Ocha-ken: Chokotto Monogatari

お茶犬 ちょこっとものがたり / Tea-dog / Tea Dogs
Ocha-ken: Chokotto Monogatari
Genres: Comedy, Kids
Demographics: Kids
Producers: Four Some
Rating: 6.28 / 10
Rank: #8585
Popularity: #13180
Users Listed: 1,477
Users Scored: 522
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 01/08/2022
Aired: October 6, 2003 – April 1, 2004 (Fall)
Type: tv
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 26

Synopsis:

Set in a whimsical world where animals embody different tea blends, *Ocha-ken* presents bite-sized lessons for young viewers. The series follows the daily lives of tea-dogs and tea-cats as they navigate everyday situations, subtly exploring themes of kindness, cooperation, and perseverance. Each short episode delivers a gentle narrative designed to impart positive values, culminating in a clear statement of the episode's moral.

*Ocha-ken* favors a calming atmosphere, prioritizing simple storytelling and visually appealing character designs over high-octane action. The focus remains on fostering emotional intelligence and promoting thoughtful behavior within a charming, tea-infused setting. It offers a quiet, reflective viewing experience intended to gently guide children towards developing strong moral compasses.

Characters:

  • Aru (Main)
  • Cafe (Main)
  • Chai (Main)
  • Hana (Main)
  • Muha (Main)
  • Ron (Main)
  • Ryoku (Main)
  • Min (Supporting)
  • Ran (Supporting)
  • Sakura (Supporting)

Staff:

  • Ooya, Mitsuko (Director, Storyboard)
  • Matsuoka, Hiroki (Sound Director)
  • Mori, Chiyoko (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Takeda, Itsuko (Animation Director)

Reviews:

  • User StellarisAstaria (Score: 9/10):
    I watched this anime a long time ago when I was young, my memories are quite blurry now but I do remember really enjoying this short anime. Each episodes are really cute and really suitable to introduce young audience to the world of anime. Even though the episode is short but there is always a good meaning in it. The art is quite good for a kids anime and even though there is no real plot but we can understand the character and their personality. My favourite is the green tea and the sakura tea. This anime is probably my very first anime without me evenknowing what anime is and I believed this is true to many other people too but because we were too young when we watched it, we didn't remember. But I do hope that this anime will be brought back and introduced to current anime viewers again.

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