Biriken
Biriken (Japanese: ビリケン) is a Japanese comedy manga by Fujiko Fujio A, featuring Biri-inu and Gari-inu, dog-like creatures from the "Ken-zoku" who can fly and understand human and dog languages. They live with the Amemori family, leading to amusing adventures with neighborhood dogs and Dr. Torino, who is developing a human-powered airplane.
| Biriken Company (ビリけん) |
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| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy |
| Manga | |
| Author | Fujiko Fujio A |
| Publisher | Kōdansha |
| Magazine | Tanoshii Yōchien Bokura |
| Publication Period | December 1968 – November 1969 |
| Manga | |
| Author | Fujiko Fujio A |
| Publisher | Shogakukan |
| Magazine | Monthly CoroCoro Comic |
| Publication Period | June 1988 – February 1989 |
| Manga: Biri Inu Nandemo Shōkai | |
| Author | Fujiko Fujio A |
| Publisher | Shogakukan |
| Magazine | Monthly CoroCoro Comic |
| Publication Period | March 1989 – September 1989 |
| Anime: Biri Inu (Season 1) Biri Inu Nandemo Shōkai (Season 2) |
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| Original | Fujiko Fujio A |
| General Director | Hiroshi Sasagawa |
| Director | Junji Nishimura |
| Character Design | Chuji Nakajima |
| Music | Toru Inagawa |
| Animation Production | Production Cooperation: Studio Deen, Life's Work (Season 2) |
| Production | TV Asahi, Asahi Press, Shinei Video |
| Broadcasting Station | TV Asahi |
| Broadcasting Period | Season 1: July 11, 1988 - March 27, 1989 Season 2: April 10, 1989 - September 18, 1989 |
| Episodes | Season 1: Total 32 episodes Season 2: Total 22 episodes |
Summary
Biri-Ken and Gari-Ken, dog-like creatures who can fly and speak both human and dog languages, come to live with the Amamori family in the human world. The story follows their funny and unusual adventures, featuring neighborhood dogs and characters like Dr. Torino, who's trying to build a man-powered airplane.
In Biri-Ken's Anything Shop, Tatsuo’s classmates and their dogs show up less often, as the focus shifts to Biri-Ken, Gari-Ken, and Todo-Ken starting a business to become independent from the Amamori family. They take on all sorts of odd jobs, but their plans are always messed up by Don-Nyan and Torara from the Nyan tribe, who run a rival general store. This leads to a lot of hilarious chaos.
Characters
- Biri Inu
Voice Actor: Masako Nozawa
The main character resembling a dog, who stays with the Amemori family after meeting Tatsuomori. He has a gentle nature, a strong sense of justice, and can fly using his ears and tail. - Gari Inu
Voice Actor: Eiko Yamada
Biri Inu's best friend, who admires him and possesses great mental math skills but is also neurotic. He supports Biri Inu as the accountant in "Biriken Nandemo Shoukai." - Todo Inu
Voice Actor: Tsubasa Shioya
A new character from the updated series, he flies like a helicopter and brings luck to his friends. He becomes a regular character in the anime. - Tatsuomori
Voice Actor: Yoko Asami
Commonly known as Tatchan, he is an ordinary elementary student who envies friends with dogs until he meets Biri Inu. - Tetsuo Amemori
Voice Actor: Miina Tominaga
Commonly known as Tecchan, he is Tatsuomori's mischievous younger brother, very fond of dogs. - Yoko Aki / Mimi
Voice Actor: Yuko Mizutani
Tatsuomori's cheerful classmate who owns a Cocker Spaniel named Mimi. - Dan Kichi Shimada / Dub
Voice Actor: Kafurin Cha
A large boy who mocks Tatsuomori for not having a dog, he has a timid bulldog named Dub. - Honehiko Sugikawa / Marro
Voice Actor: Nobuaki Tohida
Tatsuomori's wealthy classmate with a slightly pretentious pet collie named Marro. - Mameo Daifuku
Voice Actor: Tsutomu Kashiwakura
A small boy with a strong Tosa dog named Doka, who often drags him around on walks. - Papa
Voice Actor: Kazuaki Koide
The easygoing father of Tatsuomori and Tetsuo, who unexpectedly brings Biri Inu home. - Mama
Voice Actor: Kyoko Hamura
The caring mother of Tatsuomori and Tetsuo, who loves Biri Inu and his friends. - Dr. Torino
Voice Actor: Kenta Kimuzuki
A middle-aged man developing human-powered aircraft who learns from Biri Inu but often fails.