Kaiketsu Zorori
Kaiketsu Zorori (or Legendary Zorori) (かいけつゾロリ) is a Anime filled with gags & unbelievable pranks. The series started as a manga in 1987, created by Yutaka Hara; ever since then Zorori has been a popular character.
The anime Kaiketsu Zorori premiered in Februrary of 2004 and just like the manga that started it was a huge success. In one episode, Zorori kept making incredibly bad puns (plays on words), and many kids began to imitate their favorite fox by punning left and right at home and at school.
Despite Zorori's success in Japan, Zorori never got licensed for a Stateside debut, The anime was recently picked up for Korea by korean kids channel, Tooniverse under the name 쾌걸 조로리. In 2005, Zorori returned in Majime ne Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori (which is technically the second season of Kaiketsu Zorori). in March 11, 2006, Zorori shared the silver screen spotlight with Keroro Gunsou (otherwise known as "Sgt. Frog")
Zorori may be a good example of a Kitsune, considering his moderate disguising skill and love of trickery.
Did you know? Zorori's Voice Actor is Koichi Yamadera, who did the voice of Spike for Cowboy Bebop.
Plot
- Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
The show features a 119-year old kitsune (fox) called Zorori, who embarks on a journey to train in the art of mischief making together with his friends, a pair of twin wild boars. The three friends travel from place to place, sparing no effort to play practical jokes on those they meet. Zorori's pranks often backfire, which ends up making his target happy, but every time he finds himself in a pinch, he comes up with some clever idea that allows him to wriggle out of trouble. Zorori's dream is to become the king of mischief, build a castle all for himself, and marry a beautiful woman. Will he ever realize this dream?
Video Games
During the success of the Kaiketsu Zorori anime there were two video games (only released in Japan )
- Kaiketsu Zorori to Mahou no Yuuenchi Ohimesama wo Sukue! (Game Boy Advance) - July 15th, 2004
Plot of game: Zorori and friends have made their way to an amusement park for this latest cartoon to game adaptation, called Kaiketsu Zorori to Mahou no Yuuenchi Ohimesama wo Sukue! In order to save the princess, you must clear 20 different mini games. Mini games are split into four areas of the park: adventure zone, sports zone, future zone and "Oyaji" (old man) gag zone. Your performance in the mini games rewards you with stamps that can be used to purchase items in a shop.
- Kaiketsu Zorori Mezase! Itazura King (PlayStation 2) - April 28th, 2004
plot of game: Game based on the popular Japanese children's book character Kaiketsu Zorori, the "King of Mischief." Using the EyeToy camera, you can put yourself in the game and appear alongside Zorori, Ishishi and friends. There are nine different types of mischief you can cause -- the ultimate objective is to outdo Zorori himself. There is also a party mode where up to four players compete consecutively to become the King of Pranks.