Mojacko

Mojacko
モジャ公
Genre	Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-fi
Manga
Written by	Fujiko F. Fujio
Published by	Kodansha
Demographic	Shōnen
Magazine	Bokurano Weekly
Original run	1969 – 1970
Manga
Written by	Fujiko F. Fujio
Published by	Shogakukan
Demographic	Shōnen
Magazine	CoroCoro Comic Monthly
Original run	September 1995 – April 1996
Volumes	7
Manga
Written by	Fujiko F. Fujio
Published by	Shogakukan
Magazine	Labybug Comics
Original run	June 1996 – April 1997
Volumes	10
Anime
Directed by	Tetsuya Endo
Produced by	Keisuke Iwata, Yumiko Yazaki
Music by	Kei Wakakusa
Studio	Oriental Light and Magic
Released	October 3, 1995 – March 31, 1997
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Mojacko (モジャ公, Mojako^?) is a manga series created by Fujiko F. Fujio about an ordinary student who befriends two aliens. It was adapted into an anime series directed by Tetsuya Endo and produced by Oriental Light and Magic.

Plot

Sorao is an ordinary student who lives an ordinary everyday life of a typical kid, accidentally makes friends with two aliens stranded here on Earth. His life changes as he decides to help them find a way to get home. As the story progresses, wherein they do reach the aliens' homeworld, Sorao along with Miki, discovers a blood feud between two different tribes. Things gone awry as the tribes' representatives try to out do one another in search of the missing treasure of the past with the help of an uncovered clue.

Characters

Main Characters

Sorao Amano (天野空夫, Amano Sorao^?) Voiced by: Ai Orikasa

He was a typical student. He was not less strong and smart but he still unmissable many trials.

Mojara (モジャラ, Mojara^?) Voiced by: Mayumi Tanaka

Mojara "the nickname of the heroine with" Mojacko. He is from another planet and the form he is a furry ball. He had lots of tools hidden in his mouth. He is able to inflate himself by inhaling too much air which he uses to lift himself, or as a mode of transportation for the others, and can also stretch his toung for many miles

Donmo (ドンモ, Donmo^?) Voiced by: Daiki Nakamura

He is accompanied by Mojacko robot and he helps to solve problems by Sorao and Mojacko. Whenever he consumes too much sweets, He becomes Drunk in the same way Humans Become Drunk when consuming too much alcohol

Mojacko

The Title Character. He has the ability to inflate himself by inhaling a tremendous amount of air, and extend his tongue. His full name is Duke Mojara Hanamogera Sanadabintonikusu Furansasukatchi Ritorufuddo Bikunin Arekisandorobonikku Konikkutaranberi- Kuchukuchu Suppabibbi- Poppo- which he usually uses to introduce himself, causing everyone to almost fall asleep

Mojari

Mojacko's Younger Sister with Pink Fur

Mojaro

Mojacko's Genius Younger Brother with light green fur. Whenever he cries loud, it will create a disaster, creating a sound similar to a loud sonic. He only says nothing but Moja which requires translation from Mojacko and/or Mojari

Momoja

Prince of the Momoja tribe, skilled in stealth and ninja-like skills. Has feelings for Mojari and As a Running Gag, He literally turns into stone whenever he sees or comes into contact with her

Other Characters

• Miki-Sorao's Best Friend and Classmate
• Gonzuke
• Mon Mon
• Eli

Anime

The anime adaptation was directed by Tetsuya Endo and produced by Oriental Light and Magic. The anime was broadcast on TV Tokyo between October 3, 1995 and March 31, 1997, consisting of 74 episodes.

The opening themes were "CHU-CHU-CHU" from episodes 1-34, performed by CRIPTON, then "Dream Express", performed by Saki Natori, from episodes 35-50, and then "Shine" by Dear from episodes 51-74. The ending themes were "Koibito ga Uchuujin nara", performed by Junko Iwao, from episodes 1-34, then "Jaa ne" performed by Kiyomi Kobayashi from episodes 35-50, then "Dou nacchatan darou" by ZIZI from episodes 51-69, then "Too Late" by Yuki Saito from episodes 70-74.

Insert Song

Title	Performed by	Episodes
"Starship"	Junko Iwao	1-30

External links

• Mojacko (anime) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia