Ojarumaru
| Ojarumaru | |
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| おじゃる丸 (Ojarumaru) | |
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| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Akitaro Daichi |
| Studio | Gallop |
| Original network | NHK |
| Original run | October 5, 1998 – present |
| Episodes | 1066 |
| Live-action television film | |
| Prince Mackaroo: Peril at the Full Moon Road -A 'Rare' Adventure of Our Prince- | |
| Directed by | Akitaro Daichi |
| Studio | Gallop |
| Original network | NHK |
| Released | May 3, 2007 |
Prince Mackaroo, known in Japan as Ojarumaru (おじゃる丸), is a Japanese manga series created by Rin Inumaru in 1993. It was adapted as an anime series broadcast on NHK in 1998. The title character was originally voiced by Hiroko Konishi, but is now performed by Chinami Nishimura. The theme song is performed by Saburō Kitajima. The story focuses on the adventures of a 5-year-old Heian-era prince with a weakness for creme caramel. It also features his pet firefly, and a trio of young oni.
This title is also known as Prince Mackaroo, as shown on the program guide for TV Japan.
It received an Excellence Award for animation at the 1999 Japan Media Arts Festival.
On September 10, 2006, creator Rin Inumaru committed suicide by jumping off the 14th floor of her apartment. A suicide note left to her mother indicated she was feeling stress due to her job.
International versions
- In Spain, it is dubbed in Spanish by Arait Multimedia and is known as "El príncipe Mackaroo".
- In Italy, it is dubbed in Italian by MERAK FILM - Milano and is known as "Mack, ma che principe che sai".
- In the United States, Enoki Films is the master licence for this series, however, it hasn't been dubbed in English yet and there are no current plans for an English dub release. It is known as "Prince Mackaroo".
- In Taiwan, it is dubbed in Chinese by Muse Communication Co., Ltd. and is known as "Fǎn dòu xiǎo wángzǐ" (反斗小王子 ).
Video Games
Gameboy Color
- Ojarumaru: Tsukiyo ga Ike no Takaramono
- Ojarumaru: Mitsunegai Jinja no Ennichi de Ojaru!
Gameboy Advance
- Ojarumaru: Tsuki Hikari Machi Tour de Ojaru
Sega Pico
- Ojarumaru
Nintendo DS
- Ojarumaru DS: Ojaru to Okeiko Aiueo
External links
- Official website Template:Ja icon
- Ojarumaru (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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