Hatsumei Boy Kanipan
Hatsumei Boy Kanipan (発明BOYカニパン, Hatsumei Bōi Kanipan, trans. Inventor Boy Kanipan) is a 1998 Japanese anime television series produced by NAS and TV Tokyo and animated by Studio Comet. It was immediately followed by a second season titled Chō Hatsumei Boy Kanipan (超発明BOYカニパン, Chō Hatsumei Bōi Kanipan, trans. Super Inventor Boy Kanipan). In late 2000, Saban Entertainment licensed the series to air on Fox Kids in September 2001 but it did not air for unknown reasons.[1]
| Hatsumei Boy Kanipan | |
 Cover of the DVD box set | |
| 発明BOYカニパン (Hatsumei Bōi Kanipan) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Mecha, Romance |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Hiroshi Ishiodori |
| Written by | Ryōta Yamaguchi |
| Music by | Toshihiko Sahashi |
| Studio | Studio Comet |
| Original network | TV Tokyo |
| Original run | July 3, 1998 – January 29, 1999 |
| Episodes | 31 |
| Anime television series | |
| Chō Hatsumei Boy Kanipan | |
| Directed by | Hiroshi Ishiodori |
| Written by | Ryota Yamaguchi |
| Music by | Hirokuni Maeyama |
| Studio | Studio Comet |
| Licensed by | Saban Entertainment |
| Original network | TV Tokyo |
| Original run | February 5, 1999 – June 5, 1999 |
| Episodes | 21 |
Plot
In the future, humans now live on the artificial planet Planet Sharaku, built by Dr. Taishi. The people living on this planet are highly technologically advanced. All inventors are required to have an inventor's license, the license has certain levels (levels C, B, A, and TAISHI level) depending on the evaluation of the inventor.
The story revolves around the life of Kanipan, an inventor that wants to reach TAISHI level in inventor's degree together with his interface robot named Kid. While pursuing his dreams he encounters and confronts villains whom are against AI Robots. They terrorize the citizens by making the robots evil by installing a customized chip. Later on a robotic insect, which overrides the robot's system, is used.
Characters
- Kanipan (カニパン, Kanipan)
- Voiced by: Junko Takeuchi (Japanese)
- Kanipan is a 15-year-old IT engineer and hero of the story.
- Kid (キッド, Kiddo)
- Voiced by: Rie Iwatsubo (Japanese)
- Kid is Kanipan's interface robot.
- Angelica (アンジェリカ, Anjerika)
- Voiced by: Yumi Kakazu (Japanese)
- Milk (ミルク, Miruku)
- Voiced by: Kanako Mitsuhashi (Japanese)
- Milk is a 15-year-old rich young girl and famous superstar idol in Sharaku.
- Igor (イゴール, Igoru)
- Voiced by: Masami Iwasaki (Japanese)
- Milk's interface robot and her personal butler.
- Nuts (ナッツ, Nattsu)
- Voiced by: Harumi Ikoma (Japanese)
- Pochi (ポチ, Pochi)
- Voiced by: Takashi Matsuyama
- Ravioli (ラビオリ, Rabiori)
- Voiced by: Nanaho Katsuragi
- Dr. Taishi
- Voiced by: Shoichiro Akaboshi (Japanese)
Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
| # | Episode Title | Original Air Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Angelica" Transcription: "Anjerika" (Japanese: アンジェリカ) | February 5, 1999 | ||
| 02 | "Sealed Memories" Transcription: "Tozasareta Kioku" (Japanese: 閉ざされた記憶) | February 12, 1999 | ||
| 03 | "Bonds of the Heart" Transcription: "Kokoro no Kizuna" (Japanese: 心のきずな) | February 19, 1999 | ||
| 04 | "In Search of the Past" Transcription: "Kako wo Sagashite" (Japanese: 過去を探して) | February 26, 1999 | ||
| 05 | "Sweet Premonition" Transcription: "Amai Yokan" (Japanese: 甘い予感) | March 5, 1999 | ||
| 06 | "Hidden Power" Transcription: "Himerareta Chikara" (Japanese: 秘められた力) | March 12, 1999 | ||
| 07 | "A Place for the Heart" Transcription: "Kokoro no Iibasho" (Japanese: 心の居場所) | March 19, 1999 | ||
| 08 | "Ann's Secret" Transcription: "Ann no Himitsu" (Japanese: アンの秘密) | March 26, 1999 | ||
| 09 | "A Promise to Each Other" Transcription: "Futari no Yakusoku" (Japanese: 二人の約束) | April 2, 1999 | ||
| 10 | "Prelude to Collapse" Transcription: "Houkai no Jokyoku" (Japanese: 崩壊の序曲) | April 9, 1999 | ||
| 11 | "Message" Transcription: "Mesēji" (Japanese: メッセージ) | April 16, 1999 | ||
| 12 | "Reunion" Transcription: "Saikai" (Japanese: 再会) | April 23, 1999 | ||
| 13 | "Confession" Transcription: "Kokuhaku" (Japanese: 告白) | April 30, 1999 | ||
| 14 | "Ann's Lover" Transcription: "Ann no Koibito" (Japanese: アンの恋人) | May 7, 1999 | ||
| 15 | "Countdown" Transcription: "Kauntodaun" (Japanese: カウントダウン) | May 14, 1999 | ||
| 16 | "An Evil Plot" Transcription: "Jaaku na Inbou" (Japanese: 邪悪な陰謀) | May 21, 1999 | ||
| 17 | "Planetary Collapse" Transcription: "Wakusei Houkai" (Japanese: 惑星崩壊) | May 28, 1999 | ||
| 18 | "Believe in Miracles" Transcription: "Kiseki wo Shinjite" (Japanese: 奇跡を信じて) | June 4, 1999 | ||
| 19 | "Uncontrollable" Transcription: "Seigyo Funou" (Japanese: 制御不能) | June 11, 1999 | ||
| 20 | "The Final Choice" Transcription: "Saigo no Sentaku" (Japanese: 最後の選択) | June 18, 1999 | ||
| 21 | "Farewell, Planet Sharaku" Transcription: "Saraba Sharaku-hoshi" (Japanese: さらばシャラク星) | June 25, 1999 | ||
Music
- Opening Theme
- "LOVE LOVE Phantasy"
- Lyrics by Hero Matsui and Keichi Ueno
- Composition and arrangement by Keichi Ueno
- Performed by Whoops!!
- Ending Theme
- Ever (いつか, Itsuka)
- Lyrics by Suzi Kim
- Composition and arrangement by Hero Matsui
- Performed by Whoops!!
External links
- Hatsumei Boy Kanipan (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia