Poco's Udon World
うどんの国の金色毛鞠
“Tokyo man returns home, adopts lonely tanuki boy Poko, rediscovering family bonds and childhood memories through udon restaurant.”
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Tokyo man returns home, adopts lonely tanuki boy Poko, rediscovering family bonds and childhood memories through udon restaurant.
Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Souta Tawara returns to his hometown in Kagawa. Though his parents are no longer around, his former home and family-owned udon restaurant reminds him of the times his family was still together. Reminiscing about his childhood, Souta enters the udon restaurant and discovers a grimy young boy sleeping. At first, Souta thinks nothing of the chance encounter and provides the boy with food and clothing. However, to his surprise, the boy suddenly sprouts a furry pair of ears and a tail! Souta soon learns that the nameless boy is actually the rumored shapeshifting tanuki that has been inhabiting Kagawa for many years. Thinking that the boy has been living a lonely life, he decides to take him in and name him Poko. Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari follows the heartwarming relationship between Souta and Poko, and through the time they spend together, Souta recalls his own past, the place he left behind for the city, and the relationship he had with his father.
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8.0/10
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7.6 ptsRecommenders 8.6 · others 1.0
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- 7/10 “This anime provides a wonderfully relaxing viewing experience with its simple art style and gentle colors. Despite initially expecting a cooking-related story and having a general dislike of...”
- 10/10 “This anime delivers an incredibly heartwarming experience that explores family, love, dreams, and misunderstandings with profound emotional depth. The opening and ending songs are exceptional,...”
- 10/10 “This turned out to be the most heartwarming slice-of-life anime I’ve seen, with Poco’s sheer adorableness and a story that flows naturally despite its supernatural premise. The pastel, Ghibli-like...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Poco's Udon World begins and ends here.
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-11093
- Format
- 12 × 22′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 4h 24m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Oct 2016 – Dec 2016
- Fall 2016
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref.
- BS-11093
- catalog