This is an unusual anime called Ooedo Torimonochou: Nezumi Kozou. Translated into English - Big Edo Detective Story: Nezumikozou. It is a period in Japan, a period that lasted between 1600 or 1603 and 1868, it was an era of peace, prosperity and isolation. Edo was the old name for Tokyo and it is where the plot of the anime takes place as it says in the title. Spoilers start from this part of the review! The plot is about the kidnapping of a girl named Okiku who is a friend of the main character named Chukichi whose goal is to save her and he does not wastetime and does his best to succeed, an exciting quest begins with an unexpected ending at the end.

The main character Chukichi has a secret! He sometimes turns from an ordinary boy into an avenger named Nezumikozou, a folk hero similar to Robin Hood who protects the weak from the strong by eating tri-colored dango 🍡 (a Japanese dessert). He was created after a real historical figure named Nezumi Kozō who was really a kind of hero and a thief in the Edo period!

Chukichi turns from a usually tearful and shy boy into a real hero. He first debuted in 1984.

Okiku is a popular girl in the neighborhood and Chukichi's best friend who he is secretly in love with. She is strong and clever, their relationship in the episode is not well explored.

Koban Cat 🐈 - our MC's very helpful helper looks very wise and pragmatic, he is named after the currency of money from the Edo period.

The mysterious Okiku's kidnappers also appear, whose center is located in an interesting location.

We should not forget a few of the same Sanrio characters that appear in cameo roles: Hello Kitty, Pokopon, Hangyodon, Taabo...

The animation is not of the best quality, it looks like it was done in a hurry and is one of the worse parts of the anime.

The music is quite generic and would have been better if the anime had been made in the 70s, there is no catchy or exciting melody.

This episode is only about 11 minutes long and the action is fast. I liked the part the most when one of the characters is in custody and suddenly a riddle appears, I think it is very cool and presents a small challenge to guess it.

The anime is not necessary to watch, but if you want to see something quickly, it is fine.