E060 Nee Moomin
Moomin is based on a series of children's books by Finnish author Tove Jansson, and in Japan, it was adapted into an anime that captured the hearts of many. The anime's theme song, 'Nee! Moomin,' is beloved by both children and adults, characterized by its warm and adorable melody and lyrics.
Basic Information
Song Title: Nee! Moomin
Lyrics: Hisashi Inoue
Composition: Seiichiro Uno
Participating Musicians
Main Vocalist: Toshiko Fujita (Theme song 'Nee! Moomin')
Charts and Awards
The lyrics were written by renowned playwright and author Hisashi Inoue, with music composed by Seiichiro Uno. It features adorable lyrics and a melody that closely aligns with the world of Moomin.
Phrases such as 'Don't be shy' and 'Don't be fidgety' are memorable, highlighting the character of Moomin and his childlike nature.
The original author, Tove Jansson, also wrote many of the lyrics herself, and the songs are characterized by their themes of nature and love.
The Showa-era 'Moomin' anime (1969 and 1972) was based on Tove Jansson's original novels and comics, but the story, character settings, and world-building were significantly rearranged by the Japanese production team. It was considered 'too different from the original,' with settings and stories being heavily modified. For example, many original characters and unique episodes not found in the source material appeared, and the narration (by Kyoko Kishida) was also a distinctive feature.
It is said that while Tove Jansson was initially dissatisfied with the world-building and expression of this anime, she later showed a certain level of understanding, saying, 'If the children are happy, then that is fine.'
The character design and the atmosphere of the story emphasized the typical tone, humor, and family-friendly warmth of Japanese anime, following a unique path distinct from the original work.
The Showa-era Moomin is a 'Japanese-original anime based on the source material' and is a work with very strong original elements. Because there are currently no official rebroadcasts or home video releases, it is extremely difficult to watch.