Sushi Azarashi

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"Sushi Azarashi" is a Japanese anime television series that premiered on January 20, 2001, and concluded on September 29, 2001, as part of the Winter 2001 anime season. It consists of 30 episodes, each with a runtime of 2 minutes, making it a concise series likely targeted at children. The anime is based on a picture book, though specific details about the original work remain elusive. It was produced by studio M.S.C, with broadcasts airing on Saturdays at 16:55 JST on TV Asahi. Notably, no licensors are listed, which may indicate limited international distribution at the time of release. The anime centers on characters named after sushi ingredients, such as Ebi (a prawn who loves strawberry cakes), the tamago-kids (egg-kids who are always playing and sleeping), Toro-papa (a dignified tuna), and Ikura-mama (a salmon roe who bakes cakes and cares for her children but can get angry). The story focuses on their daily lives, capturing humorous and heartwarming interactions. For instance, the tamago-kids' mischievous behavior is said to confuse Ebi, suggesting a central theme of comedic misunderstandings. The inclusion of strawberry cakes in Ebi's preferences, despite the sushi theme, indicates a blend of food cultures, possibly to broaden appeal to young viewers familiar with desserts.