Arashi no Yoru ni facts for kids
| Arashi no Yoru ni | |
Gabu and Mei from the movie One Stormy Night (Arashi no Yoru Ni)
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Quick facts for kids あらしのよるに(Stormy Night) |
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| Genre | Drama, Adventure |
| Novel | |
| Written by | Yūichi Kimura |
| Illustrated by | Hiroshi Abe |
| Published by | Kodansha |
| Published | 1994 |
| Anime film | |
| Directed by | Gisaburō Sugii |
| Produced by | Toshiaki Nakazawa Daisuke Ōoka Yasushi Umemura Atsumi Tashiro |
| Written by | Yūichi Kimura Gisaburō Sugii |
| Music by | Keisuke Shinohara |
| Studio | Group TAC |
| Released | December 10, 2005 |
| Runtime | 107 minutes |
| Anime television series | |
| Arashi no Yoru ni: Himitsu no Tomodachi | |
| Directed by | Tetsurō Amino |
| Produced by | Takuo Kumagai Jun Takei Shin Furukawa Shinsaku Hatta |
| Music by | Fumitaka Anzai |
| Studio | Sparky Animation Baku Enterprise Daume (Cooperation) |
| Network | TV Tokyo |
| Original run | April 4, 2012 – September 26, 2012 |
| Episodes | 26 |
Arashi no Yoru ni (あらしのよるに, lit. One Stormy Night) is a popular series of children's books. It was written by Yūichi Kimura and illustrated by Hiroshi Abe. The first book, published in 1994, won important awards like the Kōdansha Literature Culture Award.
The story became so loved that Yūichi Kimura wrote six more books. The series grew into a compilation and later inspired a movie. It even appeared in Japanese school textbooks. In 2005, an animated film was released, covering all seven books. Later, a computer-animated TV series called Arashi no Yoru ni: Himitsu no Tomodachi (あらしのよるに ひみつのともだち, One Stormy Night: Secret Friends) aired in 2012.
Contents
A Story of Unexpected Friendship
The story begins one stormy night. A young goat named Mei seeks shelter in a dark barn. Inside, Mei meets another creature also hiding from the storm. They cannot see or smell each other in the dark. They talk and become friends, deciding to meet again the next day. Their secret password is "one stormy night."
Meeting a Wolf Friend
The next day, Mei discovers the friend is a wolf named Gabu. This is a big surprise because goats and wolves are usually enemies. Despite their differences, they feel a special connection. They decide to keep their friendship a secret and meet regularly.
Challenges to Friendship
Mei's goat family and Gabu's wolf pack eventually learn about their secret. Both groups are very upset and forbid the friendship. They try to make Mei and Gabu spy on each other. Mei and Gabu refuse to let their families control their bond. They decide to run away together. Their goal is to find a peaceful "emerald forest" where they can be friends without fear.
A Dangerous Journey
Giro, the leader of Gabu's wolf pack, sees Gabu as a traitor. He and his pack hunt Mei and Gabu. The two friends face many dangers, including a harsh snowstorm. Exhausted, they rest on a mountain. Mei, knowing Gabu is very hungry, offers to help him find food. Gabu, though hungry, realizes he could never harm his friend.
Memory Loss and Reunion
As Gabu's pack approaches, an avalanche sweeps everyone away. The next morning, Mei finds the "emerald forest" they dreamed of. Gabu is found in another cave, but he has lost his memory. He doesn't remember Mei or their friendship. Mei is heartbroken, unsure how to help Gabu remember.
Later, Gabu teases Mei, not knowing who he is. Mei sadly says it would have been better if they had never met "one stormy night." Hearing these words, Gabu's memory slowly returns. He remembers Mei and their adventures. Overjoyed, Mei and Gabu reunite. They watch the moon rise, promising their friendship will last forever.
The Book Series
The original picture book series was published by Kodansha. It includes seven volumes, each telling more about Mei and Gabu's adventures.
