Fukuyama Gekijou: Natsu no Himitsu English Sub & Dub

About Fukuyama Gekijou: Natsu no Himitsu

Here is what Fukuyama Gekijou: Natsu no Himitsu (ふくやま劇場 なつのひみつ) is about, retold in plain terms: an adventure and music anime by Mook Animation and MADHOUSE (1990). The premise: Fukuyama Gekijou is an anthology of short stories and animated music videos. It uses a framing device of a mouse family looking at bedtime stories to prepare for sleep.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story.

This one is best suited to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Mook Animation and MADHOUSE, which means the visual identity of Fukuyama Gekijou: Natsu no Himitsu follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 5.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 1990, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.