A Penguin's Troubles facts for kids
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Quick facts for kids ペンギンの問題(Penguin no Mondai) |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Yūji Nagai |
| Published by | Shogakukan |
| Demographic | Children, Shōnen |
| Magazine | CoroCoro Comic |
| Original run | July 2006 – January 2013 |
| Volumes | 15 |
| Anime television series | |
| Penguin no Mondai | |
| Directed by | Jun Kamiya |
| Music by | Shuhei Naruse |
| Studio | Shogakukan Music Digital Entertainment |
| Original run | April 5, 2008 – March 27, 2010 |
| Episodes | 100 |
| Anime television series | |
| Penguin no Mondai MAX | |
| Directed by | Jun Kamiya |
| Studio | Shogakukan Music Digital Entertainment |
| Original run | April 3, 2010 – March 26, 2011 |
| Episodes | 50 |
| Anime television series | |
| Penguin no Mondai DX? | |
| Directed by | Jun Kamiya |
| Studio | Shogakukan Music Digital Entertainment |
| Original run | April 2, 2011 – March 31, 2012 |
| Episodes | 52 |
| Anime television series | |
| Penguin no Mondai POW | |
| Directed by | Jun Kamiya |
| Studio | Shogakukan Music Digital Entertainment |
| Original run | April 7, 2012 – March 30, 2013 |
| Episodes | 51 |
| Manga | |
| Penguin no Mondai + | |
| Written by | Yūji Nagai |
| Published by | Shogakukan |
| Demographic | Children, Shōnen |
| Magazine | CoroCoro Comic |
| Original run | February 2013 – November 2014 |
| Volumes | 4 |
Penguin no Mondai (which means "A Penguin's Troubles" in Japanese) is a super funny manga series. It was created by Yūji Nagai. The story is all about a penguin named Beckham Kinoshita. He goes to Kirikabu Elementary School, just like a regular kid! Beckham really loves to eat hamburgers and hot chips.
This popular series was published by Shogakukan. It was collected into 15 tankōbon volumes by January 2013. The manga was so good that it won a special award. It received the 55th Shogakukan Manga Awards in the children's category. This is a big deal in the world of Japanese comics!
Penguin no Mondai also became a TV show. This anime series aired on TV Tokyo. There was even a movie made about Beckham and his friends.
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Meet Beckham the Penguin
Beckham Kinoshita is not your average penguin. He's the main character of Penguin no Mondai. He's a penguin who acts just like a human boy. Beckham goes to school, hangs out with friends, and gets into all sorts of funny situations.
Beckham's Favorite Things
Beckham has a few things he really loves. His top favorites are hamburgers and hot chips. You'll often see him enjoying these tasty treats. He's always up for a good meal!
From Manga to TV Show
The Penguin no Mondai story first appeared as a manga. A manga is a Japanese comic book. It was published in a magazine called CoroCoro Comic. This magazine is very popular with kids.
The Anime Series
Because the manga was so loved, it was turned into an anime TV series. An anime is a Japanese animated show. The first TV series started airing in April 2008. It had 100 episodes!
More Seasons of Fun
The show was so popular that it got more seasons. These included Penguin no Mondai MAX, Penguin no Mondai DX?, and Penguin no Mondai POW. Each new season brought more adventures for Beckham.
The Movie Adaptation
Besides the TV show, a movie was also made. This means you could watch Beckham's adventures on the big screen!
Awards and Recognition
Penguin no Mondai is not just funny; it's also award-winning! It won the 55th Shogakukan Manga Awards. This award is given to the best manga series in different categories. Penguin no Mondai won in the children's division. This shows how much kids and critics loved the series.
See also
In Spanish: Líos de Pingüino para niños