- Arashi no Yoru ni (あらしのよるに, One Stormy Night) (1994) ISBN: 4-06-252852-5
- Aru Hareta Hi ni (あるはれたひに, One Sunny Day) (1996) ISBN: 4-06-252870-3
- Kumo no Kirema ni (くものきれまに, One Cloudy Day) (1997) ISBN: 4-06-252874-6
- Kiri no Naka de (きりのなかで, One Foggy Afternoon) (1999) ISBN: 4-06-252875-4
- Doshaburi no Hi ni (どしゃぶりのひに, One Rainy Day) (2000) ISBN: 4-06-252876-2
- Fubuki no Ashita (ふぶきのあした, After the Snowstorm) (2002) ISBN: 4-06-252877-0
- Mangetsu no Yoru ni (まんげつのよるに, One Full Moon Night) (2005) ISBN: 4-06-252878-9
Main Characters
- Gabu (ガブ, Gabu): A wolf from Bakubaku Valley. He becomes Mei's best friend.
- Mei (メイ, Mei): A goat from Sawasawa Mountains. Mei is a male goat in the film and a female goat in the TV series.
- Giro (ギロ, Giro): The leader of the Bakubaku Valley wolves. He is against Gabu's friendship with Mei.
- Barry (バリー, Barī): A wolf and Giro's helper.
- Beach (ビッチ, Bicchi) and Zack (ザク, Zaku): Two twin wolves who enjoy fighting and eating.
- Tap (タプ, Tapu): An older goat who cares for Mei. In the TV show, he has a crush on Mei.
- Mii (ミイ): A pink goat and Mei's friend. She appears in the film and TV series, but not the books.
- Elder Goat (長老, Chouro): The wise leader of the Sawasawa Mountains goats.
- Mei's Mother (メイの母, Mei no Haha): She tried to save Mei from wolves when he was young.
- Mei's Grandmother (メイの祖母, Mei no Soba): She raised Mei after his mother was gone.
- Gabu's Mother (ガブの母, Gabu no Haha): She appears in Gabu's memories.
- Garuru (ガルル, Garuru): Gabu's father and the former wolf clan leader in the TV series.
- Boro (ボロ, Boro): A young wolf pup who looks up to Gabu. He is not in the books.
- Lala (ララ, Rara): Barry's sister. She knew Gabu as a pup and is fond of him. She is not in the books.
- Moro (ボロ, Moro): A goat friend of Mei and Tap. He loves to eat and is easygoing. He is not in the books.
Media Adaptations
The Animated Film
The movie Arashi no Yoru Ni was directed by Gisaburō Sugii. It was released in Japan on December 10, 2005. The film was very popular, staying in the top 10 at the Japanese box office for over a month. It earned more than ¥1.8 billion. In 2007, it was nominated for a Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year.
English Dub Version
A group of fans created an English version of the movie for YouTube. They replaced the Japanese voices with English ones. They could not use the original theme song, "Star," so they used a different song called "Watch the Moon Rise" for the ending.
