Yona Yona Penguin

Yona Yona Penguin

Year: 2009

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Rintaro

AdventureFamilyAnimation

Rintaro directs a tale of three children who visit a land of wonder. This is the first “3D anime” that Madhouse has produced. Oh, and there are penguins.

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1

Coco's flight attempt and fall

Coco is taunted by bullies who claim penguins can't fly. She tries to prove them wrong and launches into an improvised flight, but she crashes to the ground. The incident leaves her shaken and determined to find a way to fly anyway.

2

Golden wing and the living penguin capsule

Coco discovers a golden wing and a penguin-shaped capsule that contains parts for a toy robot cat. The cat comes to life and lures her toward a hidden store filled with penguin merchandise. This strange encounter explains the magic behind her new adventure.

Hidden penguin merchandise store
3

Chaley reveals himself and offers a quest

The robot cat transforms into Chaley, a goblin who believes Coco is the chosen 'flightless bird' destined to save his world. They decide to travel together to a fantasy land where goblins live. Coco feels both awe and doubt about her role in this new realm.

Goblins' fantasy land
4

Grandfather follows in quiet

Coco's grandfather follows them in silence, curious about what Coco has stumbled into. He keeps his distance to avoid alarming her, yet his presence signals a connection to her family back home. His quiet support hints at guidance to come.

Along the path to the goblin land
5

Buccaboo and the danger revealed

Villagers warn Coco about Buccaboo, an evil entity growing more powerful with devilish henchmen. They describe how the goblin village is slowly being destroyed by his schemes. Coco's arrival intensifies the stakes for everyone.

Goblin village
6

Zammie arrives and Coco grows suspicious

Buccaboo's lead henchman Zammie taunts the goblins and tries to send Coco home. Coco is wary, sensing there is more to Zammie's identity than a mere bully. Her mistrust foreshadows a deeper truth behind the conflict.

Goblin village
7

The truth about Zammie

Coco and Chaley investigate Buccaboo's plans and uncover that Zammie is a fallen one-winged angel used to empower Buccaboo. This revelation reframes the threat and explains the unusual alliance between villain and henchman. Zammie's heavenly powers have been exploited to destroy the village.

Buccaboo's lair
8

Escape and a mission to recover Zammie's wing

Coco and Chaley help Zammie escape from Buccaboo's lair and vow to recover his missing wing so he can return to heaven. They race against time as Buccaboo's forces threaten to crush the village. The plan hinges on retrieving the wing before it's too late.

Buccaboo's lair
9

Flight of memory and heavenly summons

Coco flies to locate the wing, guided by memories of her father. In a pivotal moment, she summons her father from heaven to lift her into real flight. The moment marks a turning point in her belief about what she can achieve.

Over the goblin realm
10

Help from home world gods and grandfather statue

Back in Coco's home world, her grandfather and the gods—represented by a statue—offer aid and reinforce Coco's resolve. Their presence provides a spiritual boost that supports her during the climactic effort. The statue becomes a symbol of guidance.

Coco's home world
11

Buccaboo defeated and Zammie returns to heaven

With Zammie's restored wing, Buccaboo is defeated, and the fallen angel completes his return to heaven. The goblin village is saved, and the immediate threat is neutralized. Coco witnesses the balance between power and mercy in the outcome.

Buccaboo's lair / goblin village
12

Homecoming, statue update, and the store's disappearance

Coco returns home to discover that her grandfather has been added to the statue beside the gods. The Penguin Store fades away, ending the magical merchandising world that drew her into the adventure. Chaley reverts to his robotic cat form as the life in the goblin realm settles. Coco realizes her flight, memory of her father, and family support have changed her forever.

Coco's home

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