TV-Series
Description
"Kira Kira Happy Hirake! Cocotama" is a children's anime series that revolves around the concept of Cocotama, tiny guardian spirits born from the gratitude of inanimate objects when they are cherished and cared for by their owners. The story centers on Ruru Kiseki, a cheerful and kind-hearted elementary school girl who discovers a Cocotama named RaKira, born from her treasured hairpin. RaKira, along with other Cocotama such as Shabon, GakuGaku, and Kokoro, forms a close bond with Ruru and her friends, helping them navigate everyday challenges while learning about human emotions and relationships.

The Cocotama live in a hidden world called Cocotama Land, where they train to become full-fledged guardian spirits. Their mission is to assist humans in appreciating and taking care of their belongings, as neglect or mistreatment can lead to the Cocotama losing their powers or even disappearing. Throughout the series, Ruru and her friends encounter various Cocotama, each representing different objects, such as toys, stationery, or household items. These encounters often lead to heartwarming or humorous situations as the Cocotama strive to fulfill their duties while learning valuable lessons about responsibility, empathy, and teamwork.

The narrative is episodic, with each episode focusing on a specific problem or moral lesson, often tied to the relationship between humans and their possessions. The Cocotama use their unique abilities to resolve conflicts, whether it’s helping a child overcome a fear, mending a broken friendship, or encouraging someone to take better care of their belongings. The series emphasizes themes of gratitude, kindness, and the importance of valuing the things that bring joy and utility to daily life.

Main characters include Ruru Kiseki, the human protagonist who is compassionate and always willing to help others; RaKira, the energetic and slightly mischievous Cocotama who serves as Ruru’s primary companion; Shabon, a gentle and caring Cocotama born from a soap bubble; GakuGaku, a playful and musical Cocotama; and Kokoro, a wise and mature Cocotama who often provides guidance to the group. Together, they create a dynamic and engaging cast that appeals to younger audiences while delivering positive messages about responsibility and gratitude. The series combines lighthearted humor, emotional moments, and educational content, making it a wholesome and entertaining experience for its target demographic.
Information
Kira Kira Happy Hirake! Cocotama
キラキラハッピー★ひらけ!ここたま
Type: TV-Series
Date: 09/06/2018
Categories
Genre
Everyday DramaComedy
Settings
Fantasy
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Faithful Meeting, Open the Door of Happiness!
2Gu~suka, Pillow is Bo~orn
3What-meow! Chaco came out!
4Working in the Antique Shop?
5Ruby, Arriving in Style!
6Hoho~, Marme has come!
7Cocotama Castle Uproar
8Nice to Meet You: Ojou's Debut-jo
9Ojou comes down from the Mountain!
10Pan-Pon Pantonio
11Its right there!
12The Cocotama Restaurant's Aspiring Chef
13Chaco becomes a Waitress
14Cocotama Camping Joy♪
15Tuxy-Dressy Ushishishi~
16Christmas in Big Trouble!?
17Ribbon works hard!
18The Baby Cocotamas, Tsu-Mi-Ki!
19Cocotama Shop, Open!
20A Nice Doctor came!
21The Cocotama Clinic, Yeah!
22I hate this Medicine!
23Dodonn~ Rannin has Arrived!
24Tsu Is Missing!?
25Nachu Became Mama!?
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Norio Nitta
  • Script
    Hiroshi Yamaguchi
    Mitsuyo Suenaga
    Toshimitsu Takeuchi
    Deko Akao
    Michihiro Tsuchiya
    Megumu Sasano
  • Episode Director
    Yoshitaka Koyama
    Toshihiko Masuda
    Hideaki Ōba
    Ken'ichi Nishida
    Toshiyuki Kashiyama
    Toshihiro Maeya
    Sayaka Yamai
    Mayu Numayama
    Natsumi Higashida
  • Music
    Kenichi Kuroda
    Ken Itō
  • Character Design
    Shinobu Ookawa
    Yasukazu Shōji
  • Animation Director
    Hiromi Ono
    Aki Yamagata
    Akiko Nagashima
    Toshihiko Masuda
    Taka Satō
    Yuichi Akimoto
    Takayuki Shimura
    Yasukazu Shōji
    Kazuyuki Toshida
    Hiroaki Kawaguchi
    Nobuyuki Toshida
    Mai Kuwabara
    Shinobu Ookawa
    Yoshie Anzai
    Miyo Ōno
    Tetsurō Taira
    Eri Tokugawa
    Duk Ho Lee
    Ayumi Ueno
    Ming Zhe Qiu
    Hitomi Kōno
    Kiyomi Okuda
    Nijimi Kakitsubaki
  • Director of Photography
    Miyabi Amada
  • Series Composition
    Michihiro Tsuchiya
  • Storyboard
    Kazuo Terada
    Akiko Nagashima
    Toshihiko Masuda
    Hiroshi Ishiodori
    Hideaki Ōba
    Minoru Ōhara
    Hisashi Ishii
    Ken'ichi Nishida
    Norio Nitta
    Yasushi Muroya
    Yūko Kiyoshima
    Toshiyuki Kashiyama
    Yō Miura
    Tomoko Akiyama
    Toshihiro Maeya
    Sayaka Yamai
    Namako Umino
  • Unit Director
    Norio Nitta
    Yō Miura
    Sayaka Yamai
    Kei Masaki
  • Original Character Design
    Yuka Fujiwara
  • Chief Animation Director
    Yasukazu Shōji
    Shinobu Ookawa
    Miyo Ōno
  • Sound Director
    Kōichi Iizuka
  • Producer
    Naohiko Furuichi
    Tomoko Takahashi
    Yōsuke Takabayashi
    Yui Hiramatsu
Production
  • Animation Production
    OLM
    OLM Digital
  • Production
    TV Tokyo
Music
Opening