Maboroshi Mabo-chan

まぼろしまぼちゃん / Phantom Mabo-chan
Maboroshi Mabo-chan
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Kids
Demographics: Kids
Rank: #20391
Popularity: #19797
Users Listed: 335
Users Scored: 64
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/22/2014
Aired: April 17, 1992 – September 25, 1992 (Spring)
Type: tv
Age Rating: PG
Episodes: 24

Synopsis:

The world is subtly altered by a pervasive illness, leaving its victims frozen in place. Mabo-chan’s life irrevocably changes when his parents succumb to this affliction after consuming a peculiar fruit. Driven by desperation and fueled by a quiet determination, he embarks on a solitary journey across the globe in search of a cure. His travels take him through diverse landscapes and encounters with individuals grappling with the strange consequences of the spreading sickness. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the search for hope amidst an unsettlingly calm world. Mabo-chan's quest is not one of grand battles or heroic feats, but a poignant exploration of personal resolve against overwhelming odds, highlighting quiet moments of connection and fleeting glimpses of normalcy in a world slowly losing its vitality.

Staff:

  • Ishiodori, Hiroshi (Director)
  • Kuzuya, Naoyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Misawa, Shin (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Ichikawa, Takahisa (Layout)
  • Kanazawa, Hiroshi (Chief Animation Director, Animation Director)
  • Noda, Yasuyuki (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Okayasu, Hajime (Editing)
  • Shimizu, Kenji (Planning)