Film Credits
| Character | Japanese | English |
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| Mei | Hiroki Narimiya | Tustin Gilmer Macafee |
| Gabu | Shidou Nakamura II | |
| Tap | Shouzou Hayashiya IX | Tapper |
| Tustin Gilmer Macafee | ||
| Mii | Maya Kobayashi | Mina |
| Bethanie Spindler | ||
| Giro | Riki Takeuchi | Tustin Gilmer Macafee |
| Barry | Kouichi Yamadera | |
| Beach | Tetsuya Yanagihara | |
| Zack | Yoshiyuki Hirai | |
| Kama | Mitsuaki Hoshino | |
| Toro | Akimitsu Takase | |
| Gari | Yasuyuki Kase | |
| Gori | Takahiro Yoshino | |
| Moro | Masamitsu Morita | |
| Grandmother goat | Kabachan | Tustin Gilmer Macafee |
| Elder goat | Eiji Bandou | |
| Gabu's mother | Yuu Hayami | Shanaa Moreau |
| Mei's grandmother | Etsuko Ichihara | Tustin Gilmer Macafee |
Other cast (English dub): Jarett Mauss, Luis Dirk Vardaman, Tustin Gilmer Macafee, Shanaa Moreau
Staff
- Original story: Yuuichi Kimura
- Director: Gisaburou Sugii
- Animation supervisor: Tsuneo Maeda
- Character design: Marisuke Eguchi
- Art director: Yukio Abe
- Music: Keisuke Shinohara
- Theme song: "Star" by Aiko
The Anime Television Series
A computer-animated TV series, Arashi no Yoru Ni: Himitsu no Tomodachi (あらしのよるに ひみつのともだち, One Stormy Night: Secret Friends), aired on TV Tokyo. It ran from April 4, 2012, to September 26, 2012. This series was a co-production between Japan and Singapore. In this version, Mei is a female goat, which is different from the film.
Episode List
| No. | Title | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "One Stormy Night" "Arashi no Yoru Ni" (Japanese: あらしのよるに) |
April 4, 2012 | |
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Mei the goat and Gabu the wolf hide from a storm in a shack. They become friends in the dark. The next day, they are surprised to find they are a goat and a wolf. Gabu struggles with his hunger but decides to keep their friendship.
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| 2 | "Gabu, the Liar" "Usotsuki Gabu" (Japanese: うそつきガブ) |
April 11, 2012 | |
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Mei feels bad for tricking Mii to see Gabu. Mii gets sick, and Mei learns of a healing plant. Gabu bravely finds the plant on a mountain, helping Mei cure Mii.
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| 3 | "The Boss" "Ōkami no Bosu" (Japanese: オオカミのボス) |
April 18, 2012 | |
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Gabu tries to keep his friendship with Mei a secret. Mei mistakenly thinks Gabu is the wolf boss. Gabu rushes to protect Mei from the real wolf boss, Ghiro. Mei had already left, but their friendship remains strong.
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| 4 | "Playing Wolf and Goat" "Ōkami to Yagi Gokko" (Japanese: オオカミとヤギごっこ) |
April 25, 2012 | |
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Gabu is very hungry when he meets Mei. Mei suggests they play a game where they switch roles. Meanwhile, other wolves hear about a "legendary white wolf." They are surprised to find Mei pretending to be a wolf.
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| 5 | "Very Special Friends" "Tomodachi no Uta" (Japanese: ともだちのうた) |
May 2, 2012 | |
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Migrating swallows arrive, singing news. They hear Mei and Gabu singing together. The birds start singing a new song that could reveal Mei and Gabu's secret. The friends must convince the birds to keep their secret safe.
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TV Series Credits
| Character | Japanese | English |
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| Mei | Rie Kugimiya | Terry Osada
Gerri Sorrells (young) |
| Gabu | Hiroyuki Yoshino | Jack Merluzzi |
| Tap | Tatsuhisa Suzuki | Jeff Manning |
| Mii | Yui Horie | Rumiko Varnes |
| Moro | Hisafumi Oda | |
| Giro | Kouichi Yamadera | Jeff Manning |
| Barry | Kouichi Yamadera | Tom Clark |
| Lala | Masumi Asano | |
| Zack | Tetsuya Yanagihara | Jack Merluzzi |
| Boro | Meguru Takahashi | Maya Jones |
| Beach | Anri Katsu | Butch |
| Jeff Manning |
In addition to occasional name changes: Mei, Giro, and Zack have the spelling of their names changed to May, Ghiro, and Zak, respectively.
Staff
- Director: Tetsurou Amino
Staff (English version)
- Producer: Jim Weatherford
- Director: Gerri Sorrells
- Writer: Gerri Sorrells
See also
In Spanish: Una noche tormentosa para niños
