main Characters
- Poko: A mysterious boy with raccoon ears.
- Tawara Souta: Graphic designer who returns to his hometown.
- Gaogao-chan
- Nakajima Shinobu: Close friend of Souta and owner of a café.
- Ooishi Rinko: Souta's older sister, takes care of the family.
- Nagatsuma Hiroshi: Veterinarian friend of Souta.
- Fujiyama Sae: Childhood friend of Souta.
- Kaeru
- Momo
- Souta's Mother
Summary and events
- Souta Tawara returns to his hometown, Kagawa, after leaving the bustling life in Tokyo.
- In his old house, he relives childhood memories at the now-closed family udon restaurant.
- Upon visiting the restaurant, he finds a dirty boy sleeping on the spot.
- He offers food and clothes to the boy, who reveals to be a tanuki that can change shape.
- Souta decides to take in the tanuki boy, naming him Poko.
- Through his time spent with Poko, Souta reconnects with his past and his homeland.
- The relationship with Poko also helps Souta reflect on his relationship with his deceased father.
- The plot addresses themes of family, longing, and self-discovery amidst the scenery of Kagawa.
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Meaning of Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari
Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:
うどんの国の金色毛鞠
- うどん - udon (a type of Japanese noodle)
- の - de (possessive particle)
- 国 - country or land
- の - de (possessive particle)
- 金色 - golden (or golden yellow)
- 毛鞠 - furry ball (or plush)
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