Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!
Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!

Osomatsu-kun: Greetings From The Watermelon Planet-zansu!

1989Movie25 minJapanese

Episode-length Osomatsu-kun film, released as a feature of the Toei Manga Movie Festival. Loosely based on a manga chapter, the film revolves around an alien plot to take over the world.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Tetsuo ImahashiGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The Matsuno sextuplets, known for their perpetual laziness and troublemaking, find themselves embroiled in an intergalactic adventure when they are abducted by aliens from a planet shaped like a giant watermelon. These aliens, facing a crisis, believe the brothers hold the key to their survival. The Matsuno brothers must navigate bizarre cosmic challenges and their own inherent chaotic nature to save the Watermelon Planet.

Critical Reception

As an anime film based on the popular 'Osomatsu-kun' manga and anime series, this movie was primarily aimed at fans of the franchise. It is known for its zany humor, chaotic energy, and the distinct personalities of the Matsuno brothers. Critical reception, while not extensively documented in mainstream Western sources, is generally positive among fans of the original series for its faithful adaptation of the show's comedic style and its expansion into a sci-fi adventure.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithful and over-the-top comedic style reminiscent of the original series.
  • Appreciated by fans for its unique blend of slapstick humor and an unexpected sci-fi plot.
  • Noted for the chaotic and endearing antics of the Matsuno sextuplets.

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Fun Fact

The film is a feature-length installment of the 'Osomatsu-kun' franchise, which gained renewed popularity decades later with the series 'Osomatsu-san'.

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