Best Comedy Anime of 1997

Pokémon are extraordinary creatures possessing diverse abilities and appearances, with many individuals known as Pokémon trainers striving to capture and train them, often for competitive battles. A young boy named Satoshi has long dreamed of becoming a Pokémon trainer and achieving the title of "Pokémon Master." On his tenth birthday, Satoshi finally gets the chance to pursue this goal. However, all three starter Pokémon have already been taken, leaving him with Pikachu, an Electric-type Pokémon known for being stubborn and uncooperative. This unexpected encounter sets the stage for an unforgettable adventure and the formation of a deep bond between Satoshi and Pikachu. Setting out on a journey to become the best, Satoshi and Pikachu travel through vast and scenic regions alongside their companions Kasumi, a Water-type Pokémon specialist, and Takeshi, who excels with Rock-type Pokémon. However, they constantly face threats from the notorious Team Rocket, a group that uses elaborate schemes to steal powerful Pokémon. Satoshi and his friends must stop these plans while also collecting the eight Gym Badges necessary to compete in the Pokémon League and ultimately earn the esteemed title of Pokémon Master.

Years after the conclusion of Dragon Ball GT, this special picks up with Son Goku's granddaughter Pan, now elderly, and introduces a new generation of Super Saiyajins—the great-great-grandsons of Goku and Vegeta. A century after DBGT's end, Earth's heroes have all passed away, with the sole exception of Pan, Goku's granddaughter. Pan has a grandson named Goku Jr., but he lacks the courage of his great-great-grandfather. When Pan suffers a heart attack, Goku Jr. thinks he might save her using the power of the four-star Dragon Ball. Together with the school bully, he sets out to find the ball—and in the process, unlocks his hidden bravery and strength.

In "Case Closed Movie 01: The Time Bombed Skyscraper," Conan Edogawa is put in a difficult position when Ran Mouri requests that Shinichi Kudou accompany her to a movie. Conan struggles to come up with a believable excuse to decline. But on the day of their planned outing, a critical situation unfolds: a large quantity of plastic explosives has been stolen, and the thief directly challenges Shinichi to locate and defuse the bombs planted throughout the city. With time rapidly diminishing, Conan is forced into a frantic race to prevent the city's destruction while simultaneously uncovering the criminal's identity and grasping the motive behind the threat aimed at Shinichi.

A magical barrier created by demons has kept its inhabitants isolated from the outside world for nearly a thousand years. With the barrier now destroyed, various kingdoms are eager to explore these previously inaccessible regions. To assist in this effort, they form a peace delegation to make contact with the people in this newly opened territory. Meanwhile, the young sorceress Lina Inverse is approached by a mysterious individual named Filia ul Copt. When they meet, Filia expresses her desire to hire Lina and her crew for a mission to the outside world, citing their legendary past accomplishments. However, she first insists on witnessing their abilities by challenging them to defeat a dragon in the city center. After proving themselves, Lina and her group set out on an expedition into the unexplored lands, encountering many adventures and confronting a disturbing prophecy along the way.

After a devastating earthquake caused Tokyo and many parts of the world to sink beneath the sea, Aika works as a salvager, recovering artifacts from the flooded remains. Her normal life changes when she takes on a risky assignment to find and recover the enigmatic Lagu, learning that multiple groups are chasing after the same objective.

In "Tenchi in Tokyo," Tenchi Masaki begins a new chapter by moving to Tokyo for school, leaving his female friends feeling downhearted about his departure. Despite their worry, Tenchi soon finds comfort in Sakuya Kumashiro, a kind-hearted person who helps him adjust to his new surroundings. Their connection grows quickly, though Sakuya's romantic feelings for Tenchi come as a surprise to both of them, stirring emotions not only in Tenchi but also among his friends back home. Determined to win Tenchi's heart, these girls promptly travel to Tokyo to compete for his affection. Amid this rivalry, Tenchi must navigate the complexities of his relationships while dealing with mysterious events that gradually distance him from those close to him.

Laia Einburg longs to end the bitter conflict between her father Galia, a master golem creator, and her driven brother Huey, who have been at odds for years. But her hopes are crushed when Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent appear to rescue her from a rampaging golem.

