Gudetama: An Eggcelent Adventure (2022) Series Review

 

Gudetama: An Eggcelent Adventure (Original title: Gudetama: Haha o tazunete donkusai) | 2022 | 10 episodes
Genre: Computer Animation/Adventure/Animation/Comedy/Family/Short | Country: Japan
IMDB: 7.2/10
My Rate: 10/10

Shapiyo invites Gudetama to search for the whereabouts of their mother, but it turns out that the search is not an easy thing. They have to face various obstacles and also a time limit before Gudetama becomes damaged.

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Synopsis:

Gudetama meets Shapiyo with Gudetama in a state of being cracked out of its shell, while Shapiyo has become a chick. Shapiyo really wants to know her mother, so she invites Gudetama to search for the location of her mother’s whereabouts using only stickers. The stickers are believed to contain information about where her mother is.

This series consists of 10 episodes as follows:

Episode 1: What a Drag…

Gudetama emerges from an egg that falls and cracks. Meanwhile, Shapiyo manages to hatch from her shell. Shapiyo feels that they are siblings, although at first Shapiyo thought Gudetama was her mother, and invites Gudetama to search for the whereabouts of their mother. However, Gudetama does not have the spirit to do so.

 
Episode 2: So Dizzy

After successfully getting out of the egg storage place, Shapiyo and Gudetama realize that they are in a sushi restaurant. They try to escape until they accidentally get separated from each other. Gudetama ends up on one of the plates served to customers and meets other egg-based sushi. Shapiyo then tries to help Gudetama.

 
Episode 3: Is That the Best This Country Has to Offer?

Shapiyo and Gudetama end up in the Prime Minister’s office after accidentally entering the prime minister’s jacket pocket when thrown by a protester. The Prime Minister thinks they are just an illusion he sees when feeling tired. Conversations and discussions occur between them that open the prime minister’s mindset.

 
Episode 4: Ahhhh

A misunderstanding occurs at the prime minister’s house. Gudetama is thrown off the top of the building, and Shapiyo races against time to catch Gudetama by running down the stairs and taking the elevator. However, unexpected events seem to make her efforts in vain.

 

Episode 5: You're Rotten to the Core

Gudetama and Shapiyo meet Guretama, an egg that has rotted. Guretama explains the reason for rotting. Realizing this, Shapiyo is not saddened but instead becomes more motivated to find her mother before it’s too late.

 

Episode 6: What a Cool Mascot

Shapiyo tries to find Soyu so that Gudetama does not rot. However, based on information from a boiled egg, it turns out that what is needed is not Soyu but a preservative. This leads them to deal with a dangerous group of eggs to retrieve the hidden preservative.

 
Episode 7: How Many Eggs are in that Omelet?

A pile of preservatives in the mafia’s warehouse disappears. Gudetama, Shapiyo, and the boiled egg are caught and must stay in a cage. Shapiyo looks sad and wants to give up, but her desire to meet her mother reignites her spirit. They meet the Mafia Boss, who is shaped like an omelet, and make a deal to find the whereabouts of the preservative.

 

Episode 8: Give Up Already

Gudetama is taken by Inoue to be used as research material for an article he is writing. However, Inoue is the only one who can only see Gudetama as an ordinary egg. Inoue misunderstands the meaning conveyed by Gudetama. With the help of Suzuki, Inoue’s colleague, Gudetama and Shapiyo get the latest information about their mother.

 

Episode 9: We Wanna See Our Mom

Inoue, who finally can see Gudetama, helps Gudetama and Shapiyo go to the restaurant suspected to be where their mother is. The chef at the restaurant tells them about the farm where their mother is. When they are almost at the farm, an unexpected event happens. Gudetama is taken by a bird, forcing Shapiyo to rescue him again.

 
Episode 10: I'm Pooped…

Gudetama and Shapiyo finally arrive at the farm. They find so many chickens inside that it makes them confused. They realize that Julia is not the name of their mother, but rather the name of all the chickens there. With the help of the farm owner, they continue to struggle to find their mother’s whereabouts.

 
Review:

"Because there's no expiration date on believing"

Gudetama is a character inspired when Amy saw the egg she used to prepare food after work. She felt that the shape of the egg represented young people who are tired after coming home from work. Although initially this character did not win in the food-inspired character contest, Gudetama was well received by the public.

This popularity led to the making of this series. The series uses a combination of CGI animation and live action. Nevertheless, the result is very good and does not look strange. Instead, it becomes a harmonious unity.

The details of the images and each scene look smooth and dynamic. With the color composition also presented well. Added with the selection of sound effects and music that fits each scene.

The story idea used as the main topic is very simple, namely about Shapiyo and Gudetama searching for their mother. The background development of the story and each character is clearly visible. The conflicts that arise and the resolution of each episode’s conflict are done neatly. Although each episode is only 10 minutes long, it can present a very interesting story.

The voice actors do their jobs very well to represent each of the characters. Like Shapiyo who has a cheerful tone, Gudetama who sounds a bit lazy, and other characters. Each character also has their own role. No character or dialogue is displayed in vain or without meaning.

This film is not only entertaining but also presents thrilling and touching scenes. It is very suitable for audiences of all ages. Especially with its not-too-long duration, it can be a great choice for watching during free time.

The most impressive scene is when Shapiyo tries to let go of Gudetama to be cooked. Because she feels that maybe this is what Gudetama truly wants. However, Gudetama chooses to stay and accompany Shapiyo in searching for her mother. In this scene, we see that Gudetama puts aside his own needs and does not abandon his friend. The spirit of solidarity shines through in this scene.

 
Recommendation:

Must Watch

 

(Aluna)