Do you know "PUI PUI Molcar", the legendary stop-motion animation that suddenly became popular on social media in 2021? This work demonstrated its insane compositional power in Japanese society during the self-restraint period of the COVID-19 pandemic, and gained support from a wide range of generations. Although it is a work for children, it is overwhelmingly popular among the working generation who are tired from their daily work. The length of the work is about 2 and a half minutes per episode, so it is a work that can be watched casually. With the decision to produce a movie version in 2022 this year, I'm sure there are many readers who want to look back on this work again. So, in response to the requests of our readers who want to roughly look back on the contents of this work, I would like to introduce a rough summary of the first season of "PUI PUI Molcar" and the points to pay attention to when rewatching it from now on! Please check it out before looking back on this work and find out what you should pay attention to!
Episode 1: "Who's to blame for the traffic jam?"
This is the first work of this series. The story is that while the Mocars are stuck in a traffic jam, an emergency Mocar carrying an emergency patient is unable to reach the hospital, and the main character, Potato, solves the problem by climbing on top of the Mocars in a surprising solution.
Pay attention to Potato!
This work is a story in which Potato, which can be called synonymous with Molcar, plays an active role. Since the main character of this work changes with each episode, Potato is not active for a long period of time, and this is the most recommended episode for fans who like Potato the most.
Available to watch on YouTube
Episode 1 is still available on YouTube, so you can easily watch it on YouTube. If you have never seen this work before, please be sure to watch this episode.
Episode 2 "Catch the Bank Robber!"
This episode is about Shiromo, a timid Molcar, being threatened by a bank robber and being used in the robbery's fight. Shiromo, the main character in the story, is chased by a Patrol Molcar, and the story unfolds at a fast pace.
Pay attention to the masked Shiromo
In this episode, you can see the masked Shiromo that you can't see in other episodes. He's shy, so he runs away quite quickly, and you can enjoy watching Shiromo handle the Patrol Molcars with great gusto while crying. Also, the fact that he loses to the carrots of the many Patrol Molcars that appear and has to give up the chase is also an interesting point.
Episode 3: "Cat Rescue Mission"
This episode is about Mocar Abby protecting the cat inside her from heatstroke. Abby clearly shows the lesson that leaving children or pets in the car in the middle of summer can be dangerous. The final scene where the Mocars are pushed up into something like a fountain is one of the most well-known scenes in this series.
A real cat appears
A real cat is used to depict the cat inside, so you can literally enjoy a lively looking cat. The world of Molcar, which is far from realistic, and the deliberately mismatched cat make this episode a unique work.
Episode 4 "Cleaning Up Munching"
This is the episode where Teddy Moruka plays an active role. The episode progresses with depictions of Moruka simply chewing on garbage, but the scene of Moruka munching on garbage could be watched forever.
Episode 5 "Pui Pui Racing"
This is an episode in which the Molcars race. There are many scenes that are quite troubling, such as the use of sashes even though it is a car race, but this episode gives us a glimpse into the Molcars' daily actions that are close to those of humans.
Episode 6: "Lunch with a Zombie"
This episode is about Shiromo and Teddy being attacked by zombies. In this episode, zombie figures attack Teddy and his friends, so you can see the interesting depictions that are unique to stop motion. Pay attention to the movements of the zombies.
Pay attention to Zombie Shiromo and Armed Teddy!
You can enjoy many original forms, such as Armed Teddy and Zombie Shiromo, which can only be seen in this episode, so why not try this episode when you want a little change?
Episode 7 "Prank? Refreshing!"
This episode features Moruka, a treasure hunter. This episode focuses on the Moruka and the others as they rack their brains to clean up the Moruka that returns from its adventure.
Episode 8 "Moru Mission"
This episode tries to depict things just like a spy movie. This episode actively depicts the scenes and explosions that are familiar from action movies, making it one of the most popular episodes among the many Molcar episodes.
Pay attention to the giant shark mecha!
Especially noteworthy is the giant shark-shaped robot that stands in front of the Molcars and engages in a powerful battle with them. The shark mecha is one of the most dynamic characters in the series, so be sure to keep an eye out for it!
Episode 9 "Slip Surprise"
In this episode, a man who is trying to propose to his wife on the road during the snowy season gets caught up in the trouble of the Molcars. Will the man's proposal come true even though he is being dragged along by the Molcars who live at their own pace? Please keep an eye on it.
Episode 10 "I want to be a hero"
This is an episode in which Abby, a shy Molcar, dreams of becoming a hero and tries various things. This is a work that shines the spotlight on Abby, who is shy but can do her best to help others, such as protecting cats from heatstroke. This is a particularly heartwarming episode in the series, so it seems that many fans like this episode out of the many others.
Pay attention to Itasha Abby!
The scene where Abby, who tried hard to change her confidence, ends up becoming an itasha car is a must-see. This episode is the only one where Abby has moe art drawn on the side of a Molcar, so be sure to check it out.
Episode 11 "Time Molcar"
This is an episode about Molcar, who has traveled back in time from the near future to the Earth during the ice age. This episode is a homage to "Back to the Future," and is full of scenes that will make movie fans grin. This episode is not the only one that pays homage to many famous movies, so if you're interested in them, be sure to check out the similarities between this episode and other works!
Approaching the origins of Molcar! ?
This episode also describes the ancestors of Molcar, so if you're a fanatic who is even slightly interested in the origins of Molcar, be sure to watch it. Molcar's ancestor was "that" creature, just as you might expect!
Episode 12 "Let's! Moruka Party!"
This is the last episode of the series. The Morukas gather at a house after the owner falls asleep from exhaustion and have a good time. It's funny to see them doing things like modern people, ordering delivery and playing music on a smart speaker, even though they are Morukas. They usually race with sashes and engage in espionage, so the Morukas' thinking skills are surprisingly high...
All the Morukas gather!
This episode is the final episode of the work, so almost all of the Molcars that appeared in the work appear. From Molcars that you often see in the work to Molcars that you may not recognize, it is a festival-like episode with a lot of Molcars appearing. This episode alone is enough to enjoy, so if you don't have time to watch other episodes, please watch this episode.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we looked back on the episodes of the first season of this work, "PUI PUI Molcar". It has been decided that a movie version of this work will be produced this year in 2022, so please look back on the first season of this work and prepare to watch the sequel! You can easily watch this work on Amazon Prime and other services, so be sure to check it out while watching other anime!
