Mr. Osomatsu: The Hipipo Tribe and the Glistening Fruit
Mr. Osomatsu: The Hipipo Tribe and the Glistening Fruit

Mr. Osomatsu: The Hipipo Tribe and the Glistening Fruit

2022Movie67 minJapanese

The Matsuno sextuplets go to an island in search of the mythical "shining fruit".

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Toshimitsu TakezawaGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

The sextuplets, Osomatsu, Karamatsu, Choromatsu, Ichimatsu, Jyushimatsu, and Todomatsu, embark on a bizarre adventure to a mysterious island. There, they encounter the Hipipo Tribe and search for a legendary glistening fruit. Their journey is filled with the usual chaotic sibling antics and unexpected challenges as they navigate this strange new world.

Critical Reception

As a spin-off movie based on a popular anime series, "Mr. Osomatsu: The Hipipo Tribe and the Glistening Fruit" generally received positive to mixed reviews, primarily from fans of the franchise. Critics often noted its continued commitment to the show's absurd humor and character dynamics, while some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic or less impactful than previous installments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its signature slapstick comedy and character interactions.
  • Appreciated by fans for continuing the established tone and humor of the Mr. Osomatsu series.
  • Some found the storyline to be a bit predictable or less innovative than expected for a feature film.

Google audience: Audience reception for the film on Google is not readily available. However, based on general fan feedback for the series, viewers tend to enjoy the over-the-top comedy, the distinctive personalities of the Matsuno brothers, and the nostalgic callbacks to the original Osomatsu-kun series.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'The Hipipo Tribe and the Glistening Fruit,' hints at the unique and often nonsensical themes that are characteristic of the Mr. Osomatsu series, which consistently subverts expectations with its surreal and comedic narratives.

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