Ranked #689

Tanoshii Moomin Ikka

Inspired by Tove Jansson's book series about the Moomin family, this wonderful experience of what not many know is an anime, is a masterpiece TV anime show of 20th century - well at least in my opinion. Considering its goal were the kids of younger age, yet even adults loved, and still love it, Tanoshi Moomin Ikka (also simply known as "the Moomins") is a lovely experience for anyone wanting to try the Moomin way of living.


~Story~ (10)

While some of the episodes do get back remembering happenings from the one before, it doesn't really matter if you saw it or not - almost each episode is for itself, telling a different adventure the Moomin family lived trough that day - or their neighbors and friends for that matter. Still, even if it tells about something you missed, it can't be anything big enough to ruin this delightful watch.


~Art~ (9)

Considering this is pretty old, the animations is very good - in fact, I would dare to say the animation is better than in some (if not most) anime of today, made with the "super special awesome" computer animation, where characters tend to stay still and merely open and shut their mouth for 5 minutes, as in the manner of speaking. Sometimes, classic animation is the best, and Moomin is the perfect example of it.


~Sound~ (10)

While the music in this anime is for the most part awesome, some may encounter a problem when it comes to a language barrier - the Japanese OP and END songs were only used in Japanese version, and it was kind of emotional, and more of a sad song, while the rest of the world made quite different but none-the-less lovely happy song which many still remember.
Then when it comes to the dubbing itself, I can say I encountered no problem - I've seen the Japanese, English and Croatian dub, and they were all equally awesome, with rare exceptions of some characters being better in one version than another.


~Character~ (10)

Incredibly well developed and deep characters, with pasts, decisions, and their own little demons. The most impressive characters are probably Snuffkin and Littly My, from whom we get to see the most of - other characters are, naturally, just as well developed, but are more acting like regular folks, making these two somewhat special.
The design was no less of brilliantly perfect, as I can't imagine anyone, not even the fearsome, yet lonely Groke looking any differently.


~Enjoyment~ (10)

A fantasy slice of life (an ACTUAL slice of life, really) with hints of genres from everywhere, Moomins are put trough adventures on seas, horrors of dark woods and their enemies, comedies of a regular day, enjoyments of music and new finds, and drama of everyday problems - you may easily find yourself indulged into the series as it has many things to offer, even many hints of romancing that develop trough time.


~Overall~ (10)

Many would argue about what actually makes a piece of animation good. Mostly, it is considered to be characters, who actually help bring the plot.
The Moomins is not one of those anime. In fact, The Moomins is so wonderful piece of a show, you will not be able to decide just what did you like the best. I highly suggest to anyone looking for a light-hearted, yet interest-catching show to watch this, especially if you're into story-telling and slice of life genre. read more

OK, i will write first rewiev on this anime, or rather I would not think it's anime when i was young kid, watching this show in my country Poland,
I remember well the adventures of Moomins, they are part of my chilhood.
And like many people who watched the show, i was really scared of Buka.
Yes, the moomins had a little darker atmosphere as for the show for children.
I think it's worth watching.
It is still of course directed for children thought.