Edokko Boy: Gatten Tasuke
1990 • Studio Pierrot
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 1990
- Episodes
- 22
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot · TV Tokyo · Yomiuri Advertising
- Genres
- Comedy · Sports
Tasuke, a student in a police academy, wanted to be the manager of the academy and arrest all criminals in Edo city. Tasuke is still eleven years old, but, he really wanted to get rid of criminals so the world will be a better place to stay in. Tasuke have three other friends; Omon and the other two. With them, they work together and that is the start of a funny and sometimes serious adventure.
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Edokko Boy: Gatten Tasuke was produced by Studio Pierrot and aired in 1990, reflecting the studio's broader interest in blending historical Japanese settings with whimsical, lighthearted adventure. The series was designed to appeal to younger audiences by transplanting a plucky, traditional Edokko—a resident of old Edo—into a fantastical environment that allowed for creative, anachronistic storytelling.
The character design and overall aesthetic are consistent with the signature style of Studio Pierrot during the late 1980s and early 1990s, characterized by expressive line work and vibrant, accessible color palettes. While the series remains a niche entry in the studio's extensive catalog, it occupies a specific space in the landscape of early nineties children's animation, illustrating the period's trend of reinvigorating historical folklore tropes for a contemporary television format.
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