Set in 19th-century China under the Qing Dynasty, this story unfolds during a time when the Emperor's power had waned and the nation teetered on the brink of upheaval. It takes place in a fictional period known as "The Era of the Cooking Wars," when master chefs of diverse culinary schools pushed their skills to the limit, all vying for the title of the finest cook in all of China. In this world, the culinary arts are taken deadly seriously: offending a high-ranking chef or treating cooking with disrespect can land someone in prison, while pretending to be a top-tier chef is considered an act of authority usurpation. Chefs battle one another for honor, influence, and even political power—but the stakes are just as high as the rewards, and failure can cost them everything. China is divided into four great regions: Beijing, Szechuan, Shanghai, and Guangdong. The story opens in Szechuan, the homeland of Mao, a young prodigy whose mother, Pai—known throughout the land as the "Fairy of Cuisine"—has just passed away. In the wake of her death, Mao rises to become a Super Chef, aiming to claim the position of Master Chef at his mother's restaurant. Yet before he takes over her kitchen, he sets out on a journey across China, eager to master the many diverse styles of cooking and to one day become a legendary chef in his own right, just like his mother. Along the way, he crosses paths with loyal friends and formidable rivals, all eager to test their skills against him in the culinary arena.

Penguin Village is a place where humans coexist with talking animals and animate objects. There, Senbei Norimaki, an inventor with big dreams, works to create the ideal robot girl. The result is Arale, who possesses incredible strength but is nearsighted and lacks common sense, making her far from perfect. Despite her good intentions, her actions frequently cause mayhem throughout the charming village.

A Keio University (one of the top three colleges in Japan) exam candidate, Touma Inaba, is interrupted when a cute young girl, Urara Kasuga, arrives at his hotel room door. She later turns out to be his cousin who he barely remembers from his childhood. Urara, who had felt something special for him (an other-than-cousinly-love), invites Touma to live with her since he has no place to stay other than the hotel room. Before taking the test, Touma meets Meiko Yotsuba, a beautiful, sophisticated woman also trying to get into Keio. Meiko gets into Keio but Touma does not, due to a cold Urara had given him shortly before. Although he did not make it, he pretends he does to earn the respect of Meiko. Touma is caught up in a love triangle with Urara and Meiko, while struggling to keep Meiko believing he's really a Keio student and still be there for Urara at the same time.

In the world of Photon Earth, a kind-hearted young man with incredible physical strength bears the word "Baka" (meaning "idiot" in Japanese) carved into his forehead, likely done by his playful companion Aun Freya. His life grows more complicated when he becomes engaged to Keyne Acqua, a beautiful runaway pilot, after he marks her forehead with the same word. His troubles escalate as he must shield both Aun and Keyne from Papacharino, a malicious figure seeking to steal the secrets of "Aho" (another term for idiot) energy hidden within Keyne's grandfather's spaceship.

In "Tenchi the Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness," Tenchi Masaki is startled when a young woman approaches him, calls him "Daddy," and claims to be his daughter. Believing she has mistaken him for someone else, he brings her home, unaware that this decision will trigger further upheaval. The girl, Mayuka Masaki, insists she is truly Tenchi's daughter, creating additional turmoil among the household. The other residents are skeptical of Mayuka's assertion, suspecting she may be manipulating Tenchi. Yet, DNA tests confirm Tenchi as her father, leading Washuu to conclude that Mayuka originates from the future, born as a result of a recent temporal disturbance. Despite this confirmation, not everyone is welcoming; Ryouko Hakubi senses a dark presence lurking beneath Mayuka's friendly demeanor.

The CLAMP School, offering a seamless education from kindergarten through postgraduate studies, was established by the Imonoyama family, the most powerful business conglomerate in Japan. Entirely financed by its own vast resources, the institution was designed as a sanctuary for the young men and women destined to shape the future. Admission is open to any gifted student, regardless of family background or financial means, and the school boasts a remarkable number of exceptionally talented pupils. It is also well-known for hosting an unusually high proportion of party enthusiasts. Even the brilliant minds of CLAMP School cannot keep the campus free of crime and enigmas. Or can they? Follow Nokoru, Suoh, and Akira, the young detectives who crack every case, as they save the day—and even the occasional damsel in distress!

After Junpei's second attempt to bring everyone back to Japan ends in failure, the group presses on with their quest to collect runes by extracting them from Elven women. Celsia is once again afflicted with a curse that transforms her into an animal.

