Moyashimon facts for kids
Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture is a popular manga series from Japan. It is also known simply as Moyashimon (もやしもん). The story was created by Masayuki Ishikawa. This manga is very well-known! It won two big awards in 2008: the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize (Grand Prize) and the Kodansha Manga Award.
The story takes place at an agricultural college. This means it's a school where students learn about farming, plants, and even tiny living things. Even though some people think it's based on a real university, the creator said it's just a made-up school.
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What is Moyasimon About?
The main character in Moyasimon is a college student named Tadayasu Sawaki. He is just starting his first year at an agricultural university.
Tadayasu has a very special secret ability. He can actually see and talk to microorganisms and bacteria! These are tiny living things that are usually too small for humans to see without a microscope.
Main Characters
This series features a fun cast of characters, both human and microscopic!
Human Characters
- Tadayasu Souemon Sawaki: The main character with the special ability.
- Kei Yūki: One of Tadayasu's friends.
- Keizō Itsuki: A professor at the university.
- Haruka Hasegawa: A graduate student.
- Kaoru Misato: Another student.
- Takuma Kawahama: Another student.
- Aoi Mutō: Another student.
- Hazuki Oikawa: Another student.
Bacteria and Microorganism Characters
These are the tiny characters that Tadayasu can see and talk to!
- A.Orize (Aspergillus oryzae): A type of mold often used in Japanese food making.
- A.Sōe (Aspergillus sojae): Another type of mold, similar to A.Orize.
- C.torikoidesu (Cladosporium trichoides): A type of fungus.
- E.Kori (Escherichia coli): A common type of bacteria.
- P.kurisogenumu (Penicillium chrysogenum): A type of mold known for producing penicillin.
- S.Serebishie (Saccharomyces cerevisiae): A type of Yeast often used in baking and brewing.
See also
In Spanish: Moyashimon para niños
