Fumoon

About Fumoon

Fumoon (フウムーン) arrives as a sci-fi anime by Tezuka Productions (1980), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: Nuclear testing has resulted in the abrupt evolution of the Fumoon, a tiny but highly intelligent humanoid race on a small island, who are detected by Dr. Yamadano. Except for a few witnesses including the detective Shinsaku Ban, and the young men Rock and Kenichi and Kenichi’s sister Pichi (Pinoko), no one believes him.

Along the way, the Fumoon are kidnapping animals from around the world to bring with them as they use their space ships to evacuate the earth. The Fumoon intend to abandon mankind, but one Fumoon, Rokoko, who turns into good companions with Kenichi, tries to help Dr. Yamadano and the others to develop a space ship to allow a few humans to escape, with the help of Dr.

As a sci-fi title, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. Pinoko (Minori Matsushima) and Kenichi Shikishima (Hiro Suzuki) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for fans of futuristic settings and big-concept stories. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tezuka Productions, so the studio's house style defines how Fumoon looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on sci-fi, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. With a 6.2/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Minori Matsushima voicing Pinoko gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1980, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.