In a world where humans and monsters coexist, Sasahara Natsuki works as a struggling bounty hunter. Her missions frequently involve resolving disputes where monsters have violated human rights, which are protected due to the significant power gap between the two groups. As a half-human, half-cat-beast hybrid, Natsuki is caught between these worlds, striving to understand and respect both cultures while enforcing the law. She is aided by her companions: Batanen, a werewolf secretly in love with her; Tommy, another werewolf; and Sakura, a Kyubi fox demon who seeks to devour Natsuki to complete her nine tails and achieve her full magical potential.

The episode is similar to the first special's "Himura Kenshin's Greatest Hits" as it methodically presents every move of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu and describes how each one functions.

In "Saber Marionette J Again," the android marionettes Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry, who look like girls, rejoin Otaru. The partially reformed marionettes from Faust—Tiger, Luchs, and Panther—come to stay with Otaru and his group to better understand human feelings. A new marionette named Marine appears with a mysterious power. All these marionettes have a special maiden circuit that lets them feel emotions.

In "I Dream of Mimi," Akira Takaoka—the sole member of the Electric Brain Study Society who doesn't own a computer—is thrilled when an electronics store advertises a sale on a PC9821 for ninety-eight thousand yen, limited to the first five customers. But when he arrives, the PCs are already sold out. A mysterious stranger then approaches him in a back alley with the identical offer. Akira agrees, only to discover that the computer he gets is a PC2198 rather than a 9821. This PC2198, called Mimi, is an advanced bio-computer that requires a constant supply of sperm to operate. Now Mimi must protect Akira from the sinister Apple Nacintosh sisters, who aim to dominate Japan's PC market. Can the embarrassed Akira provide Mimi with the necessary sperm to win their conflict?

On her sixteenth birthday, Honey Kisaragi goes to meet her father, only to find him wounded and being chased by attackers. A gang and a monster soon confront them, but Detective Seiji Hayama intervenes. Despite his efforts, the monster manages to kidnap her father, leaving Honey heartbroken. Returning home, she discovers her house has been demolished. A mysterious and attractive stranger then appears, giving her a device that allows her to transform into various forms to battle the monsters responsible for her father's abduction. Honey uses this power to combat Panther Zora, the mastermind behind these malicious acts.

Eternal Family is a globally famous reality show featuring five social misfits living together with a professional actor. The participants—including individuals with odd behaviors, questionable pasts, or those who were abandoned as children—were given false memories to make them believe they are a real family. Despite these altered memories, the traits that caused them to be outcasts from society remain, leading to intense conflict in their shared life. After an incident causes the facility holding them to break down, the group escapes into the outside world. Now that they have experienced life beyond captivity, returning to their previous situations may no longer be possible.

A young schoolgirl meets a strange dancing old man, at first believing he is part of a bizarre dream. This encounter, however, draws her into a series of fantastical, fanservice-filled magical girl adventures. She is joined by Ongo, a small creature whose true motives may be sinister, and Nami, a quiet girl who possesses mysterious abilities.

After the events of the OVAs, Fujisawa abandons Miz at their wedding ceremony, provoking the furious priestess to enlist Makoto and his companions to find him. While searching for the reluctant teacher, they discover another Ifurita. At the same time, Jinnai and Diva, seeking a new home for the Bugrom, come across a different Demon God—Kalia, who is mischievous but possesses her own thoughts and aims, distinguishing her from Ifurita.

Ryo Saeba, known as the City Hunter, works as a private detective in Tokyo. Along with his partner Kaori Makimura, he is hired by actress Emi Makaze to locate her missing brother. That brother turns out to be "The Professor," a delusional former soldier who intends to destroy the Shinjuku district of Tokyo. Kaori is tasked with protecting Emi, but both become caught up in the Professor's plan. The City Hunter must rescue them while preventing downtown Tokyo from being obliterated.

In "Ankoku Tamatama Daitsuiseki," the Nohara family gets caught up in a clash between two rival clans, the Tamayura and the Tamayomi, spanning from Tokyo to Aomori, at the northern tip of Japan’s largest island. The Tamayomi clan seeks to revive the evil genie Jarke and conquer the world. To stop them, the three openly gay brothers of the Tamayura clan—Rose, Lavender, and Lemon—seize Jarke’s ball, which is crucial for his resurrection, from a group of barmaids working for Tamayomi. But Shinnosuke’s little sister Himawari accidentally swallows the ball. The Nohara family, joined by the trio of brothers and a detective named Yone Higashimatsuyama, then battles the pursuing Tamayomi gang in a high-stakes chase.

