Mojacko

Mojacko (モジャ公, Moja-kō, "Duke Moja") is a shōnen manga series created by Fujiko Fujio, later known as Fujiko F. Fujio. The series was originally serialized in Weekly Bokura Magazine, published by Kodansha, from 1969 to 1970, spanning 35 chapters, which were compiled into two tankōbon volumes. The story was revived twice by Masahito and serialized in CoroCoro Comic, a Shogakukan publication, from September 1995 to April 1996, resulting in a single volume. The plot follows Sorao Amano, an ordinary student, who befriends two aliens stranded on Earth and helps them find a way back to their home planet.

Mojacko
モジャ公
(Moja-kō)
Genre Comedy, Sci-fi
Manga
Written by Fujiko Fujio (initially)
Fujiko F. Fujio (later)
Published by Kodansha
Magazine Weekly Bokura Magazine
Demographic Shōnen
Original run 1969 – 1970
Volumes 2
Manga
Uchū Friend: Mojacko
Written by Masahito
Published by Shogakukan
Magazine CoroCoro Comic
Demographic Children
Original run September 1995 – April 1996
Volumes 1
Anime television series
Directed by Tetsuya Endo
Produced by Keisuke Iwata
Yumiko Yazaki
Written by Tatsuya Fuji
Kenji Terada
Music by Kei Wakakusa
Studio OLM, Inc.
Licensed by Enoki Films
Original network TV Tokyo
Original run October 3, 1995 – March 31, 1997
Episodes 74

Summary
Chimpui Episode 1
A scene from Mojacko

Sorao is an ordinary student leading a typical life, though he faces challenges as the sole member of his school's Science Fiction Club. One day, after hearing rumors about ghosts haunting an abandoned construction site, he and his friend Miki decide to investigate. Instead of ghosts, they stumble upon two aliens stranded on Earth after their ship crashed. Sorao's life takes a dramatic turn as he helps the aliens find their way back to their home, the Moja Planet. Upon reaching the planet, Sorao and Miki get caught in a conflict between two rival tribes. As the feud escalates, both tribes race to find an ancient treasure using a newly uncovered clue, setting off a series of chaotic events.

In the manga version, Sorao grows restless with the monotony of his life and considers running away from home. His encounter with Mojacko and Donmo, two aliens searching for a companion for their space journey, changes everything. Sorao agrees to join them, embarking on an exciting yet perilous adventure across space, visiting strange and diverse planets along the way.

Characters

    Main Characters

  1. Sorao Amano (天野 空夫) / Ai Orikasa

    Sorao is Mojacko's friend on Earth and the main hero. He was a typical student, not less strong and smart but still unmissable in many trials. He is also the president of the SF (Science Fiction) Club. He has a crush on the club's vice president named Miki.

  2. Mojara (モジャラ) / Mayumi Tanaka

    Mojara (named Mojacko in anime) is an alien from the Moja Planet. He had many tools hidden in his mouth and is able to inflate himself by inhaling too much air, which he uses to lift himself or as a mode of transportation for others. He can also stretch his tongue for many miles. His full name is Duke Mojara Hanamogera Sanadabintonikusu Furansasukatchi Ritorufuddo Bikunin Arekisandorobonikku Konikkutaranberi- Kuchukuchu Suppabibbi- Poppo-, which he usually uses to introduce himself, causing everyone to almost fall asleep. He also likes girls and sometimes flirts with them. He is afraid of water; when he gets wet, his body becomes paralyzed as it melts, which is normal for his species, but he seems to be immune to hot water.

  3. Donmo (ドンモ) / Daiki Nakamura

    Donmo is a robot accompanied by Mojara who helps to solve problems for both Sorao and Mojara. Whenever he consumes too many sweets, he becomes drunk in the same way humans become drunk when consuming too much alcohol. He was renamed to Domon in the Philippine release.

  4. Miki Kawano (みき) / Junko Iwao

    Miki Kawano is Sorao's childhood friend and also his love interest. The vice president of the SF Club, she is very bold and very reliable unlike Sorao. She is also the cause of the rivalry for both Pitekan and Sorao.

  5. Pitekan (ピテカン) / Wataru Takagi

    The class bully, Pitekan is Sorao's rival in school when it comes to clubs and to Miki. He is the leader of the ESP club and believes that he can do Psychokinesis, which others find confusing, except to his two lackeys. His real name is Sakamoto Kanta, but this is only mentioned in the Anime. He was renamed to Wutan in the Philippine release.

  6. Mojari (モジャリ) / Sanae Miyuki

    Only appearing in the Anime, Mojari is Mojara's younger sister. She can be stern and serious to her older brother, sometimes scolding him on what he's doing wrong or just being stupid. She also displays some motherly instincts on taking care of their younger brother, Mojaru.

  7. Mojaru (モジャル) / Megumi Hayashibara

    Only appearing in the Anime, Mojaru is Mojara's younger brother. Despite being a baby, Mojaru is quite talented and also very good at technical stuff such as creating weird gadgets or fixing things. He cannot speak properly, instead saying "Moja" all the time. Mojaru also shows a lot of crybaby tendencies, in which his cries can create a powerful sonic wave that can decimate everything in its path, including destroying a whole planet in its wake.

  8. Momonja (モモンジャ) / Urara Takano

    The Prince of the Momonja Tribe and Mojara's Rival, Momonja is skilled in stealth and ninja-like skills and is obsessed with getting the "Greatest Treasure in the Universe". He has strong feelings for Mojari and as a running gag, he literally turns into stone whenever he sees or comes into contact with her.

  9. Gonsuke (ゴンスケ) / Kenichi Ogata

    Mojara’s spaceship computer who is a Robot from Sweet Potato Planet, he is active between the spaceship computer and the TV in Sorao’s House. He can be very helpful if they are clueless.

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  10. Otto (オット)

    He is a furseal-like alien with a Kansai dialect. He is a very clever swindler, which got Sorao, Mojacko, and Donmo in great danger.

  11. Takopetti (タコペッティ)

    An octopus-like alien who is also an extreme documentary filmmaker, author of "Cruel Space Story". His name is a reference to Italian documentary filmmaker, Gualtiero Jacopetti.

  12. Mona Monasis (モナ・モナシス)

    A young lady who travels carefree in her rocket, "The Esmeralda". She participated in the Dinosaur Hunt game, and the "Asteroid Rally", which is a grand prix in outer space.

  13. Mue (ムエ)

    A Nue-like creature, dressed in a hooded cloak. He can teleport, and use telekinesis and clairvoyance. He chased and tried to kill Sorao, believing he was the enemy of his father. He was later modified in an episode for 21emon.

  14. Mokubee (もくべえ)

    A hunter alien that hired Mojacko and friends to help him hunt the mystery of the biological Danboko.