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Michel (2003) is a Korean broadcast series, although much of the work was done in Tokyo and Shanghai. Kim, the spunky heroine, has two technical marvels created by her inventor-father: the transforming plane the Honey Bee and the Mirage Gun. She uses them to fight the Black Hammers gang: the brothers Boogy, Woogy, and Meggi, and their boss, Salome. Kim and the Hammers stumble onto the island of Sitel, where the Tree of Life is guarded by assorted fairies under Michel's leadership. The Hammers kidnap the fairies, causing the Tree to wither. If its seed is to germinate, Kim and Michel must free the fairies, on whose magic it depends. Obviously aimed at small children,
Michel suggests a mixture of Saint-Exupery's
The Little Prince, Miyazaki's
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and
Pokémon, but without the charm of those antecedents. The overly cute fairies may appeal to very little girls, but their brothers and older siblings will quickly tire of this saccharine series. (Rated TV Y7 FV, suitable for ages 7 and older: violence, generally cartoon-y)
--Charles Solomon
Product Description
Underneath the dazzling Sun; far across the sparkling blue ocean; and beyond lush forests you will find a beautiful island called Sitel Island. On that mythical island stands the Tree of Life. This magnificent tree is the guardian of nature and has stood there since the Earth was created. On that island I saw him for the first time The protector of nature and its fairies Michel. Based on one of the best loved literary characters of the last century Michel is a "Little Prince" of a boy who holds the secrets of life. But the evil Black Hammers are out to take the precious goods that belong to Michel s magical and mystical world. In flies Kim to the rescue! In a vintage plane with a few tricks of her own; this amazing girl is the only one who can save Michel and the Fairies. System Requirements:Running Time 125 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM Rating: NR UPC: 702727118326 Manufacturer No: DMCH/001