In "Maze: The Mega-Burst Space," Maze regains consciousness amid the wreckage of her home, unable to remember what just happened. As she tries to make sense of the situation, Mill bursts in, thanking Maze for saving her. Mill explains that Maze's house fell from the sky, crushing those who had been chasing her. While trying to escape their relentless enemies, Maze discovers she can use phantom light magic and pilot Mill's family mecha. Though she struggles with piloting at first, Maze transforms into a lecherous male form when night falls. As their journey continues, more companions join them, and Maze strives to protect Mill while uncovering her own role in this strange world.

Summary of various fighting scenes of the first half of the series and a brief overview of the Kyoto arc.

In "Ayane's High Kick," Ayane Mitsui dreams of becoming a professional wrestler and aims to challenge her idol, Manami Toyota, for the All-Japan Women's International Championship. Those hopes are crushed when she fails the tryouts for All-Japan Pro Wrestling. Yet Kunimitsu Tangay, a veteran trainer posing as a scout from an independent promotion, spots her potential and extends an invitation. Thrilled by the opportunity, Ayane expects to train in strong style wrestling, only to be shocked when Kunimitsu instead enters her into a kickboxing tournament. Though she has no passion for the new discipline, Ayane chooses to push forward out of pride.

Seara has harbored feelings for Shuhei ever since she was a child. At that time, Shuhei was three years her senior and much taller, telling her to come back when she had grown up and become more mature. Now, several years later, Seara resembles an ordinary high school girl. She has managed to move into Shuhei's home, aiming to win his affection, but multiple obstacles might stand in her way.

In the year 4999, humanity has set aside warfare and now channels its competitive spirit into intergalactic sports tournaments. Among these is an all-female competition where participants vie for the prestigious "Cosmo Beauty" title. Akari Kanzaki enrolls at the University Satellite with the goal of becoming the next Cosmic Beauty—a honor her mother once held. During her initial days at the university, she makes new friends, faces tough rivals, and works hard to rise to the top among the Battle Athletes.

The citizens of the Crayon Kingdom have always regarded Princess Silver as a twelve-year-old girl with a radiant smile. Unbeknownst to them, however, the princess harbors twelve bad habits, a fact that causes immense distress to the Chameleon Prime Minister and the other Crayon ministers, who fear the embarrassment if this secret were revealed. During a party celebrating Princess Silver's twelfth birthday, she becomes so focused on finding her Prince Charming that she overlooks her own flaws. One boy at the celebration grows so enraged that he transforms Silver's parents, the King and Queen, into stone. To break the curse and rescue her family, Silver resolves to embark on a journey to find the boy. Accompanied by her companions, she begins her adventure.

Catholic schoolgirl Inaho finds out that a vampire named Mosquiton has been preying on her classmates. She stakes him, but he is resurrected when her blood touches his remains. Mosquiton ends up as her slave and also works as a history teacher. Along with Yuuki and Honou, the mismatched pair get into various escapades and adventures. One of Inaho's primary objectives is to locate the legendary O-Part so she can make some money.

At Saito High, a school filled with supernatural entities and led by a principal obsessed with collecting occult artifacts, the Holy Student Council—chosen by prophecy—acts as the primary line of defense. Each council member struggles with their own unique issues. Haruto Houjo, the council president, has the power to call forth spirits but yearns for an ordinary life, a desire constantly undermined by the principal's schemes. Kazumi Ryodo possesses the unusual ability to let spirits take control and holds a secret crush on Hanako. The third member, Mutsuki Asahina, specializes in exorcisms and has a preference for young boys. Despite their individual quirks, the three must maintain order at the school and protect the world from supernatural threats, frequently ending up in bizarre situations.

Lapis is the princess of Sorcerland. She is beautiful, powerful, and possesses a sparkling personality—unfortunately, she is not very intelligent. She will go to any lengths to protect the most innocent creatures, even if it means destroying the kingdom in the process. And let's not forget her obsession with pudding! Detatoko Princess is a hilarious parody of all the fantasy stereotypes you have come to love, with a generous helping of slapstick comedy.

