Welcome to the Space Show

Welcome to the Space Show

Year: 2010

Runtime: 136 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Koji Masunari

Animation

Five children at a self‑run summer camp rescue a dog‑like alien. Grateful, the alien takes them to a Moon colony, but after a violent attack injures him, his report bans travel between Moon and Earth, leaving the kids stranded in space. They must evade the poachers who wounded their friend, find a way home before camp ends, and avoid alarming their parents.

Whimsical
Happy ending
Emotionally light
Medium intensity
Fast pacing
Moderate complexity

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Time period

Summer vacation

Set during contemporary summer break from school. The kids' ordinary life is punctuated by a sudden space adventure, matching the carefree season. The events unfold over a short period, from rescuing Pochi Rickman to the final showdown at the interstellar festival.

Location

Earth, Moon, Wan

Earth is where the school trip begins. The Moon serves as a detour that invites the kids into an interstellar journey. Wan is the alien dog's homeworld, reached toward the end of the adventure. The voyage spans the galaxy as the group chases a villain across space and a cosmic festival backdrop.

🌍 Earth 🌕 Moon 🪐 Wan

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Main Characters – Welcome to the Space Show (2010)

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Pochi Rickman (Keiji Fujiwara)

An injured alien dog who is rescued by the five schoolkids. He reveals his origin and invites them to Wan, triggering the space journey. Pochi is loyal, quick-thinking, and brave, acting as the catalyst for the adventure.

🐶 Alien 🚀 Loyal 🧭 Explorer

Natsuki Koyama (Tomoyo Kurosawa)

One of the five elementary schoolmates on the school trip. She carries the Zughan root in her bag, drawing Neppo's attention. She stays calm under pressure and helps drive practical decisions during their interstellar journey.

👧 Schoolfriend 🧭 Curious 🤝 Teamplayer

Amane Suzuki (Honoka Ikezuki)

Brave and hopeful classmate who endures Neppo's pursuit. Her presence motivates the group to press on and seek a way back home. She proves resilient and plays a key role in the final rescue.

👧 Brave 🧭 Resourceful 🤝 Teamplayer

Koji Harada (Takuto Yoshinaga)

One of the five children; practical and curious. He contributes to problem-solving during their cross-galaxy trek and helps keep the group cohesive.

👦 Curious 🧭 Inventive 🤝 Loyal

Robby (Mitsuru Miyamoto)

A supportive member of the quintet who helps plan and respond to challenges. He stays brave when the stakes rise and supports others with steady action.

👦 Supportive 🧭 Observant 🤝 Friend

Neppo (Ryōhei Nakao)

The host of The Space Show and the puppet master behind the chase. He pursues Zughan to become a god, manipulating events across the Pet Star to seize power.

👿 Villain 🧠 Schemer 🚨 Pursuer

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Major Themes – Welcome to the Space Show (2010)

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✨ Friendship

Five schoolfriends band together to face danger and share the challenges of long-distance travel. They learn to trust one another across unfamiliar terrains. Their bond grows stronger as they support each other through danger, doubt, and triumph.

🚀 Adventure

The journey blasts the children beyond Earth into a galaxy-wide quest. They adapt to unpredictable obstacles, meet new beings, and improvise to survive. The narrative centers on exploration, curiosity, and bold problem-solving.

⚖️ Power

Neppo's plan to wield the power of the Pet Star shows how tempting power can corrupt. The kids confront this lure with resilience and responsibility. The climax reframes power as something to be used for others, not for domination.

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