Daisuki! BuBu ChaCha

I love BuBu ChaCha / だいすき! ぶぶチャチャ / I Love You! BuBu ChaCha
Daisuki! BuBu ChaCha
Genres: Kids, Pets
Themes: Pets
Demographics: Kids
Studios: Daume
Producers: Amino
Rating: 7.04 / 10
Rank: #4291
Popularity: #11975
Users Listed: 2,143
Users Scored: 1,038
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/11/2022
Aired: May 10, 2001 – November 29, 2001 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 26

Synopsis:

Following the unexpected passing of his beloved dog, Chacha, young Randy discovers Chacha has been reborn as a whimsical toy car. The series unfolds like a collection of episodic stories, centered on Randy's interactions with this unusual companion and the lessons they learn together. Set within a vibrant, everyday neighborhood, the anime explores themes of loss, friendship, and the acceptance of change.

Randy’s world expands through encounters with diverse characters: Catherine, a cycling enthusiast known for her bright attire; and Mary, a spirited girl who approaches life with determined energy. The narrative blends lighthearted humor with moments of quiet reflection, offering a gentle exploration of childhood emotions and the enduring power of connection in a world where the familiar can take on surprising forms. The animation style emphasizes expressive character designs, contributing to an atmosphere of warmth and playful sincerity.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Solar engine (Aired: 05/10/2001)
  • Episode 2: The Other side of the rainbow (Aired: 05/17/2001)
  • Episode 3: A big sand castle (Aired: 05/31/2001)
  • Episode 4: They're playing with everyone (Aired: 06/07/2001)
  • Episode 5: Robo Bull is a Hero (Aired: 06/14/2001)
  • ... and 21 more episodes

Characters:

  • Chacha (Main) - Voice Actors: Cho, Kim, Il
  • Rand, Randy (Main) - Voice Actors: Sasamoto, Yuuko
  • Catherine (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takada, Yumi
  • Mary (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ward, Monica, Kawata, Taeko, Yang, Jeong Hwa
  • Narrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Arimoto, Kinryuu
  • Rand, Forest (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Takuma

Staff:

  • Amino, Tetsurou (Director, Storyboard, Original Creator)
  • Date, Hayato (Episode Director)
  • Fukumoto, Kiyoshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Satou, Takuya (Storyboard)
  • Fukuda, Noriyuki (Animation Director)
  • Ochi, Shinji (Character Design)
  • Okeya, Akira (2nd Key Animation, Screenplay)
  • Oota, Masahiko (Animation Director)
  • Saitou, Masakazu (Animation Director)
  • Tsuno, Gouji (Music)
  • Yamamoto, Takashi (Animation Director)

Reviews:

  • User --Sunclaudius (Score: 8/10):
    This anime is the most favorite anime when I was little. Although the story simple, but enough to make a child touched. This anime was made in 1996, the anime is long enough and a little bit old. But good for the family. Synopsis: The story of a little boy who loved his dog, when his parents bought a toy car, then sianjing was abandoned. The story begins when the dog helps children who take care of them since childhood, from the accident. Then the dog died and the child is crying for the death of the dog. The boy was hoping the dog can live again. Afterthat the dog was reincarnated into living toy car.

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Norimono Oukoku BuBu ChaCha (anime - Prequel)