Honey Kisaragi appears to be an ordinary high school student until the criminal organization Panther Claw kidnaps her father, a renowned scientist. In his absence, he leaves her a gadget that allows her to transform into Cutey Honey, a valiant warrior with red hair and a sword.

The tale centers on a mysterious and perilous island known only as "G." Ages ago, a mighty deity named Gestalt was cast down to the mortal realm and took shelter on this very island. Speaking the god's name aloud is strictly forbidden, as the islanders dread his fury so deeply that they treat the name as a curse. Father Oliver, a priest who has abandoned his religious order, journeys to the island of G seeking the truth behind its secrets. There, he crosses paths with a young girl named Ohri, who proves to be highly skilled in the magical arts. Meanwhile, the head of Oliver's former order hires a dark elf named Suzu to hunt down the renegade priest and bring him back. Suzu locates him without much trouble, but she never counted on the formidable sorceress traveling at his side. Ohri quickly dispatches Suzu, allowing the girl and the Father to press onward. As if their journey weren't difficult enough, the island of G is teeming with monsters and magic-users who continually obstruct their path.

Hareluya Hibino's single goal in life is to take over the whole world! Even though he looks rough on the outside, he isn't a bad guy at heart, and when things get serious, he always does his utmost to assist anyone who requires it. Alongside Kiyoshiro, who dreams of becoming a painter, Hareluya faces every unexpected challenge that life throws at them.

A school is plagued by spirit infestations, and the captivating student Kocho Enoki employs her alluring charm and supernatural abilities to defend it. Alongside her sister and Kosaku, who serves as their human shield, Kocho strives to rid the school of the ghostly onslaught. But they come across a female spirit who remains unaffected by Kocho's seductive tactics.

Cacao and Parfait are dispatched on a mission across time and space to locate the Fourth Warrior, Lamunes, in order to prevent the galaxy from falling into destruction. However, when they find him, Lamunes is commanding the marauding Giga Genos invasion fleet. Determined to subjugate every world under his tyrannical rule, Lamunes pushes forward with his conquest. With the aid of a plucky orphan, Cacao and Parfait must stop Lamunes from seizing control of the universe.

A new student named Jun, who keeps to themselves and is fascinated by clowns, arrives in Nube's classroom. Jun's sole friend is Pierre, a clown that lives inside a mirror. One night, Pierre gives Jun a mysterious mask that grants strange powers. After this, Jun's behavior becomes odd, and a series of unfortunate incidents begin to happen throughout the school.

The mysterious thief Dorapin sets up a scheme with the intent of stealing the Friendship Telecards from the Doraemons.

The story unfolds in a parallel world separate from our own. It centers on Pastel, an 18-year-old orphan girl who resides with a band of adventurers in a modest house. Pastel works as both a writer and a "mapper," creating sketches and illustrations of towns, countryside, rivers, and mountains. Her friends hold her in high regard due to her exceptional intelligence and honesty. Sharing the house with Pastel are Clay, a young swordsman; Trapp, the son of a bandit chieftain; Kitton, a walking encyclopedia and descendant of the Kitton family; Knoll, a large man with a gentle heart; Whitey, a baby dragon; and Rumy, an infant sorcerer from the Elf tribe. This odd assortment of companions becomes entangled in a variety of mysterious adventures—from hunting for treasure and searching for a missing person to solving riddles and facing many other unexpected quests.

Within the Card Kingdom, the Crown Knights—an eccentric elite unit—protect the realm from disorder by leveraging their distinct abilities. Their unusual methods are tested when they encounter two enormous war machines designed as giant chess pieces. Against overwhelming odds, the Crown Knights must discover a way to outsmart these powerful opponents and secure a checkmate to stop the Card Kingdom from falling.

An innocent, yet well-endowed, schoolgirl goes to retrieve her hat from a house she believes is abandoned. Inside, a deranged madman watches her, instantly becoming obsessed with controlling her, possessing her, and forcing her to submit to his every desire. Armed with an arsenal of advanced technology, he terrorizes her with threats of death, dismemberment, domination, degradation, and the erasure of her free will and identity. A nightmare of biological, chemical, and nuclear horrors unfolds as she is trapped in her new, manipulated existence.

