Fumoon English Sub & Dub

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. In short: 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 grows into good friends 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.

With sci-fi at the core, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. Voice work is led by Minori Matsushima as Pinoko and Hiro Suzuki as Kenichi Shikishima. It will appeal most to fans of futuristic settings and big-concept stories. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tezuka Productions, which means the visual identity of Fumoon follows that studio's craft. Within the sci-fi category, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. Its 6.2/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Minori Matsushima as Pinoko, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1980, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.