Azuki 1 (100388)
This animated series, based on the popular Japanese comic of the same name by Yasushi Akimoto and Chika Kimura, opens a window on the world of young teenagers. This is an exciting time in a person's life--a time of bosom companions and bitter rivals, puppy love and little frustrations that seem like the end of the world. By following the ups and downs of a fifth-grade girl nicknamed "Azuki," and tangentially those of her friends at school, you are offered a view of this world directly from the viewpoint of those living through first loves and other milestones on the road to adulthood.
Azuki 2 (100444)
The hugely popular story of the sensitive young girl called Azuki and her classmates continues to shed light on the dramatic time between childhood and adulthood. New developments for Azuki, love interest Yunosuke, and the rest include the appearance of a beautiful young music teacher who inspires jealousy in the girls and near-worship in the boys. Based on the popular Japanese comic of the same name by Yasushi Akimoto and Chika Kimura.
Azuki 3(100483)
A heart-warming story of Azuki (Bunny), a sensitive 5th grader, her best pal Yunosuke (Mike), their classmates and the adults who surround them. In this series there is a newcomer--the new female principal of their school. She is a good listener, and guides the youngsters through the challenges that they face. This popular animation series is both educational and funny. It sensitively depicts the problems of pre-adolescence, and subtly gives sensible advice. It concludes with this, the third series.
