Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NHK BS1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.0/10
Higepiyo
Overview
Higepiyo is a four-panel gag manga by Risa Itō about a small yellow bird with a mustache, who ends up as a pet of a boy named Hiroshi. Serialized between 2004 and 2006 in Shueisha's Chorus magazine, the series was later compiled into a single volume in January 12, 2007. It was adapted into an anime series, which premiered on April 3, 2009, directed by Atsushi Takeyama, scripted by Natsuko Takahashi and with music by Toshio Masuda. The anime adaptation later inspired the creation of a spin-off manga series, published in Ribon magazine.
This production, originally released in 2009, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Comedy.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Romi Park
Higepiyo (voice)
Yu Kobayashi
Hiroshi (voice)
Eiji Miyashita
Papa (voice)
Satomi Arai
Mama (voice)
Motoko Kumai
Kumano (voice)
Tomokazu Sugita
Kato (voice)
Airi Sakuno
Emi-chan (voice)
Chiwa Saito
Haru-sensei (voice)
Seasons
Season 1
39 Episodes • Aired 2009-04-03
No season overview provided for this season.