Kocchi Muite! Miiko facts for kids
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Cover of the first volume of Kocchi Muite! Miiko as published by Shogakukan
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Quick facts for kids こっちむいて!みい子 |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Eriko Ono |
| Published by | Shogakukan |
| Demographic | Shōjo, Kodomo |
| Magazine | Ciao |
| Original run | 1995 – ongoing |
| Volumes | 32 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Takao Yoshizawa |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Network | TV Asahi |
| Original run | February 14, 1998 – February 6, 1999 |
| Episodes | 42 |
Kocchi Muite! Miiko (which means "Look This Way, Miiko!" in Japanese) is a super fun comedy manga series from Japan. It was created by Eriko Ono. A manga is like a Japanese comic book or graphic novel. This series is about the everyday life of a cheerful and energetic fourth-grade girl named Miiko.
The story follows Miiko's adventures at home and school. It's actually a follow-up to an earlier series called Miiko desu! ("I'm Miiko!"). The manga has been published by Shogakukan in a magazine called Ciao since 1995. So far, 32 books (called tankōbon) have been released.
Kocchi Muite! Miiko also became a popular anime TV show. An anime is a Japanese animated series. Toei Animation made 42 episodes of the show. It aired on TV Asahi in Japan from February 14, 1998, to February 6, 1999. It was part of a bigger anime block called Anime Syuukan DX! Mi-Pha-Pu.
Contents
Meet the Characters
This section introduces the main characters from Kocchi Muite! Miiko. Each character adds something special to Miiko's daily life.
Miiko Yamada: The Main Character
- Miiko Yamada is the main character of the series. She is an energetic and lively fifth-grade student. Miiko loves to eat, which sometimes causes her to gain weight easily. She often hangs out with her best friends, Mari Shimura, Yuuko Ogawa, and Tappei Eguchi. Miiko often gets into playful arguments with Tappei, who secretly likes her. Her voice in the anime is done by Umi Tenjin.
Miiko's Family and Friends
- Mamoru Yamada is Miiko's younger brother. He is very hardworking and often helps Miiko with her homework. Mamoru enjoys helping his family, even if it can be a bit annoying sometimes. His voice in the anime is done by Akiko Yajima.
- Rie Yamada is Miiko's mother. She works as an editor for a magazine. Her voice in the anime is done by Kotono Mitsuishi.
- Mari Shimura is one of Miiko's best friends. She dreams of becoming a manga artist. Mari can be strict with Miiko but is always a loyal friend.
- Tappei Eguchi is Miiko's friend. He often teases Miiko, which makes it seem like he has a crush on her. Even though he acts tough and annoying, Tappei is actually a shy and kind person.
- Yuuko Ogawa is another one of Miiko's best friends. She is known for being nice, smart, and friendly. Yuuko is also Kenta's girlfriend.
About the Media
Kocchi Muite! Miiko has been released in two main forms: as a manga (comic books) and as an anime (animated TV show).
The Manga Series
The Kocchi Muite! Miiko manga is written and drawn by Eriko Ono. It has been published in Japan since 1995 in a magazine called Ciao. This magazine is especially for pre-teen and early teen girls.
The individual chapters from the magazine have been collected into 32 special books called tankōbon. These books let readers enjoy the whole story. Some of the most popular stories from the series have also been put into three special collections called Miiko Selection.
The Anime TV Show
The Kocchi Muite! Miiko anime TV series was made by Toei Animation. Takao Yoshizawa directed the show. It had 42 episodes and was shown on TV Asahi in Japan. The show aired from February 14, 1998, to February 6, 1999. It was part of a larger TV block called Anime Syuukan DX! Mi-Pha-Pu.
The anime brought Miiko's funny and heartwarming adventures to life on screen. Each episode showed a new part of her school and home life, along with her friends and family.