Following the clash with Doakuder at Soukaizan—the alternate world whose rainbow was erased by the devils—a Devil from the demon realm invaded Genseikai (the human world) and stole Wataru's conscience. As a result, Wataru lost his sense of justice and all recollection of his role as Kyuuseishu (world savior). When Shibaraku and Himiko escorted him back to Shinbukai (the other world where Soukaizan lies), his memories returned, but his conscience remained lost. To reclaim it, Kyuuseishu Wataru must take up the fight against the devils once more and save all of Soukaizan from ruin! Chou Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru is the third installment of SUNRISE's Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru TV series and is regarded as a remake of the earlier Wataru shows. It ran for 51 episodes, broadcasting every Thursday from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. between October 2, 1997, and September 24, 1998.

The villainous overlord Makuamuge seeks to conquer both the game world and reality. To stop him, Ninja Goemon bands together with his friends, his girlfriend, and a giant robot to battle Makuamuge's army and save both dimensions.

In Kerokero Chime, Aoi is an ordinary boy under a curse that transforms him into a frog whenever he gets wet. He ends up in a different world ruled by a kingdom of frogs. To break the spell, he must find the princess, who, oddly enough, does not know how to lift the curse. So, the two set off on a journey to locate the magic that can undo it. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures, face many dangers, and make new friends.

In "Mahou Gakuen Lunar! Aoi Ryuu no Himitsu," Barua, a member of the Vile Tribe within the Magic Race, kidnaps students from the Magic School. To retrieve the missing pupils, the school's master dispatches Elie, Rena, and Senia. Along the way, they encounter odd and amusing situations and frequently land in trouble. When they finally locate the abducted students, they realize their magical abilities are insufficient for a rescue. Unexpectedly, assistance comes from an ally they would rather avoid.

Tokyo Pig follows the wacky and wild adventures of a young boy named Spencer and his magical pet pig, Sunny, as the two oddballs get into all sorts of bizarre and eccentric situations.

This film merges elements from "Ghost Train" (episode 7) and "Great Yokai War" (episodes 10-11) of the original 1968 series, updating them to match the modern tone of the 1996 adaptation, creating a completely original and distinct story.

Bamboo-Lee, Dah-Lee, and Slo-Lee are three bears tasked with stopping global disasters that endanger life on Earth. Their primary enemies are the frightened executives of Ratco Corporation. With the help of their ally Ai-Ai, a pink dragon, the trio has a chance to protect the environment from an approaching catastrophe.

Coji Coji's main priority is simply savoring life and appreciating the natural world around him. In contrast, his companions form a diverse group of eccentric individuals, each with their own peculiar traits that often spark conflict among themselves. While Coji Coji's laid-back attitude and habit of avoiding duties can occasionally annoy others, his innocent insight consistently manages to mend their disagreements.

Game Tengoku OVA which came with the limited edition version of the Sega Saturn video game.

The narrative follows the exploits of Tamagotchis, set entirely on Tamagotchi Planet and starring the iconic characters. The majority of episodes adhere to a structure where each episode spotlights a different Tamagotchi in a standalone manner. A total of 27 episodes were broadcast on television, yet only the first nine were made available on the VHS release titled "Video de Hakken!! Tamagotchi," causing the remaining 18 episodes to be classified as lost media with only their episode names known.

This slapstick comedy features an odd group: a wannabe witch, a kindergartener with the mannerisms of a middle-aged adult, a naive and clumsy demon, and a brilliant dog that understands human language.

Manmaru, a student at the Nenga ninja academy, is the focus of Ninpen Manmaru, where foxes and raccoons train in assassination techniques under a bear ninja master. While progressing through his studies, Manmaru gets caught up in the enduring rivalry among the Nenga, the monkey-led Koga school, and the dog-headed Iga school. At the same time, he must fight the temptation of the Dobe, a band made up of ex-Nenga students.

9th Anpanman short movie.

Originally released on VHS at the 53rd Comiket in Winter 1997.

Yoshio came across Hani Taro, a clay figure that had appeared from the sauceboat (receptacle for curry). Hani Taro was fond of mischief, but everyone always got angry at Yoshio instead.

Based on a same name children's fantasy picture book by Takeshita Ryuunosuke.